“Song” (translates as loose, unimpeded, relaxed, devoid of tension) is the most important component of Taijiquan and cannot be spoken of enough.
“Song” in Taijiquan is achieved only when every part of the body has acquired the state, not in isolation but in uniform distribution. “Song” must be initiated from inside out - the mind first rid of tension in order to facilitate the physical body to relax.
“Song” is prone to two common misrepresentations: the first is being over...ly soft so that the body is weak and flaccid; the second is believing prematurely that a state of “song” has been achieved and the mind is no longer open to guide the body. The first instance is very common. In the search for “song” earnest players often overplay softness and become deficient and lacking in vigour and effectiveness. “Song” involves releasing and letting go and therefore opening and expanding. It is not contracting and shrinking. It is not a localised but an overall releasing. It is permeating rather than in-situ.
“Song” in Taijiquan is achieved only when every part of the body has acquired the state, not in isolation but in uniform distribution. “Song” must be initiated from inside out - the mind first rid of tension in order to facilitate the physical body to relax.
“Song” is prone to two common misrepresentations: the first is being over...ly soft so that the body is weak and flaccid; the second is believing prematurely that a state of “song” has been achieved and the mind is no longer open to guide the body. The first instance is very common. In the search for “song” earnest players often overplay softness and become deficient and lacking in vigour and effectiveness. “Song” involves releasing and letting go and therefore opening and expanding. It is not contracting and shrinking. It is not a localised but an overall releasing. It is permeating rather than in-situ.
To reach the correct state of “song” it is equally important to overcome deficiencies as well as excesses.
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