Question: Response

Question:

Though we concentrate at the lower tan t’ien during T’ai Chi Chih practice, what about the upper tan t’ien or “3rd eye” which seems to be favored in the Yogic tradition?

Response:

Shortly after meeting Justin I had a dream in which I asked him a similar question. I came to T’ai Chi Chih after practicing and teaching Hatha and Raja Yoga. Raja (“royal”) Yoga is the way of meditation and contemplation on Reality and emphasizes the 3rd eye center as the primary focal point of attention during meditation practice. Because of my combined practice of T’ai Chi Chih and Raja Yoga methods, I was curious to know Justin’s opinion about the lower and upper tan t’iens. His dream response was: “The 3rd eye is the icing on the cake.” Later I told him of the dream and he nodded in agreement.

Perhaps this will be a helpful answer or theme for contemplation.

– Steve Ridley