A Wee Bit of Alchemy with Rick Barrett #66
Channel: Rick Barrett
Date: 01/09/2021

Rick Barrett presents "A Wee Bit of Alchemy". Some helpful tips for getting the most from taijiquan, qigong, and meditation. 

00:00- 10:51  Three Phases of Training Body-Mind-Spirit Integration
First few movements of "Wudang Mountain Tai Yi Wu Xing Quan" are practiced emphasizing each of the three phases: 
11:03- 22:00  Ming Jin: Yang, expressive, physical, emphasis on power that is easily seen; foundational practice for changing the bones and transforming the Jing into Qi.
23:37- 38:00  An Jin: Yin, hidden, soft, stillness, emphasis on using Jin rather than physical power; Qi is created by mentally holding poles in opposition; training the connective tissue system for transforming Qi into Shen.
38:43-48:57  Hua Jin: Shen/ Spirit; Intention;  Integrates Yang and Yin; Shen and intention penetrate the whole body, washing the bone marrow; training Shen to return to emptiness



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Rick Barrett teaches Tai Chi and offers Energy Healing in New York City.

He is the author of two books:

Finding You in a World of It (www.amazon.com/finding-You-world-Rick-Barrett/dp/0996058850)

Taijiquan, Through the Western Gate (www.amazon.com/Taijiquan-Through-Western-Rick-Barrett/dp/1583941398)

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