It's nice to know that you're interested in Tai Chi or Baduanjin, both of which are great ways to maintain your health. As the twelfth generation of Chen-style Taijiquan, I have not only been engaged in teaching Taijiquan for more than 20 years, but also combined standing piles with Baduanjin and taught for more than 10 years. Next, I will take 2 minutes, combined with my own experience, to explain the difference between the two.
In fact, Tai Chi and Ba Duan Jin are two very different ways of practice, and they both occupy an important place in traditional Chinese culture and martial arts.
First of all,Tai Chi, it's one of a kindMartial arts forms, which integrates fitness, self-defense and self-cultivation. Tai Chi pays attention to the combination of movement and static, rigidity and softness, through a series of coherent and smooth movements, not only to exercise the body, but also to cultivate inner momentum and spiritual strength. When practicing Tai Chi, you need to focus on the accuracy of your movements and the coordination of your breathing, and through continuous practice, you can enhance your body's flexibility and stability, and also improve your mental quality.
WhileEight sections of NishikiIt is a kind of health preservation that pays more attention to healthQigong exercises。It consists of eight movements, each of which has specific health benefits, such as improving the respiratory system and enhancing the flexibility of muscles and joints. The movements of Baduanjin are relatively simple, and more attention is paid to the use of breathing and thoughts, through deep breathing and the guidance of thoughts, to regulate the body's qi and blood, to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body.
In the column on my homepage, there are teachings on Tai Chi and Baduanjin**. If you are a beginner with no foundation, I recommend starting with the Eight Postures of Health. It is the same as the eight movements of the eight sections, and it is very simple and easy to learn.
In short, if you want to improve your body's overall coordination and martial arts skills through practice, Tai Chi would be a great option. And if your main purpose is to maintain your health and wellness and want to improve your physical condition through practice, Baduanjin may be more suitable for you. Of course, the two are not mutually exclusive, and I myself practice Tai Chi and Baduanjin at the same time to achieve the best balance of body and mind. Hopefully, this will help you better understand the difference between Taijiquan and Baduanjin, and hopefully you will find a path that suits you in your practice. List of high-quality authors
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Written at 07:00 on February 5, 2024.