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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

67 Reviews

5
Outstanding DVD

Posted by Betty Landers on 31st Dec 2016

The 24 forms DVD will be the longest form for me yet. I'm enjoying learning from such a patient gentle-spirited instructor as Dr. Lam. I recommend this DVD as a next step for anyone who has dabbled in Tai Chi for Health. Easy to learn and fun.
4
Excellent introduction to Taichi/Qi Gong

Posted by Steven B. on 26th Dec 2016

I recently began my Tai Chi journey also. This Is my third DVD with the 2nd from Dr. Lam. The 24 form is great so far with easy to use visual instructions and simple to review. Great for stress relief for a busy and hectic work life.
5
good for novice and beown

Posted by Danny on 21st Dec 2016

The video is well engineered and easy to move around in. If starting at the beginning the video can take a person to complete the form 24 in a detailed way.s
5
Excellent Instruction

Posted by Nan Neff on 13th Dec 2016

This DVD is an excellent instruction for anyone who wants to learn the 24 form or for those who want to fine tune their practice. Dr. Lam also offers valuable insights into how to take your practice deeper than just the outward movements--how to integrate body and mind and how you can bring concepts into your everyday life; especially conflict resolution and how to live in harmony with the world. I love how he helps you to understand that tai chi is not just bodily exercise, but can be a way of being.
5
My Tai Chi Journey Continues

Posted by Pat McDonald on 31st Aug 2016

I recently began my Tai Chi journey. The 24 form will be my third step in my journey. I simply cannot wait to take this third step.
5
24Form DVD is great

Posted by Jim J on 25th Aug 2016

Like all Dr Lams videos I have used, the 24 Form DVD is very good. Simple as it can be and easy to follow.
5
Yang Style

Posted by Mark on 23rd Aug 2016

Really great I've been wanting to learn yang style, started once a week on the St. Croix river outdoors just beautiful, a great instructor. I knew I had found what I was looking for, Dr. Lams 24 Forms provided a daily workout that complemented the instruction on the St. Croix. His style of teaching is like having a personal instructor everyday I would recommend this and any of his dvds to anyone looking to learn tai chi.
4
24 forms DVD

Posted by Joe Pond on 21st Aug 2016

It is great to be able to refer back to a form as often as needed. Explanation are clear and easy to follow
5
The beauty of Tai Chi

Posted by Jacquik Percious on 14th Aug 2016

Dr. Lam brings out the beauty of Tai Chi. This DVD is well put together and I am looking forward to learning the moves to hopefully be able to do them on the beach early in the morning when no one is around.