Health Awareness and Disease Prevention
A BEGINNING - THE DAN TIEN
- An Energetic Center -
The Dan Tian is an energetic center. In practicing
Tai Chi, the mind is focused on the Dan Tian to strengthen
the internal core. The Dan Tian is located approximately
1.5 inches below the navel and between the front and backside
of the abdomen. As a meditation to strengthen your awareness
of the Dan Tian and promote relaxation lie face up placing
your hands palm-down, one hand over the other on the abdomen
directly over the Dan Tian. Concentrate on the Dan Tian.
Don't allow your mind to wander. Breathe calmly and deeply
allowing your abdomen to rise and fall. Practicing this
for 20 minutes a day is a good start for a new student of
Tai Chi.
Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.
January 1, 2007
