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Tai Chi Trigrams

Tai Chi Trigrams

How Taoist philosophy & the I Ching relate to Tai Chi Chuan practice.

In Taoist philosophy, the 8 Trigrams are symbols of change found within the Book of Changes, known as the I Ching.  Each trigram represents a unique set of characteristics; tai chi application, qi gong movement, natural identity, cardinal directions, organ, illness, season, body part and so on. Find out the meaning of qi gong.

Tai Chi  Application

Tai Chi Application Chinese Name

Yale / Pinyin

8 Pieces Brocade Qi Gong Movement

Natural Identity

Early Heaven Cardinal Direction

Trigram

Ward Off

Pang / Peng

Sway the Head and Shake the Tail

Heaven

South

Chi'en

Roll Back

Lei / Lu

Wise Owl Gazes Backward

Earth

North

K’un

Pull Down

Choi / Cai

Drawing the Bow

Wind

South West

Sun

Split Lit / Lieh

Bouncing on the Toes

Thunder

North East

Chen

Press Down

On / An

Clench the Fist & Glare Fiercely

Fire

East

Li

Squeeze Press

Jai / Ji

Two Hands Hold up to Heavens

Water

West

K’an

Shoulder Strike

Kau / Kao

Separating Heaven & Earth

Mountain

North West

Ken

Elbow Strike

Jau / Zhou

Two Hands Hold the Feet

Lake

South East

Tui

Tai Chi Chuan Trigrams

8 Pieces Brocade

8 Energy Walking

Feng Shui Trigrams

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