by Dvivid » Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:41 am
99% of people go through this same experience.
Dr. Yang always jokes that people spend years practicing, saying "Where's my Qi? Where's my Qi!?"
It depends upon many factors.
1. You have to relieve muscular tension in the body. If you're not flexible, especially through the upper back and shoulders, that tension will stagnate your circulation, and you won't feel much.
2. You have to relax very deeply, and develop your meditation. If your mind is not very calm, and you can't effectively turn your attention inward, you won't feel much.
3. You have to practice. A lot. Just go through the motions of training the four gates: inhale and concentrate your mind in the center of the abdomen. Exhale and lead your mind beyond the hands and feet. Do this during your qigong, your tai chi, and also: all day, every day.
With the above, you'll feel it.
Don't *expect* a certain kind of feeling of energy. Just pay attention to what is actually happening.
Hope this helps,
David
"Avoid Prejudice, Be Objective in Your Judgement, Be Scientific, Be Logical and Make Sense, Do Not Ignore Prior Experience." - Dr. Yang
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