![]() ![]() The tai chi kick is not forceful as in most martial arts but is designed to strengthen your knees and balance. Your left leg should now stretch out to your left side so it forms a triangle with the floor and your right leg. Bend your knees a little with arms to your right side, leaning your arms to an imaginary wall with both palms flat on it, pushing against it.Stand upright, arms at shoulder height in front of you. ![]() If going to this position directly is hard, step with both feet together before stepping back with your left foot. Your arms should be extended forward again at shoulder height to help with balance. Now step back with your left foot pointed, resting only on its toes now.Push your hands (palms flat and open) back to help you balance better. Bend both knees a little and bring your left heel forward a bit, tilting your left foot so it only makes contact with the floor at the heel.Stand upright, feet slightly apart, arms outstretched in front of you at shoulder height.Repeat, reversing arms.Īn immediately recognizable tai chi movement, it is designed to work on your hips. You should feel a full stretch along the length of your spine. Bring your right arm up as if you are pushing up against the ceiling with the flat of your palm, while your left hand pushes down into the ground with the palm facing the floor.It should feel like your right hand is cupping a large beach ball from below (palm facing up) and the left is holding it (palm facing down) on top. Place your hands one over the other in front of you, palms facing each other. ![]()
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