Add to Wish List

The 24 Forms - Free Lesson Below

Price:

US$29.95

Product Description

*ALSO AVAILABLE as Online Streaming Video: Visit Dr Paul Lam Online Tai Chi Lessons (www.onlinetaichilessons.com)

Tai Chi - The 24 Forms

The ancient practice of tai chi is clinically 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 form. While there are many variations, the form you will learn by working with this DVD is the one of the most authentic.

Following an introduction to tai chi and its benefits, Dr Lam teaches unique qigong exercises and foundational movements which will enhance your energy and make easier learning. He teaches the 24 forms from different angles — using close ups, repetitions and diagramed illustrations while dividing each form into small sections allowing you to follow along with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and how to use them to improve your tai chi.

Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well recognised teacher and has trained over five thousand instructors. He is the author of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, as well as best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs have impacted millions worldwide.

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

FREE FIRST LESSON:

Product Reviews

write a review

Previous | Showing reviews 11-20 of 66 | Next

Return to Tai Chi After the Pandemic Break

Posted by Barbara Dunn on 14th Jan 2021

I have Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis (12 lessons).because I attended a class for two years. I bought the 24 Forms video to see if I wanted to pick up again after our class ended in March 2020.The 24 Forms had me thinking it might be a continuation of the first 12 covered in my classes. We were doing "Sun" style. I have been looking at the tai chi fundamentals and trying to see if I can learn from the video. I haven't reviewed the forms yet so as not to scare myself with too much information. I hope I can stick with it.
Excellent 24 Forms DVD

Posted by Unknown on 27th Nov 2020

We purchased the Tai Chi for Beginners and 24 Forms Bundle and the Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms Book at the end of September 2020. We have been following the 24 Form DVD. Dr. Lam is a very good teacher. He breaks each movement down into small steps and has you repeat each movement several times so you can eventually get the hang of it. As an added plus, he is very funny! In the Repulse Monkey lesson he says "I bet you can't wait to put the feet and hands together" with a smile. We highly recommend Dr. Lam to learn Tai Chi from!
Excellent 24 Forms DVD

Posted by Unknown on 27th Nov 2020

We purchased the Tai Chi for Beginners and 24 Forms Bundle and the Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms Book at the end of September 2020. We have been following the 24 Form DVD. Dr. Lam is a very good teacher. He breaks each movement down into small steps and has you repeat each movement several times so you can eventually get the hang of it. As an added plus, he is very funny! In the Repulse Monkey lesson he says "I bet you can't wait to put the feet and hands together" with a smile. We highly recommend Dr. Lam to learn Tai Chi from!
Thrilled to be back to healthy Tai Chi

Posted by Posted on 11/2020 by Sheila on 10th Nov 2020

I am thrilled with my new The 24 forms. It is so well done and love how I can go over and over until I get how to do each form.
When I lived in Alaska I was introduced to Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for arthritis and I was able to attend classes 2 times a week. When we retired and moved to the Northwest, I was disappointed there was no Tai Chi. Last year a man wanted to teach Tai Chi and I was thrilled to get back to it. It is not for arthritis but it is the Yang style. I can do this twice a week and with your DVD I should be back in a few months to enjoying Tai Chi! Thank you Dr. Lam for you making this possible!!
The 24 Forms Video is Excellent

Posted by Ann on 6th Aug 2020

Thank you for a well done video that is easy to follow.

Dr. Lam is peaceful and calming throughout the video. I especially like the views with Dr. Lam's back along with the class facing front and that he breaks the movements into sections ending each section with a practice of the entire section's movements.

Watching Dr. Lam performing the 24 forms at the end is watching meditation in motion.
Great way to learn

Posted by Gerard Havasy on 9th Apr 2020

I first learned Tai Chi in 2003 from Dr. Lam‘s basic tai chi video. I then joined a class at my senior center and have subsequently become the leader in the group. This Tai Chi 24 is the best And easiest way to learn Thai Chi 24.
well i will comment more later

Posted by jorge on 25th Nov 2019

I just started doing your beginner dvd,and I know by heart that this one will be again very easy to follow dr lam... I have no worries.. my money was well spent and no regrets what so ever I will recommend this products to any one willing to learn and change their well-being.thank again dr lam...
Excellent Teaching Style

Posted by James Serenson on 23rd Jul 2019

I have just finished Tai Chi for Arthritis I and II.
And purchased the Tai Chi The 24 Forms.
It is a different style than the Sun style Tai Chi for Arthritis.
But, even though it is a different style.
I find that the way it is taught, it is easy to adapt to the new style, and to follow.
Dr Lam takes you step by step through the basics first.
He shows you the 6 QiGong exercises and 7 Basic Foundation movements.
Then Dr Lam using the basic building blocks, takes you through each form step by step with the
help of an assistant, allowing you to see the form from two perspectives.
Having each step broken down allows you to take your time and learn each movement
thoroughly before you move on to the next movement.
I am looking forward to learning the rest of the Tai Chi 24 Forms.
Thank You Dr Lam for your excellent teaching style.
Needs more detail perhaps

Posted by Larry Miller on 29th Apr 2019

I have had several Dr. Lam DVDs for a long time and like them a lot. I also use another practitioner's DVDs for balance in my learning.

Dr. Lam is wonderful to watch. He truly flows.

I wonder if Dr. Lam might give some more detail especially in areas such as Grasp / Stroke the Bird's Tail where the 90º and 180º turns are tricky to say the least.

I am very negative about the tiny size of the type on your web site on my Mac screen where it could easily double in size.

This last set of 24 I bought went as a gift so I did not see them.
Thank you for 24 Forms

Posted by Sue on 24th Oct 2018

Tai Chi has changed my life for the better. I live where no one else wants to live, but there is internet. Tai Chi has taken away my back and foot pain and I can run up and down stair and have lost weight and much more. I order the Dr. Lam DVD's online and learn the Tai Chi. Dr. Lam is the most thorough teacher of Tai Chi available. I especially enjoy the 24 Form, as it is like a poetic, graceful dance. Dr. Lam teaches this form with patience and his sincere, calm approach is the same as a meditation. With the DVD you can watch and learn over and over again. Not only do you receive Dr. Lam with this DVD, you also have classmates and do not feel all alone while practicing Tai Chi.

Thank you Dr. Lam