(十一)太極拳行住坐臥。皆可行功。其法以心行氣而求知覺。譬如無意之間。取一茶杯。用力持之。如何感覺。不用力持之如何感覺。行路之時。舉步之輕重。立定之時。屈腿而立。直腿而立。一足著力。雙足著力。均可體驗之。

董英傑

11. Taiji Boxing can be practiced when walking, standing, sitting, or lying down. The method is to use your mind to move energy and to explore sensation. For example, try something as mundane as picking up a teacup. Notice the difference between doing it with strength and doing it without strength. When walking, notice whether your footsteps are light or heavy. When standing, notice whether your legs are bent or straight, and whether the weight is more on one leg or on both. Every little thing is an experience to learn from.

Excerpt from the translation by Paul Brennan, to be found in the Brennan Translation blog.

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