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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Yang Tai Chi Posture: Snake Creeps Down Video

In Yang Style Tai Chi the posture "Snake Creeps Down" is one of the postures that gives new students a lot of trouble. It is a fairly complicated set of movements to coordinate when you first attempt it and it can be very beneficial to break the movements down and take them piece at a time. In this video Andrew takes this posture from the Yang Tai Chi 24 Form and shows it as a line-drill (where a move is repeated over and over while moving in one direction for the purpose of perfecting the move) and breaks it down into smaller pieces. He also shows a couple of variations for those who have strong, flexible legs and like lower stance, as well as for those who prefer higher stances. This video is a part of the free Tai Chi and Qigong lessons that Andrew has available on his YouTube Channel. We hope you find it very helpful in your training.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Stepping Sets/ Line Drill Videos

Here is the latest video series we have put together. It covers all of the Stepping Sets that our students are required to know for their 2nd level yellow sash. These sets are also very popular exercises among students who are looking to improve their balance and coordination. Enjoy!

Video 1 of 11 "Intro"

Video 2 of 11 "Parting the Horse's Mane"

Video 3 of 11 "Wave Hands Like Clouds"

Video 4 of 11 "Diagonal Flying"

Video 5 of 11 "Brush Knee and Push"

Video 6 of 11 "Rooster Stands on One Leg"

Video 7 of 11 "Circle Fists and Twist Step"

Video 8 of 11 "Kick with Heels, Push with Palms"

Video 9 of 11 "Snake Creeps Down"

Video 10 of 11 "Repulse the Monkey"

Video 11 of 11 "Maiden Weaves with the Shuttle"

Monday, March 3, 2014

March Product Giveaway

During the month of march we have decided to run a product giveaway, via our facebook page, for a free jar of Pure Gardens Skin Serum. This is an all-natural skin cream that your skin will fall in love with instantly.

To find out more about this giveaway and enter for your chance to win follow the link below. We wish you the best of luck! :)

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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.