Friday, June 09, 2006

Week 5 Manual

Form: Grasp Birds Tail - Push, and Single whip

Philosophy: In Tai chi, the legs/ feet are deemed very important, as these are the roots where we connect with the earth and draw strength from the earth. Also we say that people die, from their legs upwards. That if a person's legs are not functioning well - their movements are curtailed. When that happens, that person can move about less than before, eg, they will go out less - to work/ buy things/ socialise/exercise.

Left and Right sides:
In Tai chi, we differentiate also that the left leg is the weaker leg and we will train more to strenthen that leg.

Also - if you were a food conosier, which chicken leg would you prefer to eat? left or right? Well, the Chinese have an answer - the left leg- its muscle is smoother.

Another teaching: Which side does the reclinding Buddha lie on? Left or Right? Answer: the right side. Our human heart is on the left side, and sleeping on the left affects / the organs presses onto the heart.

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