Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A Warm Welcome From Mike...

    • Start Here! - Membership Tour

    • Health & Medical Disclaimer

    • Before we begin...

    • Introduce yourself
  • 2

    Warm Up Exercises

    • Warm Up Exercises Introduction

    • Basic Reasons for the Exercises

    • Warm Up Routine with Explanations

    • Warm Up Routine - Follow Along

    • Warm Up Exercises Quiz
  • 3

    The T'ai Chi Set Basics

    • Welcome To The T'ai Chi Set

    • A Brief Introduction To Practicing The T'ai Chi Set

    • Tai Chi Mini Set Basic Instruction

    • Tai Chi Front Demonstration

    • Tai Chi Rear Demonstration

    • Tai Chi Side Demonstration

    • A Complete Review of The Mini-Set in 73 Seconds!

    • T'ai Chi Set Basics Quiz
  • 4

    Stress Prevention Routine Part One - Basic Theory

    • Welcome To The Daoyin Courses

    • The Daoyin System Introduction

    • Stress Qigong Sets Introduction

    • A Brief Theory Section Explanation

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    • Stress Prevention Set Cheat Sheet - PDF Download

    • Breathing Pattern for Daoyin Exercises PDF Download

    • Basic Daoyin Theory I

    • Meridian Point Locations Download

    • Easy 5 Element Theory

    • Basic Theory Quiz
  • 5

    Stress Prevention Routine Part Two - Footwork & Hand Formations

    • Daoyin Hand Positions

    • Diagonal Stepping

    • Side Stepping

    • Cross Over Stepping
  • 6

    Stress Prevention Routine Part Three - The Exercises!

    • 1. Taiji Breathing

    • 2. Round Fan Covers The Moon

    • 3. Buffalo Ploughs The Land

    • 4. Comb The Hair

    • 5. Flower Displays Buddha

    • 6. Single Arm Supports Heaven

    • 7. Tapping Rendu

    • 8. Sink Qi To Dantian

    • Stress Prevention Routine Quiz
  • 7

    Foundation Practices

    • 5 Minute Exercise with Basic Commentary

    • The 5 Minute Exercise - Nourish The Blood, Tonify The Qi To Improve Longevity
  • 8

    The T'ai Chi Set - In More Detail

    • Commencement

    • Ward Off - Footwork

    • Ward Off - Part Two

    • Roll Back
  • 9

    T'ai Chi Structural Points

    • Why Use The Structural Points?

    • Knee With Toes

    • Rotate The Weighted Hip

    • Knees Press Heel

    • Shift Weight Underground

    • Pelvis Between The Feet

    • Vertical Spine

    • Hand Up - You Down

    • Structural Points Quiz
  • 10

    Resting Step Practice

    • Resting Step Practice

    • Resting Step Practice Quiz
  • 11

    Stress Relief Routine

    • 1. Taiji Breathing

    • Mechanism For Calming The Mind in Swirling Water and Swimming Fish

    • 2. Swirling Water

    • 3. Eagle Soaring In The Sky - Part One

    • 3. Eagle Soaring In The Sky - Part Two

    • 4. Black Dragon Displays Talons - Part One

    • 4. Black Dragon Displays Talons - Part Two

    • 5. Blue Dragon Hiding In A Blue Sea - Part One

    • 5. Dragon Hiding In A Blue Sea - Part Two

    • 6. Swirling Clouds - Part One

    • 6. Swirling Clouds - Part Two

    • 7. Swimming Fish Flaps It's Tail

    • 8. Sink Qi To Dantian

    • Stress Relief Routine Quiz
  • 12

    Daoyin Continuation Practice

    • Continuing The Daoyin Routines
  • 13

    Keep Fit Routine

    • Keep Fit Routine Introduction

    • 1. Adjusting The Breath - Tiaoxi Tuna - Demo

    • 1. Adjusting The Breath - Tuition

    • 2. Push The Boat Into The Current - Demo

    • 2. Push The Boat Into The Current - Footwork

    • 2. Push The Boat Into The Current - Tuition

    • 3. Carry The Sun And Moon

    • 3. Carry The Sun And Moon - Turning The Body

    • 3. Carry The Sun And Moon - Tuition

    • 4. Roc Spreads It's Wings - Demo

    • 5. Roc Spreads It's Wings - Tuition

    • 5. Lifting A Huge Rock - Demo

    • 5. Lifting A Huge Rock - Tuition

    • 6. Push Open The Window To See The Moon - Demo

    • 6. Push Open The Window To See The Moon - Part One

    • 6. Push Open The Window To See The Moon - Part Two

    • 6. Push Open The Window To See The Moon - Part Three

    • 6. Push Open The Window To See The Moon - Part Four

    • 7. Dusting The Jacket Against The Wind - Demo

    • 8. Old Man Flicks Beard - Demo

    • Keep Fit Routine Quiz
  • 14

    The Microcosmic Orbit

    • Read This First...

    • 01. Introduction

    • 02. Preparation

    • 03. Anchoring the Breath (Exercise 1)

    • 04. The Dan Tian

    • 05. Harvesting Yang (Exercise 2)

    • 06. Establishing the Ming Line

    • 07. The Governing Vessel (Exercise 3)

    • 08. Mixing the Two Qi (Exercise 4)

    • 09. The Lesser Microcosmic Orbit (Exercise 5)

    • 10. Exercises for the Clipping Passes (Exercise 6)

    • 11. The Orbit

    • 12. Passing the Wei Lu Gate (Exercise 7)

    • 13. Absorption (Exercise 8)

    • 14. Conclusion
  • 15

    Acupuncture Points Reference

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  • 16

    The Lung Routine

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  • 17

    The Kidney Routine

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  • 18

    The Liver Routine

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  • 19

    The Heart Routine

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  • 20

    The Spleen Routine

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