The Ten Guiding Points of Tai Chi Chuan

 

1. Relax
   
2. Sink
   
3. The chest should be held in, the back straightened, the shoulders sunk, and the elbows lowered.
   
4. A light and nimble energy should be preserved on the top of the head.  The lowest vertebrae should be erect.
   
5. All the movements are directed by the mind.  One does not use external muscular force.
   
6. Upper parts and lower parts follow each other, and the body acts as one unit.
   
7. Insubstantial and substantial must be clearly differentiated.
   
8. Concentrate on the line of vision.
   
9. All the movements must be connected without severance.  When energy is severed, use mind-intent to reconnect it.
   
10. Meditation in action  

Explanation of the 10 Guiding points

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