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MOVING
Traditionally all systems of moving Chi Gung were called "Dao Yin". It was only during the 20th century the phrases Chi Gung, Chi Kung and Qi Gong came into popular use. They mean the same thing and are all pronounced...chee gung. Chi means Energy and Gung means Work. There are many very old styles of Dao Yin such as Dragon and Tiger, Wild Goose and the Ba Duan Jin. But easily the most popular form of moving Chi Gung in today's world is Shibashi. This style is widely known as Tai Chi Qigong. (or Taiji Qigong) |
STANDING
Standing positions as a way to develop power go all the way back to Ancient China. They were mostly used in the three Daoist Martial Arts of Ba Gua, Xing Yi and Taiji Quan. (commonly known as Tai Chi Chuan) Zhan Zhuang is the most popular form of Standing Chi Gung and is also used as the core training in the martial art of Yi Quan, The 5 main stances are demonstrated by Master Lam Kam Chuen in the photographs below. These days many people who are not martial artists practice them solely for the health benefits. |
INTERNAL
The Daoist Art of Nei Gung (also known as Nei Gong) translates into English as "Internal Skill". It is the parent art of Chi Gung. The main difference between them is that Chi Gung works from the outer primary meridians towards the core whereas Nei Gung works from the core out towards to the peripheral channels. Zhan Zhuang is a form of Nei Gung as the various standing positions do work on the core energy. They are also an excellent system of standing meditation and can be used with a variety of Daoist energy practices. |
THE FIVE MAIN STANDING POSITIONS OF ZHAN ZHUANG
Professor Yu Yong Nian on Zhan Zhuang
World's foremost authority talks about Standing Chi Gung
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What are the main principles of Standing?
John Voigt discusses the important aspects of Zhan Zhuang
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How to prepare for the practice of Standing
SHIBASHI is an excellent way to get ready for Zhan Zhuang
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