T'ai Chi is fundamentally a study of posture, balance and movement; everything that is relevant to moving harmoniously. Pure T'ai Chi can be likened to a moving meditation whereby each step, or movement, flows into the next; posture, breath, balance and suppleness all add up to a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Whilst it is not necessary to learn T'ai Chi in its pure form, its principles and practises are relevant and highly informing to the rider.

Fundamental to T'ai Chi is the lower dantien. This is the area which resides in the lower abdomen. T'ai Chi-ers talk about this as the centre or beginning of all movement, it is where the body energy and power resides. Being empowered through the lower dantien brings you to your core strength and balance.