The Palms are Relaxed and Hollowed

Taijiquan Quote of the Week

“The fingers should be straight but not stiff. The palms are relaxed and slightly hollowed while holding the Tile Palm Hand.”

Power Taiji

Power Taiji by Erle Montaigue and Michael Babin

While there are several shapes that the hands form into during the form, this is the primary one. Feel energy in your palms. Tile Palm Hand is alive (yang) and relaxed (yin) all at once.