How to cultivate internal energy (nei jin) in Tai Chi ?

Mastering "understanding energy" (dong jin) means transitioning from physical movements to the realm of internal energy skills.
In Tai Chi, one gradually becomes proficient and then understands energy. Simply put, it means training internal energy from the force generated by physical movements. Eventually, one no longer needs to rely on external movements to exert force, but instead transforms external movements into an internal flow of energy within the body, hence the term "hidden energy" (an jin).
As internal energy becomes more refined, the physical movements become smaller, enabling a deeper understanding of energy without blindly focusing on the techniques of physical movements. This prevents the practitioner from relying solely on physical strength after long periods of training.
To learn hidden energy in Tai Chi, start with relaxation and internal energy rotation (nei zhuan). Mastering two key points will naturally lead you to the threshold of "understanding energy," allowing you to break free from the habitual practice of forms and physical movements.
The internal work of Tai Chi requires learning two principles first: "Relax where you should relax" and "Don't let go where you shouldn't." This allows you to transform the physical force of movements into the flow of internal energy.
With over 20 years of Tai Chi teaching experience, I have identified common mistakes and problems that hinder the cultivation of internal energy. By avoiding these pitfalls, practitioners can steadily progress, and beginners can quickly enter the state of energy flow. This approach minimizes the time spent on physical movements and allows each Tai Chi practice to integrate energy flow into the movements, achieving both fitness and health benefits.
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Decoding Tai Chi: Refining the Internal Power and Energy of Tai Chi.