Wudang Qi Gong classes include the practices of Hui Chun (Back to Spring) Qi Gong, which is practiced in a calm and meditative way while standing; 5 Animals (5 Elements) Qi Gong, which includes dynamic movements; and Bu Fa Gong (18 Steps), also known as walking meditation.
Wudang Qi Gong takes place within the scope of Wudang Xuan Wu Pai system.
All our instructors teach Qi Gong as group classes and/or private lessons.
For private lessons, you can contact us for your preferred instructor via the contact form.
Hui Chun (Back To Spring)
Qi Gong
Its full name is Xuan Wu Pai Hui Chun Qi Gong. It is the first and fundamental practice in the WDP training system and is an excellent introduction for people who are just starting to take an interest in Qi Gong. It is also a great practice to start the day or to calm down after a long day at work. In Ismet Himmet's Kung Fu school in China, students would start their day with this Qi Gong series every morning at sunrise.
It is defined as “Back to Spring” because of its regenerative, healing and meditative effects on the human body and mind. Spring represents renewal, development and growth.
In this practice, both still and moving stances are executed slowly, softly and fluidly with conscious breathing. The life energy (Qi) filling our body increases vitality and mental clarity, rooting and grounding, reduces stress levels, and harmonizes the mind and body. This harmony allows us to realize our spiritual aspect through regulating and healing our internal energy field (internal feng shui). It creates a healthy state of mind in a healthy body and makes it possible to live with a peaceful heart. Thus, we experience the “harmony of stillness and movement / balance of Yin and Yang” mentioned in the 10 Ancient Principles.
5 Animals (5 Elements)
Qi Gong
Turtle (Water), Dragon (Wood), Crane (Fire), Snake (Metal), Tiger (Earth)
Dynamism, opening the body, agility, lightness, flexibility, balancing the 5 organs, structured movement, structured breath, smoothness, softness, external feng shui. Becoming more flexible and mobile... Expanding the range of movement... Improving dexterity and balance...Each form is connected to different organs in the body and therefore to different fundamental emotions. With the expressions and movements of these 5 Animals, you can directly influence and harmonize the 5 elements in your body.
Bu Fa Gong (Walking Meditation - 18 Steps)
WDP Qi Gong practices are within the scope of Wudang Xuan Wu Pai system. This system consists of 2 parts: The first part is “Nei Gong - Internal Work” and the second part is “Nei Dan - Internal Alchemy”. Nei Dan includes advanced level practices.
The first part, Nei Gong, has 3 levels in itself:
1- Qi Gong (Qi/Energy work)
2- Yi Gong (Mind work)
3- Shen Gong (Spirit work)
These 3 levels of Nei Gong are based on the 5 Basic Practices:
1- Hui Chun (Back to Spring) Qi Gong
2- 5 Animals (5 Elements) Qi Gong
3- Bu Fa Gong (Walking Meditation - 18 Steps)
4- 13 Pillar Stances
5- Cosmic Circles
The second part, Nei Dan, includes the practices of Internal Alchemy.
Theory and Practice of Immortality:
- 5 Dragons Theory
- Lock the Monkey
- Tame the Horse
- Mountain Lake
- 7 Consciousness
5 Elements:
- Fire (ego)
- Earth (social habits)
- Metal (ritual habits)
- Water (natural habits)
- Wood (impermanence)
18 steps, which introduces moving meditation through gentle step work, is one of the main and fundamental parts of our comprehensive Tai Ji Quan system. The walking and stepping work initially focuses on basic techniques such as balance, weight shifting and coordination of the harmony in body movements. This part is done very slowly. The second half of the set includes more complex, dynamic and even explosive movements. After some progress in this practice with time, one can begin to go deeper in exploring the various layers of movement qualities and energetic expressions. It is about Yin Yang regulation, balance of breath and movement, 6 Harmonies: 3 internal and 3 external, energy transfer and energy discharge.