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The Origin of Tai ChiFREETai Chi5 min

The Origin of Tai Chi

The history and origins of Tai Chi, from ancient China to today.

The Characteristics of Tai ChiTai Chi5 min

The Characteristics of Tai Chi

What makes Tai Chi unique — slow, flowing, and powerful.

First Salute to the SunTai Chi10 min

First Salute to the Sun

The opening move of the White Crane Tai Chi form.

From the Cross to the StretchTai Chi8 min

From the Cross to the Stretch

The second move begins with a shift back.

Displaying Claws and Spreading WingsTai Chi2 min

Displaying Claws and Spreading Wings

A tremendous move for chest, upper back, and shoulder flexibility.

Separate Hands to Regulate the SpleenTai Chi2 min

Separate Hands to Regulate the Spleen

Stretching the hands in opposite directions.

Full 4-Move Form (Front View)Tai Chi10 min

Full 4-Move Form (Front View)

A run through of the entire beginner form from the front.

Cloud Hands in Slow MotionTai Chi9 min

Cloud Hands in Slow Motion

Master the signature flowing movement of Tai Chi.

Grasp the Sparrow's TailTai Chi7 min

Grasp the Sparrow's Tail

One of the four basic techniques of Tai Chi.

Ward Off, Rollback & PressTai Chi12 min

Ward Off, Rollback & Press

Combine the three core pushes of the form.

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Warm UpFREEQigong5 min

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Warm Up

Begin the classic eight movements for daily health.

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 1Qigong6 min

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 1

Two Hands Hold up the Heavens. A nice stretch to awaken the whole body.

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 2Qigong8 min

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 2

Drawing the Bow. Strengthens the waist, kidneys, and legs.

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 3Qigong7 min

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 3

Sway the Head and Wag the Tail. The trickiest move of the sequence.

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 4Qigong2 min

Eight Pieces of Brocade — Part 4

Lift the Heels Seven Times. The final move in the sequence.

5 Animal Frolics — Tiger & DeerQigong10 min

5 Animal Frolics — Tiger & Deer

Strength and grace in the first two animals.

5 Animal Frolics — Bear & MonkeyQigong10 min

5 Animal Frolics — Bear & Monkey

Grounding and playfulness in animal movement.

5 Animal Frolics — CraneQigong11 min

5 Animal Frolics — Crane

Finish the set with lightness and reach.

Spring Qigong — Awakening RoutineQigong7 min

Spring Qigong — Awakening Routine

Move with the energy of renewal and growth.

5-Minute Breath AwarenessMeditation5 min

5-Minute Breath Awareness

Settle into your practice with simple breathing.

Standing Meditation — Zhan ZhuangMeditation10 min

Standing Meditation — Zhan Zhuang

Root yourself and find stillness in standing.

Abdominal Breathing for CalmMeditation12 min

Abdominal Breathing for Calm

Diaphragmatic breathing to lower your stress.

Guided Inner Smile MeditationMeditation8 min

Guided Inner Smile Meditation

A Taoist practice to cultivate warmth and ease.

Seated Warm-Up ExerciseWarm-up11 min

Seated Warm-Up Exercise

A gentle warm-up you can do from any chair.