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Ba Gua

Ba Gua
Ba Gua

Ba Gua is a Taoist practice referred to as the elder brother to Tai Chi and is the physical manifestation of the I-Ching (Book of Changes).

It is an aerobic exercise that involves precise footwork, whilst walking in a circle, during which you repeatedly change direction. This changing of direction develops circular, spherical and spiralling movement. The focus of Ba Gua is to unify the movement of mind, blood, nerves, breath and the sinking of your chi. It is also a meditative practice that has a strong emphasis on relaxing and releasing held tension (stress) in the nervous system. Modern age is trying to rev up your nervous system which develops stress related illnesses. Ba Gua is an antidote to modern living.
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