Ancient Wisdom for The New You: August 2019

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Instruction: Wave Hands Like Clouds - Left (Move 35)

This is the 36th video in our series which teaches the Yang Tai Chi 108 Long Form. This video offers instruction for the 35th move called "Wave Hands Like Clouds - Left".

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Instruction: Wave Hands Like Clouds - Right (Move 34)

Here is the most recent addition to our Yang Tai Chi 108 Form instruction series on YouTube.

You can find the entire playlist, with all instruction videos uploaded to date, at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzIKxB72CMC50-fWpdCVWdOb9EJ8oaaA

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.