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🥋 Understanding Taijiquan: The Art of Supreme Polarity
What Is Taijiquan? Taijiquan (太極拳), often simply known as Tai Chi , is a traditional Chinese martial art that embodies the principles of...

Josh Goheen
Aug 813 min read
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An Introduction to Qigong
What Is Qigong? Qigong (氣功, also spelled "Chi Kung") is an ancient Chinese practice that integrates breath regulation , gentle movement ,...

Josh Goheen
Jun 618 min read
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The Eight Energy Bodies in Taoist Neigong: A Path Through the Layers of Being
In the stillness of a mountain temple, where the air is crisp and infused with the scent of ancient cedar, or in the quiet corner of your...

Josh Goheen
May 219 min read
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Understanding the 16 Neigong: Foundations of Internal Taijiquan
In Taijiquan (Tai Chi), we often speak of "softness overcoming hardness," of "rooting like a tree" and "moving like clouds." But how do...

Josh Goheen
Apr 2521 min read
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Understanding Song (鬆): The Gateway to True Internal Power in Taijiquan
In the practice of Taijiquan  and other internal martial arts, there is a word that often eludes easy definition yet sits at the heart of...

Josh Goheen
Apr 1810 min read
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World Tai Chi Day 2024: Celebrating Harmony, Health, and Unity
In every gentle movement, there lies a profound philosophy; in every graceful flow, there dwells a deep connection between mind, body,...

Josh Goheen
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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The Many Layers of Taiji and Qigong
Taiji (better known in the Western world as tai chi) and qigong are ancient practices which are steadily gaining popularity in modern...

Josh Goheen
Sep 18, 20238 min read
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Yi Jin Jing (易ç‹ç¶“)
The Yi Jin Jing is a classic qigong text dating back to around 536 A.D. According to legend, it was written by the wandering Indian monk...

Josh Goheen
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Considering the One
When we practice taiji, xingyi, bagua, or any martial art, we often focus on the movements. We put great time and effort (Gongfu) into...

Josh Goheen
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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