On this page you will find instructional video series, follow-along videos, and demo videos. The best way to view these videos is on the YouTube website. You can do so by clicking the word "YouTube" in the bottom right corner of the video. most of these videos are part of a playlist which contains an entire series of videos on a similar subject. If you watch these videos on the YouTube website you will be able to see the other videos in the playlist and select which ones you want to watch.
The following is a video series of basic Tai Chi balance and rooting exercises which are among the very first skills we teach to beginning Tai Chi students. These videos are meant to be a resource for students to use while practicing these exercises at home. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi Basics
The following series in unlike any we have posted before because it is a follow-along Qigong set for daily practice. The first video in this series is the instruction video that explains the movements, postures, breathing, and focus for "Standing Like a Post Qigong" (Zhan Zhuang Qigong), but the other videos include no instructions and are silent except for soft chimes that let you know when something is changing (This allows you to stay focused while meditating, without having to peek at the video to see if the posture has changed). Each of the follow-along videos is set for a different time interval for holding the Zhan Zhuang posture (the first one starting at 1 minute and each subsequent video is a little longer). This way, one may begin by practicing the 1 minute video daily, until it becomes easy, then they can progress to the next video, and so on.
For those of you who have not heard of Zhan Zhuang before, it is a standing Qigong practice that is considered one of the most important and most foundational Qigong practices for health and for the internal martial arts such as Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Xingyi quan, and Bagua Zhang. It is believed to be one of the best energy cultivating Qigong exercises and is used to help people develop their root and therefore improve their balance. Maintaining the Zhan Zhuang structure over a period of time helps develop awareness of your body that will cause you to recognize tension in your body of which you were previously unaware. It will build a habit of holding a body structure that is not only more efficient in martial art movements, but more efficient in daily activities. This structure is also said to open up the body's primary energy channels and break up any blockages in energy flow, which is one of the main sources of its health benefits. The relaxation also calms the mind and the deep breathing massages the internal organs to help increase circulation to them, thereby nourishing and cleansing them more efficiently.
We are very excited about this video series and the opportunity to share a simple exercise that you can follow along with and enjoy on a daily basis. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Zhan Zhuang Qigong Instruction/Follow-Along Series
The following is a video series of basic Tai Chi balance and rooting exercises which are among the very first skills we teach to beginning Tai Chi students. These videos are meant to be a resource for students to use while practicing these exercises at home. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi Basics
The following series in unlike any we have posted before because it is a follow-along Qigong set for daily practice. The first video in this series is the instruction video that explains the movements, postures, breathing, and focus for "Standing Like a Post Qigong" (Zhan Zhuang Qigong), but the other videos include no instructions and are silent except for soft chimes that let you know when something is changing (This allows you to stay focused while meditating, without having to peek at the video to see if the posture has changed). Each of the follow-along videos is set for a different time interval for holding the Zhan Zhuang posture (the first one starting at 1 minute and each subsequent video is a little longer). This way, one may begin by practicing the 1 minute video daily, until it becomes easy, then they can progress to the next video, and so on.
For those of you who have not heard of Zhan Zhuang before, it is a standing Qigong practice that is considered one of the most important and most foundational Qigong practices for health and for the internal martial arts such as Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Xingyi quan, and Bagua Zhang. It is believed to be one of the best energy cultivating Qigong exercises and is used to help people develop their root and therefore improve their balance. Maintaining the Zhan Zhuang structure over a period of time helps develop awareness of your body that will cause you to recognize tension in your body of which you were previously unaware. It will build a habit of holding a body structure that is not only more efficient in martial art movements, but more efficient in daily activities. This structure is also said to open up the body's primary energy channels and break up any blockages in energy flow, which is one of the main sources of its health benefits. The relaxation also calms the mind and the deep breathing massages the internal organs to help increase circulation to them, thereby nourishing and cleansing them more efficiently.
We are very excited about this video series and the opportunity to share a simple exercise that you can follow along with and enjoy on a daily basis. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Zhan Zhuang Qigong Instruction/Follow-Along Series
Here is another follow-along Qigong video series. This time it is a seated Meditation/Qigong video series for those of you who want a break from the standing Qigong sets every now and then. We hope you all enjoy this series and find it very beneficial. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Seated Qigong Instruction/Follow-Along Series
The following instructional videos demonstrate the Tai Chi Stepping Sets/ Line Drills that we teach. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi Stepping-Sets/Line-Drills Instruction Series
This video series features a Qigong set that is considered to be one of the most popular Qigong sets practiced around the world. It is called the "8 Pieces of Brocade" Qigong set (aka: Ba Duan Jin) There are many versions and variations of the movements in this set, but they all work on the same principles and are considered very beneficial for health. It is believed by many that this particular Qigong set was developed by the legendary Chinese General, Yue Fei, to keep his troops strong, healthy, and battle ready. People all around the world now enjoy these exercises to stay fit, strong, and flexible.
In this video series the first video gives you an introduction and explains how the series works. The next 8 videos each describe one of the 8 movements in this Qigong set. The last two videos are follow-along videos that are silent, except for quiet chimes that alert you when it is time to change moves. We hope you all find this series very helpful and useful in your daily exercise routine. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong Instruction/Follow-Along Series
Here is a playlist with instructions for some of the hanging bag drills that we teach for Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) Jin (power) expression practice. We hope this series helps you transform the power expressed in your form practice into power that can easily be applied to an opponent. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Tai Chi Bag Drill Instruction Series
This playlist contains demonstration and instruction videos for the Yang Tai Chi 13 Saber Form (Taijidao). The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi 13 Saber Form Instruction Series
Here is playlist with videos showing the Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) 27 Form, from the front and rear views, as well as instructional videos for the entire form. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Chen Tai Chi 27 Form Instruction Series
In the following playlist, Andrew demonstrates the Yang Tai Chi 24 Form and gives detailed instructions on how to do each move. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi 24 Form Instruction Series
In this instruction video series, Andrew teaches each move of the Yang Style Tai Chi 108 Long Form in detail. The full playlist can be viewed by clicking the following link: Yang Tai Chi 108 From Instruction Series
In this video Andrew shows some Qi Gong Self Massage Techniques for Stress Relief - Part 1
In this video Andrew demonstrates more Qi Gong Self Massage Techniques for Stress Relief - Part 2
This is Andrew performing Chen Style Tai Chi Cannon Fist
This is a Video of Andrew Performing the Wu Dang 27 Straight Sword Form at a Competition in China.
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