Thái Cực Quyền Dương Gia cho Người Mới Bắt Đầu - Phần 1 với Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

2 hours 37 minutes

Learn 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-step
Low-impact movements; good for all fitness levels
Every movement explained in detail
10 video lessons / 2 hours 37 minutes

Also 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."

Instruction in English with detailed English captions / subtitles.