内家拳呼吸方式之探讨

On Respiration of the Internal Styles of Chinese Wushu

以太极拳、形意拳、八卦掌为代表的内家拳,注重呼吸的练习。系统地分析了内家三拳在习练过程中呼吸方式、呼吸与动作的配合等特点,认为内家拳深受道家思想影响,以腹式呼吸为主,各有特点又逐渐趋同。在不同的习练阶段有相对应的呼吸特点。呼吸与动作的配合讲求循序渐进、顺其自然。习练者应根据身体素质、功夫高低、呼吸习惯、动作大小快慢等因素,在不违背生理本能时进行自然呼吸。

Respiration plays a significant role in the internal styles of Chinese traditional Wushu,represented by Tai Chi,Xingyi and Bagua Palm,which pay special attention to breathing practice.In this article we make a systematically analysis of the characteristics of respiration and breathing and movement coordination between Taichi,Xingyi and Bagua Palm,and draw a conclusion that the elements of respiration in Internal styles of Wushu are mainly abdominal respiration,as deeply influenced by Taoism,have distinctive and convergent characteristics.Practicing internal styles of Wushu has its corresponding breathing characteristics in different stages.Breathing and movement coordination must follow the principle of gradual improvement,which requires exercisers to breathe easily on the basis of physical fitness,breathing habits,speed of movement and Kongfu,not against the biological instinct.