Tai Chi Chih: Around The Platter
By Travis - Last updated: Monday, April 12, 2010 - Save & Share - Leave a Comment
Alright, time for another installment of Tai Chi Chih!
This week we go over “Around the Platter.” This is the first of the general set of motions after the two warm ups we went over, Rocking Motion, and Bird Flaps It’s Wings.
Some keypoints:
- The breathing pattern is not strictly one way, but should be consistent within a particular set. I always exhale while moving forward and inhale when moving back, but the reverse works just as good. Find what is comfortable with you, and remain open to changing it if your body seems to dictate doing so.
- Soreness in the knees is okay, sharp pains are not!
- Take your time, go slow, and let the movement show you what it can do for you.
As always, you can check my Teaching Gigs page and stop in if you are in the area. I’d love to see you!
Happy Tai Chi!
