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Q8: What are some common mistakes in Tai Chi practice?

A8:

Correct way:

• Relaxation.
• Continious and smooth motion.
• Circular/twisting movements.

Mistakes:

• Too much relaxation - incorrect skeletal support and chi movement.
• Not enough relaxation (muscles tight) - this effects both movement and breathing.
• Non-vertical position of the spine, including the neck (one should look directly forward).
• Breathing with the upper lungs. This causes chi to be in the chest, rather than sinking to the dan tien, resulting in raising of the shoulders.
• Keeping shoulders and/or elbows up rather than down.