Ancient Wisdom for The New You: September 2014

Here are the instructional videos for the 15th and 16th moves of the Chen Tai Chi 27 Form. Enjoy! :)

And if you have missed any of the previous videos in this series you can view all of the currently released videos in the following playlist:

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.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

15th and 16th moves of the Chen Tai Chi 27 Form (Videos)

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Move 14 of the Chen Tai Chi 27 Form (Video)