Can't thank you enough for sharing such intricate details with so much passion. I was struggling with my stability when training Tai chi, I am sure I was going to follow the instructions in this video to improve my stability. Thank you
When stepping forward in the form the front toes are turned outwards. But when practicing push hands the front toes are straight forward. The first is for stepping on the opponents toes and the second is for stability. When I saw you doing the stepping at the beginning the toe was turned out but later you talked about turning the front toe in. Yang style has the front toe straight forwards while stepping and Lau gar has it turned in. It's down to how much connection you need with the ground and as you mention the ability to deal with one or more opponents allowing the hip to rotate. There is the protection of the groin also with Lau gar too. Thought I would add this to help people understand a little bit more. 😊
I watched many Taichi videos but they are all like prototypes video and hard to follow. Thank you for such great detailed instruction starts with basic steps. very helpful
Relaxation with Correct structual alignment. Focus on the relaxing/dropping the mingmen point in lower back. Relax through the hips into the flat of the feet.
That's great advice I didn't realise I was locking my legs in that video. A lot has changed in two years. I can see many mistakes in my videos that others might not see. Tai Chi is a continually evolving practice. I found an old video it's not public from about seven years ago, and it was cringe. New videos will be coming soon. Thanks for you feedback.
@@CenterLifeBalance Yes indeed Tai chi is an evolution from complete novice to greater skill and understanding. It is good to show that development I think and not something to remove as I see it as a way to show progression in the teacher for the student to follow. I've done previous martial arts where the teachers have presented themselves as not only perfect but so gifted that they could do things naturally without being taught etc. It's all fake, the nice thing about Tai chi when I began was that I had a teacher that was a human being and didn't pretend to be perfect admitted they struggled with some things etc. We are all human let's embrace that going forwards. Vivre La Difference.
If you can add to your practice to relax (release) the lower back, allowing the tailbone to sink down, the hamstrings will release, and subsequently release the gastrocnemius muscles and Achilles' tendons. Tension "rises" and will manifest as tightness in different areas for different people. We must release from the top down it is like a domino effect. Also try some ankle rotations and stretches before training to soften the muscles and connective tissues. Hope that helps.
@@CenterLifeBalance Thank you for your response and sharing your knowledge. Yes at times lowering the tale bone can help however in this situation is different and can be really painful the only thng you can do is cry in that situation.. Those areas that you mention are in rest with a do not disturb sign on them. What is being dealt with is external forces and factors that are beyond the tale bone to deal with. However the talebone also had old injuries and is learning how to deal with this. Those external forces and factors can be destructive, damaging and disabling. It can cause things like hypertonicity in the muscles. Sometimes the only release and relief comes from sleep which also releases sore tendons in the feet. I will remember what you wrote and have a play with the walk and movement. Thanks again.
I understand. You might try some of the warm ups exercises that I have in this video. th-cam.com/video/d7DyiB9iMyY/w-d-xo.html they helped me a great deal in the beginning of this journey. Let me know how you get on.
@@CenterLifeBalance thanks. Had a look at the video, I need to do a modified version of tai chi. Its more like the pace at 8:05 of your video, for me it needs to be slower, gentler with pauses in between that I can use to bring forth, strength, stability, steadiness. Also had experience from your comment to me. As I was doing the walking and remembering what you wrote, I lived your comment and understand what you are talking about internally my body will remember that. My tail bone is able to process the force now which releases and turns into strength. My whole body becomes stronger and more dynamic which is able to deal with pain and suffering. Also found a book that is bringing tai chi into the medical. Finished book and doing DVDs it also does traditional Chinese medicine and touches lightly upon Western medicine. So if I finish the course then I will be able to take on anything in my life, Have a lovely day,
If you are ever in Sydney you should come along for a lesson. I teach a class in Newtown every Tuesday evening. The classes are listed on the website www.centerlifebalance.com Or if you are in QLD I know some good teachers up there. With tai chi it makes a big difference to see the moves up close and obverse the details and get corrections. Keep doing your best to release tension wherever you find it. When you release one area the next area of tension will appear, and as you continue to release each part of the body the adjacent part will be next in line. We say in tai chi "when one thing moves, everything moves" - each part connected to every other part . Hope that serves you 🙏
People with Fibromyalgia need to be doing this as much as possible everyday. 🦊
Can't thank you enough for sharing such intricate details with so much passion. I was struggling with my stability when training Tai chi, I am sure I was going to follow the instructions in this video to improve my stability. Thank you
When stepping forward in the form the front toes are turned outwards. But when practicing push hands the front toes are straight forward. The first is for stepping on the opponents toes and the second is for stability. When I saw you doing the stepping at the beginning the toe was turned out but later you talked about turning the front toe in. Yang style has the front toe straight forwards while stepping and Lau gar has it turned in. It's down to how much connection you need with the ground and as you mention the ability to deal with one or more opponents allowing the hip to rotate. There is the protection of the groin also with Lau gar too. Thought I would add this to help people understand a little bit more. 😊
Great comment much appreciated!
I watched many Taichi videos but they are all like prototypes video and hard to follow. Thank you for such great detailed instruction starts with basic steps. very helpful
Thank you very much for that I appreciate it. I'm glad I can demonstrate tai chi in a way that helps.
Excellent!! Explained the important points so simply!! Thank you soo much!!
Your welcome. Thank you for the positive feedback 🙏
Lots of power and energy to you 🎉
Great and nice!
Thank you appreciate it 🙏
Yes, very nice! Easy to follow along.
Thank you 🙏
Nice Fajin @746. Very informative video. Keep up the good work! Have liked and subscribed 😁
Thank you!
What styel is it , Chen?
how can I "ROOT" ?
Relaxation with Correct structual alignment. Focus on the relaxing/dropping the mingmen point in lower back. Relax through the hips into the flat of the feet.
Forgive me but - Never lock your legs. It's bad practise. Good channel.
That's great advice I didn't realise I was locking my legs in that video. A lot has changed in two years. I can see many mistakes in my videos that others might not see. Tai Chi is a continually evolving practice. I found an old video it's not public from about seven years ago, and it was cringe. New videos will be coming soon. Thanks for you feedback.
@@CenterLifeBalance Yes indeed Tai chi is an evolution from complete novice to greater skill and understanding. It is good to show that development I think and not something to remove as I see it as a way to show progression in the teacher for the student to follow. I've done previous martial arts where the teachers have presented themselves as not only perfect but so gifted that they could do things naturally without being taught etc. It's all fake, the nice thing about Tai chi when I began was that I had a teacher that was a human being and didn't pretend to be perfect admitted they struggled with some things etc. We are all human let's embrace that going forwards. Vivre La Difference.
"Every master was once a disaster" T Harv Eker.
Sore Achillies Tendons.
If you can add to your practice to relax (release) the lower back, allowing the tailbone to sink down, the hamstrings will release, and subsequently release the gastrocnemius muscles and Achilles' tendons. Tension "rises" and will manifest as tightness in different areas for different people. We must release from the top down it is like a domino effect. Also try some ankle rotations and stretches before training to soften the muscles and connective tissues. Hope that helps.
@@CenterLifeBalance Thank you for your response and sharing your knowledge. Yes at times lowering the tale bone can help however in this situation is different and can be really painful the only thng you can do is cry in that situation.. Those areas that you mention are in rest with a do not disturb sign on them. What is being dealt with is external forces and factors that are beyond the tale bone to deal with. However the talebone also had old injuries and is learning how to deal with this. Those external forces and factors can be destructive, damaging and disabling. It can cause things like hypertonicity in the muscles. Sometimes the only release and relief comes from sleep which also releases sore tendons in the feet. I will remember what you wrote and have a play with the walk and movement. Thanks again.
I understand. You might try some of the warm ups exercises that I have in this video. th-cam.com/video/d7DyiB9iMyY/w-d-xo.html they helped me a great deal in the beginning of this journey. Let me know how you get on.
@@CenterLifeBalance thanks. Had a look at the video, I need to do a modified version of tai chi. Its more like the pace at 8:05 of your video, for me it needs to be slower, gentler with pauses in between that I can use to bring forth, strength, stability, steadiness. Also had experience from your comment to me. As I was doing the walking and remembering what you wrote, I lived your comment and understand what you are talking about internally my body will remember that. My tail bone is able to process the force now which releases and turns into strength. My whole body becomes stronger and more dynamic which is able to deal with pain and suffering. Also found a book that is bringing tai chi into the medical. Finished book and doing DVDs it also does traditional Chinese medicine and touches lightly upon Western medicine. So if I finish the course then I will be able to take on anything in my life, Have a lovely day,
If you are ever in Sydney you should come along for a lesson. I teach a class in Newtown every Tuesday evening. The classes are listed on the website www.centerlifebalance.com Or if you are in QLD I know some good teachers up there. With tai chi it makes a big difference to see the moves up close and obverse the details and get corrections. Keep doing your best to release tension wherever you find it. When you release one area the next area of tension will appear, and as you continue to release each part of the body the adjacent part will be next in line. We say in tai chi "when one thing moves, everything moves" - each part connected to every other part . Hope that serves you 🙏
Thank you
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