{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fancientwisdommodernhealth.com%2Fepisodes%2F47-center-axis-Yvhd5BBY","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c6a79435-8cda-4176-89af-3bba5a44d42f/1ccaf5c6-8c77-4aa5-ad18-7bbf3caa1fd5/podcasticonapproved.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/32d045ce-7dbc-4486-824c-9905f62436da\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"The Center Line or Center Axis is a posture and movement principle in many forms or styles of Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Lan Shou Quan, Three Kingdoms Cannon Fist and other styles of classical martial arts.\n\nIn this podcast you will learn about the center line concept, how it is formed of three points. What those points are and how they are important. Learn why and how to develop a good center line awareness and use it in  martial arts training and practice. Establishing and using your center line can enhance your power, prevent injuries, and improve your body control and balance in movement. \n\nPracticing center line awareness and movement is also helpful for dodging and efficient turning in general. \n\nA good center line is also important to establish before progressing to advanced Qigong practices."}