Practicing Tai Chi is not merely a swing of the arm and the movement of the feet. There is a reason behind every movement and style that is made. These concepts paved the way to building every form of Tai Chi. So you have to pay close attention to the things that are not brought often because even if things seem too basic, they are indeed important.
Here are 10 of the most important concepts of Tai Chi that you should never take for granted. Remember these, and it will make you appreciate more the forms that are performed.
Concept #1
Tai Chi is done with great emphasis on every movement that follows a continuous and connected pattern. This is evident i how the movement always starts from the spine, goes down to the waist, then moves lower to the legs and the feet. At the same time there is an upward motion; going up to the body then the arms, hands and last, the fingers.
Concept #2
Maintain your shoulders dropped. The term overflowing tension is used to describe the state where the shoulders are constantly tensed.
Concept #3
Keeping your wrist straight allows you to be prepared and have ample capacity for moving energy. This simple concept goes a good way to enabling an individual to cultivate the flow of energy in the body.
Concept #4
Slow motion is one of the best ways to achieve mastery. It can never be overlooked because if the slow rate of your motions is performed with continuous smoothness, this will improve the connection of your body to your environment.
Concept #5
Never let anything disconnect you. You should always stay connected with every movement. If you have been disconnected, continue to perform the movements and listen to your body so that you can overcome any distraction.
Concept #6
In practicing Tai Chi, your knees must always be bent. Also you need to maintain your balance for your height not to bob up and down.
Concept #7
The power of Tai Chi travels differently from the movement of Tai Chi. Power of Tai Chi will start from the feet going up to the legs, controlling the shoulders, and will be expressed by the fingers and hands.
Concept #8
Imagine your head is being help up by an imaginary string very high in the sky.
Concept #9
Without overdoing it, avoid puffing out the chest. It should remain relaxed and slightly concave.
Concept #10
Your breath must be focused on your dan-tien but force must not be exerted. As time in the program may pass, there will be accomplishments that will fulfill you like synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you make.
Remember to always consult your teacher when to exhale or inhale.
Here are 10 of the most important concepts of Tai Chi that you should never take for granted. Remember these, and it will make you appreciate more the forms that are performed.
Concept #1
Tai Chi is done with great emphasis on every movement that follows a continuous and connected pattern. This is evident i how the movement always starts from the spine, goes down to the waist, then moves lower to the legs and the feet. At the same time there is an upward motion; going up to the body then the arms, hands and last, the fingers.
Concept #2
Maintain your shoulders dropped. The term overflowing tension is used to describe the state where the shoulders are constantly tensed.
Concept #3
Keeping your wrist straight allows you to be prepared and have ample capacity for moving energy. This simple concept goes a good way to enabling an individual to cultivate the flow of energy in the body.
Concept #4
Slow motion is one of the best ways to achieve mastery. It can never be overlooked because if the slow rate of your motions is performed with continuous smoothness, this will improve the connection of your body to your environment.
Concept #5
Never let anything disconnect you. You should always stay connected with every movement. If you have been disconnected, continue to perform the movements and listen to your body so that you can overcome any distraction.
Concept #6
In practicing Tai Chi, your knees must always be bent. Also you need to maintain your balance for your height not to bob up and down.
Concept #7
The power of Tai Chi travels differently from the movement of Tai Chi. Power of Tai Chi will start from the feet going up to the legs, controlling the shoulders, and will be expressed by the fingers and hands.
Concept #8
Imagine your head is being help up by an imaginary string very high in the sky.
Concept #9
Without overdoing it, avoid puffing out the chest. It should remain relaxed and slightly concave.
Concept #10
Your breath must be focused on your dan-tien but force must not be exerted. As time in the program may pass, there will be accomplishments that will fulfill you like synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you make.
Remember to always consult your teacher when to exhale or inhale.
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