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Slow Arms Tai Chi

By Chris 2 Comments

Sometimes I lose focus and speed up the form. A 15-20 minute workout suddenly becomes a 10-12 minute sprint.

This happens occassionaly when I’ve been busy working and then rush out into the garden to fit in my Tai Chi training.

I’m in more of a speed mode and to slow things down I concentrate on slowing my arm movements which then slows the body and leg movements.

It’s not pure Tai Chi, as the objective is to flow into the form without thinking. You just do and the form takes care of  it self.

But it is a good technique on occassions when I’m distracted and  need to slow the form down.

So if you are in a rush and you do want something of a Tai Chi workout, slow your arms down.

Filed Under: For Beginners, Forms, Reflections Tagged With: Slow, Tai Chi, Technique

Comments

  1. Cynthe says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:29 am

    This is TaiChiGal from Twitter. Was curious to see what your feelings are on doing Tai Chi slowly…

    My FAV way to practice. Especially going as slowly as possible: Great for strengthening, noticing where transitions are jerky, for focus, and rebalancing one’s take on life.

  2. Chris says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Hi TaiChi Gal

    Yes, I agree, practicing slowy is essential to tap into that Tai Chi feeling.

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