The twenty-eight movements of Tai Chi, which have traditional health-preserving properties, combine the theory of meridians of traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy. It is not only a movement, but also a practical method for regulating the balance of body and mind. I have practiced this boxing method for many years, and found that it is like a silent teacher, teaching me step by step how to talk to my body. In the fast-paced modern life, it has become an anchor for me to stabilize my mind. Today I want to share with you the deep value contained in it.
How to improve qi and blood circulation with the twenty-eight movements of Tai Chi
The twenty-eight postures of Tai Chi, with the help of slow and coherent spiral movements, can activate the three yin and three yang meridians of the hands and feet. The "cloud hand" movement drives the opening and closing of the Jiquan point under the armpit through the rotation of the shoulder blades, and promotes the movement of heart meridian, qi and blood. I once had chest tightness during the rainy season and my numbness at the end of my fingers was greatly improved by practicing the single whip movement for two weeks. This is because the hooking hand posture stimulates the Shaoshang and Shangyang points and enhances the linkage effect of the lungs and large intestine meridians.
How to regulate autonomic nervous system through twenty-eight poses
When performing the "Sparrow Tail" exercise, the center of gravity slowly shifts between virtual and real, which activates the calf fascia chain. This alternating load can balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. A student who suffered from long-term insomnia recorded the exercise data in Tai Chi For Health and found that the heart rate variability increased by 27% after completing the entire set of movements. Especially the backward movement of "reverse humerus" activates the vagus nerve with the help of the wave-like peristalsis of the spine. This is also the reason why many people naturally yawn after closing the posture.
How to integrate the twenty-eight postures of Tai Chi into modern life
I disassembled the twenty-eight postures and turned them into "desk micro routines". For example, I practiced the "waving the pipa" kind of walking posture when answering the phone, and completed the "undersea needle" spinal stretching movement while waiting for copying. I recently coached an IT team to do a five-minute "cloud hand + knee-hugging and walking" combination activity before the morning meeting. After two weeks, many people reported that the stiffness of the cervical spine was reduced. The key is not to complete the drill, but to integrate boxing principles into daily postures
What details should you pay attention to when learning the twenty-eight postures?
A common mistake is that excessive pursuit of appearance standards leads to neglect of internal strength transmission. For example, when the "double peaks penetrate the ears", if the shoulders are stiff, the strength will be stuck at the elbow joint. The advice given is for beginners to do the exercises facing the glass window first tai chi 28 Tai Chi Classes Online , observe the movement to see if it is as natural as the ink on rice paper. Another point to note is that when starting, the toes are not gripping the ground hard, but to imagine the extension of the tree roots penetrating the earth's crust. This situation is consistent with the plantar fascia activation theory of modern sports science.
During the training process, have you ever suddenly realized the subtle coordination between moves and breathing at a certain moment? You are welcome to share your own enlightenment in the comment area. If you feel that these experiences have inspired you, please feel free to like it so that more like-minded people can see it.