Taiji (Tai Chi) is a nature based philosophy stretching back thousands of years through Chinese civilization. The Chinese believe that in the beginning was the Dao; a state of emptiness and formlessness – Wuji – where the two main forces of nature; heaven and earth; Yin and Yang came together to create life. These two polarizing forces are what create the force of action behind the practice of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan).

This cultivation of energy or Qi (Chi) is the basis of the internal art of breathing, which can be become a sophisticated method of self cultivation and spiritual enlightenment.

This has been duly manifested through Chinese culture over time through Chinese medicine, art, calligraphy, poetry and old Daoist breathing exercises like Taijiquan and Qigong (Chi gong).

Read more about taiji and its philosophy in the subsections.