Regular practice of Ba Gua Circle Walking Nei Gong re-programs the body to walk and move correctly with balance, power and agility, while powerfully energizing the body and calming the nervous system. Each of these postures opens, unblocks and energizes a specific acupuncture meridian or group of meridians, thereby modulating and activating the body's energetic matrix.
While smoothly walking and circling, the practitioner holds different postures or 'body patterns' known as Ding Shi. Circle Walking Nei Gong is not only the foundation of Ba Gua's sophisticated fighting method, but also an incredible system of health preservation that nourishes life and staves off illness.īa Gua Circle Walking Nei Gong is rooted in ancient Daoist longevity exercises and internal alchemy practices, which aim at re-connecting us to our intrinsic nature and inner wisdom. Walking in a circle with intention, correct alignment and deep breathing is the characteristic internal exercise ( Nei Gong ) associated with the martial art Ba Gua Zhang. It also develops a refined strength that can be employed in martial arts and other physical activities. It combines the benefits of walking with Qi Gong and meditation. However, the circle walking exercise of Ba Gua Zhang is not simply walking. Recent studies have shown that regular walking may be the ultimate cardiovascular exercise.
