What are the essentials of Tai Ji Chuan's movements?

(1) Relaxation and calmness: Relaxation and calmness is one of the sports characteristics of Tai Ji Chuan. "Loose body" means that when practicing boxing, the muscles of the body are in a relaxed state, so that the body stretches naturally and no stiff strength is allowed. "Peace of mind" means that when practicing boxing, you should get rid of all other thoughts and concentrate. ?

(2) Softness: Softness is also the sports feature of Tai Ji Chuan. A set of simplified Tai Ji Chuan and 24-style movements needs to be completed within five to six minutes according to the normal speed. Slow movements need to be coherent, that is, the movements should be continuous, and the premise of softness is relaxation. On this basis, the posture and movement route of the two arms must be arc-shaped. ?

(3) Coordination of movement, breathing and thought: When you are a beginner, you should keep breathing naturally. When you practice to a certain extent, you must match your breathing with your mind. Tai Ji Chuan's breathing is generally coordinated with his movements, that is, he begins to inhale and exhale, and opens the inhalation and exhalation, such as starting and closing the movements, inhaling when his arm is raised and exhaling when he falls. Inhale when your hands are open, and exhale when you are closed. Another way of breathing is to exhale when an action is completed, and the transitional action is to inhale. It can also be understood that the action of outward attack is exhalation, and the action before attack is inhalation. No matter which way you breathe, try to be natural.

The coordination between action and mind means that when practicing boxing, we should eliminate all other thoughts and focus on action. Use consciousness to guide actions and achieve "obeying the will."