The Tai Chi Mind-Body Connection – TCM Practitioner’s Explanation
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This video is part two of a series on Tai Chi Mind-Body Connection. In this part, the speaker explains the concept from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner’s perspective.
The video starts with the concept of the Tai Chi Pole, which consists of the upper, middle and lower Dantian. A strong connection between these three parts is important for a strong mind and body connection. As we age, this connection weakens.
The speaker then explains the three treasures of Jing, Qi and Shen. Jing is our essence and structure, Qi is our function and Shen is our spirit. All three are important for our health and should be developed through Tai Chi practice.
Kidney fire is a concept in TCM that is closely connected to the lower Dantian and gets weaker as we age. Tai Chi helps to keep this fire burning stronger.
The speaker uses the metaphor of a cup to explain how Tai Chi posture affects our energy. An upright posture allows us to gather and conserve our Jing, Qi and Shen. Poor posture can cause this energy to spill out and make us more vulnerable to disease.
Finally, the speaker explains that Tai Chi not only strengthens the mind and body connection but also maintains a good connection with the earth and the heavens. This good structure and connection give us stability, strength, agility and a well-functioning body as we age.
