Tai Chi Yang Long Form -- Check Your Posture

[@AipingTaiChi]

Learn the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi 108 Long Form live with us. We teach this class Tuesdays 7:15PM - 8:15 PM EST live in-person and online. Get a $1 trial pass and register: aipingtaichi.punchpass.com

[@robertomedrano1968]

Eso está mal muy mal,tienes que leer los consejos de Yang Chen Fu eso muy mal

[@robertomedrano1968]

El ser china no quiere decir nada

[@rabukan5842]

This is a game changer. I have been a martial artist/sensei/sifu since the late 1960's, mostly hard, combative styles. I have switched back to Tai Chi and Qi Gong over the past year and live/teach the US military in Japan. I did this form, 24 form, and 48 form back in the 1990's, but was still more involved in the hard styles. Over the past year I have been watching your videos (and others) to remember the forms, but this is the one video that not only brought me back to where I was, but has allowed me to improve my movements the most. I now practice all my forms with a book on my head on a daily basis, and only if I do not drop the book will I then move on to differing speeds and movements. I also found that I now always keep my head and shoulders aligned as if I have a book on my head even without the book. You are an excellent teacher and Sifu. Thank you!

[@igorchepiga2922]

What a pleasure to watch these movements done so extremely slowly and with a book on the head . Thank you for this . A moving work of high art .

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤ Surprisingly, even with a book on my head, this isn't much slower than my regular practice pace for the long form 😆I enjoy practicing this form slow and my regular pace is 26 minutes so this is only slightly slower at 28 minutes.

[@andyyeo5757]

just bought the Yang Style Tai Chi 108 (Long) Form Lesson videos, thank you for the high resolution and the clear instructions How i'd wish to learn from you in person but I am from Singapore

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ I hope the lessons are helpful! I teach a live weekly Yang Long Form class for in person and online Tuesdays 7:15AM - 8:15AM EST but that is probably too early in the morning for you to join us.

[@babyboomersensei]

Good job! I’ve practiced with the book on head many times but usually drop on occasions. It’s the perfect way to remain balance throughout the entire form which is extremely long. Not for someone in a hurry, that’s for sure, and you showed how it’s done perfectly. Bravo!!!

[@AipingTaiChi]

That's fantastic! Thank you so nice for your kind words ❤️🙏

[@someshsp]

best long form video i have ever seen and i have been doing long form for 30 years and have seen countless videos on youtube udemy and vimeo.. congratulations

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@theo9845]

Absolutely Fantastic!!! I will take the challenge as an aid to correct and improve balance and posture. I noticed the spelling of the title on the book and reminded me your video on the subject of Taichiquan v Taijiquan. Thank you for your videos.

[@AipingTaiChi]

I'm so glad you are taking on the challenge 😃 Haha, yes, I stirred up quite a lot of controversy with that video 😆

[@paulhussey9113]

Absolute gracefulness, beautiful and perfection. A movement of poetry.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@elliehagler9140]

This is by far the best Yang Style 108 Form I've ever watched, thank you for showing such stillness in your movement, and full of gracefulness. Aloha!

[@AipingTaiChi]

Oh wow, thank you so much, really appreciate it 🙏❤️

[@robertomedrano1968]

No tienes ni idea la mejor🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@masonsmith5635]

Beautiful work! Thank you for posting.

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤

[@PatrickXFCE]

Awesome! Love it love it love it!

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@Retire777]

This is a great Tai Chi Vedio. Love it.

[@edwardhayes6113]

What a great idea. During my teaching days I only did a Tai Chi walking exercise with parting a wild horse main. I think I will try this only I think I will start with the 24 form. I have plenty of time at 88 to get to the long form before I hit 100 Great Job

[@AipingTaiChi]

You are an inspiration ❤🙏

[@edwardhayes6113]

@@AipingTaiChi well I said what the hell and went and did the 108 and was surprised that I still have pretty good posture and was forced to slow down instead of 25 minutes I went over thirty minutes. Thanks again for the great idea and your beauty in your form and your heart Respectfully Ed

[@AipingTaiChi]

@@edwardhayes6113 That's so great ❤️💯🔥 My teacher used to always say your Tai Chi is only as good as your fundamentals. If you spend enough time on your fundamentals, they stay with you forever. You are a testament to that ❤️🙏

[@Microrapttor]

Ahh, delightfully peaceful 😻

[@AipingTaiChi]

☺️❤️🙏

[@mdubb4855]

I would have predicted this was impossible using a slick coated paper paperback. Even a textured cloth book would be almost impossible. Awesome tai chi.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@gaa2468]

Absolutely wonderful

[@wilmam4869]

Bellissimo!!Grazie mille❤❤❤

[@ericfroshnider3524]

Like it,very nice. I like how its relaxed and not overextended

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you ❤️🙏

[@frederickg.6155]

That is sick! Great training tool as well. Just practicing the walk with a book will tell the tell. 🙏🙏🙏

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤️

[@enricoganasi]

Bravas me gusta mucho eres una maestra

[@gepardmic6003]

Sure bigger room then my place, I did try the full 108 form once (Before training the style), but the teacher did'nt seem to happy to have me around, so I got away before it gets to be a bigger problem. But you seem more in the now thats is a good teacher.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Yes, we have a nice large training room in our school. Thank you ❤️🙏

[@seminchung2433]

Millions of thanks!

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤️

[@anitamui7028]

I tried and made it not past the first form! Super hard and I have lots of ways to go. Super cool to watch.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thanks for trying! You can do it! 加油⛽

[@bratbratranec]

very nice performance, you are truly great teacher

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@Cedrus1952]

Brilliant!

[@RasesArte]

Amazing

[@bowsandaro]

First of all, amazing job at performing this form with a book on your head! Truly elegant yet focused. Second, I've practiced various taijiquan styles before, though most have been simply simplified forms, or people making up their own. I now want to practice traditional taijiquan. I will start practicing Yang Taijiquan long form every second day (on those days I don't do taijiquan is when I do my asana practice). Since I cannot find any taijiquan centers, plus tight on budget, I can only practice alone. I am aware of a lot of cons when it comes to trying to learn taijiquan online without a proper IRL teacher, but I'll try nonetheless. I've got to know the components of taijiquan too, like rooting, connecting your breath with the movement, moving with your hips, slightly bent knees, etc. Although I will admit I tend to forget a lot of the components when practicing, plus I am not yet familiar with the movements of Yang 108 Long Form Taijiquan, but hey! I won't give up. I'll try my best. Perhaps anyone could give me tips on my taijiquan practice?

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much! I wish we connected just a few days earlier. I gave a 2 hour online workshop on Saturday on Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and the differences with 24 Form. The workshop video will be posted up shortly for my Patreon subscribers to watch. I have a lot of online resources you are welcome to check out that's included as my Patreon benefits. I also make my entire catalog of online instructional videos free access the first 5 days of every month. I have some Yang Long Form lessons in the catalog. On Dec 1, you can go to www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi and you will find the post with the links and info to access the videos for free.

[@starslighthealastrology1804]

This tai chi is very inspiring. It brings out the inner rhythms of the forms which you can feel from the outside and gets you eloped in the act of tai chi, as you watch along to the end. Thank you master Aiping for this wonderful act. Do you have online classes? I will like to be part of your tai chi.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ This is Shirley, I run Aiping Tai Chi now because Master Aiping is retired. I do teach online. You can join our live classes remotely. I teach the Yang Long Form Tuesdays 7PM EST. You can find out more on our website: aipingtaichi.com. Other options is to access my instructional video via Patreon membership: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi or download the videos: aipingtaichi.com/digital-downloads. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@ebriwillie9140]

Thanks a lot for your response. I'll keep in touch and let you know when I'm ready to commence training.

[@davidgeldner2167]

Amazing!

[@AipingTaiChi]

❤️🙏

[@AipingTaiChi]

FYI: For those who may be using this video as a reference video on the form movements, there are some time stamps to help navigate through the video: 0:00 Preparation - 1st Embrace Tiger 5:17 Fist Under Elbow - 2nd Embrace Tiger 15:03 Grasp Sparrow's Tail - Close 28:18 More Lotus Kicks!

[@Keitenrenbu]

instead if 0:00 Prep Put Intro and the final stamp outro and it will add chapters to your video. Example from one of my videos with one number removed so not to modify your video. 0:0 Intro 0:9 Explanation 1:7 Class Footage 3:4 outro Otherwise awesome content!

[@AipingTaiChi]

@@Keitenrenbu thanks for that tip!

[@jimpoindexter3719]

This was absolutely a beautiful and graceful demonstration.

[@LifeForceChannel]

Wonderful 👍

[@madogblue]

Fantastic

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you 🙏❤️😊

[@mrvgranfield]

Long long ago when people wore long robes small bells were attached to the robes some with different sounds some attached to the robe some on long strings in pairs this would be an indicator of incorrect movement there was a whole skill in the way this was done this was a time when mirrors cameras and sometimes no one to look but the little bells worked fine .

[@AipingTaiChi]

I love that, thanks for sharing!

[@thestarsaligned]

Aiping is a tai chi legend!!! *

[@AipingTaiChi]

Master Aiping is a legend. I am just a little further along the path than my students, nowhere near mastery yet 🙏❤️

[@jorgedigi2701]

Hola maestra . sublime , transmites energía que llega hasta el hueso . me encanta verla , muchas gracias . saludos. Desde buenos aires , Argentina

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you so much ❤🙏

[@kellypeters8330]

Beautiful

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤️

[@nicolasgelonese9942]

Wow, al comienzo me pareció que era una tarea imposible de lograr. pero todo es posible cuando hay maestría. Chapeau.!!!

[@AipingTaiChi]

😊🙏❤️

[@YongnianTaiChiUSA]

that is challenging!

[@AipingTaiChi]

Matt, did you notice the book I chose? If I'm going to do the full Yang long form balancing a book on my head, it had to be Fu Zhongwen's book 😊

[@YongnianTaiChiUSA]

@@AipingTaiChi Yes I did notice! All the best!

[@romedbucher2854]

Yea, I do that with "the Tao of Tai Chi Chuan" Hope that counts, too 😊. I can do the entire form, but I skip the needle at sea bottom 😆

[@AipingTaiChi]

That's 🔥🔥🔥

[@ludovico2069]

Thank you for the amazing video! I`ll try do the form this way! On the other hand, could you please tell me the name of the first music theme of the video?. Thank you!

[@AipingTaiChi]

♥️🙏 The name is Interplanetary Alignment, artist is NoMBe. It is in the KZbin music library for free copyright free music to use in your videos

[@ludovico2069]

@@AipingTaiChi Thank you very much!

[@igorchepiga2922]

I'm fascinated by the slowness of your Yang style long form ( with a book on the head ) . I have slowed down the Sun style 97 to 30 minutes but l've seen the Tai Chi masters doing it in about 8 minutes . I know the style is to be done faster but l enjoy the slowness too much . Is this wrong ( the slow down )?

[@AipingTaiChi]

I love practicing Tai Chi slowly too so I understand where you're coming from. I find my disconnections when I practice slowly. I think there's value in changing up your pace and experiencing slow and fast. But I like slow :)

[@margiesanchez2906]

I think that it's something that I will probably practice the form to it.margie Sanchez

[@margiesanchez2906]

Thanks for the idea of doing it this way i will definitely be practicing the form margie Sanchez

[@AipingTaiChi]

@@margiesanchez2906 I'm so glad 🙏❤️

[@amanbridgefield9208]

❤

[@josemartins7299]

A nice Tai Chi performance. However it has nothing to do with the traditional Tai Chi Chuan that is explained in the book above your head. The book authored by Fu Zhong Wen shows a kind of practice with different principles! However you've a good balance!

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you 🙏 Fu Zhongwen was my teacher's teacher for many years. Li Tianji was her main teacher but her traditional Yang Style training was entirely under Fu Zhongwen so we acknowledge him as one of our grandmasters. My teacher still maintains a close relationship with Yongnian Tai Chi Association. However, our Tai Chi is not the same as them. My teacher brought her own interpretations and understandings of the principles and movements. We do try to adhere to the core principles though. My execution of the principles is not there yet ... still a long journey ahead.

[@johngaudry2767]

P. S. Indeed, I, ordered, Two Copies and therefore, say, if I may say, then, Twice, Xei Xei Xei Xei and so again, Thanks, for guiding, this student, Of The Right Practice Of Tai Chi Chuan And Qi Gong, to, that, Great Wisdom, that is found in Good Books and which is also to be found in Good Programs As, Surely, Is, AIPING Tai Chi!

[@lsboyz1]

wow long is right

[@40JoCharles]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙂🙏🏼☯️

[@mrvgranfield]

Try this move so slowly you only just move breath so little you hardly breath look so broadly you hardly see explore the many balances feel the atmosphere all around you sometime when you do this slowly you may find something

[@J3llyBean423]

AVP not alot going / well you hear it / .../ just a check up

[@SheikhAlladeen]

🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫

[@johngaudry2767]

P. P. S. And if and when it may be possible and practical, I do believe, it would, be, beneficial for this, very humble, Grateful student, of Tai Chi Chuan, to make the necessary Journey to that part of America where AIPING Tai Chi is to be found and undertake, training in the Right Practice Of Tai Chi and so, while, there is no hurry, if possible, please, do when it's possible and practical, do let me know, about, how to best, arrange such a Joyful learning experience and roughly, what, the related costs, may be and in Ball Park figures, given that things are always likely to be influenced by Change, which is inevitable and yet also, I do believe, with, the, Benefits, Of, Right Practice also a Blessing!

[@AipingTaiChi]

If you are ever in CT, I would be happy to give you lessons. Please reach out to me at [e-mail] and we can discuss further.

[@yogasamrat]

A boring lifeless form! keeping the book on your head is nonsense! Even if there is leaning into the attack this is not an error.

[@AipingTaiChi]

This video is a challenge to see if you can, not an instruction that your form should be done like this. I was tagged in an Instagram challenge to see how long you could keep a book on your head doing your form. So I recorded my attempt at doing the entire Yang long form. It was a very eye opening training vehicle. I started out stiff but then as I went on I felt a greater spine expansion that lifted my bai hui point higher that allowed me to relax into the movements more. I had heightened awareness of my upper and lower connection. IMHO explorations like this that seem pointless provide the most valuable nuggets to your training and understanding. It's all about understanding your own body's limits.

[@johngaudry2767]

Heavenly is the Halo, which is in Truth, a Heavenly, book and which, is most certainly a True Joy for this humble student to behold and so, too, to, admire and also, respect and to view as a Truely Noble, wonderfully amazing and very astonishing phenomenally,, Harmonious and most Tranquil and Serene and Beautifully Balanced and so delightfully Graceful, which is, a Joy, for this, very, humble student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong, to behold and most Thankfuly, Learn from and to Emulate and to, therefore, do as The Most Wise Sifu does, so Elegantly, which, is, to be, As One, with, The, Great, True Noble, Eternal, Enduring And Ever Abiding Way, which is, a, True Joy for this, very humble student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong, to, behold and learn from and to become, a True Admirer of and so Thank You Sifu and pray, may, by, God's Goodness And Good Grace, You will, in, All Ways and for Aways, forever, remain, ever Safe and Healthy and Happy and may Your Mind be Empty and Your Heart, replete, with, that, better known, as, Loving Kindness, As Also, A Blessing! Respectfully Yours, John. ☯️.

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤️

[@johngaudry2767]

P. S. And Dear, Sifu, Shirley, it further occurs, to this humble student, of The Right Practice of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, that, it is, sometimes, necessessary, to, take, the reigns up and so, too, take the time required, to ensure that, my concerns, are, genuine, as are, my, very good intentions and which, include, the necessity, of, praying, that by God's Goodness And Good Grace, You and All Your Loved Ones, will be forever very Safe and Well and Healthy and very Happy as Well and therefore, Wise it will forever, Always be, so very most very Wise, to be, ever Mindful and ever, Always in Always Centred and Always Focused and Aware, of all, the obstacles and impediments to continued healthy Growth and Development and which, does mean, that Wise it will, Always be to regard all those, Ancient very Important and Immortal, Taoist Truths, that are vital to Continued Survival, to be, True and so therefore, Wise, it, will, Always be, to Accept, as is, so most, Necessary, For, Survival, that there, is Goodness in the World and therefore, Logically there is also, Evil and which is Good Reason, To Practice, Tai Chi Wu Chi and stay Well Free of, trouble and strife, which is always most very Wise and so therefore, there is one more of those, infinite number of good books, that we are, blessed, to be able to acquire and to read and which one, If I may, be, so bold, as to, take the Liberty, to recommend and which, is the Wonderfully, Devotional,Text, which, was, written, by, C. S. Lewis, titled, The Screwetape Letters and which, my, Father encouraged, me, to read and that, has also, caused, me, to, take, the Right Practice Of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, much more seriously, as also, Tai Chi Wu Chi, as also, maintaining and sustaining my personal safety, by attempting to be in Balance and in, Harmony and in, Tune and in, Time, with, That Great True, Noble, Eternal, Enduring And Ever Abiding Way and so that this very humble student may continue, in, his, quest to I improve, on his, Tai Chi and his Qi Gong and also, Himself!

[@wennanjin5924]

希望你自己好好看看你的演示！是不是有点死板？你知道什么原因吗？

[@AipingTaiChi]

Yes, because I'm trying to balance a book on my head for the first time doing Tai Chi. It's a bit difficult to do.

[@johngaudry2767]

For AIPING and or, to whom, this may concern, Thank You for the excellent lessons, that are incorporated, into Your, Tai Chi, Teaching Programs and also, for, that, Excellent, Image in which, A Halo does become A Wonderful, Book and which thanks to, AIPING, this, most humble, Grateful, student, of, Tai Chi Chuan, has, ordered, from, a good, bookstore and so, Aiping, or, to whom, ever this may concern, please, do know, that, this, student, is, most very Grateful and also most very Thankful and so, I pray, that, by God's Goodness And Good Grace, you, will be, Forever, True, Compassionate And Ever Eternally, Very Wise And In, All ways and Always, For Always, Always, As ONE With, The, Great, True, Noble Eternal, Enduring And Ever Abiding, Way and Always Safe and Healthy and Happy and in Every Here and Every Now Of Your, God, Given, Existence, which, pray, will be, in All ways and for Always Truly Blessed and also, an, Eternal Blessing! Respectfully Yours, John. ☯️.

[@johngaudry2767]

Dear Ms Sifu Shirley, may this well intended, comment, find you and your loved ones, very well and very healthy and very happy and very much, in, Tune and Phase and Harmony and in ever Continual Balance with The Great True, Noble, Eternal, Enduring And Ever Abiding Way and so too in Always ever True and also, Compassionate and which is, according, to all, that this most humble student Of The Right Practice, Of that Practice Of Tai Chi and Of, Qi Gong Gong, does choose, to believe, do Both combine, to create Infinite Wisdom which is always most beneficial and which You Sifu, do Teach, so very well and Demonstrate so Delightfully and so, help, this, very humble student to better, understand and to, therefore, better, Learn and to Practice, then there, is also, your, most excellent very friendly helpful approach to helping Promote, the, many, benefits, to be had, or, gained, from, That, Right, Practice Of Tai Chi and which, this student, does very much, Admire, and also, Appreciate and Respect and very most thankfuly, Learn, from, in my humble efforts, To, Improve my Right Practice, of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong, which, I believe, to be, Wise and as, I believe that there is Wisdom to be had from the reading of worthwhile Books and so, if I may, may I direct you, to one more, good, Book, that does have, a longish title and also, large, claims, to make, about, the Real Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong, which do, include, A Healthy Body and A Strong Heart And A Sharp Mind and which, is printed on the Books cover, as a part, of it's, longish title and which is, The Harvard Medical School's Complete Guide To Tai Chi: 12 Weeks To A Healthy Body and A Strong Heart and A Sharp Mind and which was printed a few, years ago and so should, you have missed it, than when and if possible, do have a look at it, on, Amazon Books and also before, signing off, may I also add, that the book, that I recommended, with the title Riding Logic, was written, by, Wilhelm Museler and whom I am Grateful to, for helping, to improve my understanding of Myself and of Riding and Life! Respectfully Yours. John. ☯️.

[@AipingTaiChi]

Thank you for the Riding Logic book recommendation. I have the Harvard Medical Guide book and have had the honor of communicating with Peter Wayne in the past. He is doing vital research on the benefits of Tai Chi and his work on Integrative Medicine is transformative.

[@J3llyBean423]

AVP nope the only reason the y need me to mnot say ING thing is cause they don't want the charge / BTU see I said it / so they have to kill me / not a squeeze . not a snake ,... not adrius / .....fine cool

[@J3llyBean423]

AVP my fault ... distractions / but yeah .../ not dropping my posture / ,../ sorry / and yeah hey can still ,.... / just yell

[@J3llyBean423]

AVP 👽 Hey 👋🏾/ yeah ... There....!e and the politics..has its own curve/ but /but yeah .bursh knee tomorrow

[@andrewursitti2131]

Amazing!

[@AipingTaiChi]

🙏❤️😊