Tai Chi, this ancient martial art, not only strengthens the body, but also contains profound cultural connotations. Next, I will discuss the practice methods of Tai Chi from several different aspects.
Basic standing posture
When practicing Tai Chi, a good starting point is extremely important, and a solid basic standing posture is the core. When standing, your feet should be put together, shoulder-width as you are shoulder-width, and your knees should be slightly bent, as if you were sitting on an invisible chair. The center of gravity of the body should be evenly distributed on both feet to prevent the heels from being raised. The head needs to be kept naturally upward, as if there is a thin rope on the top of the head and gently pull it upward to ensure the uprightness of the body and lay a solid foundation for subsequent movements.
At this moment, your shoulders need to relax and hang naturally, your arms bend gently, and place them on both sides of your body, just like a bird about to spread its wings but has not yet left the ground. This stance can help people concentrate and perceive body balance and stability, so as to more deeply understand the charm and essence of Tai Chi during practice.
The starting point
Although the action of starting a trend does not seem complicated, it has great significance. First, your feet should be slowly separated and consistent with the width of your shoulders; then your arms should be naturally hanged; at the same time, your eyes should be directly ahead; your heart should be calm and your spirit should be highly concentrated. Then, slowly lift your hands forward, just like gently holding a balloon in the water, and the movements should be gentle and slow. During the whole process, the shoulders must sink, the elbows must be relaxed, and the arms must not be stiff , but should maintain a natural curved shape.
When both hands are raised to the same height of your shoulders, make sure your arms are round and your fingers are gently bent. At the same time, keep your body straight and your knees moderately to avoid hunching. This posture is like the opening of a wonderful performance. Mastering this link will help you quickly enter the practice state of Tai Chi.
Hand movements
There are a wide variety of hand movements in Tai Chi. In terms of cloud hands, the hands are circled around the chest, up and down, just like white clouds slowly floating in the sky. When the left hand moves upward, the body will rotate gently, and the line of vision will change with the movement of the left hand; when the right hand moves downward, you need to sink forcefully, feeling like the force extending from the palm to the fingertips.
The penis requires the arms to bend and extend outward, and the posture is like opening a vast net. The hand movements should be smooth and coherent. The waist should be the axis to guide the movement of the arms to ensure that every movement can be smooth and unimpeded, just like the water of the Yangtze River.
Steps move
When practicing Tai Chi, the movement of footsteps is extremely critical. When moving, be light and steady, just like a cat walking, both silent and powerful. When moving forward, first let the soles of your feet touch the ground, then slowly transition to the heels, and the center of gravity of your body moves smoothly with your feet. When you retreat, you first hit the ground with your heels and then hit the ground to maintain your body's balance.
When turning, use the heel as a support point and slowly turn the soles of the feet, while ensuring that the movements of various parts of the body are coordinated and consistent. Remember not to only focus on the steps and ignore the overall situation. The movement of footsteps must be coordinated with the hand movements to achieve synchronization of the up and down movements. Only in this way can the coordination and unity be ensured during the practice.
Breathing coordination
The core element of Tai Chi is the harmonious unity of breathing. Breathing should be kept natural and deep, just like a spring silkworm spinning silk, even and slowly. When inhaling, feel the breath slowly enters from the nostrils and flows down the throat until the abdomen, and the abdomen rises slightly; when exhaling, the breath in the abdomen slowly rises, slowly releases from the mouth, and the abdomen gently contracts.
When stretching, remember to inhale; when contracting, exhale. Through such breathing methods, the circulation of qi and blood in the body can be better regulated and the exercise effect can be enhanced. In this way, you can feel the joy and coordination of the unity of body and mind in each movement.
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