Tai chi
Good overview of Tai Chi:
"Distinguish between solidness and emptiness, hardness and softness - as the change in the four seasons.
Once you have learned the structure of the Forms, you can focus on the contrast between solidness and emptiness, hardness and softness in your body. During the Forms, your weight is always shifting as you move continuously between attack and defence positions. Always be clear when and where your energy is being used-which parts are relaxed and which are working; which are solid with weight and which are empty; and also which parts of the body are moving and turning.
Concentrate the mind, let your spirit lead your movement - the body must follow the chi.
The procession of Tai Chi exercise requires the body's movement to be led by the mind, so that spirit is placed into every part of the exercise. First, relax the body and empty the mind, breathing naturally. Second, concentrate the mind on the dan tian, so that you can call upon its balance through all the movements."
"Distinguish between solidness and emptiness, hardness and softness - as the change in the four seasons.
Once you have learned the structure of the Forms, you can focus on the contrast between solidness and emptiness, hardness and softness in your body. During the Forms, your weight is always shifting as you move continuously between attack and defence positions. Always be clear when and where your energy is being used-which parts are relaxed and which are working; which are solid with weight and which are empty; and also which parts of the body are moving and turning.
Concentrate the mind, let your spirit lead your movement - the body must follow the chi.
The procession of Tai Chi exercise requires the body's movement to be led by the mind, so that spirit is placed into every part of the exercise. First, relax the body and empty the mind, breathing naturally. Second, concentrate the mind on the dan tian, so that you can call upon its balance through all the movements."
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