Brush Knee

A seated tai chi move: one hand pushes forward as the other sweeps past the knee. 3 times each side.

06 / 08Seated figure with one hand raised and the other sweeping low past the knee
The dark figure shows the position; orange dotted arrows show which way to move. Front-view pictures work like a mirror: copy them as if they were your reflection.

How to do it

  1. Raise your right hand beside your ear.
  2. Push it gently forward, palm facing forward, as your left hand sweeps across, just past your left knee.
  3. Let your chest turn a little with the movement.
  4. Switch sides.

How many 3 times each side

Gentler version

Keep your hands close to your body.

Who should skip this or take care

Move only in a comfortable range, and stop if anything hurts.

Read the safety check if you have a heart, bone or joint condition.

Common mistake

Locking the pushing elbow. Keep it softly bent.

The chair tai chi chart

  1. 01Opening4 times
  2. 02Lifting the Sky4 times
  3. 03Holding the Ball3 breaths each way
  4. 04Cloud Hands6 slow turns
  5. 05Parting the Wild Horse's Mane3 times each side
  6. 06Brush Knee3 times each side
  7. 07Push4 times
  8. 08ClosingOnce

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