Beating the Double Headed Drum is a foundational movement seen in many Qigong forms and styles. Quality embodiment of the principles can be applied to Gongfu, Taiji, Qigong, and any martial arts style. Sally Chang breaks it down to the principles for you to deepen your felt understanding.
Identifying the vertical axis, rotating on the vertical axis while initiating movement from the core. Maintaining a living Horse Stance that is alive and rooted into the earth. Aligning the joints and A-Frame for continuous integration from the core, to the hips, legs and feet. This allows the shoulders to have free movement that is supported and connected to the entire body for a decompressed easeful, connected feel.