Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2
This sequence builds on everything you learned in Part 1—so if you're feeling confident with the basics, you're ready for more!
You’ll see some familiar movements with fresh twists, along with brand-new forms that add variety and challenge. Part 2 is more dynamic, with larger turns and flowing transitions that test your balance and coordination in new ways.
We recommend getting comfortable with Part 1 first to get the most out of this next step in your journey.
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Introduction
This is an optional progression of the first Tai Chi for Arthritis sequence. There are some movements that will look familiar with a little twist, and there are some completely new forms, as well. It's much more dynamic than the first part with bigger turns, making it more challenging. I suggest having a good handle of the first part before undertaking this one.
This is an optional progression of the first Tai Chi for Arthritis sequence. There are some movements that will look familiar with a little twist, and there are some completely new forms, as well. It's much more dynamic than the first part with bigger turns, making it more challenging. I suggest having a good handle of the first part before undertaking this one.
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This is just like the Brush Knee movement in Part 1
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Lesson 2: Leisurely Tie Coat Right
This is a complex form with its combination of arm and leg movements, but flows beautifully once you get comfortable with. Take and your time. Try not to rush it, keeping a smooth, continuous flow.
This is a complex form with its combination of arm and leg movements, but flows beautifully once you get comfortable with. Take and your time. Try not to rush it, keeping a smooth, continuous flow.
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Lesson 3: Single Whip Left, Punch Under Elbow
These two movements are relatively simple but deserve your time and effort to do them well, being mindful of your hand placement. Remember that the hand and the elbow are strong energy points.
These two movements are relatively simple but deserve your time and effort to do them well, being mindful of your hand placement. Remember that the hand and the elbow are strong energy points.
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Lesson 4: Repulse the Monkey, Brush Knee Left
This is a fun form with the combination of arm and leg movements. It’s a wonderful example of the principle of weight transference as it requires quite a bit of weight shifting between the feet.
This is a fun form with the combination of arm and leg movements. It’s a wonderful example of the principle of weight transference as it requires quite a bit of weight shifting between the feet.
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Lesson 5: Leisurely Tie Coat Left
It’s always a little challenging when relearning a form in the opposite direction, but a great way to exercise the brain!
It’s always a little challenging when relearning a form in the opposite direction, but a great way to exercise the brain!
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Full Sequence Front View
Use this video to practice the sequence once you know all of the forms. Try to wean yourself off of the need to watch me constantly. Trust yourself and let your muscle memory take over.
Use this video to practice the sequence once you know all of the forms. Try to wean yourself off of the need to watch me constantly. Trust yourself and let your muscle memory take over.
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Full Sequence Back View
Use this video to practice the sequence once you know all of the forms. Try to wean yourself off of the need to watch me constantly. Trust yourself and let your muscle memory take over.
Use this video to practice the sequence once you know all of the forms. Try to wean yourself off of the need to watch me constantly. Trust yourself and let your muscle memory take over.
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