Resources

The Hastings Tai Chi Study Group has curated a list of reference materials.

Recordings of Professor Cheng Man-Ching demonstrating the 37 posture Yang style tai chi form and teaching a beginners class.

A recommend first book: “Tai Chi Ch’uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health & Self Defense” can be purchased here. Postures are described by photo, text, and foot placements. Tai Chi as a pursuit is a outlined.

Tricia Yu demonstrates Tai Chi Fundamentals, which she developed with physical therapists, and the Professor’s form.

More:

Tai Chi Prime “is a six-week evidence-based class series which has been proven to reduce the risk of falling. Classes feature instruction in tai chi and qi gong basics, home practice coaching, DVDs for home practice, and exercises to embed into activities of daily living. Published research has shown that participants had significant improvement in cognitive skills, balance, strength, and mobility.” Copyright TaiChiHealth.com

Tai Chi and Parkinsons

The 18 Therapies

The Inner Exercise” paper by Martin Inn, a senior student of Ben Lo