When I practice my embrace the tree stance each morning I find there is a tendency to rise up slightly from the posture, especially when I’m nearing the end of my workout. When this occurs I focus my Chi sinking vertically into the ground, starting from my Tan Tien, coccyx (tail bone), knees, bubbling wells […]
Spear Drill: Tan Tien
Here’s a Tai Chi spear exercise to test whether you are correctly using your tan tien or just muscle strength. Stand with your spear beside you and then step forward. Now lunge forward with your spear – chest high – until it is horizontal to the ground. As you do this slide your hands down […]
Tai Chi Tip #31
Practice facing a mirror – occasionally pause & check technique & feeling