Circle Walking: The Heart of Baguazhang Circle walking lies at the core of Baguazhang, blending meditation, self-healing, and martial practicality. This seemingly simple yet profound practice transforms the body and mind, cultivating a connection between internal energy and external movement. Circle Walking as Meditation Walking in a circle is not merely physical—it’s a meditative journey. The repetitive, fluid motion allows the mind to focus and the body to relax, leading to a harmonious state.

Walking the Circle… Bagua Zhang/Cheng Style… Beautifully demonstrated by... Master Li Chunling. The art of Bagua circle walking dates back hundreds of years when Daoists would walk in circles to calm their mind as a form of meditation. With Bagua Zhang circle walking the practitioners walk the circumference of a circle, or circles, while meditating or practicing various movements of the martial art of Bagua Zhang. The exercise of walking the circle, is practiced for several different purposes in