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Stepping in the Tai Chi 8 Form
Stepping in the Tai Chi 8 Form
The step in the 8-Yang Tai Chi form is different from that in the 24-form. It moves to the left and right at a 90° angle. This step has the advantage of opening up and mobilising the hips, whilst strengthening our legs and knees.
The step in the 8-Yang Tai Chi form is different from that in the 24-form. It moves to the left and right at a 90° angle. This step has the advantage of opening up and mobilising the hips, whilst strengthening our legs and knees.
By repeating it in both directions, it improves coordination, as we also perform the hand movements in both directions.
By repeating it in both directions, it improves coordination, as we also perform the hand movements in both directions.
Tai Chi 8 Form Step - Awareness in the Knee
The step in the 8 form is ideal for opening up the hips and strengthening the center. We pay close attention to the alignment of the spine and knees, which ensures optimal Qi flow.
The step in the 8 form is ideal for opening up the hips and strengthening the center. We pay close attention to the alignment of the spine and knees, which ensures optimal Qi flow.
Tai Chi 8 Form Step - Leaning back
We pay attention to our knees a little more and focus on the downward movement. We create stability in our legs, extending all the way up to the spine.
We pay attention to our knees a little more and focus on the downward movement. We create stability in our legs, extending all the way up to the spine.
Tai Chi 8 Form Step - Parting the Horse's Mane
We practice the steps with the first movement: part the horse´s mane. In the video, I’ll show you what to pay attention to when performing the application.
We practice the steps with the first movement: part the horse´s mane. In the video, I’ll show you what to pay attention to when performing the application.
Tai Chi 8 Form Step - Moving from the Center
The rooting in Tai Chi comes from the Center. To achieve this, we initiate the movement from the kua. This enables us to train a specific fascial chain and provides us with structure from the tips of the toes right up to the spine.
The rooting in Tai Chi comes from the Center. To achieve this, we initiate the movement from the kua. This enables us to train a specific fascial chain and provides us with structure from the tips of the toes right up to the spine.
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