During Chansigong (Reeling-Silk Exercise) the waist is kept straight but energetically relaxed and down. Its rotations are subtle and does not sway so much that the centre is compromised. The range of rotations should not be too large or the limbs (hands and feet) will lose their correct directions, focal points and sensitivity. If the range of the rotation of the axis is not exact, the motions of body and limbs are either excessive or deficient and cannot fully develop to execute integrated whole body strength. These deviations give an opponent a gap to enter during engagements.
The rotations of the waist and crotch (yao/dang) should be consistent. The two kua are loose and rounded to facilitate movement flexibility.
The circularity of Chansigong is not made up of straight arc movements (e.g. making arcs with straight arm movement) but composed of spiral arc movements (arms rotating continuously whilst creating arcs). When making a circle the movement of internal force is like a helix that expands and contracts. (It is often compared to the continuous rotation of the earth as it orbits round the sun). A straight arc leads to dead ends and double-weightedness. A spiralling arc dissipates, neutralises and returns incoming forces.
Chansigong trains the external and internal unity of the whole body to produce Chansijin. Its refinement is proportional to the improvement of the quality of internal strength, but it is unlimited.
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