Seated Tai Chi

Yang Style Tai Chi Seated

What you'll learn
Learn essential Tai Chi fundamentals which apply to seated or standing Tai Chi
Engage seated/chair Tai Chi format as a starting point to develop Tai Chi skills
Move through and learn simple Tai Chi form set (based on Yang Style Tai Chi)
Understand important tenants of Tai Chi such as posture, rooting from the feet, moving from the Dan Tian
Improve core and postural strength
Develop Qi flow throughout the body
Engage in "moving meditation"
Requirements
As always, seek the advice of a doctor before beginning any new form of exercise
No prerequisite knowledge required
A stable chair where your feet rest comfortably on the ground is recommended
Description
In this course you will learn key movements and principles of Tai Chi while seated.  The seated position allows those with limited endurance, balance and conditioning, to begin their journey toward improved health through Tai Chi.  You will learn a simple Tai Chi form set in a seated format.  Once you have learned this from set and are ready, you can then learn through my next course, the standing version. Tai Chi, whether seated or standing, provides increased strength, balance, and improved posture which leads to overall improvement in health and wellness.   Anyone who wants to learn more about Tai Chi should take this course.  I have had individuals in my intermediate to advanced Tai Chi classes take this course and tell me they learned true fundamentals and postural improvements through the course.  If you are brand new to Tai Chi, this is a GREAT starting point as it focuses on posture and upper body, simplifying the learning process.  If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of Tai Chi movement and improve your Tai Chi standing stance, this course will also be beneficial. 

Overview

Section 1: Set up, Introduction and Safety

Lecture 1 Introduction & Safety (do NOT skip this section!)

Lecture 2 Mirror Learning

Lecture 3 The Tai Chi Posture

Section 2: Movements & Principles

Lecture 4 Commencement Form

Lecture 5 Gathering Qi

Lecture 6 Concept: Making Connections within the Body

Lecture 7 Open/Close

Lecture 8 Run Through Qigong Movements 1-3

Lecture 9 Pushing Water

Lecture 10 White Crane Flashing Wings

Lecture 11 Kicks

Lecture 12 Run Through Movements 1-6

Section 3: Learning the Tai Chi Form set

Lecture 13 Waving Hands in Clouds

Lecture 14 Single Whip

Lecture 15 Kicks

Lecture 16 Tai Chi Run Through Forms 1-6

Lecture 17 Waving Hands in Clouds RIGHT

Lecture 18 Closing Form

Lecture 19 Run Through entire Seated Tai Chi Form set

All Tai Chi practitioners can benefit from this course as it emphasizes essentials of Tai Chi movement,Beginner friendly,A great starting place for those who would like to try Tai Chi but who may have poor balance, leg weakness or difficulties standing