Energy is there all the time, but not everyone knows how to feel it. If you wish to, you can develop your ability to sense or feel it, and you can also increase your own personal energy supply. This is one of the roles of such practices as Qigong. Sensing Energy Your ability to sense energy is useful but can also be a slight burden if you don't know how to protect yourself. For example, it's very useful if you want to be a healer, because you can place your hands on someone and feel where the

Zhong Ding (Central Equilibrium) 中定 Zhong Ding, often translated as 'Central Equilibrium', is a fundamental concept in Tai Chi that focuses on maintaining a balanced vertical alignment of the body. This principle is crucial for effective movement and stability during practice. This isn't only mechanics, it's also both sensory and emotional.

The Meaning of 'Balance' in this Context I'm using the word 'balance' to mean an 'internal balance' both in body and mind. This is homeostasis. This is both an internal physical balance (from the point of view of bodily health), but is also an emotional balance. It is about how all parts of you work collectively, with no part of you working harder than any other part, and what you can do about it to make that happen. Your ability to balance on one leg is the smallest part of your 'internal ...'