Diagonal Flying

Ulf is demonstrating how we move from "repulse monkey" to "diagonal flying" and then on to "waving hands like clouds". There are some very poetic names in TaiChi! 
In the fighting form of TaiChi "diagonal flying" is a long blow, striking your opponent in the throat. Not so poetic...
I'll stick with the more meditative form, which I think this picture shows so well in Ulf's face. When he is showing us a movement or a position he drops into this meditation space almost instantly. We can now get there too, but it takes a lot more time. I do love doing Tai Chi and the relaxation it brings.