Tai Chi the 24 Forms Video | Dr Paul Lam | Free Lesson and Introduction

Enjoy this Free Lesson from Dr Paul Lam's TAI CHI THE 24 FORMS and continue the program on DVD or online: www.taichiproductions.com/dvd...
TAI CHI - THE 24 FORMS
The ancient practice of tai chi is medically proven to be one of the most effective exercises to improve health, fitness and relaxation. The 24 Forms is the most widely practiced tai chi set. Following an introduction to tai chi and its benefits, Dr Lam teaches unique qigong exercises and foundation movements which will enhance your energy.
GIVE IT A TRY!
You will find out how easy it is to learn from Dr Lam's teaching format. He will guide you through each movement of the 24 Forms from different angles - with close ups, repetitions and illustrations. Each form will be divided into small sections so you can follow him with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and how to use them to improve your tai chi.
At the end of the DVD, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set with both front- and back-on views.
24 FORMS
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 and Right
5 Playing the Lute
SECTION TWO
6. Repulse Monkey - Right, Left, Right, Left
7. Stroking Bird's Tail - Left
8. Stroking Bird's Tail - Right
9. Single Whip
10. Waving Hands Like Clouds
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, Work 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
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ABOUT DR PAUL LAM
An Australian family physician and tai chi expert, Dr Paul Lam is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for Health with more than 40 years of teaching experience. He has authored several Tai Chi Books and produced many best-selling, learner-friendly instructional Tai Chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice his Tai Chi for Health programs every day. He is now focusing on preventative medicine, and has participated in many research projects on the subject of Tai Chi’s health benefits (with 24 published papers with his name as either principal investigator or co-author).
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[@crishouston2533]

Thank you, Dr. Lam. I need this so much!

[@alessandraregini6220]

Simply wonderful. It's so nice to see dr. Lam exercising so peacefully against that background of flowing water and that soft music.

[@barbararoberts6989]

i became so relaxed just after the first routine. i love Tai Chi!

[@PoliticalJunky101]

Thank you Dr. Lam. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@elainetavener8538]

Have been doing Paul Lams Tai Chi for 2 years now and find it vey relaxing and calming. Always more to learn

[@dinahabibagahi61]

Thank you Dr. Paul this Free lessons are great it has help me not only on my Physical Health but also for my Mental and Diabetes Blessings.

[@celsoguillermoaznar8142]

Dr Lam, truly appreciate your video. Been watching and applied your video. Very helpful. You are an angel.

[@walterbuckhannon3947]

Dr Paul Sir. I really love to watch martial arts movies. For the first few time's that I have watched yout videos. I am blown away with the beauty and grace of Tai Chi. It's like dancing slow and graceful. I am 58 years old. I have several health problems. I am also a Army veteran. As a young boy I watched martial arts movies and told myself that one day I will learn. I hope that I can learn and not disappoint you sir. Thank you for these great videos.

[@khinmaungzaw3594]

Thank you so much, Dr. Lam.

[@HammersteinDavid]

Outstanding instruction. Clear and easy to follow.

[@10winalto]

We wish to thank you for all your dvds, we are just beginners, and we go a health Tai chi class, and we (allan @ irene) enjoy your beginners dvd. We watch and do the Tai Chi every morning, and find that our health, joints are very good. And as daily you do more we find out body, joints getting better. We live in the UK, and wish to thank you for this dvds, and we are both retired pensioners, it is very good for health. Thank you

[@Geekman333]

Beautiful. Thank you. Excellent video.

[@gbisaga]

Dr Lam, I have your DVD. I am using it in concert with studying with a live instructor. I especially like how each movement shows multiple views. I am recommending it to everybody in my class!

[@notredox2]

Many thanks, I've been looking for "learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Fellmeroni Rudimentary Chi - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@drpaullam784]

Thanks Joe, I love tai chi and spend a lot of time practicing and thinking and working on it.... the shoes I designed and many years ago tried to bring it to others... but it was so expensive compare to China made ones (my designed was hand made in Australia by craftsman)... and selling shoes is too time consuming and difficult for my staff... One of the many projects I lose significant money and have to give up. I still hope one day a major shoes makers would approach me to use my experience for an ideal tai chi shoes.

[@familysilvan3760]

Thank you for providing this video. Since my ADHD children and have started learning tai chi we have seen a great improvement in their focus & concentration. We also enjoy the family time together.

[@fqweilreipawetjreis6423]

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[@heloisadomont]

Thanks, teacher, for your iniciative. I'm from Brazil and I love tai chi chuan. Congradulations!

[@estelalopez3388]

Mi Maestro, 17 años con Usted¡¡¡ elMédico acupnturista ya no me pone ahujas ni venditas , mi energía corre bien...besos¡

[@michanita]

Love your videos & I like how you turned so we can see what you're doing and can do this with you :-)

[@harveesandria]

Thank you so much. I find your lessons easy to follow I'm so grateful for the opportunity to use Tai chi daily

[@FreidaRiga]

I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Tai Chi has been so helpful in improving my everyday life. Your videos in particular, Dr Paul Chan. If I have to take to car to go to any kind of training, it quickly becomes difficult for me, tiresome and I always end up giving it up. But with these videos, I can learn and practice at home knowing there is quality to it and that I can do it right. Thank you :)

[@j.j1459]

CFS survivor here, my advice that has helped me extraordinarily is to develop a very stress free schedule. Don't force it, allow it to gradually build. This means learn something new everyday that can reduce stress, and incorporate it into your week. Next gut health, invest in probiotics, and clean that gut! Cut out most dairy products, and fast food. Another crucial step to ridding cfs is to exercise. You must continue to push yourself until each day you will slowly, but gradually notice improvement! Next multi- vitamin every day until you feel you have enough nutrients built up. I am majoring in psychology in particular cognitive psychology. That being said my last tip is to meditate for at least 10 minutes daily! Tell your self you no longer have CFS, and with each breath picture yourself breathing out the illness. Top studies for current brain science show our thoughts = matter and vice versa. You have the ability to heal from within. Good luck, and god bless.

[@estelalopez3388]

My Dear Teacher...18 years I learn Tai Chi with you...Thank you for you Spirit..now Luis Duarte Guatemala is my Teacher. God with you....

[@user-ml8hn5jx5t]

Same here... learned Tai Chi from this great teacher as well! Great Tai Chi teacher.

[@robintropper660]

HOLY COW - THANKS FOR SHARING! Your videos taught me Tai-Chi and motivated me to study it seriously on both aspects (healing and martial-art)..... I got your videos to help me overcome 12 years of fibromyalgia: it works much better than drugs! This video is a really precious gift you gave the world!

[@frankbono8067]

Antenna for my phone

[@BoBoYeung-mm2uv]

喇叭

[@superbreastman]

Thank you for sharing. Wonderful.

[@estelalopez9759]

Dr. Pau Lam :tengo 61 años, hace 12 práctico tai chi con usted en vídeo e internet. Estoy fuerte y saludable. Le mando besos.

[@Bombogor]

Thank you very much for lessons .

[@oriantoo]

I am totally mesmerised watching Dr Lam. I have been going to Tai Chi classes twice a week for a couple of months and just love it.

[@r.a.ewrell2574]

Thank you so much for a Great Refresher course...These Forms have changed my life.

[@hazelthompson9464]

+Rebecca AE Worrell I am very happy to hear it!

[@r.a.ewrell2574]

Cool....😀

[@davidfreel1451]

It was a joy to find this. I studied briefly with a wonderful Malay Chinese woman here in Scotland about twenty years ago and she recommended your VHS demonstrating the 24 forms. Your were truly at peace on that day and I will never forget what I saw and how your body flowed like liquid iron. I no longer study the forms as I can be hard on teachers when they disappoint me. I only learned around three of the moves passably and that took me hundreds of hours... of joy. I do however try and carry into all of my physical activities , and in particular performing and practicing on my instrument, the little that I have learned from my teachers both those who were present and those like you who moved by love, felt compelled to provide a truly wonderful example to share with strangers. It was a joy just now finding this film and also that you still inspire me. I will tell you I was wary, in this demonstration your neck retracted early on and I was tempted to feel comforted by this as I myself find discipline and routine challenging. Yet I watched on and saw many many moments where you allowed yourself the confidence to perform absolutely without ego and almost without flaw and I smiled and knew I would watch again and again. On my channel I have some examples of myself improvising freely on my guitar and in them too I find moments where I am without ego and the music flows from me freely. Thank you for those moments and thank you for the example and ...... thank you for reminding me that the best is yet to come and that, withe examples like yours to guide me I can accept the reality that at 47 I am still a young man and that before I am done with the guitar I may still allow myself days in which any moments without blemish in my playing will simply pass by without notice as too should the Buddha if I ever meet him on the road.

[@danielsoehandono3153]

thanks for this great video, i'll try exercise this program for my health .

[@deletedintel]

Thank you so much for the demonstration your a great tai chi teacher.Im 12 years old and I thought it was really helpful.Thank you :)

[@margaretbjornson1485]

I started tai chi about 10 days ago, just now getting the hang of it, and thats doing it daily.

[@shirleyoliver1509]

I bought a DVD, great and very clear ,thank you

[@sl23-65]

Beautiful music at the end while Paul showed the full form! I love chinese music ;-)

[@okthen8329]

This a great video for beg exactly what I was looking for thank you

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Wonderful lesson thank you for sharing

[@JohnJohnson-go1hw]

I'm not sure if your reply was meant for me, but I just want to thank you for your earlier help. I did buy your DVD (Amazon UK, since I already have an account with them), but I chose the 40 forms instead of the 24 forms. I look forward to learning from this DVD soon! I really appreciate that you take the time to answer people's questions here on KZbin, thankyou.

[@joleenjones8177]

Wonderful 🙏 for your health.♥️

[@yesiownfrodo]

Very good. Actual movements begin at 11:32

[@SethParr]

+yesiownfrodo Thank you!

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[@diabx0r]

Da real MVP. :D

[@Henilegasp]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@Samurai-hv7ck]

I am a comparitively healthier person, and I didn't know much about TAI CHI. Couple of days ago, I just saw one of Dr.Lam's video on KZbin and the moves of Tai Chi, which were very meditative. Just by copying his youtube tutorial videos, I am greatly helped. Mindful movement of body not only relàxed my body but also brought calmness, serenity and stability in me. Tai chi is a dynamic or working meditation for me . Now I feel happier,and my stiff body parts like fingers, look alive and softer. I am very thankful to you, Dr Lam, for your jweller-like minutely designed lessons and slow Tai chi practice modules. Keep it up.

[@drpaullamtaichiproductions]

Thanks for letting me know, keep up with your practice and looking to meet with you in future. My onlinetaichilessons dot com has many complete programs if you wish to pursue tai chi further. You can find tai chi for health instructors around the world on our website taichiforhealthinsitute dot org

[@drpaullam784]

Jason, I am sure most people can. I suggest to work with Tai Chi for Beginners first, follow my instructions, take your time learn one lesson and practice until you are familiar with it, then move on. Tai chi brings great benefit and enjoyment, it just requires a little time and patience. Good things come with time. Do give it a try.

[@elenadragne428]

Foarte frumos vreau sa ma înscriu și eu în program

[@AJ-iq2mg]

Your demonstration is so beautiful! I appreciate your teaching style as well. I’m going to try a monthly online membership.🤓

[@patriciatorresmayuri6922]

Me he quedado asombrada q el tai chi, tambien sirva como defensa personal, pensaba q para relajacion y fortalecer musculatura en forma suave, yo hago tai chi, porque me operaron del pulmon, y me ha ido muy bien como recuperacion muscular y relajacion emotiva, gracias por la informacion.

[@chichibarleta4660]

wonderful to watch

[@a.p.5429]

I like the point that you stay in your physical comfort zone but visualize the movement as bring fully expressed. Tai chi for me is a mental exercise as well. Doing the movements slowly can be hard at first. We're so used to hurrying.

[@knuntaporn]

I will practice now. It is also meditation. It will calm me down, I hope.

[@009Medea]

Just purchased this DVD and am looking forward to beginning my journey with Tai Chi. I have very bad fibromyalgia and am hoping this will help it a bit. Thank you. Mikhaila.

[@IMSiegfried]

Very nice and helpful. On the aside, the doctor's narrator's voice is loud and fast so that it takes me out of the calm, relaxed meditative state that the Tai Chi lessons put me in. Thank you

[@knuntaporn]

As I know that Tai chi is also meditation. I hope it will calm me down after I do Tai chi. Thank you for making this vdo.

[@isojim1]

Just what I was looking for, thank you. My wife and I just started a Tai Chi class.

[@HazelGNZ]

Great, hope you enjoy it!

[@Sansonius3rDaSlayer]

thank you so very much!

[@petraparezova2529]

Zdravím,já to proste miluju :).

[@veronicapettersson1779]

Thank you so much, amazing. I feel realy greatful

[@drpaullamtaichiproductions]

Thanks Kari for your interest. Yes, Tai Chi for Beginners is easy to learn. You can search youtube for the first free lesson or go to my company (link provided at the description) which is TaiChiProductions dot com. Enjoy your tai chi journey.

[@r.fantom]

you are most relaxed man i have ever seen ,... cool

[@drpaullamtaichiproductions]

Thanks Susan, hope you also attend a class with one of my friend /colleague. Or see you in my workshop around the world. At my online lessons, offer additional advice and instructions by myself and colleagues. Enjoy your tai chi!

[@shujiling213]

Awesome thank you

[@drpaullamtaichiproductions]

Hi Li Muzi ask if there is Chinese version for this set, the answer is no, we are working on a Chinese voice for Tai Chi for Arthritis, but not the 24 Forms yet. Li Muzi問是否有中文版本，答案是否定的，我們正在為太極拳治療關節炎製作中文語音，但24式尚無.

[@menzis0]

Dr. Lam, this video has embedding disabled on request but you have it embedded in the web-page (at least for usa) i recommend you change the way it is displayed, customers might be discouraged if a simple youtube video doesnt show on the official page :) thank you for making this series of videos.

[@mastercanh8101]

Tai Chi the 24 forms video really nicl. thank you.

[@juliebergacker5680]

Thank you for sharing

[@Leebrown8820]

Wow. My first time and I'm wondering why I didn't start doing this much sooner. Parting the horses mane is still a work in progress but, I'm working on it.

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much!

[@davidsullivan1254]

There are so few videos that teach Tai Chi on youtube, i would like a video that just begins the form, and i start imitating right away.

[@MVP_MAGAZINE]

Wow...your form is amazing!....I've had to do tai chi since I was young to help fight allergies etc this is just what I needed to keep up!

[@danielkirwan6239]

MadonnaSaigon Give up wheat and whole grains and all your breathing ailments disappear. I threw away $300.00 of inhalers/tablets ad. naus out of my nearly empty medicine cabinet weeks before my 50th birthday. Wheat fast and Tai Chi were the best gifts that year.

[@rodneyjames806]

Thank you so much sir.

[@mistytodd935]

Yes by far this is the best and simple one I have seen plus doing it slowly each motion ... I am 60 years old and have been trying to find the one that I think I can do .. there are so many different forms.this is the one for me.. I like to cal taichi meditation in motion .. I hope it is ok to call it this... I ordered a dvd on line but it is in no way thichi..but I can not afford to buy anymore of dvd s ..hopefully I can watch your you tube videos ..also I am limited of ballance.. I have damage so I kinda move like I'm drunk ..most say..but I do not drink ...

[@FireJah84]

much thanks to you!

[@joleenjones8177]

Thank you

[@carinavarela9036]

Gracias por enseñarnos estos ejercicios tan buenos.❤❤❤☯️🇨🇺🇨🇺🇱🇷☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️

[@JohnJohnson-go1hw]

Thankyou for your reply. I am surprised I am the first person to ask you this. The reason I asked is because if a person wishes to buy your DVD from an internet vendor other than yourself (mostly for reasons of shipping costs, if not in the USA, or because they may already have an account with another vendor), then it can be con fusing to make sure one is ordering the 2011 version, instead of the 2004 version. Therefore, the best way to be certain is to ensure the correct ASIN / ISBN number.

[@marcelaguillermo6045]

Una clase magistral, me gustaria que lo tradujera sus palabras al castellano, desde España, gracias gracias

[@theiraqi6096]

Great Master

[@cranictoon5958]

I really like the idea of slow movement

[@dillonstadick1851]

I one day found myself moving in extremely peculiar ways and when I went to find their from, I found that mind above that breathed upon me with all love of his lost chi.

[@trggrt225]

I respect this very very much is very smart & healthy for nervous system bravo deserve peacefull

[@PerceptualTruth]

Dr. Lam, what about a detailed history of Tai Chi?

[@Gladstoner420]

[@alexong2455]

Thank you!#

[@joleenjones8177]

Do the best that you can. Take your time.

[@drpaullam784]

Thanks

[@estelalopez826]

Hello Teacher, I am Estela. Follow your class for 14 years. I cant to attain perfection. Thank you for class. How are you about Covid 19? With love: me

[@1jePerica]

Dear dr Lam! I hope you can help me. I started doing Tai Chi 24 a few years ago. At first, I had great benefits for my health (particularly spine), but over time I developed sever pain in my knees, especially right one. This pain was most intense in turns (parting wild horse's mane), so I guess that is where I make mistakes. I know this is not effective as in person, but I was hoping that you, with your vast experience and knowledge, could give me some advice in general, regarding knees and how to protect them and preserve them. I will be grateful if you can provide me this information. I admire your work, dr Lam. Best regards

[@bremmermandrake]

The knee must always face the same direction as the toes and never bend the knee too much. These are two of the main cause of knee injuries. When I work out I always use knee and ankle support this way it helps the ligament with extra support. Always start slow untill you get the movement right always twist at the hip never at the knee. Hope this is helpful. Peace and love to all

[@zfrostyfrost765]

can you teach me more about tai chi i'd love to learn about it

[@victoriaarthur2558]

I have had 4 back surgeries and am trying to make myself healthy again. With these health issue i've gained 80lbs. i just did this video warm up and 1st foundational movement and cool down. LOL I feel like ive worked out for over 30mins. Are all your classes available on you tube or do i need to purchase a video? I'm really hoping this will help me feel like I can live again and look forward to each day.

[@304ssg]

Go to his Tai Chi Productions website and buy the 24 Forms DVD (he has several others too, cardiovascular health, arthritis, diabetes etc.) Each movement is indexed and detailed, it’s very helpful. I was surprised at what a strong workout it is because it requires so much muscular control.

[@jesusfreake14]

Thank you so much. It's a little different from how our teacher performs it, but this video really helped me get the hang of the form. Thank you!!! (we learned part one of the 108 first, so it was kind of weird to go into all of this without having experience in doing the 24 form)

[@buxtehude123]

Question. Does 24- form video has mirror-view instruction?

[@rockhousemusic448]

I am highly interested in taking tai chi classes. I am looking into classes in Portland Maine. Rhiannon A.

[@xaviersantiago409]

dr. paul lam, does tai chi improve the system of movement?

[@j-jowa7852]

Thaichi sa donne la vitalité et la confiance de soi même

[@hemantharajapakse3370]

Congratulations

[@taijiwuzengxin]

promote taiji good job ***GREAT***

[@thoikhong7860]

Dear Dr. Lam, I would like to ask you about the breathing during the exercise? When do you have to breath in and out? Please advice. Thank you

[@starfighter1972]

Hi Thoi, Dr lam has an article about breathing, take a look.

[@carloscang7883]

Way cool

[@kennethborrett8074]

Hi I practice yoga and Pilates also Tai Chi but I have a problem with lower back pain. What exercise is best to improve move ents with a back problem? Thankyou

[@drpaullam784]

Joe and James: I designed those shoes many yrs ago, but they are hand made, costing over $100 from the maker, it is impossible to sell with the expense of office, while the shoes James used prob cost $5 from the maker! So we stopped them, I am on to my very last pair! What a pity. I would love to work with a shoe company to help them design an ideal tai chi shoes. Before that happen, enjoy your tai chi, most flat and comfortable shoes would work very well.

[@franciscasanchez3808]

muy buenos

[@kanyinke]

Hi! My left arm is paralyzed and my left hip has a transplant. The left knee can only bend 30 %. Can I manage to learn especially raising arms? Thanks

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

no way in heaven or earth i could ever remember these moves to string together

[@turnitupmike]

A print out sheet in front of you is a helpful hint / guide

[@TheWhitestones]

I am learning tai chi chuan - looking at the start of your video this appears to be the same ? I am looking for a dvd to choose for a xmas present - could you suggest one of yours for me please that will cover tai chi chuan - by the way love tai chi