Tai Chi - Sun Style 73 Forms

Following an introduction to tai chi and of the benefits you will gain by learning the 73 Forms, Dr Lam will teach warm up exercises and the 73 Forms using simple and proven teaching methods. He will teach the forms from different angles — using close ups, repetitions and diagrammed illustrations while dividing each form into small sections allowing you to follow along with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and the unique Sun style tai chi energy with throughout the DVD.

Combining two renowned internal arts Xingyiquan and Baguaquan with tai chi, Sun Lu-tang (1861-1932) created this uniquely powerful tai chi style. The 73 Forms places great emphasis on Qigong (exercise to cultivate vital life energy), making it effective for cultivating internal energy, which in turn enhance healing and relaxation. It is characterized by agile steps with smooth and flowing movements. Following an introduction to tai chi and of the benefits you will gain by learning the 73 Forms, Dr Lam will teach warm up exercises and the 73 Forms using simple and proven teaching methods

Features:
• Step-by-step comprehensive instructions
• Close-ups, repetitions, different angles and foot prints to facilitate learning
• Specially composed theme music
• Demonstrations (front and back on views) of the entire set by Dr Lam

Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well recognised teacher and has trained over five thousand instructors. He is the author of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, as well as best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs have impacted millions worldwide.

Name of the 73 Forms

Section One
Form 1 Commencement Form
Form 2 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 3 Opening Hands
Form 4 Closing Hands
Form 5 Single Whip
Form 6 Lifting Hands
Form 7 White Crane Flashing Wings
Form 8 Opening Hands
Form 9 Closing Hands
Form 10 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 11 Playing the Lute
Form 12 Step Forward to Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Form 13 Apparent Closing Up
Form 14 Carrying the Tiger and Pushing the Mountain
Form 15 Opening Hands
Form 16 Closing Hands
Form 17 Brush Knee and Twist Step Right
Form 18 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 19 Opening Hands
Form 20 Closing Hands
Form 21 Single Whip Left
Form 22 Punch underneath Elbow

Section Two
Form 23 Repulse Monkey Left
Form 24 Repulse Monkey Right
Form 25 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 26 Leisurely Tying Coat Left
Form 27 Opening Hands
Form 28 Closing Hands
Form 29 Single Whip Right
Form 30 Waving Hands like Clouds Right
Form 31 Higher Horse
Form 32 Toe Kick Left
Form 33 Toe Kick Right

Section Three
Form 34 Step on Firmly To Punch Downwards
Form 35 Turn Body and Jump Up With Both Feet
Form 36 Subdue the Tiger
Form 37 Toe Kick Left
Form 38 Turning Body and Kicking With Heel
Form 39 Step Forward to Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Form 40 Apparent Closing Up
Form 41 Carrying the Tiger and Pushing the Mountain

Section Four
Form 42 Opening Hands
Form 43 Closing Hands
Form 44 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 45 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 46 Opening Hands
Form 47 Closing Hands
Form 48 Diagonal Single Whip
Form 49 Parting Wild Horse's Mane
Form 50 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 51 Opening Hands
Form 52 Closing Hands
Form 53 Single Whip Left

Section Five
Form 54 Waving Hands like Clouds Left
Form 55 Lowering Movement
Form 56 Golden Cock Standing On One Leg
Form 57 Fan Back

Section Six
Form 58 Fair Lady Working At the Shuttles
Form 59 Higher Horse
Form 60 Cross Hands and Patting Foot
Form 61 Forward Step to Punch Crouch
Form 62 Lively Step and Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 63 Opening Hands
Form 64 Closing Hands
Form 65 Single Whip Left
Form 66 Single Whip and Lowering Movement
Form 67 Forward Step Seven Stars
Form 68 Backward Step Riding Tiger
Form 69 Turn Body, Lotus Kick
Form 70 Drawing Bow to Shoot Tiger
Form 71 Double Forward Punch
Form 72 Yin and Yang Merging into One
Form 73 Closing Form