Ancient Wisdom for The New You: December 2019

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.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Left Strike Tiger (Move 49)

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Right Strike Tiger (Move 48)

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Right Heel Kick (Move 47)

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Step Forward, Parry, and Punch (Move 46)

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Turn Body and Chop with Fist (Move 45)

Monday, December 2, 2019

Yang Tai Chi 108 Form: Step Forward and Punch Down (Move 44)