In the video "Internal Power Vs External Power," the speaker delves into the comparison between internal power and external power in martial arts. While external power relies on muscle contraction and intensity, internal power focuses on releasing contraction and sinking energy. The speaker emphasizes that internal power in Tai Chi involves harmonizing and following rather than resisting and forcing. The transformation of the body through opening the inner body and channels is essential for cultivating internal power. Furthermore, the speaker highlights that the effectiveness of Tai Chi forms lies not in their inherent magic but in the way they are executed.
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The definition of taichi, according to Bruce Frantzis, and further below, two clips of Adam Mizner where he explains the concept of Zhong Ding, the ”central equilibrium,” as the ”essence of taichi”
> "Anything that is yin or yang comes from somewhere and that somewhere is Taiji. Taiji is an abstract philosophical term central to Daoist philosophy and cosmology. In English it is spelled in two basic ways: Tai chi and Taiji. For example, the name of the internal martial art of Taijiquan is composed of two parts: the philosophical principle of Taiji, and quan, which means “fist” and, by extension, a martial art. **Taiji is the mysterious, non-dual quality that generates and coordinates every separate yin-yang possibility within all the universe**. Taiji gives birth to every yin-yang, either physical or abstract in all creation’s times, places, and dimensions. Taiji itself has no qualities whatsoever, regardless of the opposites to which it is attached and intertwined. If any yin-yang set returns to its source, it returns to Taiji. In Laozi’s Daoism human essence ultimately returns to Taiji to become a person’s true spiritual essence, which is the Seventh Energy Body." (Laozi, Bruce Frantzis, and Alan Peatfield, Daodejing)
Clip 1:
https://fountain.fm/clip/Q5XO553J4omBg47zP8lV
Clip 2:
The first thing a new student needs to grasp, according to Ronnie Yee, a Chen #taichi practitioner.
"Body mechanics, not chi"
In this video about fascias, the importance of connective tissues throughout the body is highlighted. Fascias wrap around muscles, tendons, and organs, playing a crucial role in various functions such as neurology, perception of the body, force transmission, and healing. Recent research suggests that these #fascias form a continuous network and are interconnected throughout the body, requiring addressing other parts of the body connected through fascias to treat pain or inflammation in one area. The video also explores the relationship between #fascia and back pain, the impact of physical activity on fascia health, the potential therapeutic applications of fascia manipulation, and the role of fascia in pain management. Fascias are also shown to be involved in issues related to emotional stress, hydration, and cancer development. Overall, the video emphasizes the significance and complexity of fascias and the ongoing research to fully understand their functions and potential applications in improving health and well-being.
Strolling under the Skin
The video "Strolling under the Skin" delves into the concept of elasticity in the human body, exploring different structures like connective tissue, tendons, muscles, nerves, and the skin. The video describes how these structures move and change in relation to one another, and how they are interconnected through a complex system of microvessels and hydraulic pressures. The narrator discusses the pseudo-polygonal shapes present in living structures at all levels and how they contribute to the organism's ability to adapt and prolong life. The video also suggests that understanding the mechanics and biomolecular characteristics of these structures may one day lead to improved healing processes and a way to slow down the effects of aging.
#myofascia #fascia
Let's talk about 'chi'
Chen taiji instructor Michael Chritton on Ken Gullette's podcast.
https://fountain.fm/clip/nuzxpvITENABPVgitPk9
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