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.
By being able to remember the concepts of Tai Chi, you’ll develop an open mind for you to appreciate the form you are learning.
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
Your wrists should be straight in order to maintain strength and a good flow of energy. This point applies to all forms of Tai Chi an essential in order to cultivate the energy flowing in the body.
Concept #4
Learning to slow down the movements while maintaining their smoothness is always beneficial. This will allow you to develop a strong sense of bond between your body and your environment.
Concept #5
Do not allow external forces to distract you and lose touch. Always stay connected with every instruction by listening carefully to the feeling of your body so that you can overcome any distraction.
Concept #6
Your knees must always be bent during the entire form. Your height must not bob down and up. There are some considerations but all the while, your height must always be maintained at a level that is constant.
Concept #7
The power of Tai Chi may travel opposite to the movement. It starts from the feet, going up to the legs, controlling the Waist, spine, shoulders, and will be released by the hands and fingers.
Concept #8
Your head must be maintained high as if it was suspended on air.
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.
Always heed the advice of your teacher regarding the proper rate of inhaling and exhaling.
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