Baguazhang QiGong/DaoYin and Standing exercises

[@curtrod]

thanks for this treasure

[@Leo-tv1dc]

What does 'emitting qi' means precisely? I have heard it used as an abstract idea or a physical energy I assume you mean the latter. I would love to learn more about these Daoyin exercises.

[@DiSanGuoShuGuan]

It means both depending on what the purpose of the training with. Linguistically if you look at how the concept of 氣 Qì is used in Chinese it is always referring to a connectedness, a relationship between two or more things. And the varying ways to look at that connectedness and its results are both referred to as 氣. Hence the concept is something not in English. The connectedness of the chain of events between pushing off the ground through the leg up through the hip through the back and shoulders to swing a bat or a punch is about the relationship between the ground and the links in the chain up the body and through the bat and those physical concepts are referred to sometimes in context of Qi, the relationship of that connected path followed by 發力 Fā Lì emitting force or power. In Chinese medicine the connectedness of the breath and the movements to lead 氣 Qi and 血 Blood throughout the body is referred to as 意帶氣 the mind leading the qi. Then it emits out through the hands. To do this you envision it as you would drilling something like shadow boxing with an opponent visualizing your strikes and their effect. Overtime you build a connection between the movements and the intended action. This can (as long as the proper principles are applied) result is the desired result - the power emission of emission of Qi in Chinese qi gong from the hands or a part of the body. Ultimately it should happen naturally without much effort similar to a well trained jab or walking down the street. We walk every day and as such become so good at walking it becomes effortless .