01 Tai Chi Concepts & Information
Welcome to the Tai Chi Academy! In this course we cover the major terms, ideas and anatomy of the Tai Chi as it is taught here in the Tai Chi Academy
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Welcome to the Tai Chi Academy
Approaching practice
About the Lessons & Sessions in the academy
Take your time
Understand and work with your limitations
How is Tai Chi Performed?
Speed and Tempo in Tai Chi
The Process of Training in Tai Chi
Mechanical to Fluid
Yin & Yang
Zhong Ding - Equilibrium
Softness in Tai Chi
The Taut Body
Shape & Structure
Whole Body Power
Wai Gong, Li Gong & Nei Gong
The 6 Harmonies
Jin
Li, Yi, Chi, Shen
Chi/Qi & Breath
Yi - Mind Intent
Breathing
The 13 Postures
Open & Close
Circularity
Silk Reeling
Important Points of the Body
Tai Chi Body Lines
Anatomy of Yin & Yang
The Lower Dan Tien
Yao - The Waist
The Kwa
The Just Enough Concept
Errors in practice