January 6, 2011

T'ai Chi at the Allen Center - 2011 Day 3

At least the air wasn't quite so cold this morning as yesterday. It was still crisp and fresh, but not quite so harsh.

Six returned for a slightly less slow version of the form completed in 27 minutes, give or take 30 seconds. After the set, there was a question on Snake Creeps down and I re-emphasized the importance of keeping the hips compressed or folded which in turn helps keep the torso upright or leaning forward slightly. One student especially likes to lean back during certain portions of the form. One little push against one of his straightened and completely unfolded hips and I believe he would tip over backwards. We'll see if he remembers the lesson for the next time we practice.

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