Sun Style Tai Chi Qigong | Releasing the Elbows, Spiraling, and Follow Along Practice

In this video, Susan Thompson Tai Chi discusses the importance of maintaining structural alignment in your practice, particularly the connection between the shoulder and dantian, and how it affects your movements in Chen and Sun styles. Shifu Susan emphasized the concept of spiraling through the body and the need to keep your focus on the dantian rather than your hands to maintain postural integrity. As you practiced this Sun Style Qigong, Susan encourages everyone to release tension and feel the connection between your bones and soft tissue, allowing for effortless power. Susan also guides you through various movements, including Sun Style Tai Chi form Leisurely Tying the Coat and Waving Hands in Clouds, while reminding you to stay aware of your alignment. Please take this awareness into your practice and continue to explore these connections. Follow Along with this Sun Style Qigong created by Shifu Susan. Susan Thompson Tai Chi teaches you through this special Qigong related to Sun Style Tai Chi, to release the elbows and spiral to generate balanced and easy momentum. Like this Qigong? Learn it here: 📜 Sun Style Qigong: https://www.taichisusan.com/online-co... Whether you practice Sun Style Tai Chi, Chen Style, or Yang Style, the principles of Song, spiraling, and fascia release apply to every level of training—Tai Chi for beginners, advanced Tai Chi, and Tai Chi for seniors. Chapters: 00:00 Lesson in Releasing and Spiraling 01:35 Sun Style Qigong Follow Along (No Stepping) 04:33 Sun Style Qigong Follow Along (With Stepping) 📚 Want to go deeper? 🖥️ Courses and Classes: https://www.taichisusan.com 📜 Structure and Song: https://taichisusan.thinkific.com/pro... Fascia Connection: https://taichisusan.thinkific.com/pro... 📜 Joining with the Force & Qi Cultivation: https://taichisusan.thinkific.com/pro... 📚 Book: Beyond Form: Learning Tai Chi from the Inside Out – Available on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and Audible https://a.co/d/axdukhQ 🔔 Subscribe: @internaltaichi To be notified of workshops and courses by Susan: ➡️ EMAIL SIGN UP: https://taichisusan.com/#email-sign-up 🎓 For Private Lessons, Retreats, Workshops, and Live Streaming Lessons & Classes: 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.taichisusan.com 📱 Connect on Social Media: • Facebook: Flowing Mobility Tai Chi (  / flowingmobilitytaich  ) • Instagram: Flowing Mobility (  / flowingmobility  ) • YouTube: Flowing Mobility (   / @flowingmobility  ) Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your Tai Chi journey! --- 🛍️ AFFILIATE LINKS: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking these links supports my efforts without any additional cost to you. I only recommend items I've personally used and enjoyed! Visit my Affiliate Links Store where you can find Tai Chi books, and other fun stuff: https://www.taichisusan.com/affiliate...