The mind/heart (xin) moves the Qi.
Direct the chi so that it sinks deeply, then it can be accumulated in the bones.

Circulate the chi throughout the body, and direct it without obstruction,
so that it can easily follow the mind.
To begin you must be able to raise the spirit of vitality(shen,)
[feel as if your head is held up by a thread from above] to avoid the defects of dullness and heaviness.
This is called, "suspending the crown of the head".

The intent (yi) and Qi must interchangeably respond to each other,
then you will achieve roundness and liveliness.
This is called, "the change of substantial(full) and insubstantial(empty)".
When issuing force (jing), the force must be relaxed and sunk deeply, and focused entirely in one direction.

When standing, the body must be centrally aligned, upright and comfortable,
and able to sustain an attack from any of the eight directions.
Direct the Qi, as if threading the nine crooks of a pearl, penetrating between every minute crevice.
When mobilized, the issued force is like steel refined one hundred times over;
there is no strength which cannot be overcome.
The appearance is just like that of a hawk seizing a rabbit; the shen (spirit) resembles a cat seizing a rat.

On the surface be still like a mountain peak; move like the current of a great  river.
Storing the force (fa jing) is like drawing a bow; issuing the force (fa jing) is like shooting an arrow.
Seek the straight from the curved; store and then issue.
The force (fa jing) is issued from the spine.
The stepping must accomodate the changes of the body.
To gather is to release; to release is to gather.
Break off and then connect.

Moving "to and fro" there must be folding; when advancing or withdrawing there must be turning.
Through extreme yielding softness, you will acquire extreme strength in hardness.
Through proper inhaling and exhaling, you will lively and nimble.
Nourish the Qi in order to be without harm;
in bending the limbs and reserving there will there be a surplus of force (jing).
The mind is the commander; the Qi is the flag; the waist is the banner. First seek to be open and expansive; after seek to be draw up and gather.
Then you can attain subtlety and refinement.

It is also said:
If the opponent does not move, you do not move.
If the opponent moves slightly, you move first.
The force (jing) seems loose(song), yet not loose; preparing to expand, but not yet expanded.
The intrinsic force (jing) may be severed, but the intent (yi) is not severed.

It is also said:
First in the mind/heart, then in the body.
Constantly relax the abdomen; seek to permeate the Qi into the bone.
Quiet the spirit and still the body.
Carve this, each moment, in the mind.

Always remember that once you move, everything moves;
that once you are tranquil, everything is tranquil.
In moving "to and fro" stay connected and adhere the Qi to the spine,
allowing it to penetrate into the spine and bones.

Internally strengthen the spirit of vitality; externally appear peaceful and at ease.
Step like a cat; mobilize the intrinsic force (jing), just like reeling silk.
Your mind-intent must focus on the spirit of vitality (shen), not on the Qi (breath).
If your intent (yi) is focused on the Qi the result will be stagnation; you will have Qi, but no strength.
The Qi is like a cartwheel; the waist, like an axle.