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Uniting Yin And Yang In Taijiquan
In Taijiquan (太極拳) the concept of harmonizing yin (阴) and yang (阳) is commonly given in dualistic statements like having neither excess nor …
Differentiating Yin From Yang in Taijiquan
Some practitioners view yin and Yang, as two sides of the same coin, and this can seem like an appropriate analogy for yin and yang united as one
Taijiquan And The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Taijiquan emphasizes calmness, relaxation, reduced anxiety and stress, and other traits that are characteristic of parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS)
Attention Vs. Attenuation in Taijiquan
Taijiquan practitioners know the importance of paying attention, but may not realize that it is natural and normal to attenuate or “tune out” various …
Aligning With Gravity In Taijiquan
In Taijiquan (太極拳) solo practice, one aligns with gravity and only an imaginary opponent that does not produce forces that impact
To Chop (劈 Pi) Or Chop (砍 Kan) Or Chop (剁 Duo): Taijiquan Swordsmanship Techniques
Taijiquan saber or broadsword (刀 dao), and sword (劍 jian), have numerous techniques, but many traditions only list their most important
Natural Diaphragmatic Breathing And Reverse Breathing In Taijiquan
Breathe! We have been breathing every day since birth, so it should be easy to breath properly during Taijiquan practice, shouldn’t it? Well, it’s not so …
Taiji Saber (刀 Dao)
The saber/dao, sometimes called a “broadsword” refers to a single edged sword, which is not as commonly practiced as the sword/jian (double-edged straight …
Science in the Study of Taijiquan
Scientific studies on Taijiquan (太極拳) will always have limitations, and appropriate and rigorous controls are especially difficult to
Taiji Sword (劍 Jian)
Sword (劍 jian, double-edged straight sword) is perhaps the most popular weapon in Taijiquan (太極拳) practice, even though it is more difficult to use …
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