TAI CHI WARM UPS - basic joint mobility

T'ai Chi warm ups. Here are many of the warm up exercises I like to do in my T'ai chi classes, they are focused around basic joint mobility and breathe. I like to divide my T'ai Chi classes into 4 parts: Centering, Basic Joint Mobility, Yang Style T'ai chi, and I like to finish my tai chi classes with a guided Healing Meditation.

In any of my classes, T'ai chi or Yoga, or whatever I'm teaching never force your body into a position or pose or movement. Listen to your body. You know your body best! So listen to it. Only go to your edge, but not past it. If you have an injury or have had surgery even more so. Or have been immobile for awhile....be patient and go at your own pace. Just do what you can do!! If you need to modify something to make it work for your body - it's ok - please do so.

Notice I like to connect people to their breath. Please breathe through your nose if you are able. In some of the warms ups I like to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth, but you don't have to, you could do both the inhales and exhales through your nose. Notice! Most often in T'ai chi, Qi Gong, and Yoga(and Meditation) I ask people to breathe through your nose. It is important. But if you have allergies, I would rather you breathe in whatever way you can then to pass out:-)

Remember just do what you can, with practice you will improve. Be patient and persistent.

Peace and Love,
StewArt
BalanceHealth.guru
[email protected]