十三勢行功歌訣 Song of Practicing The Thirteen Dynamics

十三勢行功歌訣

十三總勢莫輕識，命意源頭在腰隙；變轉虛實須留意，氣遍身軀不梢滯。

靜中觸動動猶靜，因敵變化是神奇；勢勢存心揆用意，得來不覺費工夫。

刻刻留意在腰間，腹內鬆靜氣騰然；尾閭中正神貫頂，滿身輕利頂頭懸。

仔細留心向推求，屈伸開合聽自由；入門引路須口授，功夫無息法自休。

若言體用何為準，意氣君來骨肉臣；詳推用意終何在，益壽延年不老春。

歌兮歌兮百四十，字字真切義無疑；若不向此推求去，枉費工夫遺歎惜。

SONG OF PRACTICING THE THIRTEEN DYNAMICS

Do not neglect any of the thirteen dynamics, they are led by your lower back and waist.

You must pay attention to the alternation of empty and full, then energy (Qi) will flow through your whole body without getting stuck.

Trigger movements in the stillness, yet the movements seem static; the flexible response to the actions of opponent is the most fantastic technique.

Perceive and comprehend every movement and dynamic deliberately, then you will achieve the goal effortlessly.

Pay attention to your waist at every moment; abdomen is relaxed and static, yet, energy (Qi) is vigorous.

Your tailbone is centered and spirit penetrates your head top, thus your whole body will be nimble and your head top will be pulled up as if suspended.

Practice and discover meticulously, therefore the bending, extending, contracting (close) and expanding (open) will become spontaneous and unrestrained.

Verbal instruction is essential, but mastering the art depends on your own unceasing effort.

When asking about the standard of application of the thirteen dynamics. The mind is the monarch and the body is the subject.

If you puzzle over the ultimate aim of practicing thirteen dynamics. To elongate the lifespan and to improve the health are the primary purposes.

This song is pithy and without uncertainty.

If you do not follow the idea mentioned above, you will go astray in your training. You will find yourself have wasted time, and sigh heavily with remorse.