Ancient Wisdom for The New You: June 2018

Here is the entire Chen Tai Chi 27 Form instruction series in one playlist. This is for those of you who did not know we had this series available and for those of you who are looking to review this form. Have a great week!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzIKxB72CMAoHkaT3P8FL0_uYeUzvTXc

Tai Chi Compass Wall Hanging

Traditionally cardinal directions are used to teach Tai Chi forms. It helps students understand which way to turn when moving from one movement to the next. Most forms start "facing south". Although, it is not important to face actual south, hanging this piece on a wall in your training area will help orient you. Always start your form facing this piece. If you step to the left, you have stepped East. If you then step forward, you have stepped South. If you turn right, you have turned toward the West. That is the footwork for the beginning of the Yang Style 103 Form. Using the cardinal directions makes instructions easier to follow, which makes this piece ideal for practicing Tai Chi or learning Tai Chi via distance-learning technology.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Entire Chen Tai Chi 27 Form Series