Bloke on the Path

 So why do you practise Tai chi, Ba Gua, Xingyi etc? This is my 40th year of practising Tai Chi. This consists of two distinct "styles...

 this is a great post over on Thoughts on Tai Chi about breathing. Read it  here

  Pay attention to the opening and closing of the ribs and where this is happening.  Don't move like a brick. Be agile.

 Rather than tucking the pelvis which can bring about structural problems, unlock the knees and let the   pelvis relax down.  Don't try ...

Just brilliant !