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Step 1
Use two distinct levels of breathing during your tai chi movements. It is important that you consciously practice your breathing during beginning tai chi, as it will enhance your stretches as well as your concentration and level of meditation. As you increase your practice and level, you will find that breathing will come easily and you will no longer have to think about it.
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Step 2
Begin by practicing level one breathing. Level one breathing can be used in virtually all of the movements and should also be used when practicing centering or meditation exercises. Bring your tongue to the roof of your mouth as you breath in slowly and deeply, relaxing the tongue on the exhale. Always breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
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Step 3
Apply level two breathing techniques in beginning movements which require you to hold your position for a few seconds. Breathe in slow and deep through your nose with your tongue pressed into the roof of your mouth. As you reach the peak of your tai chi movement, hold your breath while you hold the move.
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Step 4
Release level two breathing by relaxing your tongue and exhaling through your mouth as you release your tai chi movement. At the end of your movement and upon full exhale, hold your breath out for a few seconds before beginning the movement again.
