THE LONG FORM

When we have finished learning the Short Form we begin to study Yang Chenfu's Long Form. With more expansive movements and at over twice as long as the Short Form, this traditional form is studied to deepen our sinking, settle our mind and strengthen our postures through the release of excess tension. We look more deeply at the applications of each posture and at cultivating continuous flowing movement, without tightness or rigidity. At this stage we begin to deepen our awareness of conscious movement, learn to remain settled whilst in motion, and to move with the body as one unit from the lower tan t'ien.

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