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Tai Chi and Qigong: Lymphatic Pumping in Forward Turns

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In this video, I demonstrate lymphatic pumping in Bear Qigong and in Tai Chi Forward Turn Bow Stance movements.

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Written by Al Simon

November 3, 2009 at 8:54 am

Posted in Tai Chi and Qigong, Techniques, Video

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  1. Hi Al,
    Thank you once again for your beautifully clear explanation and demonstration.
    So, thirty years later, I finally have clarity about Tai Chi forward turns.
    Also, in the mini course you talked about Carol ‘folding’ her hip as she did Forward Bear, but I could not see what you meant and did not understand it at all.
    Your demonstration was perfect. I’ve got the message now.
    Also, understanding what is happening internally as I do the moves deepens my practice and awareness.
    Please, keep doing these videos. I look forward to them. They are the icing on an already perfect cake.
    One master I heard about (don’t remember his name) said most people practicing were illiterate as far as knowing and understandingthe theory of Tai Chi (and presumably Qigong). I include myself in that group.
    Thank you for what you are doing – because it is remedying my illiteracy.
    Jackie

    Jackie Davies

    November 3, 2009 at 10:27 am

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    • Hi Jackie –

      Thank you for your positive comments. I’m glad I was able to make this more clear. I’m with you about the illiteracy – I was illiterate about Tai Chi theory for my entire first decade of practice! Fortunately, I stumbled upon some good masters about 15 years ago, and I’m trying to pass the information on as best as I can since that time.

      Thank you as always for your support. I appreciate having students and instructors like you in our program.

      Best wishes,
      Al

      Al Simon

      November 3, 2009 at 12:14 pm

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  2. My training revolved around the importance of the dahnjon (korean) or dantien. The final twist of the bow stance is important to bring awareness to the dantien and feeling the center. I love learning about the physiology and connection to the western understanding of health. Thank you.

    Matthew

    November 29, 2009 at 7:58 am

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