The amount of exercise in Tai Chi can vary according to the individual’s physique, and can adapt to the needs of different ages and physiques. It is not exclusive to the elderly and the weak.
Things to note when practicing Tai Chi:
1. Tai Chi training methods
1) Calm your mind and breathe naturally, that is, practicing Tai Chi requires a quiet and concentrated mind , guide the movements with concentration, breathe steadily, deeply and naturally, and do not hold your breath forcefully;
2) Zhongzheng is comfortable, soft and slow, that is, the body remains relaxed and natural, impartial, and the movements are like flowing clouds, gentle and even. ;
3) The movements should be arc-shaped, round and complete, that is, the movements should be in the form of arcs and spirals, and the transitions should be round and flexible without stagnation. At the same time, the waist is used as the axis, following up and down, and the whole body forms a whole;
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4) Coherence and coordination, clear distinction between reality and reality, that is, the movements should be continuous, connected and smooth, clear between reality and reality, and the center of gravity should remain stable;
5) Be light and calm, with a balance of hardness and softness, that is, every movement It should be light and steady, neither floating nor stiff, soft on the outside and strong on the inside. The energy generated should be complete and elastic, and no clumsy force should be used.
2. Essentials of practicing Tai Chi
1) Virtual collar support: the head and neck seem to be lifted upwards and kept upright. They should be loose but not stiff and can be rotated;
2) Hold the chest, lift the back, sink the shoulders and drop the elbows: that is, the chest should be held but not raised, the shoulders should be sunk instead of shrugged, the elbows should be drooped instead of raised, and the whole body should be relaxed naturally;
3) Hands and eyes should be corresponding , with the waist as the axis, moving like a cat, distinguishing between virtual and real: it means that when punching, the up and down must echo and be integrated into one. The movements are required to come from the intention, originate from the waist, move with the hands, turn the eyes with the hands, and lunge and empty the lower limbs. Steps should be clearly distinguished and alternate, practice until the legs are strong, move lightly and slowly without making any sound;
4) Seek stillness while moving, and combine movement and stillness: that is, the limbs are moving but the mind is quiet, and the mind should be focused on boxing;
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5) The postures are even and continuous: it means that the speed of each posture is even and the movements are continuous, and the muscles in all parts of the body are relaxed, coordinated and closely connected;
6) ?Practice Tai Chi is a step-by-step process that requires perseverance; at the same time, you should observe and learn from each other during practice; I believe that through careful practice and continuous efforts, you can achieve the effect of strengthening your body. Extended information
Characteristics of Tai Chi:
Tai Chi is subtle, restrained, continuous, soft overcoming hardness, rapid and slow, and flowing, which makes the practitioner's mind, energy, shape, and God gradually moves toward the highest state of harmony and unity.
And its requirements for martial arts cultivation also enable practitioners to improve their own quality while strengthening their physical fitness, and enhance the harmony and harmony between man and nature, man and society. At the same time, Tai Chi does not exclude the training of physical fitness. It emphasizes the combination of hardness and softness, rather than performances and aerobics that are only soft but without hardness. ?
The basic content of Tai Chi includes Tai Chi Yin and Yang health theory, Tai Chi boxing routines, Tai Chi equipment routines, Tai Chi push hands and Tai Chi auxiliary training methods.
The boxing routines include Dajia Yilu, Erluo, Xiaojia Yiyi, and Erluo. The weapon routines include single sword, double sword, single sword, double sword, single mace, double mace, spear, big pole and Qinglongyan (yan) moon sword, etc.
Tai Chi, the treasure of Chinese martial arts, has been widely praised by people all over the world. Since the 1980s, governments at all levels and the general public have become increasingly aware of the protection of Tai Chi, an ancient cultural system.
Governments at all levels have successively formulated protective measures, and various places focusing on Tai Chi culture have held 11 international Tai Chi exchange conferences. Inheritors and folk heritage organizations have also stepped up their efforts in in-depth promotion. In May 2006, Tai Chi was announced by the Chinese government as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.
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