Vol 25, Issue 3/2006
“When the actions don’t please the heart, then the Qi no longer flows”
Taiji and Qigong as a way of acquiring resonance capability
By Dr Henrik Jäger
One of the principle themes of Chinese philosophy is finding a path to an original, natural state in harmony with nature. Although Confucians and Daoists take separate routes to this goal, these are expressed in similar images such as the growth of a tree and the flow of water. If one is to find a place within the natural progression of the cosmos, one must tune oneself to its resonances. Henrik Jäger regards Qigong and Taijiquan as ways of learning resonance capability and thus, through a shared vibrancy, of experiencing connectedness with other beings and with nature. In order to achieve this end the type and method of practice is important: nothing should be forced and yet one should always remain aware and mindful.
