Description
Tai Chi – The 24 Forms
(Scroll down to see the first free lesson)
Following an introduction to tai chi and its benefits, Dr Lam teaches unique qigong exercises and foundational movements which will enhance your energy and make easier learning. He teaches the 24 forms from different angles — using close ups, repetitions and diagramed illustrations while dividing each form into small sections allowing you to follow along with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and how to use them to improve your tai chi.
Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well recognised teacher and has trained over five thousand instructors. He is the author of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, as well as best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs have impacted millions worldwide.
This DVD is produced in English. It is also available in Cantonese. Please contact service@tchi.org to order the Cantonese version.
24 Forms
SECTION ONE
1 Commencing Form
2 Parting Wild Horse’s Mane – Left, Right and Left
3 White Crane Flashing Wings
4 Brush Knee – Right, Left and Right
5 Playing the Lute
SECTION TWO
6. Repulse Monkey – Right, Left, Right, Left
7. Stroking Bird’s Tail – Left
8. Stroking Bird’s Tail – Right
9. Single Whip
10. Waving Hands Like Clouds
11. Single Whip
SECTION THREE
12. High Horse
13. Heel Kick Right
14. Punching Ears with Both fists
15. Turn and Heel Kick Left
16. Lower Movement and Golden Cock Standing on One Leg-Left
17. Lower Movement and Golden Cock Standing on One Leg-Right
SECTION FOUR
18. Fair Lady, Work at Shuttles-Right, Left
19. Needle at Sea Bottom
20. Fan Back
21. Turn to Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
22. Apparent Closing Up
23. Cross Hands
24. Closing Form
The 24 Forms Free First Lesson: