How to Move Gracefully?

We practice Taiji in the park on Saturdays and Sundays. Sometimes new comers commented "Your movement is so graceful. How do you do that?"

Practice.

How?
First, you must have the intention. You want to move like cloud, slowly and smoothly; like a cat, quietly and agile; like flowing water, fluidly and continuously. You want to feel the harmony of the nature.

Second, you visualize. You see your body moves like a chain, i.e. one section moves, other sections follow. The movement starts from feet (energy coming from the earth). It is controlled by the waist then followed by arms and hands. Your whole body as well as your eyes and mind move together.

Then you practice.