Learn the Simple 24 Posture Yang Style Taiji Form

Name: Learn the Simple 24 Posture Yang Style Taiji Form
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This course teaches a step by step method to learn an easy 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) form

Created byPeter Caughey

Last updated 10/2022

English

What you'll learn

Practice a simple and effective Taiji form
Manage stress and emotional upsets more easily
Sleep better and more soundly
Maintain a higher level of health
Confidently practice a Taiji form daily
Feel relaxed and free of tension
Have a deeper experience and understanding of the energy moving inside your body

Course content

7 sections • 92 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Introduction2:22
What is Taiji Quan2:28

This is a lesson demonstrating a Traditional Bow.0:52
This is lesson demonstrates a Traditional Bow, which is a sign of respect and is preformed before commencing this Taiji form. It shows respect to Yourself, your Teacher, the Creator of the Taiji form you are practising, (In this case Yang Lu Chan), The place where you are training, Yin and Yang - Earth and Heaven, and lastly the Oneness or Dao (The source of all things)
Lesson 1. The opening step and holding the ball to the northeast.1:30
This is lesson 1 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the west'.
Lesson 2. Parting wild horses mane to the west.0:48
This is lesson 2 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the west'.
Lesson 3. Holding the ball to the southwest.0:34
This is lesson 3 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the north'.
Lesson 4. Parting wild horses mane to the north0:44
This is lesson 4 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the forth part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane'.
Lesson 5. Holding the ball to the northeast for the 2nd time.0:56
This is lesson 5 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the west' for the second time.
Lesson 6. Parting wild horses mane to the west for the 2nd time.0:40
This is lesson 6 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the west' for the second time.
Lesson 7. Revision Parting wild horses mane.0:47
This is lesson 7 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a revision lesson of the six parts of the posture 'Parting wild horses mane to the west and north'.
Lesson 8. White crane spreads wings0:53
This is lesson 8 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'White Crane spreads its wings'.
Lesson 9. Parry and prepare for brush knee on the right.0:34
This is lesson 9 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Brush knee to the right'
Lesson 10. Brush knee on the right0:39
This is lesson 10 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Brush knee to the right'
Lesson 11. Parry and prepare for brush knee on the left0:44
This is lesson 11 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Brush knee to the left'
Lesson 12. Brush knee on the left.0:31
This is lesson 12 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Brush knee to the left'
Lesson 13. Parry and prepare for brush knee on the right for the 2nd time.0:42
This is lesson 13 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Brush knee to the left' for the second time
Lesson 14. Brush knee on the right for the 2nd time.0:33
This is lesson 14 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Brush knee to the left' for the second time.
Lesson 15. Revision Brush knee.0:41
This is lesson 15 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and is a revision lesson of the posture 'Brush knee to the left and right'
Lesson 16. Play the lute1:07
This is lesson 16 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Play the lute'
Lesson 17. Repulse the monkey to the south (modified version).1:13
This is lesson 17 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the modified version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the south' for the first time.
Lesson 18. Repulse the monkey to the north (modified version).0:54
This is lesson 18 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the modified version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the north' for the first time.
Lesson 19. Repulse the monkey to the south for the 2nd time (modified version).0:51
This is lesson 19 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the modified version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the south' for the second time.
Lesson 20. Repulse the monkey to the north for the 2nd time (modified version).0:46
This is lesson 20 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the modified version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the north' for the second time.
Lesson 21. Revision of Repulse the monkey (modified version).0:57
This is lesson 21 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and is a revision lesson the modified version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the north and south.
Lesson 21a. Repulse the monkey on the right (Traditional version)0:40
This is lesson 21a in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the Traditional version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey on the right' for the first time.
Lesson 21b. Repulse the monkey on the left (Traditional version)0:37
This is lesson 21b in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the Traditional version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey on the left' for the first time.
Lesson 21c. Repulse the monkey on the right for second time(Traditional version)0:36
This is lesson 21c in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the Traditional version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey on the right' for the second time.
Lesson 21d. Repulse the monkey on the left for second time (Traditional version)0:38
This is lesson 21d in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the Traditional version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey on the left' for the second time.
Lesson 21e. Holding the ball to the northeast for the 3rd (Traditional version)0:37
Lesson 21f. Revision lesson for posture Repulse the monkey on the right and left1:45
This is lesson 21f in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and is a revision lesson the Traditional version of the posture 'Repulse the monkey to the right and left.
Lesson 22. Holding the ball to the northeast for the 3rd time.0:40
This is lesson 22 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'. which is 'Holding a ball to the northeast for the third time'
Lesson 23. Parting wild horses mane to the west for the 3rd time0:54
This is lesson 23 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'. which is 'Parting wild horses mane to the west'
Lesson 24. Roll back and raise arms to the west.0:37
This is lesson 24 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the third part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'. which is 'Roll back and raise arms to the west'
Lesson 25. Grasping Peacocks tail to the west0:51
This is lesson 25 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the forth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'.
Lesson 26. Press to the west0:28
This is lesson 26 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fourth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'. which is 'Press to the west'
Lesson 27. Roll back and push to the west0:41
This is lesson 27 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the sixth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'. which is 'Roll back and push to the west'
Lesson 28. Revision Grasping Peacocks tail to the west0:24
This is lesson 28 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and is a revision lesson of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the west'.
Lesson 29. Holding the ball to the East0:51
This is lesson 29 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'. which is 'Holding the ball to the northwest'.
Lesson 30. Parting wild horses mane to the east.0:41
This is lesson 30 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'. which is 'Parting wild horses mane to the East'
Lesson 31. Roll back and raise arms to the east0:40
This is lesson 31 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the third part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'. which is 'Roll back and raise arms to the East'
Lesson 32. Grasping Peacocks tail to the east0:37
This is lesson 32 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fourth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'.
Lesson 33. Press to the east0:19
This is lesson 33 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fifth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'. which is 'Press to the east'
Lesson 34. Roll back and push to the east0:39
This is lesson 34 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the sixth part of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'. which is 'Roll back and push to the east'
Lesson 35. Revision Grasping Peacocks tail to the east0:43
This is lesson 35 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and is a revision lesson of the posture 'Grasping a peacocks tail to the east'.
Lesson 36. Grasp arms prepare for single whip to the west for the first time0:47
This is lesson 36 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Single whip to the west'. which is 'Grasp arms prepare for single whip for the first time'
Lesson 37. Single whip to the west for the first time0:45
This is lesson 37 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Single whip to the west'. for the first time
Lesson 38. First step cloud hands0:44
This is lesson 38 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first step of the posture 'Cloud hands'.
Lesson 39. Second step cloud hands0:31
This is lesson 39 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second step of the posture 'Cloud hands'.
Lesson 40. Third step cloud hands0:31
This is lesson 40 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the third step of the posture 'Cloud hands'.
Lesson 41. Fourth step cloud hands0:29
This is lesson 41 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fourth step of the posture 'Cloud hands'.
Lesson 42. Fifth step cloud hands0:27
This is lesson 42 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fifth step of the posture 'Cloud hands'.
Lesson 43. Grasp arms prepare for single whip for the 2nd time.0:40
This is lesson 43 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Single whip to the west' for the second time. which is 'Grasp arms prepare for single whip for the second time'
Lesson 44. Single whip for the 2nd time.0:41
This is lesson 44 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Single whip to the west'. for the second time
Lesson 45. Revision Cloud hands0:33
This is lesson 45 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form is a revision lesson of the postures 'Single whip to the west and Cloud hands'
Lesson 46. Pat the high horse0:29
This is lesson 46 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Pat the high horse'.
Lesson 47. Grasp hand kick to the knee0:47
This is lesson 47 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Right heel kick' called Grasp hand kick to the knee.
Lesson 48. Abdominal kick to the northeast.0:42
This is lesson 48 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Right heel kick' called Abdominal (groin) kick to the northwest.
Lesson 49. Cross arms0:27
This is lesson 49 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Boxing tiger ears', or sometimes called 'Double push to the ears' this first part is called 'Cross arms'.
Lesson 50. Boxing tigers ears0:34
This is lesson 50 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Boxing tiger ears', or sometimes called 'Double push to the ears' this second part is called 'Boxing tiger ears'.
Lesson 51. Abdominal kick to the southeast1:17
This is lesson 51 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Left heel kick' also called Abdominal (groin) kick to the southeast.
Lesson 52. Revision of the three kicks0:41
This is lesson 52 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form is a revision lesson of the postures 'Right heel kick, boxing tigers ears and left heel kick'
Lesson 53. Snake creeps down on the left0:36
This is lesson 53 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a modified version of the posture 'Snake creeps down on the left'.
Lesson 54. Golden cock stands on left leg0:26
This is lesson 54 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Golden cock stands on left leg' sometime called 'Golden Cockerel stands on one leg'.
Lesson 55. Prepare for snake creeps down0:27
This is lesson 55 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a modified version of the first part of the posture 'Snake creeps down on the right'.
Lesson 56. Snake creeps down on the right0:35
This is lesson 56 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a modified version of the second part of the posture 'Snake creeps down on the right'.
Lesson 57. Golden cock stands on right leg0:27
This is lesson 57 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Golden cock stands on right leg' sometime called 'Golden Cockerel stands on one leg'.
Lesson 58. Revision snake creeps down0:38
This is lesson 58 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form is a revision lesson of the postures 'Snake creeps down' and 'Golden cock stands on one leg'.
Lesson 58a. Snake creeps down on the left (Traditional version)0:49
This is lesson 58a in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a Traditional version of the posture 'Snake creeps down on the left'.
Lesson 58b. Snake creeps down on the right (Traditional version)1:03
This is lesson 58b in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates a Traditional version of the posture 'Snake creeps down on the right'.
Lesson 59. Stepping to the northwest to hold a ball0:46
This is lesson 59 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Working with shuttles to the southeast' or sometimes called 'Fair lady weaves a shuttle' this first part is called 'Stepping to the northeast to hold a ball'
Lesson 60. Working with shuttles to the southeast0:41
This is lesson 60 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Working with shuttles' or sometimes called 'Fair lady weaves a shuttle'
Lesson 61. Stepping to the southeast to hold a ball0:36
This is lesson 61 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture 'Working with shuttles to the northeast' or sometimes called 'Fair lady weaves a shuttle' this first part is called 'Stepping to the southeast to hold a ball'
Lesson 62. Working with shuttles to the northeast0:37
This is lesson 62 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture 'Working with shuttles to the northeast' or sometimes called 'Fair lady weaves a shuttle'
Lesson 63. Revision working with shuttles0:28
This is lesson 63 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form is a revision lesson of the postures 'Working with shuttles'.
Lesson 64. Needle at the bottom of the sea0:45
This is lesson 64 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Needle at the bottom of the sea'.
Lesson 65. Step forward into fan back0:39
This is lesson 65 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Step forward to fan back or Fan through back'.
Lesson 66. Two hand parry and drag in0:46
This is lesson 66 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the first part of the posture called 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'. This first part is called 'Two hand parry and drag in'
Lesson 67. Back hammer punch0:37
This is lesson 67 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the second part of the posture called 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'. This second part is called 'Back hammer punch'
Lesson 68. Break inside wrist grab0:30
This is lesson 68 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the third part of the posture called 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'. This third part is called 'Break inside wrist grab'
Lesson 69. Punch to the southwest0:41
This is lesson 69 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fourth part of the posture called 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'. This fourth part is called 'Punch to the southwest'
Lesson 70. Break outside wrist grab roll back and push to the southwest0:47
This is lesson 70 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the fifth part of the posture called 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'. This fifth part is called 'Break outside wrist grab roll back and push to the southwest
Lesson 71. Revision two punches0:19
This is lesson 71 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form is a revision lesson of the posture 'Turn body, block, parry and punch'.
Lesson 72. Two hand parry and inside throat grab1:08
This is lesson 72 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Two hand parry and inside throat grab sometimes called 'Apparent close up'.
Lesson 73. Closing of the form0:42
This is lesson 73 in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form and demonstrates the posture 'Closing of the form' sometimes called 'Cross hands'.
Lesson 74. Final Gung (Bow)1:01
This is lesson demonstrates a closing Traditional Bow, which is a sign of respect and is preformed at the completion of the Taiji form. It shows respect to Yourself, your Teacher, the Creator of the Taiji form you are practising, (In this case Yang Lu Chan), The place where you are training, Yin and Yang - Earth and Heaven, and lastly the Oneness or Dao (The source of all things)
Lesson 75. Complete Form6:37
This last lesson in the 24 Posture Yang style Taiji Quan form demonstrates the entire Taiji form perform without stopping

Requirements

Only perform the movements that can be performed comfortably
Don’t practice in scorching sunlight, rain or extreme cold. Avoid draughts and wind. The temperature of your body should remain comfortable
Don’t force the breathing during the exercises. Use long, slow, quiet breathes
Make sure of adequate ventilation in your practice area
If you feel light headed sit down and rest
Do not practice when you are hungry or very full
Do not practice under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Make sure you wear appropriate loose comfortable clothing, take off tight clothing, waist belts, watches, rings, jewelry, tight shoelaces, body shape wear and tight shoes.
Anyone who is seeking peace, stillness and quietness in their heart and mind

Description

This course covers an introduction to the concepts of the traditional Chinese exercise system called Taiji Quan (Tai chi chuan) that millions of people practice in China and all around the world everyday. Taiji is a martial art, and is also excellent for maintaining superior body health.

Taiji has been practiced for thousands of years in China and is renowned for maintaining health and longevity. It has been a hidden secret and now the Western World is acknowledging its profound effects upon the human body and health.

In this course you will be introduced to a traditional and some modified versions of the postures of the famous classical 24 posture Yang style Taiji form. It is easy and simple to learn and perform and requires no prior knowledge of Taiji, therefore it is suitable for everyone to practice.

To learn this form it is advised to take half an hour each day focusing on one posture or video at a time and then slowly building up to a complete daily practice of 24 postures which takes about 15 minutes depending on how fast you move.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TAIJI PRACTICE?

It reduces stress, improves your mood & promotes weight loss.
You will sleep better.
Improves cognition, which helps improve memory & executive functioning skills like paying attention and carrying out complex tasks.
Reduces risk of falling for older adults.
Improves Fibromyalgia & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms.
Improves balance and strength in people with Parkinson’s.
Safe for people with coronary heart disease.
Reduces pain from arthritis.

Thank you for joining me on my course, please send me feedback, ask me any questions and please write a review.

Cheers,

Pete C

Who this course is for:

Men and women, boys and girl who have always wanted to try Taiji (Taichi)
Anybody who has anxiety and stressful lives
People who have over busy minds
People who are stressed and have little time for themselves
People who are sedentary and sitting at a desk for a long time
People with high or low blood pressure
People with insomnia
Anyone who is seeking peace, stillness and quietness in their heart and mind
People want to exercise all of their muscles, ligaments and tendons in their body and to increase their body health.

Learn the Simple 24 Posture Yang Style Taiji Form

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Introduction to Taiji Quan2 lectures • 5min

The History of Taiji Quan2 lectures • 8min

Pre-Practise Health Precautions1 lecture • 1min

The Ten Taiji Quan Training Principles1 lecture • 4min

Practical lessons for the 24 posture Yang style Taiji Quan Form84 lectures • 1hr 6min

Course Summary1 lecture • 2min

Credits1 lecture • 1min

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