What should you pay attention to while practicing?
It's essential to calibrate your mind in order to access higher levels of skills and internal development.
CONSCIOUSLY PAY ATTENTION TO:
*Vertical Alignment of your bones,*
from the sole's of your feet to the top of your head.
The vertical alignment of you bones, is an essential focus while practicing T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Bagua Zhang.
This important principle is best practiced and refined during Standing Post (standing meditation) training.
I like to imagine three bowls of water that are filled right to the top of the bowl:
1st Bowl is in my pelvis and is even when the tailbone is released down
2nd Bowl is in my shoulders. Shoulders are thought of as a suspension bridge; Hanging with elbows heavy
3rd Bowl is on the top of my head
I line the Bowl's up vertically, without any incline so as not to spill any water. Best to start this visualization while standing still and then proceed to refine your movements by keeping the Bowls aligned and also keep them level, so as not to 'spill' any water.
More tips to come!
One of my favorite Standing Postures - Raise Hands or Play Guitar -