Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
Li style Taijiquan is a small to medium frame style of Taiji. The Li style Taijiquan is also known as the "Square Yard Taiji Style" as its form can be performed in a small confined area, whereas most other styles of Taijiquan need plenty of space to practise their form.
Training within the Li style Taijiquan consists of the following:
- Stances & Postures.
- Taiji Stepping/Walking.
- Taiji 42 Posture Form.
- Taiji Feishou "Fast" Form.
- Taiji Stick & Push Hands.
- Taiji Whirling Hands.
- Taiji Whirling Arms.
- Taiji Daoyin/Qigong Exercises.
- Taiji Qi Sensitivity & Awareness Exercises.
- Taiji Fan Form.
- Taiji Sword Form.
- Taiji Staff Form.
Li style Taijiquan is a beautiful, flowing, graceful exercise that is suitable for anyone of any age. Its characteristics are mentioned below.
- Its Movements are Small to Medium Size.
- Its Movements are Performed Slowly and maintain the same speed from start to finish.
- The Posture maintains the same height throughout the entire form.
The Taoist in China who created this beautiful flowing exercise, say that Taijiquan is a "Moving Form of Meditation", as it strengthens the connections between Body, Mind and Spirit and can help certain individuals to either control or prevent some ailments.
By studying Li style Taijiquan you will be able to strengthen, maintain and improve your health. It is an enjoyable and fun way to exercise that is suitable for anyone of any age. It can also compliment many other types of holistic exercises, like Qigong, Yoga, Massage etc.