The eight Tai Chi styles integrate the core movements of Tai Chi, which can not only enhance physical fitness, but also improve spiritual cultivation. By practicing the eight Tai Chi styles, you can not only feel the harmonious blending of hardness and softness, but also understand the wisdom of the mutual generation of movement and stillness. Now, I will analyze this eight Tai Chi styles that are both mysterious and practical.
Start to concentrate
The beginning of everything is the starting point. When standing, your feet are side by side and the width is equal to your shoulders, so that you can gain a firm foothold on the ground. His arms are naturally drooping, his head is upright, and his eyes are straight towards the distance, like a straight green pine tree, both calm and quiet. This is not just a physical posture, but also a peace and precipitation of the mind. It seems that you can feel the breeze in the forest gently blowing, allowing us to let go of our distractions and immerse ourselves in the realm of Tai Chi with all our hearts and minds.
When I was beginners, most people often stood unsteadily and their bodies seemed a little stiff and nervous. At this time, we should try our best to relax all joints of our body, pay attention to our breathing, and make it gradually even. The feet need to be like roots deeply rooted in the ground, gradually transmitting strength from the soles of the feet to the whole body. You might as well try to imagine yourself as a huge rock standing on the top of a mountain, and stay firm regardless of the wind and rain. Persisting in training with such a mentality will lay a solid foundation for the study of subsequent movements.
Mustang mane
When practicing wild horse splitting, pay attention to crossing your arms, turning your body, and then extending your palm forward. The right hand is above and the left hand is below. The palms of both hands are like wild horses spreading their wings, in harmony with the movements of turning their waists and shoulders. In the process, the center of gravity moves with the steps, and the pace is both steady and light, just like a dancer dancing gracefully on the earth. When both palms are pushed forward, you must continue to exert an outward force, just like a wild horse breaking free from its constraints and running towards the vast world.
The key to practicing this move is to cooperate with each other and coordinate hands and feet. When the body rotates, you cannot just move the upper body. The legs, waist and arms must work together, just like gears. The line of sight should follow the movement of the palm, and integrate the spirit, breath and posture into the movement. This action is like a rapid stream in the mountains, going down with the flow and looking very smooth. If you can use this move to the extreme, you can feel the freedom and power like a wild horse galloping.
White crane wings
The body needs to be leaned backwards , move your right leg backwards, slowly raise your right hand, and press down with force on your left hand. This scene is like a white crane dancing gracefully, flying freely in the sky, with beautiful shapes and intoxicating. This action profoundly demonstrates the connotation of Tai Chi using softness to overcome hardness. It seems soft and gentle on the surface, but in fact it contains huge explosive power.
When practicing this movement, the coordination between breathing and movement is very important. When sitting back, you need to inhale, as if you include all the essence between heaven and earth into your body; and when you lift up or press down, you should exhale and discharge the impurities in your body together. The transformation of virtual and real movements must be clearly distinguished. Stepping firmly on the ground with the right foot is solid, and touching the left foot lightly on the ground is virtual, just like a weeping willow rooted deeply on the ground, swaying gently in the wind but is always indestructible. Every time I complete this action, I always feel like a pure and lively white crane.
Hug Knee Step
The left hand gently wraps around the left knee, then step out lightly with your right foot, and extends your right hand immediately behind it. This series of movements is smooth and free, like a spring silkworm sprinkling silk. This move mainly tests the body's coordination and balance ability. When walking, you must keep the cat's steps light and silent, and when pushing your palm, you must imitate the posture of pulling the bow to ensure a steady stream of strength.
During the process of practicing this movement, many people will encounter problems such as unfast pace or insufficient palm strength. At this time, you should slow down the rhythm of the motion, carefully feel the contact between the soles of your feet and the ground, and concentrate your strength on the heels. When pushing your palm, don't stretch your arms completely, but keep them bent at a certain level, just like a full bowstring, ready to launch a fatal blow at any time. Every time you practice this movement, it is like exercising a kind of forbearing and powerful internal force, ready to go.
Keep your momentum and calm your mind
As the end was approaching, it was like a grand banquet coming to an end. Slowly put your arms down, your hands lightly placed your legs, and the breath in your body slowly gathered and returned to peace. It was like a small boat sailing back to the tranquil harbor and ending the journey full of thrilling and joy. The body begins to relax and breathe becomes stable, as if I have experienced the purification of the mind and regained the peace of mind.
In the final stage of the current stage, it is necessary to ensure a complete peace of mind. Some people either rush to achieve success or relax after training, which usually leads to in vain in previous efforts. We must remain focused, gradually adjust our breathing, and let our breath slowly sink to our abdomen. Try to integrate yourself into your surroundings, integrate yourself with nature, and experience that tranquility and harmony. As long as you can finish it smoothly, you can achieve the goal of physical and mental improvement. Each ending kicks off the next training.
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