缠丝功是太极拳的基本功，它分两段，第一段是丹田的顺向中轴，第二段是丹田的横向中轴，它们有一个共同特点就是都以丹田为核心，一动全动，节节贯穿。太极拳千变万化，只有了解了缠丝功，再练太极的时候就会事半功倍。

Chen-style Chansigong Exercise

Chansigong exercise is fundamental in taijiquan. It concerns two parts, one being the direct axis along the elixir field, the other being the level axis crossing the elixir field. Both of the two parts center on the elixir field. They are closely connected to each other in any movement. Taijiquan is variable, only when one masters Chansigong would he get twice the result with half the effort when practicing taiji.