What is Wu Wei?

"Spring comes and the grass grows by itself... sitting silently... doing nothing." Basho

  Wu wei (Chinese: 無爲; a variant and derivatives: traditional Chinese: 無為; simplified Chinese:无为; pinyin: wú wéi; Japanese: 無為; Korean: 무위; Vietnamese: Vô vi; English, lit. non-doing) is an important concept in Taoism that literally means non-action or non-doing. In the Tao te Ching, Laozi explains that beings (or phenomena) that are wholly in harmony with the Taobehave in a completely natural, uncontrived way. As the planets revolve around the sun, they "do" this revolving, but without "doing" it. As trees grow, they simply grow without trying to grow. Thus knowing how and when to act is not knowledge in the sense that one would think, "now I should do this," but rather just doing it, doing the natural thing. The goal of spiritual practice for the human being is, according to Laozi, the attainment of this natural way of behaving.

            Related translation from the Tao Tê Ching by Priya Hemenway, Chapter II:

                                 The Sage is occupied with the unspoken

                                   and acts without effort.

                                  Teaching without verbosity,

                                  producing without possessing,

                                 creating without regard to result,

                                 claiming nothing,

                                 the Sage has nothing to lose.

                    The above excerpt is taken from Wikipedia .To explore more go HERE

A Song inspired by Zheng Seng Feng

Dusk on Mount Wudang, China

                                                      Steeped in the six harmonies,
                                                      old taoist master Zheng Seng Feng
                                                      deeply cultivating Qi
                                                      wandered Mount Wudang

                                                      He came upon a crane and snake
                                                      they circled, striking,darting, swift
                                                      he saw their artful combat make
                                                      inspiring in him , a cosmic shift

                                                      Strong like a mountain
                                                      flow like a river...
                                                      light as a feather...
                                                      let this be your tether..
                            
                                                     He saw Wu Wei in martial form
                                                     the Mother Fist was handed down
                                                     the essence of Tai Chi was born
                                                     embraced by Taoists as their crown

                                                     Movement and breath ...with grace align
                                                     make inner power and health
                                                     into the emptiness sublime
                                                     the Seng Feng form is now our wealth

                                                     Strong like a mountain
                                                     flow like a river...
                                                     light as a feather...
                                                     Let this be your tether...
 
                                                     ©A.Green - Mount Wudang, China  July 2013


                                      
                                                      

At the "Temple of Perpetual Peace" Mt.Wudang

Director Andy Green

"The highest form of goodness is like water.
Water knows how to benefit all things without striving with them
It stays in places loathed by all men.
Therefore it comes near the Tao.
In choosing your dwelling, know how to keep to the ground.
In cultivating your mind, know how to dive in the hidden deeps.
In dealing with others, know how to be gentle and kind.
In speaking, know how to keep your words.
In governing know how to maintain order.
In transacting business, know how to be efficient.
in making a move, know how to choose the right moment.
If you do not strive with others, you will be free from blame..."

 from Tao Te Ching -Shambala pocket classic translated by John C.H.Wu

What we do in the class...

FORMS AVAILABLE

QI GONG
 5 element Qi Gong, 8 silk Brocade ,Immune Boosting Qi Gong,3 Golden Treasures Qi Gong,5 Animals Qi Gong,1008 Fist Qi Gong, Bagua Qi Gong,bagua Harmony palms Qi Gong.100 Circle Bagua Qi Gong.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI

Beijing 24, Long Yang Frame 108,

WUDANG TAI CHI
Wudang Tai Chi Zheng Sang Feng 13 - Mother Fist,

3 Treasures Wudang Tai Chi, Wu Xing Chuan

 WEAPONS - Yang Style fan 18 and 36,Yang Style Sword and Sabre (wooden), Bagua deer hooks

BAGUA FORMS - Cheng Style, Badadjiang 8 fighting Palms, Bagua 9 Palace Gong, Bagua Swimming Dragon,

Other forms: Xing Yi (five element fists, Xing Yi composite form fists + animals) Fast Tai Chi (Dong family form)

The classes  are one and a half hours long. They contain some warm up stretches, calming and energizing Qi Gong (energy) exercises as well as the short Yang style Beijing 24 form and Bagua.We will also be learning the Zheng Sang Feng Tai Chi 13 which is the mother form of all Tai Chi and originates in the sacred Taoist Mountain Mt.Wudang in Wudangshan South West China.

The classes are friendly , fun ,yet also challenging!
Bringing confidence to your body and peace to your mind,
 beginners are welcome and can join at any time.

ON going Classes - you can join any time. 
No certificates or competitions.
Watercourse way.

Private lessons are available by appointment 

                                                           Contact Andy 0416 149 738

Qi Gong with a tree

                      Kavisha with an ancient Ginko Biloba tree in Mount Wudang China


The  Ancient Taoists  held great reverence for trees and did many of their energetic practices with trees. Modern Daoists still do them today. The original Bagua circle walking meditation was inspired by the Daoist practices of circle walking  in meditation around a tree. The Daoists, through their observations realised the healing properties of trees and that trees were natural wells of " Qi" (energy or life force)  They created exercises to cultivate their own energy by quieting their minds  and tuned in thus being in harmony with the tree. 

This Sacred Ginko tree is 320 years old.The Red Ribbons hanging from it are wishes or prayers that are tied around a rock then tossed into the tree branches. It is said that when the ribbon frays and the cloth breaks apart, your prayer will get answered. This tree is said to be 320 years old and lives just outside the Temple of Perpetual Peace in the Wudang Mountains.

To practice Qi Gong with a tree, one simple way is you can hug the tree or lean against it. Breathe slowly, tuning into the energy of the tree. You will eventually feel the energy circulating between yourself and the tree and feel your energy replenished. This is good especially when you have jet lag or need to feel grounded. But in any case it's still enjoyable, regardless!

© Kavisha