Simplified Tai Chi 24 Form with Master Helen Liang / YMAA

Name: Simplified Tai Chi 24 Form with Master Helen Liang / YMAA
Rating: 4.7 (269 reviews)

the "simplified" form is a Yang style traditional form created in the 1950s, used commonly for classes & demonstrations.

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Created byYMAA Publication Center

Last updated 7/2020

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What you'll learn

This is the most detailed and easy to follow teaching of Tai Chi short forms in the world.
Master Helen's father was coach in China when this form was created; the most accurate version of the 24 form you will find, with step by step instruction.
The traditional Tai Chi 24 form is the most popular form used in classes and demos everywhere.
A bestselling video lesson of the standard competition form

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 2h 27m total length

PREVIEW Excerpt6:30
Learn the simplified Taichi 24 form designed for beginners, a six-minute sequence of 24 movements that promotes balance, energy, and moving meditation, derived from young style Taichi.
Introduction2:48
Explore the simplified 24 postures Taiji form, derived from the traditional young style Taiji long form, designed for health and martial applications with an even pace.
Front View Demonstration5:44
Explore the simplified Tai Chi 24 form with Master Helen Liang through a front view demonstration that highlights precise movements, balance, and flowing technique.
Walk Through7:59
Follow a gentle walk-through of the simplified Tai chi 24 form, from feet together to weight shifts, ball holds, and key movements like wild horse parts and cloud hands.
Basic Guidelines21:58
Follow basic taiji guidelines: energize the head from the dantian to the bikeway point, relax the torso, sink shoulders, drop elbows, and keep eyes on the leading limb.
Section 1 Instruction29:28
Master Helen Liang guides Section 1 of the simplified tai chi 24 form, detailing starting posture, weight shifting, t stands, and movements like wild horse partitioning and brush knee push.
Section 2 Instruction25:23
Section 2 of the simplified tai chi 24 form covers repulse monkey and grasping the sparrows tail, detailing four push-hand techniques (word off, rollback, pressing down, pushing forward) and transitions.
Section 3 Instruction16:13
Master section 3 of the simplified Tai Chi 24 form, including cloud hands from single whip, high padding horse, heel kicks, and elbow drop with ball of the foot footwork.
Section 4 Instruction13:24
This section guides practitioners through lower-body and balance transitions—drop stance, bull stance, and golden rooster on one leg—into fair lady shadow, block-and-strike, and needle at sea bottom applications.
Section 5 Instruction10:33
Learn section 5 of the simplified tai chi 24 form by aligning fan through back with dodging, executing Wangan push, and mastering footwork, blocks, deflect, and crossing hands.
Rear View Demonstration5:00
Watch a rear view demonstration of the simplified Tai Chi 24 form. Master Helen Liang of YMAA leads this session.
Conclusion2:19
Complete the simplified tai chi 24 form with Master Helen Liang and YMAA, moving through the sequence step by step. Dedicate four to six months to practicing each movement.

Requirements

No experience necessary. 6-minute form once learned, offers a lifetime of pleasant practice.

Description

2 hours 20 minutes

Tai Chi Health with a 6 Minute Form. The Simplified Tai Chi 24 for Beginners lesson is the perfect way to experience the amazing health benefits of a shortened tai chi form, no matter your current fitness level. The ancient art of tai chi is often described as “moving meditation” because it stimulates your mind, body, and spirit.

The simplified 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated in detail by Master Helen Liang in short, easy-to-follow sections. This popular form is shown clearly from multiple angles, with step-by-step instructions.

With regular practice of this popular form, you’ll feel stronger and more energized. Tai chi is known for improving balance and keeping the mind sharp and positive. This tai chi form is excellent for beginners at any age, those who want a low-impact whole-body exercise, and those with limited time.

Easy-to-follow step-by-step instruction
Front and rear view demonstrations
The most popular tai chi form in the world
Video lessons / 140 minutes / 2 hours 20 minutes

The tai chi 24 form takes only 6 minutes to practice but offers benefits for your entire life.

This is the form most-commonly used in classes, demos and tournaments, and is considered the most popular form in the world. Derived from Yang-style, this traditional form still has its martial arts applications intact.

Master Helen Liang, the eldest daughter of Grandmaster Liang, Shou-Yu, began training in traditional Wushu at the age of 4 under the strict guidance of her father. At the age of 11, she was chosen to train with Sichuan Provincial Wushu School. In 1985, she immigrated to Canada and became an official instructor at the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu institute in 1989.

During her years of training, she has participated in many national and international competitions and has won a great number of gold medals. She has been featured in many magazines and TV programs including Chinese Central Television(CCTV), Shanghai and Sichuan Provincial television in China, Cathay television in Canada, national pay-per-view features in the US, CBC and Channel M in Canada, as well as several newspapers and magazines in China, US, and Canada.

She is vice-president of the Shou-Yu Liang Wushu Institute, and author of several videos. Master Helen Liang lives and teaches in Vancouver, Canada.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in tai chi, especially a traditional shortened form, with an emphasis of health and relaxation.