Tai chi as a practice is rooted in ancient Taoist tradition.
Yoga as a practice is rooted in ancient Yogic tradition.
Buddhism for example is a branch of Yogic tradition, Siddharta Gautama can be considered as a "Yogi master".
Taoist and Yogic tradition was based on very similar conception.
(contrasting) balance and unity.
In many facets it's very very similar to the fundamental conception of Ra's Law of One.
While Tai chi and Yoga as a practice both focused on similar aspect as well.
Prana energy in Yoga and Chi/Qi energy in Tai chi.
Both are merely different names of the same thing.
Whila Ra uses the term 'energy' for the same thing, and uses the word "energy center" for chakras
The same form of living energy which inspired George Lucas to introduce the conception of "Force" in Star Wars saga.
After settling that, now let's focus on Falun Gong movement.
Started in around 80's-90's in PRC, it was initially named as "Qi/Chi - Gong" by a dude named Li Hongzhi.
He claimed that he received trainings from Taoist and Buddhist master.
Thus no wonder one will easily find a mixture of Yogic and Taoism tradition inside "Qi/Chi Gong".
The PRC society has just coming out from one of it's terrible period, dubbed "Cultural Revolution" initiated by uncle Mao.
Introduction of the event: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Revolution
Within "cultural revolution", anything that's related to religion (ie: Buddhism) or ancient traditions (ie: Taoism) was considered as 'evil' and a 'hindrance' for Mao's "great leap forwards".
Thus Mr Li is basically re-introducing a pre-cultural revolution elements which was actually rooted for many centuries within China.
This put him at odds with the PRC government.
Although uncle Mao's has long gone when Li started his movement, but the PRC leader of that time, Deng Xiaoping was a loyal follower to uncle Mao's teachings. And any popular movement within PRC are considered as 'dangerous' to the stability of the country. Thus Mr Deng started a systematic actions to suppress Mr Li's movement, in the name of national security.
The 'fear' of PRC regime on Li's movement is understandable as anyone can read throughout Chinese history, a popular religious / spiritual movement within the society usually resulted in rebellion and civil war. The last of such big occurrence was actually related to Christianity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiping_Heavenly_Kingdom
Thus the case of "Li's Chi Gong" movement is now has become a sensitive political issues. To make matter worse many of Li's followers has also exalted Li Hongzhi to a 'cult leader' status.
But today's PRC government does not restrict any Tai Chi / Chi Gong practices, one can easily find people practicing Tai Chi / Chi Gong on public places throughout China. The PRC only restrict and oppressed the supporter of Mr Li's Chi Gong movement dubbed "Falun Gong".
Joining Falun Gong movement or following Li Hongzhi is not a requirement to practice or learn Tai Chi / Chi Gong.
And the political conflict between PRC's government vs Li Hongzhi's followers is a totally different issue, so better not mixing it up altogether.
Yoga as a practice is rooted in ancient Yogic tradition.
Buddhism for example is a branch of Yogic tradition, Siddharta Gautama can be considered as a "Yogi master".
Taoist and Yogic tradition was based on very similar conception.
(contrasting) balance and unity.
In many facets it's very very similar to the fundamental conception of Ra's Law of One.
While Tai chi and Yoga as a practice both focused on similar aspect as well.
Prana energy in Yoga and Chi/Qi energy in Tai chi.
Both are merely different names of the same thing.
Whila Ra uses the term 'energy' for the same thing, and uses the word "energy center" for chakras
The same form of living energy which inspired George Lucas to introduce the conception of "Force" in Star Wars saga.
After settling that, now let's focus on Falun Gong movement.
Started in around 80's-90's in PRC, it was initially named as "Qi/Chi - Gong" by a dude named Li Hongzhi.
He claimed that he received trainings from Taoist and Buddhist master.
Thus no wonder one will easily find a mixture of Yogic and Taoism tradition inside "Qi/Chi Gong".
The PRC society has just coming out from one of it's terrible period, dubbed "Cultural Revolution" initiated by uncle Mao.
Introduction of the event: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Revolution
Within "cultural revolution", anything that's related to religion (ie: Buddhism) or ancient traditions (ie: Taoism) was considered as 'evil' and a 'hindrance' for Mao's "great leap forwards".
Thus Mr Li is basically re-introducing a pre-cultural revolution elements which was actually rooted for many centuries within China.
This put him at odds with the PRC government.
Although uncle Mao's has long gone when Li started his movement, but the PRC leader of that time, Deng Xiaoping was a loyal follower to uncle Mao's teachings. And any popular movement within PRC are considered as 'dangerous' to the stability of the country. Thus Mr Deng started a systematic actions to suppress Mr Li's movement, in the name of national security.
The 'fear' of PRC regime on Li's movement is understandable as anyone can read throughout Chinese history, a popular religious / spiritual movement within the society usually resulted in rebellion and civil war. The last of such big occurrence was actually related to Christianity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiping_Heavenly_Kingdom
Thus the case of "Li's Chi Gong" movement is now has become a sensitive political issues. To make matter worse many of Li's followers has also exalted Li Hongzhi to a 'cult leader' status.
But today's PRC government does not restrict any Tai Chi / Chi Gong practices, one can easily find people practicing Tai Chi / Chi Gong on public places throughout China. The PRC only restrict and oppressed the supporter of Mr Li's Chi Gong movement dubbed "Falun Gong".
Joining Falun Gong movement or following Li Hongzhi is not a requirement to practice or learn Tai Chi / Chi Gong.
And the political conflict between PRC's government vs Li Hongzhi's followers is a totally different issue, so better not mixing it up altogether.
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