The Principle of Natural Body Movement - 3

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몸이 저절로 움직이는 원리 - 3

Exploring the Principle of Natural Movement Through Acupuncture

Let’s explore the principle of natural body movement through the basic principles of acupuncture.

The core principle of acupuncture is to balance the body’s pressure points to ensure that energy flows smoothly, similar to the way water flows through a plumbing system.

We can view the natural body movements mentioned earlier as a result of the interaction and balance between the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles, which creates a point of alignment, referred to as "zero-point adjustment."

When zero-point alignment is achieved, energy naturally flows through the body, allowing it to move effortlessly. Let’s examine this concept further from the perspective of "zero-point alignment."

When the balance and harmony of the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles reach a zero-point, the energy flows smoothly, and the body moves naturally.

1. Concept of Zero-Point Alignment:

Zero-point alignment refers to the state in which the body’s forces are perfectly balanced, allowing it to return to a natural state without external resistance or tension. In this state, the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles work in harmony, minimizing internal tension and allowing the flow of Ki (energy) to occur freely.

This concept is similar to acupuncture, where stimulating the meridians ensures that energy flows without obstruction. Just like water flowing smoothly through pipes, the body’s energy flows unhindered when muscle imbalances are resolved, allowing for natural, effortless movement.

2. Muscle Balance and Zero-Point Alignment:

The balance between the agonist and antagonist muscles ensures that neither muscle group is excessively tense or relaxed, allowing the body to return to a natural state. For example, when lifting the arm, the biceps (agonist) contract, while the triceps (antagonist) relax. When this balance is maintained, natural movement occurs without unnecessary force.

The synergist muscles assist the movement of the agonist and help maintain the body’s overall stability. When these three muscle groups are in balance, this state can be described as "zero-point alignment," where tension or pressure is minimized. In this state, energy flows freely without resistance, creating the sensation of the body moving naturally on its own.

3. Acupuncture and the Flow of Energy:

In acupuncture, the principle of regulating the flow of energy through the meridians is similar to the way water flows through a plumbing system. Just as water flows without obstacles when there is no imbalance in pressure, energy also flows naturally when the body is in a balanced state.

When the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles are properly aligned, the body’s energy flows without resistance. In this state, the body responds naturally, and movements occur without conscious effort or control, creating the sensation of "natural movement."

This state is akin to Muwi (effortless action), where the body and energy harmoniously work together.

4. Validity of Zero-Point Alignment:

The concept of zero-point alignment provides a valid explanation for the natural movement of the body, particularly in relation to the idea that the body moves on its own when energy flows freely. This idea is well-aligned with the Ki theory in Daoism and traditional medicine.

This explanation links the principles of acupuncture, the interaction between agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles, and the natural flow of energy into one coherent framework.

Conclusion:

Through zero-point alignment, we can understand how the body’s energy naturally operates, leading to effortless movement. This state is achieved when the balance between the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles releases tension and allows the body to return to a natural state. This concept parallels the principle of energy flowing freely through the body.

We have explored various ways to understand the body’s natural movement, but these explanations are based on the information and common sense we currently possess. They may not be fully sufficient.

No matter how well we explain or understand this phenomenon, there will always be limitations.

However, when we come to realize that "nature has consciousness and is alive," we can transcend many of these explanations and experience the phenomenon firsthand.

■ In the next part, we will explore the direct connection between natural body movement and breathing. We will explain the principles of breathing exercises and their relationship to the content above through anatomical, physiological, and biochemical perspectives.

October 11, 2024
Hilversum, Netherlands
Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo
Kim Jeong Seong

■ The Principle of Natural Body Movement : Part - 1 to 4
(In English & Korean, 영문 국문 번역)
Part -1
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Part - 2
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Part - 3
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Part - 4
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No matter how well we explain or understand this phenomenon, there will always be limitations.
However, when we come to realize that "Nature has consciousness and is alive," we can transcend many of these explanations and experience the phenomenon firsthand.
아무리 이 현상을 잘 설명하거나 이해하더라도, 한계가 있을 수밖에 없다. 하지만 "자연이 의식을 가지고 있으며, 살아있다"는 것을 알아차리고, 깨닫게 되면, 많은 설명을 초월하여 그러한 현상을 직접 경험하고, 각자 능력과 노력에 따라 스스로의 삶을
여유롭고 풍요롭게 만들수 있게 된다. 즉 각자의 더나은 무술 수련과 더 나은 삶을 영위할 수 있다는 말이다.