Relaxing exercise for Taiji Warm-up Exercises

12) Relaxing exercise
Stand upright with your feet slightly apart. Shift your weight onto the right leg and lift your left foot up whilst relaxing the hips and bending the knees. Move the arms back and turn your body to the right slightly. (Fig 2-25) Kick down with the left foot and at the same time throw both arms forward, relaxing the joints of the entire body. (Fig 2-26) Then shift your weight onto the left leg and repeat the movement. (Fig 2-27, 2-28) Repeat this exercise as many times as you like.