Taiji Ruler/ Neigong

Instructor: Robert Hudson
www.azchwc.org
The Taiji Ruler Neigong is attributed to the Daoist Immortal Chen Tuan (陳摶). Also known as Chen Xiyi (陳希夷) and Chen Dan (陳丹)
This practice of Qi Gong has the attributes of “Neigong” meaning “inner practice” (內功)
“inner practice” in this case refers to developing the ability to feel one’s Qi. There are several sets of exercises that comprise the total repertoire of Taiji Ruler. The movements start with exercises comprised of breathing patterns, physical movement and visualizations, that strengthen and build sensation of Qi in the Dan Tian (丹田), the area of Qi cultivation in the lower abdomen. As one advances, the student can use this “Neigong” to circulate Qi through the channels of the arms and legs, and some of the Extraordinary Vessels such as the Du, Ren and Dai. Then, later exercises develop a connection between the practitioner and Pre-Heaven Qi.
Taiji Ruler Neigong is especially useful to professional acupuncturists and practitioners of Asian traditional medicine because this Neigong use implements circulation of Qi internally. This is especially useful because it enables the practitioners to better understand how needles can move and regulate Qi in a patient’s body. This understanding comes from personal experience with internal Qi manipulation rather than just theory.