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Tai Chi is not just about the mere swing of the arm or the slight movement of the feet. There is a meaning behind every movement and change of style that is performed. These concepts led the way to building every Tai Chi form. So you have to pay close attention on every action because even though it seem so basic, they are indeed essential.

Here are 10 of the most important concepts that you should remember when practicing Tai Chi. By being able to remember these concepts, you'll be it able to fully understand and appreciate the forms that are performed. Read on!

Concept #1

Tai Chi is performed with emphasis on every movement. The manner with which every pattern is done must be harmoniously connected with one another. In terms of motion in the body, it must always begin from the spine, going down to the waist, move lower to the legs and then the feet. It simultaneously goes up the body then to the arms, hands and last, the fingers.

Concept #2

Shoulders must be kept dropped to avoid any tension. It is said that if your shoulders are always propped you have overflowing tension.

Concept #3

Maintain a straight wrists in order to keep your arms and hands supple and open to energy. This allows the energy to flow, not just through your arms, but is an important part of learning to move the energy throughout the body.

Concept #4

Slow motion is one of the best ways to achieve mastery. It can never be overlooked because if the slow rate of your motions is performed with continuous smoothness, this will improve the connection of your body to your environment.

Concept #5

Never let any hindrances to stop you from being connected. Follow through every movement. In case you get disconnected, keep up with the motions. Maintain you focus so that you can overcome any distraction.

Concept #6

Your knees must always be bent during the entire form. Your height must not bob down and up. There are some considerations but all the while, your height must always be maintained at a level that is constant.

Concept #7

The power of Tai Chi travels parallel from its movement. It will start from the feet, going up the legs, being directed through the waist, to be expressed finally, by the hands and fingers.

Concept #8

Imagine your head is being help up by an imaginary string very high in the sky.

Concept #9

Your chest must be depressed and your back should be raised but this must be done without exerting any force.

Concept #10

Your breath must be focused on your dan-tien but force must not be exerted. As time in the program may pass, there will be accomplishments that will fulfill you like synchronizing your breathing with the movements that you make.

Always heed the advice of your teacher regarding the proper rate of inhaling and exhaling.

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