Movement 4 – Pull

Video Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 4 – Pull

Instruction Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 4 –  Pull

1.Using solely the hip joint, turn the torso slightly to the right; as a consequence, the hands point into the diagonal.

2. Shift your weight to the left. First 50/50, then continue shifting. Simultaneously, the left hand sinks in front of the right groin, the right hand rises a bit. Releasing/letting go: the hands rotate slightly outwards, led by the pinky fingers; the torso turns slightly to the right side.

3. Activating: Straightening up, both hands pull downwards and outwards in a bow – the space between arms and upper body increases while doing so. Both palms rotate and point upwards and the end. Gaze and hip face into the diagonal direction.

Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 4 –  Pull

The relevant episodes of our #martialmonday project:

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The first two videos will cover the basic posture and the position of the feet (bow stance), followed by videos for the single movements. For those interested in the intention behind the movements (or the martial application training), we will add the relevant episodes of our #martialmonday project.

  1. Basic posture
  2. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 1 – Beginning
  3. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 2 – Ward Off Left
  4. Tai Chi Bow Stance
  5. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 3 – Ward Off Right
  6. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 4 – Pull
  7. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 5 – Press
  8. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 6 – Push
  9. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 7 – Open Up
  10. Tai Chi 8 Movements – Posture 8 – Crossing Hands

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Author: Nils Klug

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