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It’s amazing how much the feeling of a technique can change when you bring the focus somewhere else. In the third part of Tai Chi there is a lot of kicks, and I have been focusing on the kick and just letting my arms/hands do what they want. Then after overhearing a conversation about the hands, I decided to focus more on them. I could really feel my energy/Qi better when doing this. I find it harder to feel my Qi in my legs/feet, compared to my hands/upper body. Although it didn’t change too much how I moved or did the technique, it really changed how I felt/experienced it. Another thing I tried was doing the form with my eyes closed. Anytime I had to balance in one leg, which was often, I felt myself having difficulty balancing, wanting to fall over. If my feet were connected to the ground it was easier. I did end up where I normally do though, so I’m taking that as a good sign. ...
