Any ideas?
--GJ.Tai-chi "passing gas"?
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Tai-chi "passing gas"?
Something I've seen and heard (but thankfully not smelled), demonstrated at numerous parks in Taiwan (usually in 'Da-An' park) during my ealry morning strolls, is a maneuver that some of the oldsters conducting Tai-Chi will do is end a certain routine by rubbing their stomachs (clockwise I believe) several times, then firmly pushing in their stomachs, producing a (generally audible) "passing of gas" ('fart' to the leyman). Does anyone have any idea why this is done or what value it holds? Most things in martial arts have a reason as to why a practioner does them, but this one's meaning eludes me...
Any ideas?
--GJ.
Any ideas?
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Darkmax,
That does indeed answer my question! Thanks for your help.
One more question, how are they able to pass gas on demand like that? Is there something about their exercises and movements that moves things along? My experience with this process is that it's one that pretty much becomes available for use at it's own schedule...
Thanks again!
--GJ.
That does indeed answer my question! Thanks for your help.
One more question, how are they able to pass gas on demand like that? Is there something about their exercises and movements that moves things along? My experience with this process is that it's one that pretty much becomes available for use at it's own schedule...
Thanks again!
--GJ."Wujcik rules!!!"
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I'll add that the same thing can happen during Yoga... or any time that you do alot of stretching of the lower abdomen whiloe working out. And of course, it is a regular function of your body. Better in than out, I'd venture.
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