Yang Style

Chen Style

Wu Style

    Feeling the connection between the movements.
Feel the openings and closings, the contractions and expansions, the separations and joinings.
The whole body is connected as it moves through the form.
Feel the connection between the hands stretch as they move apart, and condense again
as they circle back together.   The movement begins in the belly, and propagates outward.
If you feel the form in the abdomen, you’re on the right track.

		The 13 Principles of Tai Chi:
	1.	Sinking of Shoulders and Dropping of Elbows
	2.	Relaxing of Chest and Rounding of Back
	3.	Sinking Chi down to Dan Tien
	4.	Lightly Pointing Up the Head
	5.	Relaxation of Waist and Hip
	6.	Differentiate Between Empty and Full: Yin and Yang
	7.	Coordination of Upper and Lower Parts of the Body
	8.	Using the Mind Instead of Force
	9.	Harmony Between Internal and External
	10.	Connecting the Mind and the Chi
	11.	Find Stillness Within Movement
	12.	Movement and Stillness Present at Once
	13.	Continuity and Evenness Throughout the Form

    There are many different styles of Tai Chi, but most adhere to the same basic principles. Old masters developed different styles because of different bodies, personalities and emphasis. Each style has its advantages and disadvantages.

Yang- Wider stances, back foot at 45 degrees, overall round movements, even tempo, soft and gentle.

Chen- Lower stances, constant twisting, varying speed, soft and hard with power expression.

Wu- Higher stances, parallel feet, minimal arm movements, slow and deliberate.

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