T'ai Chi Ch'uan Principles
Yang Cheng Fu’s 10 principles
Elevate the crown and lift the spirit.
Contain the chest, and expand the back.
Sung (Relax) your waist.
Understand the difference between insubstantial and substantial
Sink the shoulders and drop down the elbows.
Use the mind (Yi) and not force (Li).
Coordinate the upper and lower body.
Internal and external coordinate.
Continuity without breakage.
Seek stillness within movement.
Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo's
Five Essential Principles
Relaxation (Sung).
Separating Yin from Yang.
Turning the waist.
Keeping the body upright.
Maintaining the hand like a beautiful lady's hand