TAI CHI – THE 24 FORMS
The ancient practice of tai chi is medically proven to be one of the most effective exercises to improve health, fitness and relaxation. The 24 Forms is the most widely practiced tai chi set. Following an introduction to tai chi and its benefits, Dr Lam teaches unique qigong exercises and foundation movements which will enhance your energy.
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You will find out how easy it is to learn from Dr Lam’s teaching format. He will guide you through each movement of the 24 Forms from different angles — with close ups, repetitions and illustrations. Each form will be divided into small sections so you can follow him with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and how to use them to improve your tai chi.
At the end of the DVD, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set with both front- and back-on views.
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
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ABOUT DR PAUL LAM
An Australian family physician and tai chi expert, Dr Paul Lam is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for Health with more than 40 years of teaching experience. He has authored several Tai Chi Books and produced many best-selling, learner-friendly instructional Tai Chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice his Tai Chi for Health programs every day. He is now focusing on preventative medicine, and has participated in many research projects on the subject of Tai Chi’s health benefits (with 24 published papers with his name as either principal investigator or co-author).
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