Tai Chi Blog - by Master PaulTai Chi Chuan blog --- I creat the blog for recording and sharing my experience of Tai Chi practice. Also I am exercising Chinese Buddha Qigong (Chi Kung) and will share it with you.48 Form Tai Chi - Notes for Practicing- September 28, 2005 (I) Tai Chi Chuan is a kind of sport caring for life and exercising should be done avoiding wind and cold. There is a boxing saying in China, which says: avoid wind as to avoid arrow. When one practice Tai Chi Chuan, he would relax both inner and outer part of the body and maybe. ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-notes-for-practicing/ 48 Form Tai Chi - Closing Form- September 28, 2005 Closing Form (1) Turn the forearms inward simultaneously and move the palms to a shoulder width apart, palms down, and lower them slowly. Look forward' (Fig' 255) (2) Drop the hands slowly to both sides of the legs. Keep the upper body upright and the head slightly raised. Relax the shoulders, drop the elbows, breathe naturally, and ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-closing-form/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 48. Cross Hands- September 28, 2005 48. Cross Hands (l) Turn the upper body to the left, and shift the weight to the left, toes of the right foot inward. Swing the left palm horizontally forward past the face, and move the right palm to the right side at the same time, both palms forward. Look at the left palm. (Fig. 25l) (2) ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-48-cross-hands/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 47. Ward off Stroke, Push and Press, Right- September 28, 2005 47. Ward off Stroke, Push and Press, Right (l) Shift the weight backward, toes of the left foot outward, and turn the upper body to the left. Move the left Palm downward in an arc, Palm up, and at the same time change the right first into a palm and stretch it forward, palm down. Look ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-47-ward-off-stroke-push-and-press-rig... 48 Form Tai Chi - 46. Turn to Strike, Parry and Punch, Right- September 28, 2005 46. Turn to Strike, Parry and Punch, Right (l) Bend the left leg and shift the weight backward, toes of the right foot inward while turning the upper body to the left. Open the left fist, turn the palm upward and lower it pet the front of the body to the left side of the waist. ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-46-turn-to-strike-parry-and-punch-rig... 48 Form Tai Chi - 45. Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger- September 28, 2005 45. Draw Bow to Shoot Tiger (l ) Bend the right shank and move it backward, and raise the right foot on the right side of the body, toes naturally down. Stand on the left leg, s1ightly bent, and turn the upper body to the left. Swing both palms to the left, the left to the left ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-45-draw-bow-to-shoot-tiger/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 44. Turn Body for Lotus Leg Swing- September 28, 2005 44. Turn Body for Lotus Leg Swing (1) Turn the upper body to the right, and land the left foot outside the right foot, toes pointing rightward. Open the left hook and turn the palm up and swing it forward horizontally in a curve from the left behind to shoulder level. Turn the right palm over ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-44-turn-body-for-lotus-leg-swing/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 43. Stand on One Leg to Mount Tiger- September 28, 2005 43. Stand on One Leg to Mount Tiger (l) Move the right foot one step backward to the right, shift the weight backward and turn the upper body to the right open the right fist and move it downward and to the right in an arc until it stops outside the right hip, palm down. Open ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-43-stand-on-one-leg-to-mount-tiger/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 42. Step Forward to Cross Fists- September 28, 2005 42. Step Forward to Cross Fists (l) Shift the weight forward, turn the upper body to the left, toes of the left foot outward and toes of the right foot inward, straighten the right leg naturally and bend the left leg forward Move the left palm upward and forward to shoulder level. Turn the right arm ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-42-step-forward-to-cross-fists/ 48 Form Tai Chi - 4l. Sweep Palm with Crouch Stance- September 28, 2005 4l. Sweep Palm with Crouch Stance (l) Turn the upper body to the right and shift the weight to the right leg. Bend the right arm and move upward in an arc, with the right fist stopping in front of the right side of the forehead, knuckles inward. Thread the left fist backward behind the body, ...http://www.taichiblog.com/2005/09/28/48-form-tai-chi-4l-sweep-palm-with-crouch-stance/ |