Ancient Wisdom for The New You: April 2021

Friday, April 23, 2021

(7) Tai Chi 24 Form: Connecting Moves 1-8 (Follow along)

This video connects the movements of the Yang Tai Chi 24 Form that you learned in my other instruction series. If you have not learned this form yet, you can learn each movement in detail here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzIKxB72CMCB1tnuTvM9mB8tUsgw9hCO This video shows moves 1-8 of the Tai Chi 24 Form from the front view and from behind so you can follow along. You can see the first video in this connecting moves series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Juo6r2_97M 🔥Become a Channel Supporting Member🔥: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9shfS_qL2AsefjiUejrqA/join To see the names of all of the moves in this form visit: https://sites.google.com/view/andrewplitt/tai-chi-forms For more information about Andrew Plitt: http://AndrewPlitt.com 🍵Order Joint Tea today at🍵: Andrew.PureTrim.com (Be sure to check out the free shipping options) #taichi #taiji #taijiquan #taichichuan #learnathome #trainathome #24form

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

(6) Tai Chi 24 Form: Connecting Moves 1-7 (Follow along)

Here is the most recent video in my "Connecting Moves" series for the Tai Chi 24 Form. In this video I will take you through moves 1-7 of the Tai Chi 24 From from two different angles that will allow you to follow along and practice connecting these movements. If you have any questions, please post them in the video's comment section. Stay safe and healthy!

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

(7) Rooting Fundamentals - Part 4 | Taiji Basics

This is the 7th video in my Taiji Basics series. In this video the use of the Yongquan point (aka: bubbling well, or Kidney-1 point) on the bottom of the foot is discussed in relation to Taiji training. in greater detail in the next video. This video is part of a series of videos that discuss basic Tai Chi theories and principles for correct training, so be sure to check out the previous videos in this series and keep an eye out for future videos in this series. This is a lecture/theory video only. No exercises are demonstrated in this video. The purpose of this video is to help fill any gaps in Tai Chi practitioner's understanding of the basic concepts of Tai Chi training. Watch the previous video in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROaYf7zK20

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.