Balance on one leg – Focus on the chi going through your supporting leg into the ground & deeply spreading out like tree roots.
Tai Chi Tip #3
Tai Chi Form: Avoid knee strain – keep your knees pointed towards your toes and make sure the knees don’t go past your toes
Tai Chi Tip #2
Do the Tai Chi form twice -1st time pause for 5 seconds on every movement 2nd time normal pace – good form workout takes about 40 minutes.
Tai Chi Tip #1
Practice one posture from the form a day – 8 repetitions, both sides & an application from that posture, will improve your form.
Introduction to Tai Chi Tips
Welcome to my Tai Chi tips.
These are regular random tips I post on my chrischats Twitter page. I hope you find them useful.
You will also find all the tips grouped together if you click on the “Tai Chi Tips” category on this blog.
A couple of things to consider before you attempt any of these exercises.
- If you have any pre-exisiting physical or medical condition please consult your health professional before attempting any of these exercises.
- if you feel any pain then stop doing the exercise.
Oh, If you want to know what qualifies me in giving these tips please go to my ‘About Chris’ and ‘Propaganda’ pages in this blog.
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