spot two inches below the navel
center of the body's ki or vital energy
A point in the center of the abdomen four fingers below the navel, which is the center of ki energy in the body.
the mystic `centre of gravity' of the body; I favour the translation `belly'
An area located in the lower abdomen under the navel. In yoga, it is considered paramount. The tanden is also believed to be able to engender well being and courage if one concentrates energy into this area.
The body's center, two inches below the belly button. (Japanese)
A point in the body, approximately one and a half inches below the navel and one and a half inches deep, considered the physiological, psychic, and spiritual center. Tanden cultivation is closely related to breath and mind-intent for the development of ki. (Return)
