The chair (and most other objects) is incidental to the movement.
This is a video representation of Tip 34, and the last in a video series on Inhibition and Direction. To get an idea of what is going on here, also take a look at Tips 31, 32, and 33.
Or, for a more practical approach:
Three Tips on Bending
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