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Expand & Condense<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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This aspect comprised of two opposite qualities:<\/p>\n

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expand \u2013\u00a0<\/b>become or make larger or more extensive
\nopen
\nrelax
\nlightness
\nfire
\nflow
\nyang<\/p>\n

condense \u2013\u00a0<\/b>make something denser or more concentrated
\nclose
\nstress-tension
\npressure
\ngravity
\nresist
\nyin<\/p>\n

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Expanding <\/b>and\u00a0condensing\u00a0<\/b>happen\u00a0everywhere<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0all the time<\/b>.
\nIt affects all of us, whether we are aware of it or not.
\nBut let me assure you, that awareness of this aspect in any part of being will open for you new dimensions of understanding and\u00a0freedom.<\/p>\n

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Expand and condense myofascial body<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A myofascial body<\/b>\u00a0is mostly our fasciae, muscles, and tendons. Of course, we cannot separate from its bones, organs and rest of the body. It put the whole body together.
\nA fascia<\/b>\u00a0is a sheet of connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilises, encloses, muscles and internal organs.<\/p>\n

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Expand<\/b><\/h4>\n

Quality makes our soft tissue (especially fasciae) larger or more extensive.
\nDirection to expand:
\n1) From the ground to the sky.
\n2) From the centre to the periphery, or away from the body. It could be from the core, ming men, knee etc. towards fingers and toes, or further. Knowingly can also expand our organs like lungs, a bladder (useful when you need and cannot urine) etc.
\n3) 90\u00b0 from the bone to the skin surface, or further.<\/p>\n

Condense<\/b><\/h4>\n

Quality makes our soft tissue (especially fasciae)\u00a0 denser or more concentrated.
\nDirection to condense:
\n1) To the ground.
\n2) From the periphery of the body (or space around) to the centre. It could be from fingers and toes towards the core, dan tian etc. Knowingly can also condense our organs like lungs, a bladder etc.
\n3) 90\u00b0 from the skin surface, hairs (or space around) to the bone.<\/p>\n

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Stretching and Expanding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stretching\u00a0<\/b>is mechanically flexed or stretched muscles, tendons and fascias using by a skeleton.
\nMuscles, tendons and fascias are passive, don’t demand your attention.<\/p>\n

Expanding\u00a0<\/b>is a mental action, with a physical effect on the myofascial complex. It demands your attention<\/p>\n

We can integrate expanding and condensing tissue into our stretching\u00a0<\/b>to make it more efficient.<\/p>\n

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How do we add the power of the fasciae?<\/strong>
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Fasciae exhibit\u00a0different qualities depending on your\u00a0emotional state<\/b>.
\nIn a state of fear, the fasciae condense.
\nWhen you are happy, the fasciae often expand.<\/p>\n

We can control the fascia actively by becoming aware of their quality.
\nWe can add\u00a0expanding fascia\u00a0<\/b>tissue from the other side of the arm to the regular muscle contraction.
\nPlus, we\u00a0can\u00a0add a third source of power which are the\u00a0condensing fasciae\u00a0<\/b>to the muscle contractions and\u00a0the\u00a0expanding fasciae.<\/p>\n

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  • Muscles\u00a0contraction<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Fascia\u00a0expanding<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Fascia\u00a0condensing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can combine\u00a0the muscle and fasciae powers\u00a0into\u00a0One<\/b>\u00a0united<\/b>,\u00a0efficient movement<\/b>.
    \nUsing less\u00a0muscle\u00a0<\/b>power, you\u00a0become more efficient<\/b>, and you create less undesirable\u00a0tension.
    \n<\/b>A liquid quality of the body allows us to accumulate<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0store kinetic energy<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    The power of the expanding and condensing fasciae is the secret of \u2018the superhuman power\u2019 that\u00a0\u00a0Systema\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Chi Kung\u00a0<\/b>masters demonstrate.<\/p>\n

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    Power of Tensegrity<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    In essence, there are two biomechanical systems that maintain our posture:<\/p>\n

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    1. compression \u2013 bracing\u00a0<\/b>mostly via the bones, joints and discs<\/li>\n
    2. tension \u2013 hanging<\/b>\u00a0via our fasciae, tendons and muscles \u2013\u00a0tensegrity<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tensegrity helps to hold your bodyweight. Functional tensegrity allows for less pressure to your discs, vertebrae & joints.<\/p>\n

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      Let\u2019s see what Thomas Myers says about tensegrity:<\/p>\n