Silk Reeling Exercises

"Silk Reeling Exercises (SRE) in taiji are a set of repetitive spiral movement exercises with
emphasis on ground connection, waist connection, knee alignment, kua sinking, opening
and closing of joints, and dantian rotation. These continuous spiral movements are the
basic components and foundation of taijiquan. This series of spiral movement exercises are for the development of the basic strengths and coordination of Chen Taijiquan. These exercises will increase the mobility of body joints and relax the muscles and tendons of the practitioner. The spiral movements will open up and exercise the 18 major joints (in sequence from the head to the ankles) of the body, promote muscle relaxation and flexibility, and reduce physical tension and strain."

- Master Wong Wai Yi -