Why do you practise?

 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" - traditional Sun and essentially Cheng Man Ching  approaches.

So what has kept it alive for me over the years? It's the energy. It hit me from the first moment. It has sustained me through thick and thin, especially when recovering from an operation for prostate cancer.

I find heartfelt joy in my Tai Chi. 

What about you?

Breathing in Tai Chi chuan

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

Read it here

Improve your Squatting

Ribs

 

Pay attention to the opening and closing of the ribs and where this is happening. 

Don't move like a brick. Be agile.

Pelvis

 Rather than tucking the pelvis which can bring about structural problems, unlock the knees and let the   pelvis relax down.

 Don't try and force it. Be natural and let go. 

GM Wang Pei Sheng Wu Style Taiji - Principles with subtitles

Just brilliant !

Tai Chi Balance and Flexibility Exercises Instruction

Franklin Kwong demonstrating Yang Tai Chi’s two person application form