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Tai Chi Tip #8

Waist leads the arms – e.g. Tai Chi Grasping the bird’s tail – move your waist & allow your arms to follow – think waist not arms.

Be aware of Yin & Yang in your form – e.g. Left leg forward: Left leg & right arm are Yang – Right leg and left arm are Yin.

When extending your arms – don’t lock your elbow joints – leave some Yin there (slightly bent).

When you practice the Tai Chi form focus on one theme only e.g. breathing, balance, Yin Yang, alignment etc.

Balance on one leg – Focus on the chi going through your supporting leg into the ground & deeply spreading out like tree roots.