Last week's Tai Chi class covered the Daoyin steeping, body rotation and the Shang fist of flower displays Buddha (开花现佛 Kaihua Xianfo) and this week's class we looked in depth at the arms. I really enjoyed learning this Liver exercise, especially as the teacher covered the Wu Xing (五行) or Five Elements. Through other martial arts and my reading I had some basic knowledge however had never been formally taught about it. I really enjoyed learning about how it relates to the Stress Prevention Exercises (Weiji Yufang Gong), and the logic behind the different exercises in relation to their properties and subsequent effect on the body's functions and Chi. I am certainly looking forward to learning more, and really think that even the basic understanding of Wu Xing I have will help me more appreciate the subtle intricacies of these exercises.
As much as I have been enjoying the Daoyin this week, I have been really struggling with the Chen form. This week I have been trying to get to grips with Lazily Tying Coat (懒扎衣 lǎn zhā yī) and think I will need another week before moving on to Six Sealing and Four Closing (六封四闭 liù fēng sì bì). I really can't wait for the next seminar to touch base with a teacher! Until then I will keep trying my best.
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