What you'll learn

  • Benefits of Tai Chi 

  • Standing Tai Chi Calisthenics 

  • Traditional Tai Chi Elements

  • Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics

Course description

"An Introduction to Tai Chi” is the perfect way to learn the ancient Chinese practice right from your home—and to enjoy dozens of proven health benefits as you progress. Our videos show you the proper form, movements, and pacing for 20 tai chi exercises, as demonstrated by renowned tai chi master Stanwood Chang and narrated by instructor Peter Wayne, PhD. 

 

Recent studies show tai chi can help to strengthen your heart, build better balance, improve flexibility, slow the onset of dementia, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and help relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, among many other benefits. 

 

Everyone can benefit from the practice of tai chi, no matter the age or fitness level. Once you enroll, you can watch the course as often as you want, whenever you want. Among our informative lessons: “Basic Tai Chi Breathing,” “10 Tips for Starting Tai Chi,” and “The 8 Active Ingredients of Tai Chi.”

Course Outline

Getting Started

  • Why Tai Chi?
  • Tai Chi Simplified

Benefits of Tai Chi

  • Tai Chi and Your Health

Standing Tai Chi Calisthentics

  • How to Practice Standing Tai Chi Exercises

Traditional Tai Chi Elements

  • How to Practice Traditional Tai Chi Elements

Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics

  • How to Practice Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics

Building a Tai Chi Routine

  • Your Personal Tai Chi Workout
  • Quiz

Summary

  • Course Summary

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