Taiji Qigong 18 Movements Brief Tutorial

Eighteen-style Taiji Qigong is the basis to tone the body, strengthen physical guidance, and promote the body's metabolism. Teaching and training is very particular regarding physical and mental relaxation. It aims to soothe and loosen the heart and mind along energy transport inside the human body, and is a set of overall physical and mental health training methods.

Eighteen-style Taiji Qigong was composed in 1980 by Professor Lin. He has since traveled the world teaching classes and giving seminars on the topic.  In December 2009, his methods were approved as national planning materials by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Exercise Features
1 The movements are simple, easy to grasp, comfortable and safe
2 Slow, uniform consistency
3 Qi goes hand in hand, one Godhead
4 Movement stretch, a big margin
5 Static and dynamic
6 Helpful for sickness and chronic diseases
7 Mobilize their own potential, and can cure diseases and physical ailments

Basic Principles 
1 Do not give up halfway
2 Maintain the correct posture 
3 Note the role of consciousness and breathing
4 Note the "interior strength" of the exercise
5 Actions are relaxed and continual
6 Choose the appropriate environment