5 interconnected attributes, that together make up good Tai Chi form.

While much has been written about the complexities, nuances and translations of these qualities, they are best understood in a practical setting with a teacher. This is just a list to introduce the ideas.

Song - Looseness or relaxedness

Peng - Expansion

Ding - Upright

Chen - Rootedness

Chan Si Jin - Silk Reeling - smooth and circular movement

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