As with any martial art, it's not just how quickly and forcefully you can strike a board or knock a guy out. A huge part of it is having a firm grip on your mind. To clear yours, focus your chi, and tap into your potential, you'll need to start with proper breathing (which will, in turn, centre you).  Put your feet up to shoulder width apart, no further. Place your hand on your lower abdomen, about 2 inches (5 cm) below your navel. Push in lightly. Breathe in and out through your nose slowly (lips loosely together) from this area of your abdomen. If you can't feel this area moving, push in with your hand a bit more. Once breathing like this feels normal, start relaxing every part of your body one at a time. Start with your feet and work your way up to your scalp. Get as tiny as you'd like -- down to your fingernails even. You'll find you were holding tension without even realizing it. One of the concepts of tai chi is "rooting." It's fairly self-explanatory: imagine roots growing out from underneath your feet. You are a part of the ground, never losing balance, focus, or your centering. Your limbs sway like branches in the wind, never hesitating for fear or apprehension. You are rooted. In Tai Chi, there are a few forms your positions can take. Generally, each style favors a specific form. Here's a rundown of the basics:   Small frame style. In this style (usually Wu or Hao versions) aren't very expansive. The movements are smaller (big surprise, huh?) and there's less extension in general. The focus is on correct internal energy to form correct movements and transitions.  Large frame style. The large frame style (Chen and Yang) involves low and high stances, more dramatic postures, and swinging arms. It emphasizes correct positioning of the body and alignment to channel energy. There is a medium frame style, but it's really just in between the two. If you have questions, ask your teacher! Because all Tai Chi is good, it's more important that you do any rather than worry about which style is right for you. But once you get immersed in the world, you may want to experiment. Here's a brief rundown:  The Chen style mixes up the tempo, going very slow and then being explosive. It can be difficult for beginners. The Yang style is the most popular. It has a steady tempo and, as discussed above, uses large frame movements. It's probably what you think of when you think of tai chi. In Wu, the movements are almost microscopic. This makes it easy to do, but difficult to master -- there's a lot of focus on powerful flows of energy and inner, pressured movements. The movements are very slow and deliberate. The Hao style isn't very widely spread. You probably won't find a teacher that practices it.
उचित ढंग से साँस लेकर और खुद को केन्द्रित करते हुए वार्म-अप करें: एक साथ अपने शरीर के सारे हिस्सों पर ध्यान लगाएँ: खुद को रूट (जड़) कर लें: अपने फ्रेम (frame ) के बारे में विचार करें: अलग-अलग स्टाइल्स का एक्सपेरिमेंट करके देखना: