ESSENTIALS OF TAI CHI
太極拳術十要
( 楊澄甫口述陳微明筆錄 )
Narrated by Yang Chengfu Recorded by Chen Weiming
The Ten Essentials of Taijiquan
1
虛靈頂勁
Straightening the Head
2
含胸拔背
Correct Position of Chest and Back
3
松腰
Relaxation of Waist
4
分虛實
Solid and Empty Stance
5
沉肩墜肘
Sinking of Shoulders and Elbows
6
用意不用力
Use the Mind instead of Force
7
上下相隨
Coordination of Upper and Lower Parts
8
內外相合
Harmony Between the Internal and External Parts
9
相連不斷
Importance of Continuity
10
動中求靜
Tranquillity in Movement