The Cloudbody approach draws from the eight foundational energies of Taiji —
掤 (Péng), to ward off
捋 (Lǚ), to yield
擠 (Jǐ), to press
按 (Àn), to push
採 (Cǎi), to pluck
挒 (Liè), to split
(Zhǒu), to apply through the elbow
靠 (Kào), to lean or connect through the body.

These principles, together with the wisdom and philosophy of traditional Taiji, form the foundation of a physical theatre practice that explores listening, responsiveness, connection, transformation, and presence.