Yin and Yang Arms

Now you understand the concept of yin and yang better you’ll realise that in tai chi we aim to create movement and energy by making different parts of the body yin or yang. Yin and yang arms mostly refers to the position of your elbow. A yin elbow is sunk down, It feels heavy and this pulls your shoulder down and helps root you more firmly onto the earth. It directs energy down into the ground. A yang elbow is floating up. Note that the elbow is raised but the shoulder stays down. Get used to ra…