
This is the Shortest Tai chi chuan form of Yang style. It gives you as a practitioner of this form the capability to understand Tai chi, learn the basics and foundation of Tai chi and already experience WHAT is Tai chi. In a very simple and short way Orpheus takes you, step by step to learn this beautiful flowing and simple form of Tai Chi. Join us now:). This Form will be followed in the next Course by a parallel Chen style Tai Chi.
A short and Brief History of Tai Chi Chuan, the meaning of the term and the development into the different styles.
So many health benefits to Tai chi. Orpheus shares here some of teh benefits and the why - how come such a simple method can bring so much goodness to the body and mind.
Learn the eight steps of the young style Taiji, forming a flowing form with opening and closing movements, a meditation in motion that builds balance and energy.
A summary of important elements to acknowledge and remember before and after practice of Tai chi form
A short introduction about me, my life and flow that led me to this point of sharing this beautiful sacred movement art with you.
Learn the opening step in tai chi: maintain balance with an erect spine and breath, open the legs to parallel feet, raise the hands, and sink them to chest level.
Roll the hands into a ball of energy, shift it right then left with the whole body, breathing in to expand the chest and out to lift the energy forward.
Practice a tai chi flow that centers energy, opens a window to skies, shifts weight through the legs, and extends the arms as the right leg steps out, bending knees.
Flow through a hands wave like clouds sequence, linking left and right steps with cloud positions, opening and closing the hands to form a big ball of energy at center.
Practice static tai chi clouds with in-place hand lifts and drops, circling softly without leg movement, ending with a grounded energy ball in front of the face.
Explore a short tai chi flow of brush water and push the mountain, featuring a 90-degree left turn, two steps, and coordinated hand movements.
Practice the static push mountain in Tai chi, coordinating clear water mountain hand movements with weight shifts, 45-degree stances, and forward pushes to build flow and balance.
Master the parting wild horses mane within the tai chi flow, coordinating 30-degree steps, energy gathering, and hand positioning while shifting weight for smooth, controlled movement.
Practice the static parting hands sequence in tai chi, coordinating left and right steps with gathering the ball of energy and fluid forward and backward movements.
Perform the golden rooster stands on one leg, turning toward the original direction of the form, and shifting weight between the left and right legs, dropping and rising as needed.
Practice the static rooster posture in tai chi by shifting weight and lifting the right hand and leg, then the left, with the upper hand dropping toward an imaginary opponent.
Learn the cut and slide tai chi flow by coordinating left and right hand movements—cutting, sliding, and rolling the palms—while pushing in different directions and aligning 45-degree leg positions.
Execute the ending posture by opening the hands, gathering from below, balancing with the left leg parallel to the right, and breathing as you lift to the heart for gratitude.
Perform the full tai chi form with coordinated breathing and energy gathering, moving through clouds, wild horses, and golden rooster stances, culminating in cut and slide sequences.
Perform the full tai chi form with music, delivering a concise, powerful sequence for a short, effective tai chi flow.
This Shortest Tai chi Chuan flow gives you a beautiful way to practice your body and mind, in a short and percise way. This 8 steps flow is designed for you to quickly memorize, and start practicing Tai-chi , the most esoteric art of movement.
You will gain so much from this course, on the physical level to the mental and spiritual levels.
The course has basic stretching modality attached to it as a bonus, and a step by step guide to learn the form, recorded also from different angles, with clear instructions.
The names of the movements will remind you how to move, and if you need, take notes on the flow of the steps , so you can remember it better.
Tai Chi chuan is also considered a Self defense form, and once you learn the movements to completion and follow them in a fast way, you will see how they can be applied as a self defense mechanism.
I will upload a short course on Tai-Chi Chuan applications for all of you to learn this art in a deeper way.
Enjoy, learn, be persistent with practice, and you will gain the real benefits of Tai chi.
Blessings.