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Walking 101
Most people walk without thought.
If you watch carefully, you will notice that most of us walk using the
"Controlled Fall" method. We lead with our upper bodies, which is in reality the
beginning of a fall.
This method uses the leaning
upper body to create momentum, and we simply hope our legs will keep up. Works
almost all the time, BUT if anything hinders or slows the legs - a fall ensues.
The faster we want to go, the
farther forward we need to lean, creating a situation where the legs MUST keep
up.
Is there a safer, more effective
way to walk?
Absolutely. I demonstrate a more
upright style of tai chi walking on the Tai Chi for Busy People video. Once you
give it a try, you will never walk the same way again!
Here is an overview. The key is
to remain more upright, to let your feet move forward first and find secure
footing. Try this right now.
Imagine crossing a river,
stepping from stone to stone. Slowly, step by step. Let your foot go first, to
test the stability of the stone, and then transfer your weight. Move gracefully
from stone to stone, feet moving first.
While this style of walking may
seem a bit odd, and not appropriate for walking in the mall, you can speed it up
and nobody will notice anything more than your grace and balance. Use the same
method when walking on a slippery surface.
Key - Remain upright and let your
feet move first, pulling you along. Breath deeply and relax, particularly your
upper body. Within minutes, you are more stable.
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