How To Learn Tai Chi At Home

Tai Chi, also known as Tai Ji, is a centuries-old martial art originating from China. Tai Chi consists of a series of movements performed in a graceful slow manner. Tai Chi has gained enormous popularity in the United States and throughout the rest of the world for its health benefits. It is often practiced to produce muscle strength, to increase flexibility and energy and to lessen stress. With more than 100 possible movements and positions in Tai Chi, you can choose several moves and stick to them. Anyone, regardless of age or physical capacity, can practice Tai Chi. For example,, Dr. Paul Lam has online videos showing adaptations done in a chair. In addition, Tai Chi can help improve your balance and flexibility especially beneficial for preventing falls among the elderly.

Step 1

Borrow or purchase instructional books about Tai Chi that contains illustrations describing each movement and read it at home. Examples of such books include ""Step-By-Step Tai Chi" by Kam Chuen Lam and ""Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms" by Dr. Paul Lam. Try practicing with a partner to get another visual interpretation of each Tai Chi movement.

Step 2

Rent a Tai Chi instructional video from your city library and watch it at home. When browsing through the library video catalog, look for a video that is up to date for better picture quality and production. Jot down notes on any Tai Chi movements you can't follow while watching the video and rewind to watch the scenes again if you need to.

Step 3

Learn Tai Chi online. Free Tai Chi online videos and resources are available at Flashmavi.com or martialartstutor.com as well as Tai Chi bulletin boards and internet groups. Interact with fellow Tai Chi learners through message boards and inquire about Tai Chi movements you are confused about during your training.