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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
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Teacher recommened
My tai chi teacher recommend this DVD so that I can keep up with my practice when I'm away from town. I've just begun looking at the video, but I think it's great.
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Professional Presentation
I have only gotten as far as the QiGong exercises so far. I am impressed with the step by step instruction and the professional video instruction presented. Individual lessons are separated into segments so you can view what you want without wading through a bunch of stuff that, while important, is not what you're looking for. Dr. Lam is a gentle teacher and obviously knows his students.
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excellent dvd for the 24 forms
The DVD came in excellent condition. Though the DVD is a bit repetitive it makes it very easy to learn the movements as you don't have to rewind. Dr Lam explains everything . I would highly recommend this to any beginner learning the form. Worth your time.
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Excellent learning dvd of the 24 forms
I find this DVD to be very easy to use to learn the 24 forms, It does take time and some effort on the user's part, but it is worth all of that. I would recommend it to anyone trying to learn and practice Tai Chi.
