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To get you started with Yan-Style Tai Chi Chuan , you can following instructions in the following articles: Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan 24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan—Directional Instructions Tai Chi Chuan Step-by-Step Instructions (1/8) Tai Chi Chuan Step-by-Step Instructions (2/8) Tai Chi Chuan Step-by-Step Instructions (3/8) In addition, we have provided more helpful tips in this article. Tips Exercise with empty stomach Warm-up first Easy motions, such as shoulder circles, turning the head from side to side, or rocking back and forth, help you to loosen your muscles and joints and focus on your breath and body. Coordinate your breathing with your movements There is a pattern in healthy breathing that relates to the timing of the inhale, exhale and pause Pauses are the time at the bottom of the exhale where no in breath or exhale is occurring Consider Tai Chi a repeated 1, 2 pattern in breathing and movements 1, 2 breathing involves the inhale and exhale (considerin...

If you plan to learn Tai-Chi by watching video  without teacher's help, one of the difficult parts is to learn in which direction you should face in the exercise. In this article, I will try to help by providing directional guidance. Clock-Facing Position Whatever position you take at the start of the form (or whatever direction the center of your chest and navel face) consider that starting position to be facing the 12 o'clock position . [2] When the center of your chest and navel face the 12 o'clock position, your right side faces 3 o'clock , your back side faces 6 o'clock , and your left side faces 9 o'clock . Movements In  Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan , it is composed of 24 forms. Starting at the starting position facing 12 o'clock, you move from right to left and then left to right on approximately a line as shown in the diagram. When you finish, your final position will face 12 o'clock again. From below, please f...

Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version. Health Benefits Tai Chi is often described as “ meditation in motion ,” but it might well be called “ medication in motion .” As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations.  You can read [16] to learn its health benefits. Video 1.   24 Tai Chi video with English subtitles and narrations (YouTube link ) Movements In Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan , it is composed of 24 forms. Starting at the starting position facing front, you move from right to left and then left to right on approximately a line as shown in the diagram (see [ 12 ] to learn in which direction you should face with each form). When you finish, your final position is about one step to the left of your starting position. So, if you have a free space of roughly 20 feet x 6 feet, you can practice it. Commencing (Qǐshì, 起势), Prep...