🌟 The Essence of Tai Chi: The 13 Postures 🌟 Tai Chi Quan finds its foundation in the 13 Postures, representing the heart and soul of this ancient martial art. These postures are the essence of the Quan (form) and the art of push-hands. Among the 13 postures, the first 8 are the Eight Gates, embodying different energies, and the last 5 are the Five Steps, showcasing specific footwork. Let's explore them together: The Eight Gates: Ward Off: Péng Roll Back: Lǚ Press: Jǐ Push: An Grab: Cǎi Split:

In this video… in his mid 80’s Grand-master Yang Zhenduo gives an Amazing demonstration of Yang Tai Chi 13 Form. Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo is the son of Yang Chengfu and lineage holder of the Yang style Tai Chi. | Qigong is a Way of Being

The 13 Postures is the foundation of Tai Chi Quan. Without the 13 Postures there is neither the Quan (form) nor the push-hands. It consists of the first 8 postures - energies and the Five Elements (the last 5 postures - steps. The 13 postures are: The Eight Gates Ward Off: Péng Roll Back: Lǚ Press: Jǐ Push: An Grab: Cǎi Split: Liè Elbow: Zhǒu Bump: Kào The Five Steps Step Forward: Jìn Bù Step Back: Tùi Bù Step Left: Zǔo Gù Step Right: Yòu Pàn Central Equilibrium: Zhōng Dìng These 8 Gates and 5 S