About Tai Chi Techniques and Training
Oke Manueli wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
Derived from the Taiji symbol which, in the Western areas is known as the yin and yang, Tai Chi was said to be the practice that preserved the oldest schools of learning which study the receptive and active principles.
Core training has two features primarily: the solo form, which emphasizes slow sequence of movements maintaining a straight and firm spine, range of motion and fine abdominal breathing; and the Push Hands which involve training of the principles of movement in a more practical and convenient way.
As the name implies, the solo form of Tai Chi, requires only one person to go with the flow of motion. With this form, you will go through a natural and complete range of motion while keeping your balance. If taken into regular practice, the solo form of Tai Chi can retain posture, promotes flexibility of the joints and muscles, and encourages proper circulation from any [...]
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