Ancient Wisdom for The New You: (7) Rooting Fundamentals - Part 4

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

(7) Rooting Fundamentals - Part 4 | Taiji Basics

This is the 7th video in my Taiji Basics series. In this video the use of the Yongquan point (aka: bubbling well, or Kidney-1 point) on the bottom of the foot is discussed in relation to Taiji training. in greater detail in the next video. This video is part of a series of videos that discuss basic Tai Chi theories and principles for correct training, so be sure to check out the previous videos in this series and keep an eye out for future videos in this series. This is a lecture/theory video only. No exercises are demonstrated in this video. The purpose of this video is to help fill any gaps in Tai Chi practitioner's understanding of the basic concepts of Tai Chi training. Watch the previous video in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROaYf7zK20

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Tai Chi Compass Wall Hanging

Traditionally cardinal directions are used to teach Tai Chi forms. It helps students understand which way to turn when moving from one movement to the next. Most forms start "facing south". Although, it is not important to face actual south, hanging this piece on a wall in your training area will help orient you. Always start your form facing this piece. If you step to the left, you have stepped East. If you then step forward, you have stepped South. If you turn right, you have turned toward the West. That is the footwork for the beginning of the Yang Style 103 Form. Using the cardinal directions makes instructions easier to follow, which makes this piece ideal for practicing Tai Chi or learning Tai Chi via distance-learning technology.