The Ten Essential Principles of Taijiquan
- Empty, lively, pushing up, and energetic.
- Hollow the chest and round the back.
- “Relax” the “Waist”.
- Separate Empty and Full.
- Sink the shoulders and the elbows.
- Use Intent rather than Force.
- Synchronize Upper and Lower body.
- Match up Inner and Outer.
- Practice continuously without interruption.
- Seek stillness within movement.