Eight Form – Golden Rooster The “Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg” movement follows the Wave Hands Like Clouds in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan. It refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that mimic the balance and poise of a rooster standing on one leg. It is a fundamental...

Wave Hands Like Clouds The “Wave Hands Like Clouds” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that mimic the flowing and undulating motion of clouds. It is a key movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms. The Wave Hands Like Clouds...

Part The Horse’s Mane The “Part the Wild Horse’s Mane” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that imitate the actions of a person parting the mane of a wild horse. It is a fundamental movement found in various Tai Chi styles...

Brush The Knee The “Brush Knee” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that simulate the action of brushing one’s knee. It follows Repulsing The Monkey. It is a common movement found in various Tai Chi styles and forms.  It has...

Repulse The Monkey  The “Repulse Monkey” movement in the Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan (also called”Rolling Arms”) follows the opening move. It refers to a specific posture and sequence of movements that simulate the actions of a monkey. It is a common movement found in various Tai...

Eight Form Tai Chi The “Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan” is a simplified version of the traditional Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) practice. It is often taught as a beginner-friendly introduction to the principles and movements of Tai Chi. The Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan consists of eight distinct movements...

Taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi, is a traditional Chinese martial art renowned for its graceful movements, health benefits, and profound philosophical underpinnings. Within the realm of Taijiquan, one finds a set of fundamental principles and techniques known as Bafa Wubu or Shi San Shi. These principles...

Tai Chi has been practised for centuries, and, is known to improve overall well-being in individuals who practice it regularly. We have discussed how Tai Chi, as a traditional Chinese practice. uses deep breathing, meditation, and slow, fluid movements to improve our health in many ways.  Here’s...

Qigong and Tai-Chi are two traditional Chinese exercises that focus on meditation, self-healing, and self-cultivation. These exercises use coordinated body movements, rhythmic breathing, meditation, and mental focus. Qigong refers to the practice of energy cultivation and can be broadly categorized into...

Tai Chi, a form of traditional Chinese exercise, has been gaining popularity as an effective way to reduce pain and inflammation in the body. Tai Chi is known for its slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques, and is practiced all over the world. According to traditional Chinese...

As we all know, tai chi is a type of exercise that involves gentle, flowing movements and deep breathing. I’ve come to understand this low-impact form of exercise can have many benefits for my cardiovascular health. One way that tai chi can improve that, is by lowering my blood pressure.  I read...

The 18 Forms Yang style Tai Chi Fan is a sequence of movements that combines Tai Chi and fan skills. It is a type of Wushu fan skill that has a rich content and is a beautiful and interesting art form. The 18 Forms Yang style Tai Chi Fan inherits traditional folk fan skills and incorporates the basic...