Learn Tai Chi; Beginner Yang Style Tai Chi

Learn Tai Chi with step by step easy to follow instructions

What you'll learn
Learn Tai Chi (Yang Style Tai Chi 10 forms)
Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi such as proper posture, balance and movement
You will become independent in moving through a simple Tai Chi form set for daily practice
Thoroughly learn each form/movement and have plenty of practice/follow along opportunities throughout the course
Understand what Tai Chi is and how it can help your body and mind
Requirements
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and secure shoes while learning and practicing
Description
Learn an easy Tai Chi form set based on Yang Style Tai Chi.  Additionally, you will learn the basic principles of Tai Chi including proper Tai Chi stance, posture and weight transfer.   Each movement (called a "form") is taught in detail as well as the entire form set.  This course gives you plenty of opportunity to practice along with Susan to increase your understanding and independence in moving through Tai Chi!  Susan teaches through mirror teaching, so you do not have to reverse the movements when you watch her.  This makes learning the movements much easier.  Susan is a kind, gentle and knowledgeable Tai Chi instructor.  You will learn Tai Chi well and in a comfortable, stress-free manner. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Tai Chi?

Lecture 3 Primary Fundamental: The Tai Chi Stance

Lecture 4 Rotating and the Dan Tian

Section 2: Learning the Forms

Lecture 5 Run Through of the Tai Chi Form Set

Lecture 6 Learn Form: Waving Hands in Clouds (Left)

Lecture 7 Learn Form: Waving Hands in Clouds (Right)

Lecture 8 Run Through: Forms 1-2

Lecture 9 Learn Form: Single Whip

Lecture 10 Learn Transition: Single Whip Transition

Lecture 11 Run Through: Forms 1-3

Lecture 12 Learn Form: Kicks

Lecture 13 Run Through: Forms 1-5

Lecture 14 Learn Transition and Form: Kicks to Waving Hands in Clouds Right

Lecture 15 Run Through: Forms 1-7

Lecture 16 Learn Form: Sea Foam and Closing

Section 3: Practice Run Throughs

Lecture 17 Run Through: Yang Tai Chi form set with Verbal Cues

Lecture 18 Run Through Tai Chi Form set NO verbal cues

Section 4: Bonus Section: Waving Hands in Clouds in Depth

Lecture 19 Waving Hands in Clouds; Upper Body

Lecture 20 Waving Hands in Clouds; Lower Body

Lecture 21 Waving Hands in Clouds; Upper and Lower combined

Lecture 22 Waving Hands in Clouds; Rotating the Dan Tian

Absolute beginners as well as Tai Chi practitioners who want to review (or learn) basic movement principles