Qigong is commonly classified into two foundational categories: 1) dynamic or active qigong (dong gong), with slow flowing movement; and 2) meditative or passive qigong (jing gong), with still positions and inner movement of the breath.

Oct 16, 2022 · What are the 8 Trigrams of Qi Gong? The Eight Trigrams (Bagua) are central to Chinese cosmology, philosophy, and practices like Qigong and Tai Chi. Each trigram represents natural forces, states of being, and philosophical ideas. Here’s what each trigram symbolizes: 1. Throwing Away the Trash (☰ Heaven – Qian)

The Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are the essential building blocks of life energy, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy. Each element represents a unique aspect of existence, and together, they form a dynamic system that reflects the natural rhythms of life.

The Eight Bagua, central to Taoist cosmology, represent cyclical life patterns. These trigrams influence Qi Gong and Tai Chi, enhancing energy flow, alignment, and mindfulness.

Jun 25, 2019 · An introduction to eight important Taoist visual symbols, including the Yin-Yang symbol, the Taijitu, the Five-Elements chart, and the Ba Gua.

Aug 5, 2019 · According to Taoist cosmology, Yin-Qi and Yang-Qi – the primordial feminine and masculine energies – produce what are known as the “Five Elements.” The Five Elements, in turn, give birth to the “ten-thousand things,” i.e. all of manifest existence.

Jan 5, 2016 · According to Taoist cosmology, Yin-Qi and Yang-Qi – the primordial feminine and masculine energies – produce what are known as the “Five Elements.” The Five Elements, in turn, give birth to the “ten-thousand things,” i.e. all of manifest existence.

Taoists believed that the universe evolved from a formless, unsettled, indivisible whole. This concept was named Infinite Qi symbolising the ultimate, where there is no beginning and no end, everything being pure potential. This is somethies called prenatal unmanifested energy.

Explore Taoist sacred symbols in Nei Gong, aiding meditation and energy awareness to align body, mind, and spirit with the Tao. Symbols like Yin-Yang and The Dragon and Tiger teach balance, transformation, and harmony.

Explore the fascinating origins and significance of the Yin and Yang symbol, a cornerstone of Taoist philosophy and universal icon of harmony and balance.