Tai Chi Tips

10 Important Tai Chi Tips

Tai Chi is not just about the movement of your feet and arms, it's about the reason for every movement and change of position that is made. Practicing these concepts lead the way to understanding the tai chi chuan form of martial art. So you have to stay focused and pay attention when practicing tai chi even though some of the movements seem basic, because

being able to remember these will help to to remember and appreciate the form you are learning.

Tip 1: Tai Chi is done with an emphasis on every movement and the fashion of every pattern must be in connected with one another. Meaning every movement made must always start from the spine, going down to the waist, then moving lower to the legs and the feet, then it is simultaneously going up to the body then the arms, hands and last, the fingers.

Tip 2: Maintain your shoulders dropped so that any tension will be eliminated. Shoulders that are always propped are said to have overflowing tension.

Tip 3: Your wrists must always be straight in order to form a lady's hand if you are performing the Cheng form. All points apply to all forms of Tai Chi but the lady's hand is basic and a very important trait of the Cheng form in order to cultivate the energy flowing in the body.

Tip 4: Moving slowly should always be done every step of the way. It can never be overemphasized because the slow smoothness of your motions will improve the connection of your body and your environment.

Tip 5: You should never let anything disconnect you, always attempt to stay connected with every movement and instruction. If you feel you have become disconnected, don't worry, keep performing the movements whilst listening carefully to your instructor, and you'll soon overcome the problem.

Tip 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.

Tip 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.

Tip 8: Your head must be maintained as if it was suspended on air.

Tip 9: Your chest must be depressed and your back should be raised but this must be done without exerting any force.

Tip 10: You must try to focus your breath on your dan-tien without exerting any force. When you become more attuned with tai chi chuan you will begin to find it easier to synchronize your breath with the movements you make.

Many people in the world are now practicing tai chi chuan, and most feel relaxed, empowered, and energized with it's use. However, some get into the martial art side of feng shui, of which kung fu is a part.