What meridian does Cloud Hand as in the above illustration work with?
If you or your teacher know the answer, Congratulation! You are one of the few lucky Taiji players who still possess the deep linkage between the ancient Qigong, Taiji Quan and TCM. In our Dan Tao teacher’s four years training program, one of the fundamental training is in the detail and precise analysis of how each move of the Taiji corresponds to the Qi meridian. Many acupuncturists found this intrinsic relationship between meridian flow of Qigong and Acupuncture empowers their practice of acupuncture. They have come to experience their own Qi flow in their body. Some even claim that they can see the meridian lines in their patients. I have consciously steered my students away from the Martial application of Taiji Quan. It is crucial to rebuild the ancient bridge between Taiji and Qigong. The internal seeing of one’s Qi flow is the foundation of Taoist Alchemy. Without such inner vision, the practice of Qigong movements is an act of faith–hopefully, your teacher had passed down the
