Tai Chi, an ancient art that combines philosophy, martial arts and fitness, has long fascinated practitioners with its unique charm. It is not only an offensive and defensive skill, but also a self-cultivation lifestyle. Among them, the concept of "practicing Taijiquan is not a form, but only a consummation of the spirit", which profoundly reveals the core essence of Taijiquan.
Tai Chi emphasizes the consummation of "Shen Qi". The "Shen Qi" here can be understood as the inner mental state and the fluency of the breath. The process of practicing Tai Chi is a process of constantly improving one's spiritual realm and making the breath more stable, deep and mellow. When a person's "divine energy" reaches a complete state, even if his movements are not standard, he can still show amazing power in actual combat. Because the true power of Tai Chi is the peace and concentration of the heart.
On the contrary, if we only pursue formal standards and ignore the inner cultivation, then even if the movements are mellow, it will be difficult to exert the true power of Taijiquan. Because the subtlety of Tai Chi lies in the "intention to concentrate", that is, through continuous practice, to condense the inner spiritual strength. This kind of power is far more than mere physical strength.
In order to achieve the consummation of "divine energy", the key lies in how to "fix one's own divine energy". This requires the practitioner to keep his eyes steady and not scattered during the practice. Focusing one's attention on one point, or on one's hands, can help to unite the spirit and make the "divine energy" more stable. At the same time, practitioners also need to integrate their "divine qi" with the qi of the surrounding heaven and earth to achieve the realm of "inner and outer unity".
Practicing Tai Chi is not only a physical exercise, but also a spiritual exercise. It requires the practitioner to go beyond the superficial form and go deep into the inner spiritual world to feel, comprehend, and practice the invisible but ubiquitous "divine energy". Only in this way can you truly appreciate the essence of Tai Chi and experience the harmony of body and mind and the enhancement of inner strength it brings.