Taiji is thought of as a form of dynamic meditation

Taiji as Meditation
Taiji should be thought of as a form of dynamic meditation. Most people think meditation is a practice that involves sitting down with your legs crossed; but meditation should not be confined to just this single activity.
 
The intricate nature of the Taiji routines require the complete coordination of mind, body and breath with every action. Through regular repetition, these actions become ingrained in the body to allow the mind to focus clearly on their intention and application. Once relaxation and intention are combined, distractive thoughts are removed, internal energy is awakened and a state of meditation is created. Click here to learn Asthma in TCM.

Taiji exercises not only teach you to focus the mind but also to create a strong posture-one of the basic requirements for meditation. During seated meditation, your body should be strong (but not stiff) to maintain a vertical position of the spine. With correct training, your body will gradually become accustomed to holding this posture. Once relaxed, energy will begin to rise up your spine to stimulate the higher energy centres.
 
Most students will notice the similarity between sitting meditation and the static Taiji posture, since no movement occurs. However, students do not seem to associate the flowing movements of the Taiji routines in the same way. A student should be able to create the same sensations of energy flow that are experienced during seated meditation in all forms of Taiji practice. Click here to learn Bronchiectasis in TCM.
 
At more advanced stages, internal energy is stimulated and then circulated. This flow of energy becomes an integral part of the body that initiates movement within the form. This fluidity of action will have a calming meditative influence on the individual practising practising but also on those watching - allowing others to benefit from your practice as well.