2. Ten Zhao Bao Taichi Theory
Third Essential Theory
Triple Classification of the Body
Energy travels throughout your whole body. And there are many parts in your body. It is not necessary to talk about every one of them. In taichi, the body, head, and torso are divided into top, middle, and bottom sections, while the extremities are divided into root, middle, and tip sections.
This is a general classification for talking about body parts, except for the feet. It is very important for taichi practitioners to know about this classification. When practicing you should start your movement from the bottom or tip section of the part, continue to the middle or center section, and at the same time apply the energy of the movement from the top or root section. If you do it incorrectly, the movement will be unfocused. Your movement will then lack clear direction or power, or it will be askew.
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