Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang teaches the proper mindset to improve in Tai Chi practice.
Category Tai Chi Teachings
Here you can find teachings I received directly from my Tai Chi Master, Chen Yingjun, and from his father Chen Xiaowang. Their teachings are at the start of the articles, and my comments come below.
Naturalnessin Tai Chi
Naturalness is the first pinciple in Tai Chi. There's a subtle natural order in the universe. We can choose to follow this order, or to follow ...
Pengjin
This teaching from Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang is a deep explanation of how power is generated in Tai Chi.
Movement Principle in Tai Chi
The governing principle of Tai Chi movement is: Dantian moves, and the hands follows.
Meditate in Tai Chi
Meditation is a natural state for human beings. If the Qi sinks down, meditation ensues naturally in Tai Chi.
Qi sensations in Tai Chi
Questions regarding feeling Qi (energy) circulation are common among those starting Tai Chi practice. The feeling of Qi is described as being of ...
Qigong and Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Master Chen Yingjun's words about how Qigong (or Chi Kung) relates to Tai Chi, and how Qigong is present inside Tai Chi training.
Pain
When there's no Qi blockage, there's no pain. Tai Chi respects this well established Traditional Chinese Medicine principle.
In Tai Chi, Don't try to use your legs
You should relinquish your old body mechanics, to learn the new way to move the body that Tai Chi will teach you.
Skill and appearance in Tai Chi
Skill in Tai Chi must be earned and honed by practice, and refined by the understanding of internal movement that dedicated practice fosters.
Tai Chi and How the Body Works
Tai Chi is about how the body works, not simply about copying some moves. Tai Chi changes you body from the inside.
Light Arms in Tai Chi
When practicing Tai Chi, you should have your arms and hands light, and your feet heavy.
Speed of practice
Many variables influence the speed in Tai Chi. You shouldn't practice so fast that you can't keep the quality, nor so slow that Qi won't ...