Lower Dan Tien

The Lower Dan Tien is often referred to just by the name Dan Tien by many Tai Chi and Chi Kung practitioners and as hara or Tanden by many karate practitioners. Dan Tien translates as Field of … [Read more...]

Dan Tiens

I recently saw a reference to Dan Tiens that refer to them as energy gates.  Dan Tien translates as Field of Elixir, and it is generally thought that it refers to a pool of Chi energy.  I personally … [Read more...]

3 Dan Tiens Linear

In Tai Chi Nei Gung the 3 Dan Tiens Linear practice must first be performed with specific attention given to the external and internal physical alignment as well as the proper energetic alignment of … [Read more...]