To improve Balance and Calmness
• 6 (Embrace the tree)
• 7 (The Energy Ball)
• 12 (The White Crane Flies)
All Tai Chi movements relax the body, improve balance, muscle tone, flexibility, concentration and focus.
Good balance is very closely related to the ability to focus the mind. When we balance we keep the eyes open to stare at a fixed spot and concentrate on a root growing from the bottom of the foot. It is not important how high you lift the leg, but the steadiness of the body. Moving slowly and concentrating on the root make a big difference.