Push
A seated tai chi move: press both hands slowly forward on the out-breath, draw them back on the in-breath. 4 times.
How to do it
- Bring both hands in front of your chest, palms forward.
- Breathe out: press slowly forward, as if opening a heavy door.
- Keep your elbows softly bent.
- Breathe in: draw your hands back toward you.
How many 4 times
Gentler version
Make the push shorter.
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
Pushing with the shoulders. The push is slow and the shoulders stay down.