Taichi Chuan Chen
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Strong as a mountain, fast like the wind, smooth as silk, flexible as bamboo, fluid as water.
Earth, wood, fire, air, water - they are parts of a whole which find their harmony and / or balance in the practice of Taichi Chuan. Tai means "superior person" or "master who achieves a high level of self-realization". Chi is "energy" or "light". Chuan means "the highest (law of the) fist". Taichi Chuan is an inner martial art which has its origin in ancient China. In practice, stretching exercises from yoga and postures from qigong are combined, and a sequence of circular and spiral movements are performed with precise coordination of the joints and limbs.
This improves concentration, breathing and the connection between body and mind. In this way, Taichi Chuan is about healing and promoting one's state of health. Taichi Chuan strives to achieve physical and spiritual harmony. The mastery of Taichi Chuan manifests itself when one becomes strong as a mountain, fast like wind, smooth as silk, flexible as bamboo and liquid as water. Physically as well as spiritually, these analogies can be transferred to all levels of life in order to reach an individual as well as a collective level. According to Tao Te King, the individual attains the following qualities through the practice of Taichi:
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considerate, prudent and adaptable as water
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calms down the mind in case of confusion
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begins with the small and simple
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cultivates love, frugality and modesty
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does not become a burden for others and helps to realize solidarity
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is more committed to his obligations than to his needs
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knows that control can be imperceptibly exercised to awaken love and reverence, to generate respect or eliminate contempt
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learns to know that not knowing is the highest thing
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does not act to impose his opinion
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benevolent, cares for non-violence and does not lie
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supports the individual self-realization of people
