Beginning Tai Chi (the Simplified 24 Form) trains the fundamental energies of tai chi as well as postural principles, while introducing key movement patterns used in future forms. While this tai chi form is "simplified" (ie. includes fewer circles, spirals, and more difficult-to-coordinate movements), it is far from simple. Advanced principles of Tai Chi underly this form, and advanced practitioners continue to gain benefit from its practice.

A bridge between qi gong and the tai chi forms, the HunYuan Taiji Simplified 24 Form is the foundation for both martial and internal cultivation in the practice of the HunYuan system, and is the appropriate place to start learning Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan) at the Taoist Studies Institute. Qi Gong practice (such as Hunyuan Gong and Chansi Gong) are excellent complements to tai chi class.

Benefits of Tai Chi practice include: improved balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, sleep, mental clarity, posture, pain reduction, and more.

Suitable for beginners.

Prerequisite: None