Practising Tai Chi is not merely a swing of the arms and movement of the feet. There is a reason behind every movement and style that is made. Tai Chi concepts paved the way to building every form of Tai Chi. You need to pay close attention to the things that aren’t brought up every once in a while because even though things seem so 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. Tai Chi is done with an emphasis on every movement, and the fashion of every pattern must be connected. Meaning every motion 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.
1. The shoulders should be dropped so that any tension will be eliminated. Shoulders that are always propped up can cause tension to overflow.
2. Your wrists should be straight when doing the Cheng form. All points apply to all forms of Tai Chi but your wrists must be straight when doing the Cheng form for cultivating energy flowing through the body.
3. 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 between your body and the environment.
4. Do not let anything distract you. You should always stay connected with any exercise. If you have been distracted, continue to work out and listen carefully to the instructions so that you can overcome any distractions.
5. During the entire form, your knees must always be bent. Your height must not bob down and up. There are some considerations but all the while, you must maintain a constant level of height.
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 constant level.
7. The power of Tai Chi does not travel through the body in the same way as the Tai Chi movement. Power travels from the feet up to the legs, then to the shoulders, and is expressed by the fingers and hands.
8. You must keep your head up and balanced as if it was suspended in the air.
9. Your chest must be depressed and your back should be raised but this must be done without exerting any force.
10. You should breathe from your dan-tien but you shouldn’t make any force. As time goes by, there will be achievements that fulfil you like synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you do. You should always consult your teacher when to exhale or inhale.
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