Fang (Release) and the Hidden Power of Letting Go in Tai Chi

放 (Fang) means to let go, to release, or to set free. In this Tai Chi lesson, Susan Thompson teaches how the act of releasing—rather than holding—unlocks full-body connection, vertical alignment, and internal power.
Using a simple gallon jug as a teaching tool, Susan contrasts the common habit of carrying weight with the deeper skill of releasing weight—imagining it suspended in a net below the feet. This shift, when embodied correctly, naturally extends the spine, activates fascia pathways, and distributes gravitational force throughout the body.