beoman Posted November 28, 2010 Anyone heard of the nine jewels, in the context of tai chi, of which the ankle is one of them? What are the rest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tumoessence Posted November 28, 2010 Anyone heard of the nine jewels, in the context of tai chi, of which the ankle is one of them? What are the rest? Â Â Ankle, knee, hip shoulder, elbow, wrist sacrum, ming men (Lumbar 2-3), jade pillow (c-7) These are the nine pearls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beoman Posted November 28, 2010 Oo awesome, thanks! Can I ask what significance the last three have? I can understand the rest and why they're important but currenly the last three seem to me as random points on one's back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tumoessence Posted November 28, 2010 Oo awesome, thanks! Can I ask what significance the last three have? I can understand the rest and why they're important but currenly the last three seem to me as random points on one's back The three pearls in the back transfer power to the limbs. In the action of bending the bow and shooting the arrow they open and close, breathe, in a coordinated manner to deliver energy and power. This is essential in the qi gong, nei gong effects of tai chi chuan play as well. Without these three there is no whole body coordination. This is what I experience in my limited perspective. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
