In the cultivation of martial arts, especially in the process of advancing Taijiquan, the difficulty of the jade pillow point is a necessary test. This level is not only a physical challenge, but also a psychological one. How to correctly face and overcome this difficulty is a problem that every cultivator must face. In the practice of Tai Chi, I have experienced a lot of links, in the practice of general spine essence, I have received very good results, a thousand miles a day, reborn, but, unexpectedly, more energetic, more sad is that there are many life and death passes in our body, ghost gates - if our vitality can not provide enough energy, or heat energy, we can not break through some dangerous tests, therefore, the practice of Tai Chi is like a cow's hair, the crisis is not the same, the great difficulty is annoyed and regretful, I can finally understand the pain of building self-confidence and self-esteem that is easier said than done.
Below, I will elaborate on the seven steps to help practitioners overcome the difficulties of the Jade Pillow Acupoint, build confidence, and wait for the essence and bone marrow to urge the whole body to be Zhoutian.
The first step is to understand the true meaning of Tai Chi. Taijiquan pursues "essence into the bones, bone marrow is full, and the whole body is strong", rather than simply being loose and soft. Although the real Tai Chi seems to be soft, it actually contains strength and is ready to go like a spring. Therefore, in the process of cultivation, we should focus on the cultivation of inner strength, rather than just pursuing external softness. The basic body requirements of Taijiquan are completely in line with the structure of the human body, so the movement of Taijiquan is scientific. The posture requirements of Taijiquan are heavy shoulders and elbows (upper limbs), loose hips and knees (lower limbs), vertical waist and top (torso), chest and back (chest and back), crotch and hips (hip joint), head hanging (head), virtual collar and top strength (head) and so on.
The strength of the virtual collar is the first part of standing in the body. Heavy shoulders and elbows, boxing theory says "up like floating clouds, down like flowing water". The last section of the cervical spine is relaxed, which can make the head move freely and upright, and at the same time have a sense of relaxation, and the waist is erect. Humans are vertebrates, and the spine is the scaffold that supports the whole body. "The tail is in the middle of the mind" is the key to Taijiquan coil training. The body is upright, and it is intended that the perineum will pass through Baihui, and the lower will be connected to the spring, and the door will be called after the life, and the palace will be in the middle of the palace.
The second step is to face the challenge of general coldness. In the process of cultivation, many people will experience a deficiency and cold phenomenon throughout the body, which is caused by the fact that the essence qi has not yet fully penetrated the jade pillow acupoint. At this time, we don't need to panic or be too confused, but we should strengthen our faith and continue to cultivate. As long as you persist, once the large vertebrae are opened, the jade pillow acupoint will be transparent, and the whole body will exude a sense of emptiness, penetration, nothingness, and emptiness, as if the body is wrapped in a layer of soft and hard iron.
The third step is to adjust the cultivation method. When we encounter the dilemma of being weak and cold all over the body and unable to store sperm through the jade pillow acupoint, we can temporarily stop boxing and instead take some heart tonifying pills to enhance sleep. At the same time, change the habit of practicing boxing at night for many years to sleep, so that the body can get enough rest and recovery. When sleeping, let the cervical spine be exposed, sleep in the shape of the word "big", relax the whole body, do not use a pillow, or use a pillow about one inch high, so that the cervical spine is exposed to air. Hollowing out the cervical spine is conducive to the relaxation of the spinal canal and the circulation of breath, which is of great significance for the prevention and treatment of cervical spine diseases. After settling the cervical spine, spread out the palms of your hands, loosen the soles of your feet, and count your breaths. When breathing through the mouth, the palms of the hands are connected to the weather, the soles of the feet are grounded, the inhalation inhales the clear qi of heaven and earth and penetrates deep into the bone marrow, and the exhalation exhales the turbidity and disease qi in the deep layers of the body outside the body, and the breath enters and exits every subtle point in the deep layers of the human body. It is advisable to have this idea slightly, just be in a trance, and you can fall asleep unconsciously. The sleeping position of lying on the side can be imitated by this essential.
Fourth, keep warm. During the cultivation process, we should pay attention to keeping warm, and wear long-sleeved sportswear even indoors in summer. When you sleep at noon, the whole body will feel warm and Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant, which is a manifestation of yin and yang coordination, water and fire. At this time, we should not sweat excessively so as not to lose energy.
The fifth step is to gather information and deepen understanding. We can understand the relevant knowledge of the jade pillow point and its relationship with the phenomenon of deficiency and cold in the process of death, and the phenomenon of wind in the bardo body by consulting relevant materials. This will help us straighten out our thinking and understanding, regain our confidence, and strengthen our determination to cultivate.
Step 6: Rest with confidence. In the process of cultivation, we should maintain a confident state of mind, with the intention of a false collar, so that the neck and the back of the head are as straight as possible. This can help us feel the power of ease and lifting, which in turn promotes the circulation of essence and the penetration of the jade pillow acupoint.
The seventh step is to experience the soft ankle and open the waist and hips. In the process of cultivation, we should pay attention to the softness of the ankles and the opening of the waist and hips. Through the softness of the ankles, we can better loosen the tail, pull the large vertebrae, and erect the jade pillow. At the same time, the opening of the waist and hips also helps the circulation of essence and the formation of the whole body. In this process, we need to maintain a confident mindset, gradually restore the state of the brain, feel the swelling of the temples and the fullness of the forehead. As we deepen our cultivation, we will gradually experience the feeling of essence entering the bone marrow, as if the bones around us have become hard springs.
When the essence is fully penetrated throughout the body, we will feel the surging of internal energy. This internal strength comes not only from the strength of the muscles, but also from the essence deep in the bone marrow. It is like a surging river, pushing our bodies to reach higher levels in the interpretation of boxing.
In short, overcoming the difficulties of the Jade Pillow Acupoint is an important level in the process of Taijiquan cultivation. As long as we have firm confidence, face it correctly, and adopt appropriate methods to adjust and cultivate, we will definitely be able to successfully overcome this difficulty and usher in a beautiful moment when the essence and bone marrow urge the whole body to be on the week. In this process, we can not only gain physical health and inner peace and strength, but also experience the profound philosophy and life wisdom contained in Taijiquan.
Whether it's a tradition of classics or a folk technique, Tai Chi, like any other martial arts, is a narrator, and the narrator is the practitioner who tells his story in his own voice, telling things that only they know but the reader or listener does not know. In order to make the reader or listener better understand, sometimes they can't help but guide them, make a certain evaluation of the things they are telling, or use the topic to play and say some cautionary words. In front of the listener or reader, they know everything—the cause and effect of the story being told; They are omnipotent - to the fate of the characters described. They are simply like gods, or oracles. This is the personal narrator in the practice record, similar to the third-person, omniscient narration of the novel.
The classic explanation of the Chinese inner strength and mental method, the actual boxing is more in line with reality - "This is undoubtedly the most traditional and 'natural' narrative mode." In modern society, boxing has become a cultural phenomenon, and traditional authority and gods are equally under suspicion. As a result, practitioners also knowingly "withdraw" from the narrative, simply entrusting the narrative to others, or even to the characters, and this is the various media spokespersons, that is, the narrators designated by people, including the first-person narration viewpoint that people are more familiar with and the "third-person consciousness center" that some modernist writers tend to, these narrators can only say what they know, and they have a limited narrative point of view.