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Tai Chi Form: Hardly Moving

By Chris 2 Comments

Practicing the traditional Wu Style Tai Chi form (108 movemetns) should take about 15-20 minutes.

But sometimes when I’m in a rush or not concentrating I end up practicing for less than 15 minutes.

When this happens I concentrate on occasionally saying the phrase ‘hardly moving’ to myself which slows me down considerably.

My body, arm amd leg movements barely move which is what I want to happen.

It’s really a mind game to remind myself to slow the form down.

And I suppose it doen’t matter what word or phrase you use as long as the duration of your Tai Chi form is not below 15 minutes – preferably 20 or more minutes.

When I practice the form for around 20 minutes I notice there is a deeper sense of relaxation as opposed to practicing for less than 15 minutes.

I know how long I practice for by setting an electronic clock. Each practice I record the length of time to see if I’m consistently around the 20 minute mark.

If not, then it’s time to hardly move.

 

Filed Under: For Beginners, Forms Tagged With: benefits, hardling moving, slowing the form down, Tai Chi form

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