Yang Tai Chi for Beginners - Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (YMAA Taijiquan)
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Learn Tai Chi step by step with Yang, Jwing-Ming. 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.
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).
Yang Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi Quan is a kind of moving meditation
with ancient roots in Chinese martial arts.
In this program, Dr. Yang Junming
teaches you the traditional Yang style form step by step
while explaining the meaning of each movement.
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 are most efficient.
Slow and deep breathing during Tai Chi
will increase your lung capacity and oxygen intake
and can develop healthier breathing habits.
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.
When you practice Tai Chi slowly,
it is a kind of Qigong practice
which develops and refines your body's energy.
Tai Chi will increase your circulation of blood,
nutrients and energy throughout the body
resulting in improved vitality and longevity.
You will become more aware of your connection with nature
and over time your body's energy will harmonize
with the energy of your surroundings.
Your movements should feel comfortable,
flowing and natural.
Take your time and train within your own limitations.
As you get stronger, you may practice in a lower stance.
In this program, Dr. Yang demonstrates
and 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 are familiar with the movements.
It is best for beginners to focus on learning
a few movements at a time
and then string them together at your own pace.
Tai Chi will develop your mind's alertness and concentration
which can help you become more present in the moment.
Most importantly, as you practice,
pay attention to the feeling within the movements
so you may appreciate the profound essence of Tai Chi Quan.
Yang Tai Chi for Beginners, DVD