Roundness has a special meaning in Chinese culture. By its precepts, you gain more energy by surrounding yourself with, and even eating, round things, such as oranges and maybe even an occasional McDonald’s hamburger.

Tai Chi movement is slow and circular. Think of the motion of thread being pulled from a cocoon. Even when you are pulling straight, there is till a revolving movement. Think of this when you perform Tai Chi. The roundness of the movement, called silk reeling, develops a powerful spiritual chi called Chin.