Tai Chi and Qigong practice begins with warm-up exercises and ends with cool-down exercises. The warm-ups help in grounding (4-Post), moving fluidly (Swing Like a Rope), and stretching with emphasis on loosening joints from head to toe. The cool-down exercises help prevent sore muscles and sink the qi into the tan dien. The salute (fist for strength, four fingers for friendship, and crooked thumb for humility) is a gesture of respect for both student and teacher.
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