Yang Tai Chi For Beginners Part 1 With Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Part one of the classical long form of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan, with detailed step by step instruction with Master Yang

What you'll learn
Learn Part One of the Yang-style Tai Chi 108-form with step by step instruction by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. A detailed private tai chi class with Master Yang.
Traditionally, a student will practice the first section of the 108-form for 6-12 months before moving on to learn parts 2 & 3.
When you are calm and relaxed, your body's natural restorative abilities and immune system are most energized and effective.
Requirements
Beginner-friendly. No prior experience necessary. This is traditional Tai Chi Chuan taught by a martial arts master, not modern, simplified Tai Chi for health.
Description
2 hours 37 minutesLearn Part One of the Yang-style Tai Chi 108-form with step by step instruction by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Front and rear view. A detailed private tai chi class with Master Yang.Tai Chi Chuan is a kind of moving meditation with ancient roots in Chinese martial arts. In this program, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches you Part One traditional Yang-style long form step-by-step, while explaining the meaning of each movement. Traditionally, a student will practice the first section of the 108-form for 6-12 months before moving on to learn parts 2 & 3.Yang Tai Chi is the most popular style in the world, and it is practiced by millions of people every day. By practicing Tai Chi, you relax the mind and body deeply, which is the key to maintaining and improving your health. When you are calm and centered, your body's natural restorative abilities and immune system are energized and effective.Regular practice can benefit your strength, flexibility, bone-density, and muscle mass. The low-impact exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and insomnia, and promote the healing of chronic conditions. Tai Chi is an excellent way to relieve stress, lower your blood pressure, and develop a positive attitude toward life. Tai Chi will increase your circulation of blood, nutrients, and energy throughout the body, resulting in improved vitality and longevity.Master Yang instructs the complete Tai Chi form from the front, and shows each movement one-by-one from multiple angles. There is also a rear view of the form that you can simply follow-along with once you're familiar with the movements.Tai Chi will develop your mind's alertness, awareness, and concentration. Most importantly, as you practice, pay attention to the feeling within the movements, so you may appreciate the profound essence of Tai Chi Chuan.Learn Part 1 of the form step-by-stepLow-impact movements; good for all fitness levelsEvery movement explained in detail10 video lessons / 2 hours 37 minutesAlso available: Parts 2 & 3 of the 108 form (180 minutes)Dr. Yang's tai chi lineage can be traced back to the Yang family through Grandmaster Kao, Tao (高濤) and his teacher Yue, Huanzhi (樂奐之), an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu (楊澄甫)."The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi" says: "regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind."

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Preview of Parts 1, 2 & 3 of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan 108 Form

Lecture 2 Introduction Yang Tai Chi Part 1

Lecture 3 About Yang Tai Chi

Lecture 4 Group Demonstration Yang Tai Chi Complete Form

Lecture 5 Instruction: Key Points

Lecture 6 Instruction Movement 1: Begin Tai Chi

Lecture 7 Instruction Movements 2 - 4

Lecture 8 Instruction Movements 5 - 7

Lecture 9 Instruction Movements 8 - 14

Lecture 10 Instruction Movements 15 - 22 Close Tai Chi

Perfect for those interested in learning the classical Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) Yang-style long form with 108 movements, including the true purpose of each posture or "moving pattern".,Good for anyone interested in taking their mind/body exercise to the next level using this proven ancient art.