Practise the basic principles of tai chi while learning one of the most popular beginner routines. The 10-form (also called the 8-form) is a 5 minute routine that can be modified or repeated to provide a workout that lasts from 5 minutes to 1-hour.
The routine itself was developed specifically for beginners.
Part 1 and 2
Part 3
“Repulse the Monkey”
aka “Reverse reeling forearms”
Part 4
Brush the knee and push.
Part 5
“Part the horse’s mane” or “Wild Mustang Shakes its Mane”
Part 6
“Cloud Hands”
Part 7
“Rooster stands on one leg.”
Part 8
“Kick with Heel”
Part 9 and 10
“Grasp the bird’s tail”, “Cross Hands”, and “Conclusion”