The Wuji Posture. Learn how to use the Wuji stance for health, …
As with all Taiji / Qigong, complexity and mystical truth lie behind even the most seemingly trivial movement. Such is the case with Wuji, according to the ancient, Chinese texts before the universe existed there was emptiness and ‘a great void’. This was known as Wuji, or ‘the ultimate nothingness’, ‘the absence of … See more
Once again complexity underlies apparent simplicity. The Wuji stance might look simple but it can take months to fully grasp and a lifetime to perfect. There are many layers of understanding working together to … See more
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- • Feet shoulder width apart • Flat on the ground (50/50 weight distribution) • Toes lined up and parallel with eac…
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We now come to one of the most important topics within Wuji. Our skeleton should become light and ‘lifted up’. We might imagine the heavenly thread (spoken of above) as being attached to the actual skull and it is holding the entire skeletal structure in place. While the bones are lifted up in this manner, conversely we should imagine the … See more
• Focus upon the Lower Dan Tian. As you inhale the belly should expand, as you exhale the belly should contract. • Breathe in thru the nose and out through the mouth. (This may be altered with practice) • Your breaths should be quiet, calm and not forced – use no more that 70 % or your inhale / exhale capacity per breath. See more
The 10 Keys to Wu Chi (Wuji) Posture - Clear Tai Chi
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- Hang From an Invisible Thread. Imagine that you are hanging from an …
- Shoulders Hanging & Relaxed. Raise only your shoulders as high as you can …
- All Joints Slightly Bent & Relaxed. A simple way to help get the right position …
- Eyes Relaxed & Look Slightly Down. The eyes are about half way between …
- Relax & Drop Down the Lower Back. The ideal situation is to have the lower …
What is Wu Chi (Wuji)? - Balanced Life Tai Chi
Feb 12, 2023 · The Wu Chi pose includes your body position, breath, mental focus and visualization. The goal (which can take years to perfect) is to get beyond thinking about Wu …
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Wuji Stance Explained - Basic Tai Chi & Qi Gong posture
Jan 15, 2021 · Wuji stance is the foundation of Tai Chi and Qi Gong in all styles, including the Wudang Pai style. This short video provides a clear introduction for beginn...
What is Wu Ji Posture? - Shelton Qigong
Apr 14, 2016 · In Tai Chi and Qigong, proper body alignment is called the Wu Ji Posture, where “wu” means none and “ji” means extreme. Hence this is a way of standing or sitting that has no extremes. It is sometimes called the …
Wu Chi (Wuji) - Clear Tai Chi
Oct 7, 2009 · Wu Chi is the first standing posture before you begin the physical movement in most Tai Chi styles and forms. Properly standing in Wu Chi helps to train the basic physical …
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Feb 28, 2025 · Wuji Stance (Standing Meditation) The Wuji stance is often considered the foundational pose in Qigong. It embodies a state of stillness while promoting an awareness of …
