Anne Bower
P.O. Box 74
South Pomfret, VT 05067
ph: 802-457-2877
anniebow
VIDEO WITH WHICH TO PRACTICE--FROM a recent ZOOM class (November 2020)
https://vimeo.com/487788026/10dbe647d2
Here's a list of the different movements in Yang 24--the "short, simplified" form based on longer, traditional tai chi Yang styles and formulated in the 1950s by Beijing Sports University.
Section One
1. Commencing form
2. Parting wild horse's mane—left, right, and left
3. White crane flashing wings
4. Brush knee—right, left, right
5. Playing the lute
Section Two
6. Repulse monkey—right, left, right, left
7. Stroking bird's tale—left
8. Stroking bird's tale—right
9. Single whip
10. Waving hands like clouds (3 times)
11. Single whip
Section Three
12. High horse
13. Heel kick right
14. Punching ears with both fists
15. Turn and heel kick left
16. Lower movement and golden cock standing on one leg—left
17. Lower movement and golden cock standing on one leg—right
Section Four
18. Fair lady works at shuttles—right, left
19. Needle at sea bottom
20. Fan back
21. Turn to deflect downward, parry and punch
22. Apparent closing up
23. Cross hands
24. Closing form
Once learned, Yang 24 takes about 6-8 minutes to perform.
Here is a beautiful video, with Amin Wu ("white pajama lady") doing Yang 24 forms from back view. You can follow along and imagine yourself as graceful and powerful as she is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4VIw41R-PU&feature=share
Remember: This is YOUR tai chi, YOUR body. Always stay within your comfort level as you learn and practice and be sure to let your instructor know of any difficulties or questions you have.
Thanks!
Yang 24 Forms is the most popular tai chi form around the world right now. This particular form of Yang style tai chi is based on the older Yang traditions, and was created in 1956, when the Chinese National Sports Committee asked four famous tai chi experts to devise a short, simplified form.
Starting in January 2022 we will explore adding a mirror image version of this form so that we extend our practice to include 48 movements!
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Anne Bower
P.O. Box 74
South Pomfret, VT 05067
ph: 802-457-2877
anniebow