Tai Chi Chuan – more than just a sequence

What is it? How is it practiced? What is it for? Essentially, Tai Chi is an ancient philosophy or art broadly based on natural forces of Yin and Yang. The “Chuan” meaning “to transmit”. So, in essence, Tai Chi Chuan is the physical act of learning about Tai Chi.

Tai Chi has come to be known as people moving in slow sequences, often in parks. These sequences are usually called “The Form” or “Forms”.

This is really where the story begins; the movements and sequences only tell a small part of what could be happening.

There are many aspects often missed when simply copying these often pleasing sequences. Aspects of practice: Form, Qigong, TuiShou, Tsao.

There are exercises to loosen and free the tension from the body, breathing and focused routines to enable releasing of inner stresses, partner-work to show resistance within, changing reflexes and methods of increasing concentration enhancing self-awareness.

The Forms are mainly to aid the understanding of the aspects mentioned above rather than an end in themselves. Without all aspects it would be unlikely to yield much result other than enjoying moving the body.

A complete practice bring with it deeper knowledge and understanding. Kevin Stanworth 07728 228695 TaichiChuan-schools.com email: kasmtk@gmail.com