Some thoughts on Tai-Chi-Chuan
By Master Karen Law
Tai Chi Chuan has the meaning of Yin-Yang boxing or Grand Ultimate Fist
The ultimate purpose for practicing tai-chi is to connect Mind, Body and Spirit with all that is Heaven and Earth.
Yang style evolved from Chen style approximately 200 years ago.
Tai-Chi is like a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. (When one part moves, all parts are moving when one part is still all is still)
Tai-Chi is a martial art and the movements are derived from the natural movements of animals combined with the intrinsic flows of energies.
Movements in the Yang style taught here are performed slowly, softly and gracefully combined with a gentle breathing technique.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Philosophy, Qi (Chi) or energy animates throughout the body.
Practicing Tai-Chi (Yin Yang) can allow you to control the circulation of blood and chi within the body to enhance health and vitality.
Reasons to practice Tai Chi.
- Connecting physical/spiritual self
- Relaxation/meditation ,calming the spirit and mind
- Flexibility and posture
- Health and well being
- Connecting with the beauty and tranquillity of nature
Some important things to consider when practicing Tai Chi.
-Straightening the spine from head to coccyx
- Raising of the spine, to lift the spirit.
-relaxation of body, yet not completely loosened
- Thought always on Dan Tain (waist)
-Sinking of shoulders and elbows
-Using the mind instead of force
-Coordination of upper and lower parts
-Harmony between the internal and external parts
-Importance of continuity
-Be humble and understand the meaning of less haste.
by
Karen Law- Instructor
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