Dantian

Dan tian (Chinese丹田, Pinyin Dantian, W.-G. tan -t'ien, cinnabar field ' ) is called a term from the Daoism of the " energy centers " of the body.

In the teaching of Taijiquan and Qigong at Dantian denotes the energetic center of gravity of a person. In healing, energizing and Daoist meditation, attention is directed to these regions. The Dantian be associated with the Daoist terms of vitality, energy and invigorating spirit.

In the human body more Dantian be distinguished. The traditionally important ones are:

The fourth and so-called rear Dantian ( Hou dantian ) is located on the back, about the level of 2 / 3 Lumbar vertebra on the acupuncture point mingmen and corresponds to the point "LG 04" ( Governing Vessel / Du Mai ). It is not one of the traditional Dantian, but is important for exercises in Qigong.

In the dan tian is not about specific points in the body, but to regions that are also in the traditional martial arts of importance.

The lower dan tian corresponds to the point " KG 6" ( Conception Vessel / Ren Mai ) of the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine. It is considered as the most important center of energy in the body and as the seat of Qi, as an energetic center of gravity of the body. Healing to take place, according to tradition by working with the qi to be brought back and maintained in river to restore its balance.