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Foot Positions

Each Gentle Tai Chi move is stationary.

Both feet stay on the ground once they are positioned.

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Gentle Tai Chi and Gentle Tai Chi Sequences

There are three foot positions in Gentle Tai Chi:

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Each of the three positions start with the feet hip width apart.

 

 

 

 

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Getting Feet into Position

10 o'clock Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Side Left position with hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Shift weight to the right

  4. Lift toes on the left foot

  5. Rotate torso and left foot left (counterclockwise) 10 - 35 degrees

  6. Make sure hips stay aligned with left foot as it rotates

    • Use a smaller rotation if needed

  7. Slide left foot out in the direction the right foot is pointing

    • Toes on left foot remain lifted with the heel on the floor​

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2 o'clock Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Side Right position with hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Shift weight to the left

  4. Lift toes on the right foot

  5. Rotate torso and right foot right (clockwise) 10 - 35 degrees

  6. Make sure hips stay aligned with right foot as it rotates

    • Use a smaller rotation if needed

  7. Slide right foot out in the direction the left foot is pointing​​

    • Toes on right foot remain lifted with the heel on the floor​​

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Feet Apart Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Side Right position with hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Shift weight to the right

  4. Lift the left foot and lengthen the leg to the left in an extended position

    • Keep torso upright as foot extends - no leaning​

  5. Place the left foot on the floor 

  6. Make sure hips stay facing forward 

  7. The angle of the feet should match

    • Facing forward or turned out slightly​​

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Crane Dance

There are three foot positions in Crane Dance:

 

 

 

 

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Each of the three positions start with the feet hip width apart.

 

 

 

 

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Getting Feet into Position

Left Foot Forward Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Hip Width position, hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Turn the right foot out 10 - 35 degrees

  4. Shift weight to the right

  5. Slide or place the left foot forward until the leg is extended

    • Foot continues to point forward​

  6. Toes on the foot should be raised with the foot resting on the heel

  7. Hips stay aligned forward

    • Use a smaller rotation on right foot if needed

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Right Foot Forward Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Hip Width position, hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Turn the left foot out 10 - 35 degrees

  4. Shift weight to the left

  5. Slide or place the right foot forward until the leg is extended

    • Foot continues to point forward

  6. Toes on the foot should be raised with the foot resting on the heel

  7. Hips stay aligned forward

    • Use a smaller rotation on right foot if needed

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Feet Apart Instructions

  1. Start with feet in Side Right position with hips facing forward

  2. Bend the knees

  3. Shift weight to the right

  4. Lift the left foot and lengthen the leg to the left in an extended position

    • Keep torso upright as foot extends - no leaning​

  5. Place the left foot on the floor 

  6. Make sure hips stay facing forward 

  7. The angle of the feet should match

    • Facing forward or turned out slightly​​

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Qigong

There are three positions:

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