The spirit of Tai Chi is embedded throughout

The Chinese ancestors, with their unique outlook on the universe and life, formed the far-reaching "Tai Chi Theory". Traditional Chinese art integrates the spirit of Tai Chi and the theory of yin and yang and the five elements, forming a rich cultural heritage. It embodies the unique oriental experience of the universe with the beauty of ethereal artistic conception of "virtual and real". Below is what I have compiled for you: Tai Chi spirit is embedded throughout. Welcome to read!

The spirit of Tai Chi is stored throughout

Quietness is the essence, and emptiness and tranquility are the ultimate. Whether it is seeking the vividness of stillness in Wuji first, or seeking stillness in movement while practicing boxing and walking; whether it is the tranquil spiritual root of health care, or the coexistence of movement and stillness in pushing hands, it cannot be separated from the word "Xujing". , all run through "emptiness and tranquility", that is, starting from tranquility and returning to tranquility.

It can be said that the degree of virtual tranquility reflects the degree of Tai Chi Kung Fu of the practitioner. The improvement of Tai Chi Kung Fu depends on the depth of Xu Jing Kung Fu. In this sense, Xu Jing Kung Fu is Tai Chi Kung Fu. If it is empty, it will tolerate everything, and if it is still, it will tolerate everything. As the Boxing Sutra says: When the Taihe vitality is still, it will be strange to see no movement if it is not still. ?

To be quiet, first of all, the mind can be quiet. The heart is the master of the whole body. If the heart is calm, the whole body will be calm. If the mind is empty, the whole body will be empty. All the five senses and bones follow the heart. When the body and mind are empty and quiet, the spirit can be at peace, and the spirit is the god in the heart. When the spirit is peaceful and the mind is quiet, thoughts have stopped, and the energy has returned. There is no thought, and there is no thing. The whole body is empty inside and outside, and the energy is in it. The spirit is empty. Hold it inside and wait for it to move.

Waiting for it to move has three meanings: one is to wait for the opportunity to move while standing still in the Wuji pile or in the Wuji pose before performing boxing, that is, the activation of the innate mechanism, and the movement of Qi will lead to Tai Chi. , it is best to start practicing boxing at this time. Second, when performing boxing, when one posture is completed, wait for the movement of the next posture. It will move and then return to stillness. There is a pre-movement in the stillness. If the internal energy can be transported to a sufficient level, it will be the opportunity to move down. Nature is ready to move, and the momentum has a loop and a flow of energy. Pay special attention here, do not turn back halfway. The third is to wait patiently for the other person to move when competing in pushing hands, that is, to give up and obey others. If the person does not move, he has already moved; if he moves slightly, he has already moved first.

When competing in pushing hands, if the body and mind can be calm, the spirit will be solid, the energy will not be scattered, the spirit and energy will be unified, the intention will be before others, the feeling will be sensitive, others will not know me, but I will only know others, so I can control it with tranquility. Move, the last thing comes first. The practice of Tai Chi frame is not only to seek stillness in movement, but also to have movement in stillness, that is, although it is moving, it is still, and it is still still when it is seen as moving. After the boxing movements are proficient, smooth, coherent and coordinated, you should calmly focus on your luck, start gently, move slowly, stop silently, think about the opening and closing of Yin and Yang, listen to the flow of heaven, and watch the great energy flowing around your body. He is completely unaware of his upper and lower body, and his limbs and bones are gone. He does not know that the body is me and I am the body. There is only a scene of awareness in the heart, gradually reaching the original image of Tai Chi and Taihe, which starts from the invisible and returns to the traceless.

Tai Chi Kung Fu includes two aspects, one is the health-preserving Kung Fu that cures diseases and prolongs life, and the other is the martial arts Kung Fu that strengthens the body and defends itself. Only when the two are unified can the efficacy of Tai Chi be demonstrated. The reason why Tai Chi has significant health-preserving effects lies in the tranquility of mind throughout.

Whether it is standing postures, living postures, single exercises or routine exercises, you must concentrate your mind, reserve your energy, be calm and peaceful, avoid distracting thoughts, and concentrate on the natural opening and closing of yin and yang, and the natural secrets of heaven. During the operation, you gradually achieve the effect of practicing tranquility, and there is stillness in movement. The more you practice, the more you become still. You forget both things and me, and move in a spiritual way. This allows the brain to fully rest, eliminates fatigue, and nourishes the brain with intelligence. , so that the central nervous system can be better regulated, blood circulation and metabolism can be improved, thereby better adjusting the functions of the organs, regulating physiology, reaching the best state, strengthening the body, eliminating diseases, strengthening the body without diseases, and prolonging life. Therefore, keeping the mind calm and calm is always the first priority in boxing practice. It can also be called "general outline".

The Spirit of Tai Chi

In a sense, Tai Chi is the Tao of Tai Chi. The cultural spirit and humanistic connotation it carries reflect the importance of the Chinese national spirit to a certain extent. aspect. The spirit of our Chinese nation includes "being virtuous and striving for self-improvement," including "not doing to others what you don't want others to do to you," etc. The "Tao" carried by Tai Chi is also full of these profound connotations.

I summarize the Tai Chi spirit into ten words: modesty, confidence, tolerance, harmony, and perfection.

Modesty? Humility, modesty and prudence. Tai Chi emphasizes concealing but not revealing, "nurturing my awe-inspiring righteousness".

In terms of offense and defense, Tai Chi emphasizes "sticking to each other", "sacrifice oneself and follow others", "introducing failure" and "strike from behind". What is very important here is active casualness, looking for changes in casualness, and not advocating active attack; in martial arts, we also pay attention to the point until the point is reached, and there is no competition for victory or defeat, but in the leisurely, elegant, and interesting Tai Chi push hands. To explore the true meaning of philosophy and mechanics. This humble spirit is in line with the Taoist concepts of "nobleness, gentleness," "inaction," and "non-contention."

Confidence? Positive and upward, soft yet strong.

Tai Chi is not about softness, nor is it about being weak and incompetent, but it is about exerting strength everywhere, hiding strength in softness, needles hiding in cotton, being extremely soft and then extremely hard. In offensive and defensive martial arts, focus on using circles to break straight ones, transforming and then launching. Transformation is for the purpose of launching, and transformation is for launching. In Tai Chi skills, it also emphasizes "taking advantage of opportunities and gaining momentum", which means always taking the initiative in changes. The emphasis on being upright and comfortable is also consistent with the concept of advocating "a whole body of righteousness".

The rapid development of modern society has made people pay more attention to "returning to nature", "returning to nature", and paying more attention to the natural way of self-improvement, and the simple and traditional Tai Chi puts human beings' body and mind in a positive state. Show a healthy body, healthy pursuit and healthy spirit in a confident state.

Tolerant? Tolerant of all rivers, generous and moderate.

Buddhism emphasizes being compassionate, doing good deeds, and being generous and tolerant. Tai Chi also strives for perfection in everything, being soft, flexible and open-minded. Tai Chi emphasizes following nature, being subtle, noble and harmonious, and having a broad-minded mind that is indisputable.

Only by being tolerant can we be open. The system of Tai Chi is always open. Because of openness, we can widely absorb the essence of various schools of Chinese martial arts to continuously enrich and enrich ourselves, and we can absorb nutrients from the traditional culture of our motherland to the maximum extent and improve ourselves.

Harmony? Balance of yin and yang, neutrality and unity.

Harmony is the ideal state for the healthy development of human society and the human body itself. ?When yin and yang are in harmony, all things thrive. Here, the Confucian concept of "neutral harmony" has a great influence on Tai Chi. Confucius advocated the "doctrine of the mean", emphasizing "neutral harmony" and "zhongyong", while Tai Chi also highlighted the word "zhong", which emphasized "zhongzheng, tranquility, comfort, impartiality"; it emphasized the use of hardness and softness in an appropriate manner; it emphasized Practicing both movement and stillness, following up and down, cultivating internal and external bodies, and grasping the balance of yin and yang in motion. At this point, it is consistent with the holistic view, comprehensive view and dialectical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine.

The highest good? It is endless and perfect.

?The highest good? This term was proposed by Lin Jianhua, a professor at Xiamen University and a health expert. Tai Chi emphasizes "the best is like water, taking shape according to things", which is a kind of dynamic balance. Tai Chi theory says that "God is the commander and the body is the driving force". This means that the mind should guide the movement and the mind should guide the qi, and the thoughts, movements, strength and breathing should be highly integrated. I summarize it as: "Three Adjustments" (Adjustment of body, adjustment of mind, adjustment of breath); "Three-in-One" (Integration of movement and stillness, internal and external cultivation, Life and Life cultivation)? 1. The unity of nature and man), and finally achieve the "Three Harmonies", namely: the philosophical view of harmony between man and nature; the ethical view of harmony between man and man; and the overall view of harmony between the upper and lower parts of the human body and the inner and outer parts of the human body.

It should be said that this is a perfect state of perfection.

To sum up, it can be seen that Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and traditional Chinese medicine all have a significant impact on the emergence of Tai Chi theory and the formation of Tai Chi spirit. Therefore, to practice Tai Chi well, you must know the art of Tai Chi, understand the principles of Tai Chi, and understand the Tao of Tai Chi. Only in this way can we understand and master Tai Chi movement from a higher and deeper level. In this sense, Tai Chi provides the world with much more than just a boxing technique.

Mr. Xu Cai predicted in the article: "Chinese Tai Chi, with its long history, is a light of future sports culture." ?Tai Chi comes from tradition, and it belongs to the present and the future. Culture is the soul of a nation. Tai Chi is a new force in the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Its tension, appeal and affinity are deeply embedded in the form and spirit of many Chinese people. Inheriting and studying Tai Chi with a developmental mindset is one of the roots of promoting Chinese quintessence, Chinese studies, and traditional Chinese culture. It is also an important way to inherit the spirit of the Chinese nation. Known as "Oriental Ballet", Tai Chi's unique connotation and charm of Chinese culture, its perfect combination of sports and cultural attributes, demonstrate the infinite charm of being an Oriental sports pearl. We must look at Tai Chi from a developmental perspective; inherit Tai Chi with an open mind; study Tai Chi with a holistic thinking, so that this treasure of traditional culture of the Chinese nation can be further carried forward and become the most loved by people in the 21st century. One of the most popular sports in the world, it has become a light of future sports culture in the world. ?