Tai Chi originated in our country, and this martial arts and health preservation have a long history. It not only helps to enhance people's physical fitness, but also improves personal sentimental cultivation. Below, I will explain in detail several important aspects of learning and practicing Tai Chi one by one.
Basic knowledge
When you come into contact with Tai Chi, you must first understand its core connotation. It advocates winning with softness, emphasizes dual cultivation of the inside and outside, and the movements look peaceful and smooth. As the predecessors said, "Practicing boxing is like flowing water". Every move and every move is rich in profound meaning and you cannot be rushed to achieve success. Learners must first establish a comprehensive understanding and understand the cultural connotation and basic characteristics of Tai Chi.
Position specifications
In the beginner stage, the accuracy of the movement is very important. At first, you must maintain a standing position, your feet shoulder-width and your knees slightly bent, as if there is a thread hanging above your head guiding. As for the "limbing the tail" action, when taking a lunge, the toes of the front foot should be forward , the heels of the rear foot should be stable, and the hands should be coordinated with each other, and the movements should be harmonious. Only when the posture is accurate can the subsequent force be smooth and free. Otherwise, not only will the power be difficult to exert, but it may also cause damage to yourself.
Breathing coordination
In Tai Chi, breathing skills are a profound science. Breathing should be even, delicate and deep, and it must be matched with the movements. When inhaling, you have to lift the anus and tighten the abdomen, which is usually contracting in movements. When exhaling , you should relax your abdomen and sink your breath, which is often manifested as stretching in movements. For example, when practicing "cloud hand", move your hands left and right, and cooperate with your breathing, the whole person will feel very comfortable and the breath in your body can be harmonized.
Slow practice and improve
When practicing Tai Chi, you should gradually go deeper. You need to slow down to carefully perceive the delicate changes in each movement and the flow of qi in your body. Taking the "Bronco Split Mane" movement as an example, only by operating slowly can you deeply understand the rotation of the arm and the change in the center of gravity of the body. After you have proficient movements, the speed can be accelerated appropriately. However, this slow practice process is essential and can help you discover shortcomings in the movements.
Continue to persevere
Finally, we need to emphasize that we must have perseverance. Tai Chi is not something you can learn overnight, it takes a long time to practice to see the effect. Many people tend to give up halfway during the practice, and this behavior is not appropriate. We should regard practicing Tai Chi as the norm in daily life, just like eating and sleeping every day. Through the years, the body will naturally repay us with health.