We are practicing exercises and martial techniques whose function is based on Yinyang theory. In practice, we are applying this theory as applicable principles. Tai Chi is found in the ancient science of alchemy. Although today much of the traditional concepts can be verified by today’s empirical proof science; physics and medical. Tai Chi theory is not exclusive Chuan; boxing, but can be found in many other Chinese cultural arts; medicine, cooking, painting, calligraphy, geomancy, music, etc. 太極 Tai Chi is born of 無極 Wu Chi Before there is discrimination (Tai Chi – Grand Extreme), there is an undifferentiated whole (Wu Chi – No Extreme).
Some-thing…No-thing…Some-thing…No-thing… The mind is always thinking; choosing this and rejecting that.
This is how we place ourselves into the Prepare posture.
“Distinguish substantial and insubstantial” (Ten Essentials).
Once our desires have been satiated and we are content with the resulting shape, we can quiet our mind.
First, we adjust the physical body (Jing) and then the energy body; breath (Qi).
The Yinyang cycle of respiration of inhalation and exhalation stabilizes into one unbiased cycle. “Be the breath” with the whole body and mind. Next is the Spirit (Shen). The mind can trained to quiet and let the body drop away. Although, it take considerable time in meditation (standing Zhan Zhuang) to allow the mind to fall away naturally. We become liberated. Letting go of the smaller self awakens us to the greater self that surrounds us. Most of us may find ourselves victims of our own minds from time to time, rather than agents of its direction consistently. Practice is to harmonize the three treasures. Wu Chi is a static potential of vast possibilities (like open space, the void). The human mind limits our view (mind of discrimination), where reality accepting of all paradox, is limitless transformation. “The mind leads the body”. If the mind is not clear, the body will be unorganized.