6 Harmonies

We have been learning about the six harmonies for a while now and it seems easy to talk about them, know when they are not working together, feel when we are not in sync and then......

You twist your knee cause you are so busy trying to fix one thing, that you forget that they all have to work together. The moment isn't long but it happens and it hurts!

I have been taking Tai Chi for some years ( I honestly don't remember, I can't really remember not taking it) and I love it. I go to every class that I can and I learn something each time. I love how this form evolves into your very own way of moving and it feels sooooo peaceful.

So yesterday I go to do a move and it didn't feel quite right, so I concentrate, slow down and try to figure out what it going on. I am concentrating so hard on my shoulders and hips and waist that I didn't realize that I was torquing my knee at the same time. It hurts like crazy!!! Without the whole story, you may be inclined to think ' You hurt your knee doing Tai Chi, Really???' But it is true and it can happen. It is very easy to get hurt doing Tai Chi because it depends on you using the six harmonies, finding your balancing spot and moving gracefully through the form. It also takes a lot more work and muscle power than one might realize. If you are in the proper body position, you need to use all of your muscle to do the moves properly, it is a very good workout!

So therein ends the story of my Saturday at Kung Fu, I limped home to an ice pack and some muscle work by my husband (Thank You)!

I had a really good Kung Fu week, I love when my schedule allows me to go to both Tues and Thurs classes, I love having time during the day to work on my forms and kicks, and I love hanging out with my Kung Fu friends. Thank you all for a wonderful week, I am looking forward to repeating the experience next week.