Wuwei Tai Chi school

25/02/2025

Vrienden! Ik ben klaar met Facebook en Instagram. Tot ziens in het echte leven!

08/11/2024

The term "Qi Sinking to the Dantian" (气沉丹田) is mentioned in various fields in the Chinese language, in martial arts and internal practices, in sports, arts, theatre performances, singing techniques and many more.

"Qi" commonly refers to the breath; but it also includes innate energy, the subtle essence within the organs; the body’s sensations; a person’s emotional states; and much more.

To achieve this in taijiquan practice it may be helpful to use the term "Focus on the Dantian". “Qi sinking to the Dantian” is the result of performing actions such as "relaxing the chest and rounding the back", "sinking the shoulders and dropping the elbows" etc. These actions create a sensation of "loosened, grounded strength" in the lower body. We’re using this "loosened, grounded strength" to cultivate a sense of "Qi." The "Qi sensation" helps direct our centre of gravity toward the lower abdomen around the Dantian area, guiding it downward smoothly and eventually achieving an ideal framework of lightness above and solidity below.

The process is also helped by abdominal breathing. It involves the diaphragm constantly contracting and relaxing, pressing on the abdominal cavity, which produces a feeling of heaviness, fullness and strength in the Dantian area.

"Focus on the Dantian" and "Sinking Qi to the Dantian" are about creating a certain sensation. Ultimately, it’s more about the use of "intention" rather than the use of Qi or force to achieve this.

07/09/2024

Leuk en leerzaam!

11/07/2024

ALPHEN - De Wuwei School voor Tai Chi die al ruim 23 jaar Tai Chi en QiGong lessen verzorgt in Alphen aan den Rijn en Gouda kondigt een spannende nieuwe fase aan. Wijnand Peterse, gecertificeerd leraar met jarenlange ervaring bij Fei Wushu en de drijvende kracht achter de school, geeft in Alphen aan...

06/07/2024

Succes met je DAGELIJKSE oefening 😉

Taijiquan is a process of nurturing one’s character and cultivating one’s mind, ultimately achieving the state of "doing nothing, accomplishing everything."

"With no thoughts, the spirit clears; when clear, the mind and intention settle." Only when the mind is calm and the spirit stable can the body relax, the energy sink, and the spirit concentrate, thereby reflecting the refined nature of Taijiquan

Therefore, first eliminate feelings of anxiety and impatience, clear the mind of desires, stay calm and composed, execute every move with discipline, and gradually, through long and regular practice, difficulties will be overcome. Achieving effortless transformation comes with cultivation and unhurried practice over time, until it arrives naturally within your own capabilities and mindscape.

Throughout practice one must adhere to the principles of relaxing the body, focusing the mind, and stabilising the spirit. Strive to achieve lightness, softness, roundness, evenness, sinking, steadiness, and tranquility. Gradually, the entire being merges with nature, as if the whole body is bathed in the atmosphere, entering a state of emptiness, extremely relaxed, extremely peaceful, extremely light and agile. This is what is referred to as, "Lingering along the way, moving calmly without haste." At this stage of practice, one is fully immersed, finding great enjoyment in the process.

The goal is attainable but cannot be forced. Practitioners must have a correct understanding and perspective of their practice, the process of moving from intellectual understanding to physical mastery and the emphasis on the integration of principles and techniques and diligent and meticulous study. A dedicated approach that naturally leads to realisation and mastery.

23/06/2024

Heerlijk getraind op het strand vanmorgen. Nonna en Fons waren erbij met hun leerlingen. Fijn dat jullie er waren!

18/06/2024

Mooi!

29/04/2024

Taiji met een slokje op😉