Wudang Qigong Taijiquan is a not well-known Taoist exercise. It follows the regimens of Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine) and combines a variety of Chinese traditional fitness regimens such as Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yi Jin Jing (changing tendon exercise). There are three main parts of the Wudang Qigong Taijiquan as we can find the recorded information: Tian (Sky), Ren (Human), Di (Earth). Each part has 9 patterns and in total will be 27.

The Tian (Sky) part stresses the breath and sense excises, and it can help learner purify viscera. While the Ren (Human) part emphasizes the shape and mind excises, it teaches people methods of self-defense. The Di (Earth) part focuses on spirit, by learning which can eliminate disease and prolong life. Combined with these three parts, the Wudang Qigong Taijiquan not only explains what the Chinese traditional Tai Chi is but also carries Qigong forward.

Benefits of practicing Wudang Qigong Taijiquan: it can affect the whole mechanism of the human body in various ways. Doctors and Qigong Tai Chi experts have done lots of researches and established many theories. Recent researches have further proven it a holistic exercise, which has low requirement on environment but positive effects on functions of all body organs and systems.

Concentrated on correct posture and breath adjustment, the movements of Wudang Qigong Taijiquan will be smooth and graceful. It provides mental relaxation and physical fitness which are so essential in our modern stress-filled lives.

The Wudang Qigong Taijiquan, which originated from ancient China, is practiced as an exercise for health nowadays. It…
- is suitable for almost anyone
- is easy to learn for health improvement
- is enjoyable to practice
- is known in China for centuries to be effective for arthritis and other diseases