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MARTIAL ARTSALTERNATIVE HEALTHQIGONG

THE SERIOUS STUDENT'S GUIDE TO BETTER TAIJI

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinesemartial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taughtTaijiquan and Qigong for 35 years. He is the author of 25 books. Dr. Yang lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.

The Essence of Taiji Qigong is for students who have learned a Taiji (Tai Chi)

form and want to reach new levels of skill and ability. This book includes three

complete Taiji Qigong (Chi Kung) exercises and more than 200 photographs

and illustrations to help you learn.

Taiji Qigong prepares your body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening

your joints, warming your muscles, stimulating your Qi flow, and sharpening

your concentration. Qigong is also the key to developing the phenomenal

martial power of Taijiquan, a fact that many books ignore.

In addition, regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji.

Youll enjoy reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and a deeper awareness

of breath and body coordination. This authoritative guide can be used with any

style of Taijiquan.

Increase your vitality.

Improve your Taiji skills.

Discover the key to internal power.

Includes three complete sets of Qigong exercises.

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Contents

About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Foreword by Pat Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

PrefaceFirst Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

PrefaceSecond Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Chapter 1. General Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2. The Definition of Qi and Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3. A Brief History of Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-4. Categories of Qigong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-5. A Brief History of Taijiquan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161-6. Qigong Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181-7. General Concepts of Qigong Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-8. Taijiquan and Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-9. How to Use This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 2. The Root of TaijiquanYin and Yang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1. The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-2. Yin and Yang in Taijiquan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 3. Taiji Qigong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1. General Training Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-2. Fundamental Training Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .543-3. Warm-Up Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-4. Still Taiji Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .693-5. Moving Taiji Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

AppendixTranslation and Glossary of Chinese Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Ph.D.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming was born on August 11, 1946, in Xinzhu Xian ( ), Taiwan( ), Republic of China ( ). He started his Wushu ( )(Gongfu or Kung Fu, )training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He, ) Master Cheng,Gin-Gsao ( ). Master Cheng originally learned Taizuquan ( ) from his grandfatherwhen he was a child. When Master Cheng was fifteen years old, he started learning WhiteCrane from Master Jin, Shao-Feng ( ), and followed him for twenty-three years untilMaster Jins death.

In thirteen years of study (1961-1974 A.D.) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became anexpert in the White Crane Style of Chinese martial arts, which includes both the use of bare-hands and of various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, two short rods, and many otherweapons. With the same master he also studied White Crane Qigong ( ), Qin Na (or ChinNa, ), Tui Na ( ) and Dian Xue massages ( ), and herbal treatment.

At the age of sixteen, Dr. Yang began the study of Yang Style Taijiquan ( )under Master Kao Tao ( ). After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his studyand research of Taijiquan with several masters and senior practitioners such as Master Li, Mao-Ching ( ) and Mr. Wilson Chen ( ) in Taipei ( ). Master Li learned hisTaijiquan from the well-known Master Han, Ching-Tang ( ), and Mr. Chen learned hisTaijiquan from Master Chang, Xiang-San ( ). Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehandsequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and TaijiQigong.

When Dr. Yang was eighteen years old, he entered Tamkang University ( ) inTaipei Xian to study Physics. In college he began the study of traditional Shaolin Long Fist(Changquan or Chang Chuan, ) with Master Li, Mao-Ching at the Tamkang CollegeGuoshu Club ( )(1964-1968 A.D.), and eventually became an assistant instructorunder Master Li. In 1971 he completed his M.S. degree in Physics at the National TaiwanUniversity ( ), and then served in the Chinese Air Force from 1971 to 1972. In theservice, Dr. Yang taught Physics at the Junior Academy of the Chinese Air Force ( )while also teaching Wushu. After being honorably discharged in 1972, he returned toTamkang College to teach Physics and resumed study under Master Li, Mao-Ching. FromMaster Li, Dr. Yang learned Northern Style Wushu, which includes both barehand (especiallykicking) techniques and numerous weapons.

In 1974, Dr. Yang came to the United States to study Mechanical Engineering at PurdueUniversity. At the request of a few students, Dr. Yang began to teach Gongfu (Kung Fu),which resulted in the foundation of the Purdue University Chinese Kung Fu Research Club inthe spring of 1975. While at Purdue, Dr. Yang also taught college-credited courses in

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Taijiquan. In May of 1978 he was awarded a Ph.D. inMechanical Engineering by Purdue.

In 1980, Dr. Yang moved to Houston to work for TexasInstruments. While in Houston he founded Yangs ShaolinKung Fu Academy, which was eventually taken over by his dis-ciple Mr. Jeffery Bolt after he moved to Boston in 1982. Dr.Yang founded Yangs Martial Arts Academy (YMAA) in Bostonon October 1, 1982.

In January of 1984 he gave up his engineering career todevote more time to research, writing, and teaching. In Marchof 1986 he purchased property in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston to be used as the head-quarters of the new organization, Yangs Martial Arts Association. The organization hascontinued to expand, and, as of July 1, 1989, YMAA has become just one division of YangsOriental Arts Association, Inc. (YOAA, Inc.).

In summary, Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Wushu since 1961. During this time,he has spent thirteen years learning Shaolin White Crane (Bai He), Shaolin Long Fist(Changquan), and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than twenty-nine years of instructional expe-rience: seven years in Taiwan, five years at Purdue University, two years in Houston, Texas, andfifteen years in Boston, Massachusetts.

In addition, Dr. Yang has also been invited to offer seminars around the world to share hisknowledge of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. The countries he has visited include Canada,Mexico, France, Italy, Poland, England, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary,Spain, Holland, Latvia, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia.

Since 1986, YMAA has become an international organization, which currently includesthirty-seven schools located in Poland, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Holland,Hungary, Belgium, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Manyof Dr. Yangs books and videotapes have been translated into languages such as French, Italian,Spanish, Polish, Czech, Bulgarian, Dutch, Russian, and Hungarian.

Dr. Yang has written twenty-two volumes on the martial arts and Qigong:

1. Shaolin Chin Na; Unique Publications, Inc., 1980.

2. Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu; Unique Publications, Inc., 1981.

3. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan; Unique Publications, Inc., 1981.

4. Introduction to Ancient Chinese Weapons; Unique Publications, Inc.,1985.

5. Qigong for Health and Martial Arts; YMAA Publication Center, 1985.

6. Northern Shaolin Sword; YMAA Publication Center, 1985.

7. Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power; YMAA Publication Center, 1986.

8. Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications, YMAA Publication Center, 1986.

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9. Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na; YMAA Publication Center, 1987.

10. Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health; YMAA Publication Center, 1988.

11. The Root of Chinese QigongThe Secrets of Qigong Training; YMAA Publication Center, 1989.

12. Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Chi KungThe Secret of Youth;YMAA Publication Center, 1989.

13. Hsing Yi ChuanTheory and Applications; YMAA Publication Center, 1990.

14. The Essence of Taiji QigongHealth and Martial Arts; YMAA Publication Center, 1990.

15. Qigong for Arthritis; YMAA Publication Center, 1991.

16. Chinese Qigong MassageGeneral Massage; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

17. How to Defend Yourself; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

18. BaguazhangEmei Baguazhang; YMAA Publication Center, 1994.

19. Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin NaThe Practical Defense of Chinese SeizingArts; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

20. Taiji Chin NaThe Seizing Art of Taijiquan; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

21. The Essence of Shaolin White Crane; YMAA Publication Center, 1996.

22. Back PainChinese Qigong for Healing & Prevention; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

Dr. Yang has also produced the following videotapes:

1. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Its Applications; YMAA Publication Center, 1984.

2. Shaolin Long Fist Kung FuLien Bu Chuan and Its Applications; YMAA PublicationCenter, 1985.

3. Shaolin Long Fist Kung FuGung Li Chuan and Its Applications; YMAA PublicationCenter, 1986.

4. Shaolin Chin Na; YMAA Publication Center, 1987.

5. Wai Dan Chi Kung, Vol. 1The Eight Pieces of Brocade; YMAA Publication Center, 1987.

6. Chi Kung for Tai Chi Chuan; YMAA Publication Center, 1990.

7. Qigong for Arthritis; YMAA Publication Center, 1991.

8. Qigong MassageSelf Massage; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

9. Qigong MassageWith a Partner; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

10. Defend Yourself 1Unarmed Attack; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

11. Defend Yourself 2Knife Attack; YMAA Publication Center, 1992.

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12. Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na 1; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

13. Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na 2; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

14. Shaolin Long Fist Kung FuYi Lu Mai Fu & Er Lu Mai Fu; YMAA PublicationCenter, 1995.

15. Shaolin Long Fist Kung FuShi Zi Tang; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

16. Taiji Chin Na; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

17. Emei Baguazhang1; Basic Training, Qigong, Eight Palms, and Applications; YMAAPublication Center, 1995.

18. Emei Baguazhang2; Swimming Body Baguazhang and Its Applications; YMAAPublication Center, 1995.

19. Emei Baguazhang3; Bagua Deer Hook Sword and Its Applications; YMAA PublicationCenter, 1995.

20. Xingyiquan12 Animal Patterns and Their Applications; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

21. Simplified Tai Chi ChuanSimplified 24 Postures & Standard 48 Postures; YMAAPublication Center, 1995.

22. Tai Chi Chuan & ApplicationsSimplified 24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48Postures; YMAA Publication Center, 1995.

23. White Crane Hard Qigong; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

24. White Crane Soft Qigong; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

25. Xiao Hu YanIntermediate Level Long Fist Sequence; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

26. Back PainChinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

27. The Scientific Foundation of Chinese Qigong; YMAA Publication Center, 1997.

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Foreword

In the past few years, the general populace of the U.S. has been facing a radical reexami-nation of the state of our health care system. Not only has this investigation includedwide-ranging debates on how health care is delivered and who pays the bills, it also hasbrought us to a different vantage point for examining our philosophical approach to health andwell-being. We have been forced to reexamine our involvement in our own health care by therealizations that many new diseases and dysfunctions are rising up to challenge us, and thatthe world has become so closely connected that what affects people on one continent will soonbe active throughout the global village. Swiftly we made the discovery that we must be respon-sible for our own state of health; we have understood that we are either our own best friend orour own worst enemy when it comes to caring for ourselves. The requirement that we care forourselvesselfcarehas brought us to a need for effective methods of regaining or maintain-ing our state of well-being.

We have been turning to what was first called alternative health practices and then soontermed complementary health practices. These changes in our approach are not due to thelack of skills among contemporary medicine practitioners nor to dearth of research and empir-ical proofs. Never have we had better medicines, machines, and methods, nor better proof oftheir effectiveness. Modern medicine has not failed us; the state of medical research and careand research has never been higher. Why then are so many people unhealthy? What has hap-pened is that we allowed ourselves to become dependent upon someone else or something elseto fix our ailments, our bodies, our lives. These repairs have accomplished much, but toooften they are not complete or not permanent. As we look around us for models of good health,we see that people who are bright, energetic, stress-free, happyin short, healthyare thosewho take care of themselves, and we ask what they are doing that makes them healthy andkeeps them in that state.

People who take care of their health care for themselves in all areasphysical, mental,emotional, psychological, and spiritualand those who have the best success in those regards,have discovered methods that care for all aspects at the same time. What they have discoveredis the catalyst that makes all health care really work: the realization of the wholeness of ourbeing. Many people have been fortunate enough to discover the traditional oriental exerciseand practices that emphasize the development of these connections: the practices of Qigongand Taiji.

Until very recently, few people had heard of either of these, but over the past decade muchinformation has come to light and been documented in terms that make research resultsacceptable in our culture, and now nearly everyone knows at least a little about them. In thislight, it is important that, as we turn to ancient and little known forms of health practice, wehave a contemporary and thorough guide.

Dr. Yang is the best possible person to be this guide. His own credentials are well docu-mented, and as a member of the faculty of A Taste of China for many years, he has consistently

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been very well received by students as he presented information on a variety of topics associ-ated with Chinese health practices in general, and Taijiquan and Qigong specifically. Asdirector of A Taste of China, an organization which since 1983 has promoted Chinese martialarts in general and presented international seminars, and national and international tourna-ments, I have been pleased to include Dr. Yang as one of our most popular presenters. Hisdepth of knowledge and his superb teaching style make him among the most valuable mem-bers of this community.

His background and training are very suitable to the subject of internal development,combining personal experience with a scholarly approach. He is able to present the setting andhistory of Qigong and Taiji without overemphasizing the relationship of background to theactual practices. He uses terms that have been in place for centuries and brings them into cur-rent usage, and he includes the right amount of information to acquaint us with the concepts.Its the mark of a cultured person to be able to combine the ancient with the modern, the eso-teric with the common, the physical with the mental, and the theory with the practice, andDr. Yang does these brilliantly.

His style of explaining makes the information accessible; the personal touch of addressingthe reader directly involves us in the process he is describing, stimulates interest, and reassuresus that we can accomplish these exercises and achieve the desired results. Its user friendly inthe same way that directions are effectively given for accessing information from other sources,that is, with clean outlines, plain language, clearly marked cautions, and complete illustra-tions. His teaching style matches his writing and literary style; simple, direct, thorough. Hehas respect for his readers but makes no assumptions about our level of expertise, and he speaksto us neither over our heads nor beneath our dignity. In this book, as in his others, he has devel-oped a style that explains as clearly as possible in the medium of print and paper what you aresupposed to do and feel, and why.

As we rediscover our bodies and our minds and make the connections that were alwaysthere to be made, it is important to have this resource, whose greatest value is that it leads usgently and effectively in the right way of practice and understanding, and that it helps usachieve our goal of health and well-being.

Pat RiceDirector, A Taste of ChinaWinchester, Virginia

July 10, 1998

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PrefaceFirst Edition

In the last twenty years, the Chinese concept of Qi has gradually come to be understoodby the Western public and accepted by modern medical society. It is now believed that Qi isthe bioelectricity circulating in the human body. It is only in the last twenty years that thefield of bioelectricity has gradually opened up in modern science. Because of the interest in thisnew field of study, and also because of the more open communication with Chinese culture,this field will probably bloom in the next twenty years. The most obvious indications of thisare the widespread acceptance of acupuncture treatment for illness and the popularity ofQigong and Taijiquan.

Surprisingly, the main reason for the popularity of Taijiquan is not its martial potential,but rather its ability to improve health. Although it is a martial art, Taijiquan brings the prac-titioner to a high level of body relaxation, calmness, and peace of mind. Most important of all,it improves the internal Qi circulation, which is the key to maintaining health and curingmany illnesses.

Unlike other internal martial styles such as Xingyiquan, Bagua, and Liu He Ba Fa, thebeginning training of Taijiquan is completely relaxed and the use of the muscles is reduced toa minimum. Because of this, it can be practiced by people of all ages. According to my per-sonal teaching experience, a large percentage of people beginning Taiji are ill or elderly.Especially in China, Taiji is well known for its ability to improve or even cure many illnesses,notably problems of the stomach, lungs, heart, kidneys, high blood pressure, arthritis, mentaldisorders, and many others. Once you understand the principles of Qigong and Taiji trainingtheory, you will be able to understand how this can be.

Although Taijiquan can give you a relaxed body and a calm mind, the most importantbenefit you can gain is a higher level of understanding of life and nature. Taiji leads you to thepath by which you can use energy to communicate with nature. This is the path to both phys-ical health and mental or spiritual health. Once you have achieved this, how can you wonderabout or be unsure of the meaning of life?

The Qigong sets used in Taijiquan are simple exercises which give you a feeling for yourQi, and start you on the road to understanding how to work with your Qi. It does not justimprove your Qi circulation, it is the key to the successful practice of Taijiquan for eitherhealth or martial purposes. In fact, there is not much difference between Taiji Qigong andTaijiquan itself. All of the requirements for correct practice are exactly the same for both ofthem. The only difference is that the Qigong forms are much simpler than the Taijiquan move-ments. This allows the practitioner to concentrate all of his effort on improving his ability tofeel inside his body. Some of the forms in the Qigong sets are actually simplified movementsadapted from the Taijiquan sequence.

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There are a number of different styles of Taijiquan, each with their own Qigong sets. Inthis book I will introduce the ones which have been passed down to me from my masters. Thefirst chapter will review the historical background of Qigong and Taijiquan, and introduce thegeneral theoretical and training concepts of Qigong. The second chapter will discuss the rootor essence of the Taiji training theory: Yin and Yang. Finally, the third chapter will introducethe Taiji Qigong exercises.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingBoston, 1993

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PrefaceSecond Edition

Since Chinese acupuncture was introduced to the West, the concept of Qi and its circula-tion in the human body has gained recognition and acceptance from both physicians and thepublic. More and more people in this country are turning to acupuncture treatments or tryingQigong to improve their health. As they gain knowledge and experience the wonderful bene-fits of their practice, the reputation of these Oriental arts increases.

Practicing Qigong (which is the science of working with Qi, the living energy within thebody) can not only enhance your health and mental balance, but can also cure a number of ill-nesses, decreasing the need for medicines and drugs. Qigong uses both still and movingmeditation to increase and regulate the Qi circulation.

When you practice regularly, your mind will gradually grow calm and peaceful, and yourwhole being will start to feel more balanced. However, the most important result of regularQigong practice is the discovery of the inner world of your bodys energy. Through sensing,feeling and examining your inner experiences, you will begin to understand yourself not onlyphysically, but also mentally and energetically. This science of internal sensing, which theChinese have been studying for hundreds of years, is mostly ignored in the West. However, intodays busy and confusing society, this training is especially vital. With the peace, calmnessand energetic smoothness that Qigong can provide, you will be better able to relax and enjoyyour daily work, and perhaps even find real happiness.

I believe that it is very important for the West to learn, study, research, and develop thisscientific internal art immediately and on a wide scale. I believe that it can be very effective inhelping people, especially young people, to cope with the confusing and frightening challengesof life. The general practice of Qigong balances the inner energy of our lives, and can be bothhealing and instructive to its practitioners. Older people especially will find that it will main-tain their health and even slow the aging process, as well as maintaining a healthy body. Inaddition, Qigong can help older people to conquer depression, and improve their quality oflife. I am confident that people in the West will realize that Qigong practice will give them anew perspective on themselves and the universe of energy which they both create and inhabit.

During the last thirteen years, I have traveled all over the world to share my knowledgeof Qigong and Chinese martial arts. One of the hot subjects that I am frequently asked aboutis Taiji Qigong. Through Taiji Qigong practice, countless Taijiquan practitioners have hadtheir eyes opened to the inner feeling of Qi, and have learned how to balance and manipulateit creatively and constructively. From this feeling and understanding, these practitioners learnhow to adopt Taijiquan practice into their daily lives both physically and mentally. This isbecause Taiji Qigong is the foundation of Taijiquan practice. Once you comprehend this andcan access the deep feeling of this foundation, your Taijiquan practice will evolve into a deep-er and more profound art.

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I am very happy to see this new version of The Essence of Taiji Qigong become available tothe public. Other than correcting some minor errors found in the earlier edition, I have alsochanged all of the Chinese spelling into the Pinyin system, which has become more popularboth in laymen and academic circles.

After you have read this book, if you find yourself interested in knowing more aboutChinese Qigong, you may refer to other books I have written on this subject.

Beginner Level:1. Qigong for Health and Martial Arts2. Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health (Special Qigong style)3. ArthritisThe Chinese Way of Healing and Prevention (Special Qigong treatment)4. Back PainChinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention (Special Qigong treatment)

Intermediate Level:1. Qigong MassageGeneral Massage

Advanced Level:1. The Root of Chinese Qigong2. Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Chi Kung3. The Essence of Shaolin White Crane

Companion videotapes are also available for many of the above publications. You mayobtain a free catalog from YMAA Publication Center.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingBoston, January 7, 1998

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circle your right hand to in front of your left hand (Figure 3-173) and upward to chest level(Figure 3-174). Keeping your weight in the center, exhale and turn your body to the right.The hands naturally follow the turn of the body (Figure 3-175). Once your body is turned,inhale and press your right hand down and lift your left arm up to chest height while movingyour left leg to the side of the right leg (Figure 3-176). Then exhale and turn your body to theleft, letting your hands follow naturally (Figure 3-177). Continue by stepping your right legto the right as you switch your hands, and then turn to the right as you start shifting yourweight to the right leg. Feel the center like a cylinder running straight up the inside of yourbody. Repeat as many times as you wish. The arms should be very light, and should floataround like clouds. The main purpose of this exercise is to loosen the waist and spine, and alsoto learn how to direct the power from the legs to the hands with a rotating motion.

2. Diagonal Flying (Xie Fei Shi)

Start in the Bow and Arrow Stance with your left hand in front of your face and your righthand out to your side at lower chest height (Figure 3-178). As you inhale, rotate your bodyslightly to the left. As you turn, rotate your left arm so that the palm is facing down, pull yourright arm in and rotate it so that the hand is palm up under the left hand, and also pull in yourright leg next to your left leg (Figure 3-179). Step your right leg out to the right front. As youexhale, shift sixty percent of your weight forward onto your right leg, rotate your body towardthe right leg, and separate your arms (Figure 3-180). The movement of the right arm is pow-

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ered by the rotation of the body. The right arm should not go out past the side of the body.Next, inhale and rotate your body slightly to your right. At the same time, rotate your rightarm so the palm faces down, draw in the left arm and rotate it so that the hand is palm upunder the right hand, and draw in your left leg (Figure 3-181). Step your left leg out to yourleft front, then exhale and shift your body forward. At the same time, rotate your body towardthe left leg and separate your arms so that you end up in the position from which you started.While practicing this movement you should arc in your chest as you inhale, and expand it asyou exhale. This exercise is very useful for regulating the Qi in the lungs and kidneys.

3. Twist Body and Circle Fists (Pie Shen Chui)

Step your right leg forward and touch the heel down, and at the same time move yourright arm across your body (Figure 3-182). As you exhale, shift your weight forward and twistyour body so that your foot turns to the right front and your right arm circles clockwise infront of your chest (Figure 3-183). Your left arm moves with your body. Inhale and step yourleft leg forward and touch the heel down, and at the same time start lowering your right armand moving your left arm across your body. Then exhale and rotate your body to the left sothat your left foot turns to the left front and your left arm circles counterclockwise up and toyour left (Figure 3-184). Your right arm moves with your body. Remember that the waist


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always directs the movement of the arms. Practice at least ten times.

4. Stepping Leg (Cai Tui)

Stepping leg is used to train balance and also to strengthen the knees. Inhale and step yourleft leg forward with the toes facing about thirty degrees to the left (Figure 3-185). Shift yourweight to the left leg and at the same time slowly kick out with your right heel while pushingyour left hand forward and exhaling (Figure 3-186). Inhale and step your right leg forward withthe toes pointing about thirty degrees to the right (Figure 3-187), and then exhale and slowlykick the left leg out while pushing the right hand forward (Figure 3-188). While you are push-ing one hand out, the other should pull back to your waist with the palm facing upward.Practice ten times.

5. Brush Knee and Step Forward (Lou Xi Yao Bu)

Stand in the Bow and Arrow Stance with the right leg forward, your right hand at yourwaist, and your left hand pushing forward (Figure 3-189). Inhale and start to circle your right


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arm clockwise across your chest (Figure 3-190). As you exhale, rotate your body to theright, pivot your right foot to the right frontcorner, and push your left hand to yourright. As you do this you are also shiftingyour weight to your front leg, and yourright hand continues to circle down and toyour right (Figure 3-191). Still exhaling, liftyour left knee to waist height, circle yourleft arm down to brush past your knee, andcircle your right arm back and up to by yourright ear (Figure 3-192). Inhale and stepyour left leg forward (Figure 3-193). As youexhale, shift your weight forward, rotateyour body to the front, push forward withyour right hand, and draw your left armback and down (Figure 3-194). Then repeatthe entire sequence to the other side.

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Practice ten repetitions.

6. Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)

Start in the Four-Six Stance with your right leg forward, your right hand pushing forward,and your left hand at your waist (Figure 3-195). Next, inhale and rotate your right arm so thepalm faces up, and at the same time circle your left hand back and up to behind your left earwhile lifting your right leg up (Figure 3-196). Use the momentum of lifting your right leg torotate your body and pivot on your left foot so that the toes face forward. Your left hand shouldreach the vicinity of your ear about this time (Figure 3-197). Then step your right leg back,exhale and shift your weight to the right leg, and at the same time push your left hand forwardwhile withdrawing your right hand back to your waist (Figure 3-198). Continue the samemovement with the other leg and keep stepping backward ten times.

7. Snake Creeps Down (She Shen Xia Shi) and Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li)

Start in the Bow and Arrow Stance with the left palm pushing forward and the right handraised behind you (the Single Whip posture)(Figure 3-199). As you inhale, shift your weight

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Abdomen, 24, 28, 47-48, 50-51, 57,59-61, 66, 71-72, 76-77, 85,88, 92, 95-96, 106-108, 110,143-144

Abdominal Breathing, 33, 46-48,51, 55, 88, 143-144, 155

Acupuncture, 4-8, 12-14, 20, 74-75,140-143, 145-148, 150-152,154

Ai, 10An Yang, 5An, 2, 4-9, 11-17, 19-21, 24, 26-28,

30-33, 36, 39, 41, 46-48Arcing the Arms, 80, 144Arm, 55, 62-64, 81, 97, 99-100,

120, 123-125, 128, 130, 132-133, 135

Ba Duan Jin, 8, 12Baguazhang, 8, 15Baihui, 50Bao Pu Zi, 6Bao Shen Mi Yao, 8Bian Que, 5, 8Bian Shi, 5Big Python Softens its Body, 88, 115Bioelectricity, 2, 20-21Brass Man, 7-8, 151-152Breathing, 5, 7, 12-13, 22, 25, 27-

34, 41, 46-51, 53-56, 71-73,75-80, 82-83, 87-88, 90, 100,103, 118, 128, 138, 143-145,147, 151, 155

Brush Knee and Step Forward, 133Buddhist Breathing, 47, 71-73, 77,

79, 155Cancer, 13, 37Chan, 6Chang, 17, 28-29Changqiang, 73-74, 141, 152Chen Family, 17, 141Chen Jia Gou, 17Cheng Bi, 16Chest, 21, 57, 61-64, 66, 80, 82, 88,

90, 92-93, 95, 97, 100-101,104-105, 107-108, 110-112,114, 116, 118, 123-124, 126-128, 130, 132, 135, 137

Chun Qiu, 10Coiling, 64, 66, 87, 103, 116, 118,

124Conception Vessel, 34, 45-46, 50,

70, 145, 148Confucius, 10, 31Da Jin, 49Da Mo, 6-7, 13Da Qiao, 75, 142Dan Tian, 24-26, 29-30, 47-50

Dao De Jing, 5, 10Dao Jia, 10Dao Jiao, 6, 10Dao, 1, 3, 5-7, 10, 16, 28-29, 48Daoist Breathing, 47, 71-73, 76-78,

143Di Li Shi, 4Di Qi, 2Di, 2, 4-5Diagonal Flying, 130Dian Mai, 14Dian Xue, 14Diaphragm, 27, 60, 144Drill Forward and Pull Back, 105Du Mai, 34Eagle Attacks its Prey, 98Eagle Style, 8Eastern Han dynasty, 5Eight Pieces of Brocade, 8, 12, 57,

140, 158Eight Trigrams, 8, 42, 44, 140, 146Eight Vessels, 19, 70, 146, 148Electromotive Force, 20, 44Embracing the Moon on the Chest,

80Emei, 15Expand the Chest to Clean the Body,

90Fa Jin, 49Fan Fu Hu Xi, 47Fan Hu Xi, 71, 143Feng Shui Shi, 4Fengfu, 74-75Fire Qi, 30, 41-42, 144Four Phases, 44Ge Hong, 6Ge Zhi Yu Lun, 7, 144, 155Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg,

137Golden Rooster Twists its Wings,

112Gongfu, 3, 7, 14, 30Governing Vessel, 34, 45-46, 50, 70,

74-75, 140-141, 143, 146-147,149

Guardian Qi, 19, 35, 71, 103, 152Gui Qi, 40Han dynasty, 4-5, 10-11He Style, 18He, 5-8, 10, 14-15, 17-18, 20, 22,

32, 43, 49Hebei province, 18Henan, 5, 17Hou Tian Fa, 16Hou Tian Qi, 23Hu Bu Gong, 8Hua Jin, 49

Hua Tuo, 6Huan, 24, 29Huiyin, 49-51Huo Long Gong, 8I Qing, 3-5Jade Pillow, 75, 154Jia Gu Wen, 5Jiaji, 74-75, 145Jiang Fa, 17Jiao Hua Gong, 8Jin dynasty, 6Jin Race, 8, 150Jin Zhong Zhao, 14Jin, 5-8, 12, 14, 17, 34-35, 45-46,

48-49, 51Jing Zi, 23Jing, 5-8, 10, 22-24, 28-29, 37Kan, 39, 41-44, 49, 51Lan Shi Mi Cang, 7Lao Zi, 5, 7, 10Laogong, 51-52Large Bear Encircles the Moon, 108Left and Right Yin and Yang, 106Li Er, 5Li Guo, 7Li Style, 18Li, 4-5, 7, 16-18, 28, 39, 41-44, 49,

51Lian Qi, 11Liang dynasty, 4-6, 13, 16Lingtai, 74, 145-146Lion Rotates the Ball, 99Liu He Ba Fa, 15Living Buddha Holds up the

Heavens, 110Mai, 14, 34Managing Qi, 19, 154Martial Qigong, 4, 7-8, 10, 13-15,

32-33, 35, 55Medical Qigong, 6, 12-13, 152Mencius, 10Mian, 29Ming dynasty, 8, 17Ming Lang Ying Qi Xiu Lei Gao, 17Ming Shi Fang Ji Zhuan, 17Mingmen, 74, 147Nan Hua Jing, 5Nan Jing, 5, 8Nan Lei Ji Wang Zheng Nan Mu

Zhi Ming, 17Nei Dan, 7, 9-10, 15, 33, 35, 49Nei Gong Tu Shuo, 8Nei Gong, 8Nei Jin, 34, 48-49Nei Jing, 5Normal Breathing, 47-48, 50-51, 71One Breath Cycle, 78-79

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Original Jing, 23-24, 29, 37Ping, 10, 16, 18, 25Pour the Qi into the Baihui, 92Push, 25-27, 34, 48, 55, 66, 71, 73,

93-95, 107-108, 110-112, 125-126, 135, 140, 151

Pushing, 26-27, 48-49, 54-55, 57,66, 68, 71, 78, 90, 92-94, 101,103, 108, 112, 125-126, 132-133, 135, 137, 151

Qi Huo, 30Qi, 1-35, 37, 40-51Qian Jin Fang, 7Qiao Men, 49Qigong, 1-16, 18-27, 29-37, 39-47,

49-51Qing dynasty, 5-6, 8-9Regulating the Body, 22, 25, 54-55,

71Regulating the Breath, 25, 27Regulating the Mind, 11, 22, 29,

55, 71Regulating the Qi, 13, 22, 25, 31,

55, 71, 130Regulating the Spirit, 55, 71Regulating, 11, 13, 22, 25, 27-29,

31-32, 53-56, 71, 87, 128, 130,139

Religious Qigong, 4, 6, 15-16Ren Mai, 34Ren Qi, 2Ren Zong, 8Ren, 2, 5-6, 8, 10-11, 17, 29, 34Repulse Monkey, 135Reverse Abdominal Breathing, 33,

46-48, 51, 55, 88, 143Reverse Breathing, 47-48, 51, 71,

76-77, 103, 143Rocking Set, 87, 120Rotating the Ball, 66, 126, 155Rotating, 63, 66, 99, 108, 116, 121,

126, 128, 155Ru Jia, 10Ru Men Shi Shi, 7Ruan Jin, 49San Bao, 22San Cai, 3, 5San Gong, 14San Shi Qi Shi, 16San Yuan, 22Scholar Qigong, 10Shaanxi province, 17Shang dynasty, 5Shaolin Temple, 6, 13Shaolin, 6-7, 13-15Shen, 6-8, 11, 16, 22-25, 29, 32Shi Er Duan Jin, 8Shi Er Zhuang, 8Sitting Meditation, 69-70

Small Circulation, 69-71, 73, 76-77,80, 85, 142, 149, 153-154

Small Nine Heaven, 16, 153Snake Creeps Down, 137Song dynasty, 7-8, 17Song Hui Zong, 16Southern Song dynasty, 8Stand Still to Regulate the

Breathing, 88Standing Still Meditation, 69-70,

80, 82Stationary Taiji Qigong, 88, 144Stepping Leg, 132Suan Ming Shi, 4Sui, 7Sun Style, 18, 158Tai Yang, 8, 44Taiji Qigong, 2, 15, 21, 31, 33-36,

43-45, 51Taiji, 2, 7, 15, 17, 21, 31, 33-36,

39, 43-45, 47-49, 51-52Taijiquan, 2, 7, 15-18, 32-34, 39,

43-47, 49-52Tailbone, 73, 75, 78-79, 141, 152Tang dynasty, 16Thirteen Postures Old Form, 18Three Gates, 73, 80, 149, 154Tian Qi, 2, 23, 37Tian, 2, 5, 11, 16-17, 23-26, 29-30,

37, 47-50Tiao Qi, 22, 31Tiao Shen, 22, 25, 32Tiao Xi, 22, 27Tiao Xin, 22, 29Tie Bu Shan, 14Tie Sha Zhang, 14Tiger Step Gong, 8, 145Tile Hand, 87, 151Ting Jin, 49Tong Ren Yu Xue Zhen Jiu Tu, 8Tui Jin, 49Turn Your Head to Look at the

Moon, 114Twelve Channels, 19Twelve Pieces of Brocade, 8, 147,

149Twelve Postures, 8, 149Twist Body and Circle Fists, 132Two Breath Cycle, 78-79Two Poles, 44, 150Up and Down Coiling, 116Wai Dan, 7, 9-10, 14-15, 33, 35Wai Gong, 14Wai Jin, 34, 48-49Wai Tai Mi Yao, 7Walking Taiji Qigong, 127-128Wang Tao, 7Wang, Zong, Yue, 17, 43Wardoff, 123

Water and Fire Mutually Interact,107

Water Qi, 41-42, 142, 152Wave Hands in Clouds, 34, 128, 154Wei Qi, 19Weilu, 73-74, 152White Crane Relaxes its Wings, 104Wrists, 63, 66, 68, 93-95Wu Style, 18, 158Wuji Qigong, 15Wuji, 15, 34, 43-44Wuu Style, 18Xi Sui Jing, 7Xi, 6-7, 11-12, 16-17, 22, 27-29, 47Xian Tian Qi, 23, 37Xiao Jiu Tian, 16Xiao, 10, 16Xin, 10, 22, 25, 28-29, 41-42Xingyiquan, 8, 15Xiu Qi, 11Yang Shen Fu Yu, 8Yang Shen Jue, 7Yang Shen Yan Ming Lu, 6Yang Style, 18Yang Style, 158Yang, 1-2, 5-8, 13, 15-20, 28, 34-

35, 39-52Yi Fang Ji Jie, 8Yi Jin Jing, 7Yi, 5, 7-8, 10-11, 14, 17-18, 21, 24-

28, 30-35, 41-47, 49-51Yin Jin, 49Yin, 1-2, 5, 13, 15-16, 18-20, 28,

30, 33-35, 39-52Ying Gong, 14Ying Jin, 49Ying Qi, 17, 19Yongquan, 26You, 2-5, 9-13, 15-37, 39-44, 46-

48, 50-52Yuan Jing, 23Yuan Qi, 23Yue Fei, 8, 12-13Yun, 17, 29Yuzhen, 74-75, 154Zhan Guo, 10Zhao Bao Style, 18Zheng Fu Hu Xi, 47Zheng Hu Xi, 71Zhong, 5, 10, 14Zhou dynasty, 5Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun, 7Zhuan Qi Zhi Rou, 5Zhuang Zhou, 10Zhuang Zi, 5, 10Zou Jin, 49Zuan Jin, 49

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