The Taiji traditional ancient practice is a way to self-awareness. It is a doorway to a more relaxed, present and energized state of being.

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“Rooted in Earth and connected with the sky” is another way of describing the aim of the taiji practice.

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Through the learning of the taiji “routines” or movements, the apprentice is guided to directly experience a more harmonious flowing of the vital energy in himself.

 

Taoism philosophy (from where taiji comes) is based upon the “yin/yang principle” which is a representation of the universal dance of the opposites, the dualistic dance of the universe. Through the harmonization in ourselves of this seemingly opposite forces we reach “union” or “wholeness”.

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Though Taiji can have many aspects to it (a martial art, a health and well being practice, a “moving meditation”), its main purpose is the transcendence of the illusory dualistic state of self and a journey into rediscovering our true nature.