Saturday, August 23, 2008

How to Achieve Shen in Tai Chi

Tai chi is based on "chi," a life energy that is inherent in all living things. "Shen" is an elevated level of chi. With these steps, you'll learn how to purify your chi to reach contentment through shen.





Step1
Begin with meditation to become aware of your own chi.


Step2
Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Be sure that you won't be interrupted for at least 20 minutes.


Step3
Empty your mind of stressful thoughts and concentrate on the rhythm of your body. Sense the blood flow, your breathing and so on until you can feel the body's natural rhythm.


Step4
Bring up your spirit or awareness to your head by imagining a string pulling you up.


Step5
Push your breathing lower until you reach an area about three inches below the navel and two inches inward (the tan tien, known as the center of your chi).


Step6
Meditate every day. After several weeks or months you will begin to sense the rhythm of internal energy without the assistance of deep breathing.


Step7
Use your mind to guide your chi's path inside your body. You will gain increased awareness and natural energy.


Step8
Reinforce the spirit of your existence by applying a wide-angle vision of the world with an alert and relaxed mind.


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