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tai chi netguide Basic
Warm up
| finish: Pat Down & Surface
Circulation |
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pat down
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SURFACE
CIRCULATION
This 'exercise' does, I am quick to admit, look a bit
weird in the first place and now even weirder in the video
(left)! It is however included here as it should be; that
is - 'basic' and fundamental to any warm up set/routine.
This simple slapping or patting stimulates blood circulation
to the external surface (skin) of the body. (It is well
known that 'pinching' the cheeks instantly produces a
'rosy glow'!) This exercise is recommended 'basic' and
ready now for absolutely anyone to put into practice immediately.
Practitioners that have studied the circulation of Chi
deeply will appreciate that this 'flows' up and down or
through the limbs (and other areas) in certain directions
and along specific routes. Very basically the theory is:
down or 'outward' along the inside of arms and legs -
and then up or 'returning' along the outside. I have no
intentions to discuss that sort of sophistication here
and now as 'basic'. I am nevertheless happy to now leave
it to you and your instincts to slap or pat as you wish!
Please do not that at the conclusion of 'patting' I return
to the Preparation/Conclusion posture. The clip (left)
then returns to the start. It is taken as read that following
this and ..."when I can again see my reflection in
the water" ... ... I return to Attention to conclude
'completely'. |
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