Paul Lam – Tai Chi 24 Forms

Description Of Tai Chi 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.

Description Of Tai Chi 24 Forms

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

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About Paul Lam

Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney and a tai chi teacher since 1976, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Dr Lam is dedicated to promoting Tai Chi for health and wellness. His Tai Chi for Health programs are supported by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), Foundations around the world including Arthritis foundations in Australia, America and the UK

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