The last part of the name of our art, San Pan Shi Er Shi,(The full
name for Hwa Yu is Hwa Yu Hsing-I Liu Ho Ba Fa San Pan Shi Er Shi)deals
with the mind and intent in combination. The mind forms an idea and
then directs the spirit to lead the body through the movement. As Mark
said, relaxation is the key. As you practice your forms try to
completely relax both your body and your mind, and let your spirit and
will lead your movements from your tan-tien or core. This adds a qality
to your movement that is both enjoyable and peaceful yet powerful.

When you are able to let go of the physical strength in your
movements, you will truly be able to realize the bueaty of this art.
One of the things Mr. Li said to me that has always stuck in my mind
is. "You can never do the exercise too softly." Moving the body with
the mind spirit combination will bring you to a new level of
relaxation, and the goal of our art "the natural state."