From the inside I can tell you that it does not happen when I am not practicing, always happens when I do, has not affected my hand stability, and happens when I do other energy work practices as well. It often happens during certain Aikido breath practices, for example. Subjectively it is a feeling like the hand is being shaken by “something else.” It does not feel the same as when I shake my hand on purpose and the motion comes from the muscles. There is a feeling of flowing from inside to out, splashing along the inside lower arm, wrist, hand and finally out the fingers. If garden hoses could speak in language we easily understood I think it would be how they feel when the water is turned on full blast and they are allowed to flop about.

That’s what I got for ya, for what it’s worth.

As I deepen my practice I appreciate finding new teachers such as yourself. It’s of great benefit, I believe, to hear and see a particular movement or form expressed slightly differently than I’ve heard/seen before.

I have a question: A number of longtime practitioners I have met have developed the left hand tremor, which I see you have, as well. It’s counterintuitive, as Tai Chi in various forms is recommended to TREAT essential tremor. I’m a curious scientist, and I want to know why that develops. Do you know?

Thanks for all you do.