Practicing Tai Chi isn't just about the movement of the arms and feet, it's mostly about the meaning behind every movement and style being performed. These concepts paved the way to the creation of various forms of Tai Chi. Now, the challenge for every Tai Chi practitioner is to pay close attention, because even though some of the movements seem basic, they are still very 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 an emphasis on every movement. The fashion of every pattern must be in connected with one another. Meaning, if every motion made must always start from the spine, move down to the waist, legs and feet, then it is simultaneously going up the body from the legs, through the waist, then the arms, hands and last, the fingers.
Concept #2
Maintain your shoulders dropped so that any tension will be eliminated. Shoulders that are always propped are said to have overflowing tension.
Concept #3
Maintain a straight wrists in order to keep your arms and hands supple and open to energy. This allows the energy to flow, not just through your arms, but is an important part of learning to move the energy throughout 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
Keep your knees bent during the entire form. Your height must not bob up and down. Although, there are some considerations, your height must still be maintained at a constant level.
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
Your chest must be depressed and your back should be raised but this must be done effortlessly.
Concept #10
Your breath must be focused on your dan-tien (your body?s center of gravity); this is done smoothly without the exertion of force. In the long run, you?ll likely be synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you make.
Remember to always consult your teacher when to exhale or inhale. - 30300
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 an emphasis on every movement. The fashion of every pattern must be in connected with one another. Meaning, if every motion made must always start from the spine, move down to the waist, legs and feet, then it is simultaneously going up the body from the legs, through the waist, then the arms, hands and last, the fingers.
Concept #2
Maintain your shoulders dropped so that any tension will be eliminated. Shoulders that are always propped are said to have overflowing tension.
Concept #3
Maintain a straight wrists in order to keep your arms and hands supple and open to energy. This allows the energy to flow, not just through your arms, but is an important part of learning to move the energy throughout 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
Keep your knees bent during the entire form. Your height must not bob up and down. Although, there are some considerations, your height must still be maintained at a constant level.
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
Your chest must be depressed and your back should be raised but this must be done effortlessly.
Concept #10
Your breath must be focused on your dan-tien (your body?s center of gravity); this is done smoothly without the exertion of force. In the long run, you?ll likely be synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you make.
Remember to always consult your teacher when to exhale or inhale. - 30300
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