Taijiquan is a martial art that focuses on both internal and external cultivation, and the cultivation of its internal strength is a long-term and complex process. Here are some tips to help you develop your inner strength when practicing Xi Taiji:
Alignment: When practicing Xi Tai Chi, the first thing to do is to adjust your mindset to stay calm, focused, and relaxed. Inner peace helps you better feel the changes in your body and the flow of your breath.
Pranayama: Breathing plays an important role in tai chi. By adjusting your breathing, you have more control over your body's movement and power. When practicing Xi, pay attention to the natural, deep and even breathing, so that the breathing and the movement are in harmony.
Toning: Tai Chi emphasizes coordination and balance of the body. When Xi, pay attention to the posture, center of gravity and balance of the body. By constantly adjusting your body's posture and center of gravity, you have more control over your body's movement and power transfer.
Calm and natural: Tai Chi focuses on a relaxed and natural way of practicing Xi. When Xi, try to relax your body and avoid excessive exertion or tension. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a natural state of movement, and do not deliberately pursue the standard or beauty of the movement.
Mind Guidance: Tai Chi emphasizes the guiding role of mind in Xi practice. When practicing Xi, we should pay attention to the concentration and guidance of our minds. Through the guidance of the mind, you can better feel the changes in your body and the flow of your breath, so as to cultivate internal strength.
Sustained practice: The cultivation of internal Xi requires time and patience. In order to practice internal strength, it is necessary to practice Xi Tai Chi consistently, and maintain a good Xi habits and mentality in daily life.
In short, the internal Xi practice of Tai Chi is a comprehensive and complex process that requires you to pay attention to the aspects of mind Xi, pranayama, body adjustment, relaxation and naturalness, mind guidance and sustained practice. With continuous effort and practice, you can gradually develop profound internal skills and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi.