Getting Tai Chi "Right!"

It is important to get the practice of Tai Chi "right!" With so many different styles of Tai Chi and so many different variations of the same style of Tai Chi, how can you know what is right? Thankfully, we've put together a short video that outlines some of the fundamental characteristics of good Tai Chi practice, no matter where you are in your training journey. Armed with the knowledge in this video, you'll be able to make the most of any Tai Chi practice that you do. Not only does this video make for a good primer before watching any of our Tai Chi videos, the material in this video will also assist you in any form of Tai Chi. And for those of you who get to that point in the video and want to know what the five main family styles or branches of Tai Chi are... They are: Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Hao. PLEASE NOTE: As the movements of Tai Chi can be both simple and complex, Tai Chi practice provides each practitioner the opportunity for a lifetime of growth and improvement. It is far more important to simply begin the practice of Tai Chi, than it is to demonstrate any particular competence with the practice of Tai Chi. Individual improvement comes from asking the body and brain to meet new challenges. Our growth occurs in that asking, more than in meeting the challenges. Once you are able to meet one level of challenge in Tai Chi, another level appears. Thus we are all new students, ever on the edge of our current challenges. Please enjoy the play and the practice of Tai Chi. This video is meant to stimulate growth and enjoyment in equal measure. I hope that you enjoy playing Tai Chi with us. DISCLAIMER: You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. We offer health and fitness perspectives that are designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. The use of any information provided by us is solely at your own risk.