The Role of Rising and Sinking in Tai Chi Practice

Proper rising and sinking motions are essential for Tai Chi practice. It is important to always work on coordinating the rising and sinking movements so they happen simultaneously. From the basic movement in the beginning of the form in which your arms raise up in front of you, you want to ensure that the arms rise up and the legs rise at the same time, working as one unit...

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Discussing Tai Chi Principles: Stepping like a Cat

Stepping Like a Cat

 

The concept of “stepping like a cat” originates from Expositions of Insights into the Practice of the Thirteen Postures, by Wu Yuxiang (1812–1880), a text considered one of the Tai Chi classics. This idea is based on observing how a cat moves, particularly when stalking prey. If you’ve seen a cat stalking, you know it takes slow, deliberate steps, carefully placing each paw as it draws closer...

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