T’ai Chi Chuan and Qigong – Fundamental Principles

T’ai Chi movements are based on the following principles:

  1. Move Naturally
  2. Relax as much as you can while still getting the job done
  3. Move the whole body as one unit

Important Points of Posture

  • Sink the Chi to the Tan Tien
  • Separate Yin and Yang
  • Head and spine straight
  • Waist is the axis
  • Move evenly and slowly
  • Breath is full, even and thin
  • Mind attentive
  • Beautiful lady’s wrist
  • Tongue touching the roof of mouth
  • Knee above toe
  • Eyes in soft focus

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