Does anyone else suffer from mirror image dyslexia? I like your video and your instructions. But only to view, not follow along. How about one of you turning around? When you move to the right, I'm moving in the same direction, to my left, to keep up with your right. Then all mixed up, so not relaxed or slow, but flustered playing catchup. Do you watch and follow your videos after you make them? Most people don''t make videos for students, but for their fronts to look good. That's why I see so few backs to the camera.
That's interesting that you put a name to it. When they face to the side it's easier to follow. But also if I'm persistent I catch on and listen, don't watch but do.
I have been doing tai chi for 20 years now and I can say that took the right decision for my health and my life. This is a good video for beginners who wants to start practicing this wonderful martial arts.
I'm an active senior and in lockdown like everyone else - really enjoyed but it was hard to follow facing on - would help if the camera could see Veronica from behind to be able to better follow while watching your video - definitely the best Tai Chi for a beginner.
I do appreciate the effort and time you both has dedicated to put together an absolutely needed and well represented Tai Chi video. Thanks for the library you both share with all of us. Tai Chi is only for those that really love his/her body. I'm 77 year old retire Special Forces soldier and right now I feel like I'm 50 and going stronger.
Thank you. I am a 70 year old Navy/Marine Corps veteran who has studied Tai Chi with the VA Instructor for 5 years. She recently left for another job at another VA so we have no instructor at the time. I offered to lead a group based on my knowlege but they declined. I really appreciate this video you have provided. Thank you. Namaste
You two are lovely to watch together. I like how Veronica is doing the more basic modification. I like that this is not annoyingly flirtatious like other couples who post movement/exercise videos. Good Lighting, good audio. Please show us more. Looking forward to more of these. Love from Western Canada.
Thank you for your feedback and glad to know you were able to go through the movements with us. Thanks for subscribing to Beach TV. They did a great job producing this series. I had a great time working with them. ~ Dr. Hoover
I'm working my way out of heart failure and my doctor recommended Tai chi. I am just starting with the fundamentals. About half way through I had to stop. But! Tomorrow is another day and I am going to keep practicing every day until I can move on to the next step! I am so grateful for the blessing you have to be able to teach these classes. I am looking forward to mastering each class and healing my heart as well. Thank you so much!
Donna that's great to hear about your progress. Keep up the diligent work. It will pay off. "Slow and steady wins the race" is a quote that helps me appreciate the process. Dr. Hoover
I’ve never tried Tai Ci before but now turned 70’s I’m having high blood pressure I think Tai Chi will helping to bring my BP down, thank you so much your videos very interesting and easy to learn, I watched others but they so complicated to followed so thanks again both of you.
You guys were incredibly perfect on the Tai Chi 24 Form. I used to do Tai Chi, however, I lot of things happened, so I couldn't go back. I missing it so much. I am grateful for your classes on TH-cam.
Thank you for your compliments. I don't know if we were "perfect," but we did our best to keep it simple and easy to follow. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Excellent! It was so helpful that you clearly explained the hows and whys of the movements. Also your voice is soothing and your quite fine to watch. Thank you!
This was absolutely wonderfully presented. I’m so glad to have found you both. I’ve had balance issues since 2015 after having strokes in my cerebellum. I think this might be the answer for me. It’s so peaceful and easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with so many people! I greatly appreciate it.
Hi, we are in lockdown in the UK. I walk 12 miles a day in my job so am missing out on my exercise so decided to look into tai chi after my sister suggested I do. I found your site purely by accident but so delighted I did as your explanations are second to none. Many thanks for helping me begin my journey.
I am near Mt. Shasta California and we are in statewide lockdown and I'd been thinking about trying to learn Tai Chi, so of course went to youtube. TH-cam actually recommended this video to me after "it" noticed I was looking at other Tai Chi videos. I'm really glad to have found this one, it's quite good.
What an outstanding introduction to Tai Chi - warm and welcoming and reassuring and clear. I'm 71 - and over the course of my life, I dabbled in several martial arts. More than once I tried to learn Tai Chi Chuan and -- frankly, soon gave up. I found it too cognitively challenging - couldn't seem to remember the movements from the time I left class to arriving home. A couple of years back, I began to practice Shaolin QiGong and Standing (Zhan Zhuang) at home. A year or so ago, I then joined a new seniors' class offering Tai Chi and health QiGong. I learned the Yang 10! Unfortunately, I no longer have reliable transportation, and so the discovery of your online training is a joy to me. Abundant thanks to you both, and to CSU Long Beach for the gift of this program.
Always fascinating to see the nuances between various practitioners. Thanks for sharing. We teach our beginners almost exactly the same way - we just skip the warmup.
This is what I call real tai chi! Good movements and great instruction. One suggestion, not on your taichi movements, though. When you bow dont raise your hands. Keep them downwards on both sides.When you do the hand salute dont bow. Do one or the other, but not both. Otherwise you look funny. Thats the Chinese way. Good job!
Just started this as practice for posture correction and alternative work out at home. Explanations are clear and really appreciate the context with which it's taught. Bravo Dr. Daniel!
Thank you Stephanie. I appreciate you noticing and commenting on the context. It's something I pay a lot of attention to. It's great to hear how you are using this to help with posture correction. We use medical Tai Chi at SOHMA with patients to help with their posture as well. Did you know medical Tai Chi has recently become covered by most medical insurance under physical therapy benefits. We've been having a lot of fun developing and refining medical Tai Chi programs.
Since I watched this video 4 years ago, I have become a tai chi instructor. It isn't easy conveying the correct, precise instructions and doing the form. Having another person in the video is extremely helpful.
Thank you for this wonderful and well made vidéo. I have bien wanting to learn taichi for years and your generous explanations and demonstrations will allow me to enter this new world. Namaste
This is a terrific Tai chi video series! The instructions are clear and concise. I love that you can follow him, or her, and still get great benefit from the practice. My thanks to them for preparing this series.
I am new to Tai Chi and have been searching for a good video series to learn from as I am unable to attend any live courses regularly due to much travelling with my husband in our motor home. I, like other speakers here, have looked at many other videos and am so pleased I have found this one. Your teaching method and presentation is brilliant for me, I am now really looking forward to practicing, hopefully I can find some beautiful, peaceful locations along our route where I can feel totally grounded with the earth beneath my feet. Thank you so much
Jan Stageman there are so many healing arts to choose from! Its great that there are amazing video series to learn from on the internet so you can practice from the comforts of your home!
Jan that makes me so happy to hear that you are able to use these videos to learn especially since you are not easily able to find a live instructor to work with due to your travels. One way we find classes when we travel is with meetup.com You just put in your zipcode to see what classes are near you. Here's the link to our class if you ever make it to Southern California: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
I have never done Tai Chi before and typically struggle with anxiety. I’ve been wanting for some time to give it a try to help me both mentally and physically. It was nice to follow along with a very calming voice and easy to understand explanations. As someone who just tried this for the first time ever, I feel very calm and can’t wait to continue practicing daily 😊
Looking for Tai Chi learning instructions, I found this wonderful video. Thank you for so great explanation. It motivates me so much. I am starting exercising right away.
Thank you for this video, I am on day 14, and the aches that I had when I started this video session 14 days ago are gone. I heard somewhere the first 100 days you will feel a big difference. I will continue and I love you explanations. Many blessings
Thank you. I am going to practice tai chi during lockdown. I have hip burtisis so almost every exercise triggers it, this seems gentle and what I need.
That is great to hear that you are using these videos during the lock down. Be sure to properly warm up your joints and take smaller steps when you practice to limit triggering the inflammation in your bursae.
I have always been an athlete until struck by Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis. I am hoping that this exercise aids in healing my body as well as helping me to visualize the cleansing and refocusing of my mind.
Hello I have been doing Tai Chi for 10 years now and did struggle with some Arthritis and thought...uh oh going to be challenge. Not really..before I knew it I was making all the turns and now I teach this beautiful art form.. I hope you stay with it.
I was a practitioner of Tai Chi 15 years ago, I stop practicing to focus on a combative martial arts style. Now that I am older I find my self missing Tai Chi. Out of all the Tai Chi videos on Youtbue I find yours to be the most comprehensive. I will be using your videos to help me to practices form. Thanks.
I'm glad to hear our videos are helping. I too love the combative styles and am trying to bring more awareness to the combative side of Tai Chi Chuan. Let me know how your practice is coming along and if you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Thank you for this. I am at present practicing Qi Gong with Lee Holden who also practices Tai Chi. He kindly does mirror image so it's easier to follow. I have practiced all the movements you demonstrate in my Qi Gong class accept not how to use the movements in combat. My only problem is I'm getting left and right muddled! and end up on the opposite side to where I'm supposed to be. Nevertheless, I find it enlightening learning how the movements hang together in one flow
Thank you for sharing your skills with us. My doctor and pain management doctor recommended your course rather than drugs and even physical therapy. I can really feel my body stretching and getting a good workout. I look forward to learning more in the next videos.
@@sarinahay1523 We practice at Heartwell Park in Long Beach, CA. You can find more information here: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/ Thank you for your interest.
@@sarinahay1523We practice at Heartwell Park in Long Beach, CA. You can find more information here: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/ Thank you for your interest.
I was lost and wanted to learn Tai Chi a year and a half ago and could not find a teacher so I found the Hoovers and they inspired me. I since then have two wonderful teachers, Linda and Jane. Linda Yang and Jane practices Dong. I am on the last part of the 108 form of Dong. But love the simplicity you instilled in me. Thank you, Daniel and Veronika.
Ricardo you are most welcome! Thank you for sharing your Tai Chi journey with us. That's great to hear that we played a part in it. I will be sure to tell Veronika about how we helped instill the simplicity in you. Enjoy the journey!
I viewed so many tai chi videos and this is a great one! Its been so difficult for me to grasp because I have dyslexia. This lesson would be even better if there were a mirror image of it, for me and others who are dyslexic.
I hear you about the challenge following without having a mirror image. Here is an oldie, but a goodie that I did for this exact reason where my back is to you so you can follow along as if you are behind me. I hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/BUD8xJ-zGRg/w-d-xo.html
Amei...Estou suando horrores , ótimo para a quarentena. primeira aula foi ótima , vou fazer todos os dias ! I loved it ... I'm sweating horribly, great for quarantine. first class was great, I will do it every day!
Jaja, es bueno saber que estás trabajando duro y usando esto durante la cuarentena. Sigan con el buen trabajo. Gracias por mirar y por traducir :) Usé el traductor de Google para responderte. Haha it's nice to know you are working hard and using this during the quarantine. Keep up the good work. Thank you for watching, and for translating :) I used Google translate to write you back.
This is a wonderful tutorial for beginners. I used to practice Chayon-Ryu which incorporated some of these moves and regret leaving it. This gives me inspiration to start again. Thank you so much. I'm excited to master this video and move on to the next.
Right on! That is so great to hear that you are inspired to start again. I put martial applications in the middle of each video to hopefully spark some inspiration for the martial artists out there. How's your training going?
It's great to hear the video helped you get your balance and focus back! I hope you continue to get benefits from your practice. Thank you for your feedback.
Haha that's great to hear. Veronika and I look forward to our daughter's nap too so we can practice and get other things done. We're glad you enjoy the videos.
more than 3 decades ago in Brooklyn a man named William C Phillips taught several things in this series, Bill Phillips learned from Chen Man Ching, I suspect this man may have learned from someone who learned from Chen Man Ching
Damon that's great to hear how you can see similarities in how I presented the material. Chen Man Ching has quite a legacy. We are working on putting together the lineage of all my masters and their masters. I wouldn't be surprised if one or some had direct contact or indirect training with him. It's fascinating to me how this oral tradition can be seen in such a way that someone can tell where they got the lessons. I'm glad you enjoy the series.
This is great! The warn-up prepares one for the actual form. I didn't have to figure out anything like in other videos, or turn my back to face the same direction. This video made it very easy to learn the form quickly, graciously and smoothly.
I felt able to keep up with the instructor andreally enjoyed the smooth flow of the moves. Peaceful, calm way to learn defensive moves. Plan to attend all the lessons. 😊
I haven't practiced Tai Chi in over 25 years. In these trying times, I cannot go to my Reiki or Craniosacral practitioner, so in coming back to Tai Chi, I am looking to find balance , reduce pain and anxiety, and hopefully find center again. Your videos are very simple to follow. Thank you for breaking down each movement in the sequence.
I started tonight. I didnt make it very far but it felt good. My breathing really opened up...I feel the energy. I have nerve damage in my feet and legs so I'm wobbly and hoping this will help regain some stability
I agree with others who have said this is one of best Tai Chi videos on youtube. With a teacher who goes at a slow, balanced pace this is great for all of us older adults( and little ones too!) I watched the first class with my daughter and granddaughter, easy for all of us to follow along.
Lana it's great to hear that the videos are working for you and that you like the pace. We intended to create these in such a way that anyone could follow at home even if they did not have any prior experience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. That's so cool that you followed along with your daughter and granddaughter!
estoy empezando con las clases del doctor Daniel por videos de TH-cam Es la primera vez que trato este arte y es que necesito balancear mis ansiedades y el estrés de la vida diaria espero qué al seguir con este lecciones pueda yo mejorar les haré saber cómo es mi Progreso a través de estos videos y muchas gracias al doctor Daniel por impartir su conocimiento a nosotros
Love this lesson. Relaxed just watching you. I'm very new, but plan to learn and want to be very good at this. Hopefully will be able to follow you. Thank you!
Keep it up Diana. Slowly, but surely the muscle memory takes over before you realize it and your body will be doing the movements when your brain didn't tell it to yet! Enjoy your practice.
Really enjoyed it. I'm just recovering from back injury. I was nervous it would be too harsh on my back but it wasnt at all. I was completely lost at the end but thoroughly enjoyed it and will continue.
Unfortunately I have thinnig and weakness in my cruciate ligament so I can't bend my knee due to a cyst caused by severe exercise.Is there any move in tai chi which can help me strenghtening my curciate ligament.Thank you for your help🙏
The challenge with the cruciate ligament is that it does not have it's own blood supply, so it typically does not heal well on it's own. However, you can strengthen and stabilize the muscles surrounding the joint to help compensate for the ligament weakness. Tai Chi is a great proprioception exercise and neuromuscular re-education exercise. Both of which help strengthen the weight-bearing joints like the knee which has the cruciate ligament. I hope that helps.
Thank you Jessica! Indeed, it is a life long practice. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Thank u so much, you made this so understandable, and took away pressure of having to do this exactly like this, making it flow with ease for me I greatly appreciate it! Your lesson wasn't intimidating, but educational and so calming, thanks again sending you and everyone lots of love and light!
If it isn't too long after these 2016 'instructive' vids to subscribe, thank and 'start' ... thank you very much! Especially, your instruction about what the 'walking' is before involving the hands and arms has been very helpful for me. PS. I am a 'horseback riding' person since I was a kid so I really like your 'horse' references, thank you.
I'm thrilled to find this! My doctor has encouraged me to return to Tai Chi as it has great benefits for me. I once was able to take live classes with a master and no longer can. Here I see the same things, done the same way. It isn't at all easy for me but I will get it now that I have found such a great set of teachers again. Thank you, Thank you!
Ive been taking weekly taichi since Jan, 22. My blood pressure has gone down & I am taking 1/2 the meds. I really like his beginning & will incorporate it into daily.
Hi I'm glad you like the videos. I would not recommend Tai Chi for women safety and self defense. However, it would greatly compliment other practical safety martial arts because of the internal aspects of Tai Chi that the external self defense martial arts often lack. Jiu Jitsu, Kempo, and Krav Maga are usually very good martial arts to help with women safety because of the practical applications, training, and sparring components. I personally noticed my sparring improve greatly after practicing Tai Chi. Like I said, Tai Chi alone would not be sufficient in my opinion.
LOL thank you for the compliment! It takes a long time being the "grasshopper" to feel the movements really integrate in one's self. I imagine you are passed part 3 by now. How's your training coming along? ~Dr. Hoover
Thanks for the balance of mind and body, I am an old man and versed from Karate Kid, for all of the always quiet Mr.Miyagi. your excitement gives me movement without falling, I wish your satisfaction in your life, a satisfied spectator.
Thank you Heinrich for your kind words. Since you mentioned the "Karate Kid," here is a recent short video I did that gave the movie and Mr. Miyagi some credit: th-cam.com/video/Rz3LFR-8EUI/w-d-xo.html I wish you continued satisfaction in your life as well. Namaste
I'm going to a Tai Chi class soon for the first time and your video has given me an idea as to what it's about. I've practised yoga for twenty years but I think that I'll enjoy this new practise. Thank you :-)
I've begun taking Tai chi at our local Y this is one of the best instructional video's. I wish I had the good doctor as my instructor. Thank's so much!! I learned so much, thanks again. All the best, J. carbo
Thanks John for your compliments! You know I took martial arts at the YMCA too. I trained there in middle school and high school. They have some great programs. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class. It'd be great to practice with you sometime: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Hi Adrienne! I'm just now going through and responding to the comments :) I'm glad you found our videos clear and easy to follow. Thanks for watching and for your support throughout the years
Really great instruction and levels of ease. Thank you! I have many neck issues I believe this will make a difference in many areas and add to an overall improvement in my physical, mental and spiritual health. Many blessings to you both!
This is a Great Yang Style beginners class. Daniel, you look so strong but yet, so graceful and soft. I’ve been doing tai chi for two years on Yang style. I loved the way you demonstrated it. Mahalo from Hawaii!
I have seen numerous Taiji videos but none offer explanation of benefits in the movements as clear and patient as Dr Daniel does. Finally I find what I am looking for. Thank you so much👍
Does anyone else suffer from mirror image dyslexia? I like your video and your instructions. But only to view, not follow along. How about one of you turning around? When you move to the right, I'm moving in the same direction, to my left, to keep up with your right. Then all mixed up, so not relaxed or slow, but flustered playing catchup. Do you watch and follow your videos after you make them? Most people don''t make videos for students, but for their fronts to look good. That's why I see so few backs to the camera.
That's interesting that you put a name to it. When they face to the side it's easier to follow. But also if I'm persistent I catch on and listen, don't watch but do.
I do agree if there are to side presentation: from the back and from the front sides
You guys are so in sync. Beautiful!
I have been doing tai chi for 20 years now and I can say that took the right decision for my health and my life. This is a good video for beginners who wants to start practicing this wonderful martial arts.
This is such a great fit for me...science AND spiritual connection, healing AND martial art. This hits the yin yang jackpot!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making the world a better
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Aw that's so sweet Elisabeth. Thank you!
I'm an active senior and in lockdown like everyone else - really enjoyed but it was hard to follow facing on - would help if the camera could see Veronica from behind to be able to better follow while watching your video - definitely the best Tai Chi for a beginner.
Yeh, was difficult following for me too, but already the warm ups SO rewarding! Really warmly recommend Taiji for anyone , at least twice a week
I do appreciate the effort and time you both has dedicated to put together an absolutely needed and well represented Tai Chi video. Thanks for the library you both share with all of us. Tai Chi is only for those that really love his/her body. I'm 77 year old retire Special Forces soldier and right now I feel like I'm 50 and going stronger.
Thank you. I am a 70 year old Navy/Marine Corps veteran who has studied Tai Chi with the VA Instructor for 5 years. She recently left for another job at another VA so we have no instructor at the time. I offered to lead a group based on my knowlege but they declined. I really appreciate this video you have provided. Thank you. Namaste
Λυπάμαι Ειλικρινά που δεν βρήκατε ανταπόκριση !!! Μού κάνει εντύπωση, ΔΕΝ ενδιαφέρονται ;! Μακάρι να ήμουν εκεί , να το προτείνατε Σε Εμένα ...
What Family Style and which State, Vet myself
We have qi gong at our local Y and they have it on-line if I could just figure it out.
You two are lovely to watch together. I like how Veronica is doing the more basic modification. I like that this is not annoyingly flirtatious like other couples who post movement/exercise videos. Good Lighting, good audio. Please show us more. Looking forward to more of these. Love from Western Canada.
Just subbed and liked. Just went through the movements with you. Will take a few time to get it all. Thanks for your video. God bless.
Thank you for your feedback and glad to know you were able to go through the movements with us. Thanks for subscribing to Beach TV. They did a great job producing this series. I had a great time working with them. ~ Dr. Hoover
I'm working my way out of heart failure and my doctor recommended Tai chi. I am just starting with the fundamentals. About half way through I had to stop. But! Tomorrow is another day and I am going to keep practicing every day until I can move on to the next step! I am so grateful for the blessing you have to be able to teach these classes. I am looking forward to mastering each class and healing my heart as well. Thank you so much!
Donna Hyde I started with Tai Chi fundamentals and Qigong too! Keep trying and looking for the right practice for you! Tai chi is great for healing❤️
Best wishes. May you Get well soon
Donna Hyde I wish you deep and lasting health!!
Donna, Jesus is able to heal you, put your trust in Him, God Bless!
Donna that's great to hear about your progress. Keep up the diligent work. It will pay off. "Slow and steady wins the race" is a quote that helps me appreciate the process. Dr. Hoover
I’ve never tried Tai Ci before but now turned 70’s I’m having high blood pressure I think Tai Chi will helping to bring my BP down, thank you so much your videos very interesting and easy to learn, I watched others but they so complicated to followed so thanks again both of you.
You guys were incredibly perfect on the Tai Chi 24 Form. I used to do Tai Chi, however, I lot of things happened, so I couldn't go back. I missing it so much. I am grateful for your classes on TH-cam.
Thank you for your compliments. I don't know if we were "perfect," but we did our best to keep it simple and easy to follow. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Excellent! It was so helpful that you clearly explained the hows and whys of the movements. Also your voice is soothing and your quite fine to watch. Thank you!
This was absolutely wonderfully presented. I’m so glad to have found you both. I’ve had balance issues since 2015 after having strokes in my cerebellum. I think this might be the answer for me. It’s so peaceful and easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with so many people! I greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing!
Whatever the master says really makes sense on an intuitive level. The vibe that he gives off is very calm and trustworthy.
I have missed my tai chi for years. It really helped me years ago. So glad to find this video
Hi, we are in lockdown in the UK. I walk 12 miles a day in my job so am missing out on my exercise so decided to look into tai chi after my sister suggested I do. I found your site purely by accident but so delighted I did as your explanations are second to none. Many thanks for helping me begin my journey.
I am near Mt. Shasta California and we are in statewide lockdown and I'd been thinking about trying to learn Tai Chi, so of course went to youtube. TH-cam actually recommended this video to me after "it" noticed I was looking at other Tai Chi videos. I'm really glad to have found this one, it's quite good.
Slowly but surely you feel the impact I love the taking care of the knees ❣️it
What an outstanding introduction to Tai Chi - warm and welcoming and reassuring and clear. I'm 71 - and over the course of my life, I dabbled in several martial arts. More than once I tried to learn Tai Chi Chuan and -- frankly, soon gave up. I found it too cognitively challenging - couldn't seem to remember the movements from the time I left class to arriving home. A couple of years back, I began to practice Shaolin QiGong and Standing (Zhan Zhuang) at home. A year or so ago, I then joined a new seniors' class offering Tai Chi and health QiGong. I learned the Yang 10! Unfortunately, I no longer have reliable transportation, and so the discovery of your online training is a joy to me. Abundant thanks to you both, and to CSU Long Beach for the gift of this program.
Always fascinating to see the nuances between various practitioners. Thanks for sharing.
We teach our beginners almost exactly the same way - we just skip the warmup.
By far the best Tai chi lesson that I have ever come across in a pool of Tai Chi practices. Please keep it up and subscribing straight away.
That is so nice to hear. Thank you for subscribing to Beach TV. They did a great job producing this program. I really enjoyed working with them.
This is what I call real tai chi! Good movements and great instruction.
One suggestion, not on your taichi movements, though. When you bow dont raise your hands. Keep them downwards on both sides.When you do the hand salute dont bow. Do one or the other, but not both. Otherwise you look funny. Thats the Chinese way.
Good job!
Thank you Chi for the compliments and for the advice about bowing. Noted :)
Just started this as practice for posture correction and alternative work out at home. Explanations are clear and really appreciate the context with which it's taught. Bravo Dr. Daniel!
Thank you Stephanie. I appreciate you noticing and commenting on the context. It's something I pay a lot of attention to. It's great to hear how you are using this to help with posture correction. We use medical Tai Chi at SOHMA with patients to help with their posture as well. Did you know medical Tai Chi has recently become covered by most medical insurance under physical therapy benefits. We've been having a lot of fun developing and refining medical Tai Chi programs.
Since I watched this video 4 years ago, I have become a tai chi instructor. It isn't easy conveying the correct, precise instructions and doing the form. Having another person in the video is extremely helpful.
Thank you for this wonderful and well made vidéo. I have bien wanting to learn taichi for years and your generous explanations and demonstrations will allow me to enter this new world. Namaste
Thank you very much for this videos, for sharing them freely! They are excellent! So well explained, with detail and calm. Thank you!
This is a terrific Tai chi video series! The instructions are clear and concise. I love that you can follow him, or her, and still get great benefit from the practice. My thanks to them for preparing this series.
Sundai Barahona Lawrence it is definitely beneficial to have examples of different variations of the practice! We are all so unique! ❤️🧘🏽♂️
I'm glad to hear you like our series! Thank you for your feedback. We tried to make it as simple and easy to follow as possible.
BRILLIANT.... finally a clear well explained beginner class... love it!
I am new to Tai Chi and have been searching for a good video series to learn from as I am unable to attend any live courses regularly due to much travelling with my husband in our motor home. I, like other speakers here, have looked at many other videos and am so pleased I have found this one. Your teaching method and presentation is brilliant for me, I am now really looking forward to practicing, hopefully I can find some beautiful, peaceful locations along our route where I can feel totally grounded with the earth beneath my feet. Thank you so much
Jan Stageman there are so many healing arts to choose from! Its great that there are amazing video series to learn from on the internet so you can practice from the comforts of your home!
Jan that makes me so happy to hear that you are able to use these videos to learn especially since you are not easily able to find a live instructor to work with due to your travels. One way we find classes when we travel is with meetup.com You just put in your zipcode to see what classes are near you. Here's the link to our class if you ever make it to Southern California: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
I have never done Tai Chi before and typically struggle with anxiety. I’ve been wanting for some time to give it a try to help me both mentally and physically. It was nice to follow along with a very calming voice and easy to understand explanations. As someone who just tried this for the first time ever, I feel very calm and can’t wait to continue practicing daily 😊
Simply the best Tai Chi classes on TH-cam.
Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.
Looking for Tai Chi learning instructions, I found this wonderful video. Thank you for so great explanation. It motivates me so much. I am starting exercising right away.
Good to hear! I hope your training is going well. Let us know if we can help you along your Tai Chi Journey. ~ Dr. Daniel Hoover
Thank you for this. I am in recovery from Covid. It's a great help to keep moving. Thanks
Thank you for this video, I am on day 14, and the aches that I had when I started this video session 14 days ago are gone. I heard somewhere the first 100 days you will feel a big difference. I will continue and I love you explanations. Many blessings
Thank you. I am going to practice tai chi during lockdown. I have hip burtisis so almost every exercise triggers it, this seems gentle and what I need.
That is great to hear that you are using these videos during the lock down. Be sure to properly warm up your joints and take smaller steps when you practice to limit triggering the inflammation in your bursae.
I have always been an athlete until struck by Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis. I am hoping that this exercise aids in healing my body as well as helping me to visualize the cleansing and refocusing of my mind.
Hello I have been doing Tai Chi for 10 years now and did struggle with some Arthritis and thought...uh oh going to be challenge. Not really..before I knew it I was making all the turns and now I teach this beautiful art form.. I hope you stay with it.
@@mazeygirl13 thanks for sharing your story. That is incredible and now you are teaching!
How have the Tai Chi exercises been working for you? I hope you are getting some relief from your inflammatory conditions! Thank you for your share.
This is the best practice video I've come across yet - for my level of practice that is. Thank you. I love the way you teach!
I was a practitioner of Tai Chi 15 years ago, I stop practicing to focus on a combative martial arts style. Now that I am older I find my self missing Tai Chi. Out of all the Tai Chi videos on Youtbue I find yours to be the most comprehensive. I will be using your videos to help me to practices form.
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Clyde Thompson there is always room to come back to.
I'm glad to hear our videos are helping. I too love the combative styles and am trying to bring more awareness to the combative side of Tai Chi Chuan. Let me know how your practice is coming along and if you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Thank you for this. I am at present practicing Qi Gong with Lee Holden who also practices Tai Chi. He kindly does mirror image so it's easier to follow. I have practiced all the movements you demonstrate in my Qi Gong class accept not how to use the movements in combat. My only problem is I'm getting left and right muddled! and end up on the opposite side to where I'm supposed to be. Nevertheless, I find it enlightening learning how the movements hang together in one flow
Thank you for sharing your skills with us. My doctor and pain management doctor recommended your course rather than drugs and even physical therapy. I can really feel my body stretching and getting a good workout. I look forward to learning more in the next videos.
Thank you for presenting this series. Really appreciate the explanation , it is very helpful.
Wonderful lesson! Explanations are clear and demonstrations fluid and beautiful to watch. Thank you.
I'm glad you liked it! You're most welcome.
I have taken Dr. Daniel's classes in person, he's a very competent and caring man. Tai Chi works!
d patrickb13 where does he teach at? Would love to take his class in person one day.
Thanks Patrick. It's great practicing with you. I hope you're doing well.
@@sarinahay1523 We practice at Heartwell Park in Long Beach, CA. You can find more information here: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/ Thank you for your interest.
@@sarinahay1523We practice at Heartwell Park in Long Beach, CA. You can find more information here: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Thank you for your interest.
I was lost and wanted to learn Tai Chi a year and a half ago and could not find a teacher so I found the Hoovers and they inspired me. I since then have two wonderful teachers, Linda and Jane. Linda Yang and Jane practices Dong. I am on the last part of the 108 form of Dong. But love the simplicity you instilled in me. Thank you, Daniel and Veronika.
Ricardo you are most welcome! Thank you for sharing your Tai Chi journey with us. That's great to hear that we played a part in it. I will be sure to tell Veronika about how we helped instill the simplicity in you. Enjoy the journey!
I viewed so many tai chi videos and this is a great one! Its been so difficult for me to grasp because I have dyslexia. This lesson would be even better if there were a mirror image of it, for me and others who are dyslexic.
I hear you about the challenge following without having a mirror image. Here is an oldie, but a goodie that I did for this exact reason where my back is to you so you can follow along as if you are behind me. I hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/BUD8xJ-zGRg/w-d-xo.html
Amei...Estou suando horrores , ótimo para a quarentena.
primeira aula foi ótima , vou fazer todos os dias !
I loved it ... I'm sweating horribly, great for quarantine.
first class was great, I will do it every day!
Jaja, es bueno saber que estás trabajando duro y usando esto durante la cuarentena. Sigan con el buen trabajo. Gracias por mirar y por traducir :) Usé el traductor de Google para responderte.
Haha it's nice to know you are working hard and using this during the quarantine. Keep up the good work. Thank you for watching, and for translating :) I used Google translate to write you back.
Tai Chi are the best martial art practice for destroyed the virus covid19 easy. Thanks for posting.(RCLveteran)
Glad to hear you are using this practice to help during COVID-19!
This is a wonderful tutorial for beginners. I used to practice Chayon-Ryu which incorporated some of these moves and regret leaving it. This gives me inspiration to start again. Thank you so much. I'm excited to master this video and move on to the next.
Right on! That is so great to hear that you are inspired to start again. I put martial applications in the middle of each video to hopefully spark some inspiration for the martial artists out there. How's your training going?
This was challenging at first but very good for helping bring back my balance and focus! Thank you.
It's great to hear the video helped you get your balance and focus back! I hope you continue to get benefits from your practice. Thank you for your feedback.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED watching this... I can’t wait til my daughter takes her nap so I can try! 😍🕺
Haha that's great to hear. Veronika and I look forward to our daughter's nap too so we can practice and get other things done. We're glad you enjoy the videos.
more than 3 decades ago in Brooklyn a man named William C Phillips taught several things in this series, Bill Phillips learned from Chen Man Ching, I suspect this man may have learned from someone who learned from Chen Man Ching
Damon that's great to hear how you can see similarities in how I presented the material. Chen Man Ching has quite a legacy. We are working on putting together the lineage of all my masters and their masters. I wouldn't be surprised if one or some had direct contact or indirect training with him. It's fascinating to me how this oral tradition can be seen in such a way that someone can tell where they got the lessons. I'm glad you enjoy the series.
Thank you, we are going to practice this. My husband and I are new subscriber.
This is great! The warn-up prepares one for the actual form. I didn't have to figure out anything like in other videos, or turn my back to face the same direction. This video made it very easy to learn the form quickly, graciously and smoothly.
I felt able to keep up with the instructor andreally enjoyed the smooth flow of the moves. Peaceful, calm way to learn defensive moves. Plan to attend all the lessons. 😊
I haven't practiced Tai Chi in over 25 years. In these trying times, I cannot go to my Reiki or Craniosacral practitioner, so in coming back to Tai Chi, I am looking to find balance , reduce pain and anxiety, and hopefully find center again. Your videos are very simple to follow. Thank you for breaking down each movement in the sequence.
I started tonight. I didnt make it very far but it felt good. My breathing really opened up...I feel the energy. I have nerve damage in my feet and legs so I'm wobbly and hoping this will help regain some stability
@Sparkle Plenty thanks for your words of encouragement. Glad to hear you and Jerrdog 556 are getting results. How's your progress going?
I agree with others who have said this is one of best Tai Chi videos on youtube. With a teacher who goes at a slow, balanced pace this is great for all of us older adults( and little ones too!) I watched the first class with my daughter and granddaughter, easy for all of us to follow along.
Lana it's great to hear that the videos are working for you and that you like the pace. We intended to create these in such a way that anyone could follow at home even if they did not have any prior experience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. That's so cool that you followed along with your daughter and granddaughter!
estoy empezando con las clases del doctor Daniel por videos de TH-cam Es la primera vez que trato este arte y es que necesito balancear mis ansiedades y el estrés de la vida diaria espero qué al seguir con este lecciones pueda yo mejorar les haré saber cómo es mi Progreso a través de estos videos y muchas gracias al doctor Daniel por impartir su conocimiento a nosotros
Love this lesson. Relaxed just watching you. I'm very new, but plan to learn and want to be very good at this. Hopefully will be able to follow you. Thank you!
Keep it up Diana. Slowly, but surely the muscle memory takes over before you realize it and your body will be doing the movements when your brain didn't tell it to yet! Enjoy your practice.
How many have come here after reading ikigai??🤔🤔
Really enjoyed it. I'm just recovering from back injury. I was nervous it would be too harsh on my back but it wasnt at all. I was completely lost at the end but thoroughly enjoyed it and will continue.
Traduzione in italiano plise😊😉
thank you so much it was just what I am looking for you teach well and softly LOVE IT
Jane that's so sweet. I've never heard somebody say I teach "softly." I like that. I'm glad you enjoy our videos and my teaching style.
Unfortunately I have thinnig and weakness in my cruciate ligament so I can't bend my knee due to a cyst caused by severe exercise.Is there any move in tai chi which can help me strenghtening my curciate ligament.Thank you for your help🙏
The challenge with the cruciate ligament is that it does not have it's own blood supply, so it typically does not heal well on it's own. However, you can strengthen and stabilize the muscles surrounding the joint to help compensate for the ligament weakness. Tai Chi is a great proprioception exercise and neuromuscular re-education exercise. Both of which help strengthen the weight-bearing joints like the knee which has the cruciate ligament. I hope that helps.
Totally enjoy the informative approach to tai chi, very well with the form and will continue to progress with them
So glad you like it! Thank you for your comments.
i love your haircut sifu, thank you for sharing your epic wisdom with us. i hope you and your family are staying strong and happy :)
A very well presented intro to a life long practice. I look forward to learning with you.
Jessica Wood life long practice and journey it is! We all have such unique paths!
Thank you Jessica! Indeed, it is a life long practice. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Thank u so much, you made this so understandable, and took away pressure of having to do this exactly like this, making it flow with ease for me I greatly appreciate it! Your lesson wasn't intimidating, but educational and so calming, thanks again sending you and everyone lots of love and light!
I am starting to realize that in adition to the Physical Benefits TAI CHI is LETHAL
Lol! My first time. I'm liking Veronica because I'm clumsy as all get out. Liked this though. I can do this!
Thanks for joining us for your first time Noel. I'll be sure to tell Veronika that she has a fan :)
If it isn't too long after these 2016 'instructive' vids to subscribe, thank and 'start' ... thank you very much! Especially, your instruction about what the 'walking' is before involving the hands and arms has been very helpful for me. PS. I am a 'horseback riding' person since I was a kid so I really like your 'horse' references, thank you.
I'm thrilled to find this! My doctor has encouraged me to return to Tai Chi as it has great benefits for me. I once was able to take live classes with a master and no longer can. Here I see the same things, done the same way. It isn't at all easy for me but I will get it now that I have found such a great set of teachers again. Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you Cindy for sharing your story. I'm very happy to hear you are getting value from our videos.
Thank you so much for explaining the basics so well.
You're welcome. I'm glad it came across so well :)
Ive been taking weekly taichi since Jan, 22. My blood pressure has gone down & I am taking 1/2 the meds. I really like his beginning & will incorporate it into daily.
I love the energy work- you are a wonderful instructor- the only suggestion is to mirror your moves-I do feel energized yet calm after the warm up
Very nice video and I want to know one thing: Is 'Tai Chi" best for women safety? Please let me know
As a soft internal martial art YES. AS a hard martial art for self defense YES.
Hi I'm glad you like the videos. I would not recommend Tai Chi for women safety and self defense. However, it would greatly compliment other practical safety martial arts because of the internal aspects of Tai Chi that the external self defense martial arts often lack. Jiu Jitsu, Kempo, and Krav Maga are usually very good martial arts to help with women safety because of the practical applications, training, and sparring components. I personally noticed my sparring improve greatly after practicing Tai Chi. Like I said, Tai Chi alone would not be sufficient in my opinion.
Great jobs sharing with peoples Dr. Daniel, I will pay another visit to your class soon 🙏☯️
I LOVE these videos, I am at part 3 and I am practicing as often as I can. Also, Dr. Hoover is basically David Carradine in Kung Fu. Awesome!
LOL thank you for the compliment! It takes a long time being the "grasshopper" to feel the movements really integrate in one's self. I imagine you are passed part 3 by now. How's your training coming along? ~Dr. Hoover
Great instruction! Super easy to follow and really engaging!
Thank you Danielle!
Just finished watching and will practice tomorrow during the day. Really great video series.
Thank you Angela. Glad you enjoy the videos!
Having just started as a player this is one of the better online series, explainations on why and how and includes a few of the eight treasures.
I'm glad you enjoyed our series and it's nice to hear you appreciate the sections on the eight treasures :) Keep up the practice!
Thanks for the balance of mind and body, I am an old man and versed from Karate Kid, for all of the always quiet Mr.Miyagi. your excitement gives me movement without falling, I wish your satisfaction in your life, a satisfied spectator.
Thank you Heinrich for your kind words. Since you mentioned the "Karate Kid," here is a recent short video I did that gave the movie and Mr. Miyagi some credit: th-cam.com/video/Rz3LFR-8EUI/w-d-xo.html I wish you continued satisfaction in your life as well. Namaste
Thank you, Dr. Hoover! I'm adding your lesson to my Physical Ed course!
I also teach tai chi and it's great to see others sharing their knowledge.
I'm going to a Tai Chi class soon for the first time and your video has given me an idea as to what it's about. I've practised yoga for twenty years but I think that I'll enjoy this new practise. Thank you :-)
So interest the different varieties of tai chi. I started taking wu style tai chi and it is really different
This really helpful, am doing tai chi classes and this is great for reinforcing what we are learning
i love that you show movements in a martial application. that way all this makes perfect sense!
Are there only 3 videos? I love the way Dr Hoover presents and that modification is also demonstrated
Hi Colleen, there are 7 videos plus an interview with Dr. Hoover in this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PL1POu-XNKt4nKXMEO8IMSWkh06UiasuZE.html
I've begun taking Tai chi at our local Y this is one of the best instructional video's. I wish I had the good doctor as my instructor. Thank's so much!! I learned so much, thanks again. All the best, J. carbo
Thanks John for your compliments! You know I took martial arts at the YMCA too. I trained there in middle school and high school. They have some great programs. If you are in the Southern California area, please join us at our free weekly Tai Chi class. It'd be great to practice with you sometime: www.meetup.com/Tai-Chi-Long-Beach-for-Beginners/
Easy to follow, clearly demonstrated and explained. I will be using this.
Hi Adrienne! I'm just now going through and responding to the comments :) I'm glad you found our videos clear and easy to follow. Thanks for watching and for your support throughout the years
Thank you I enjoyed your video looking forward to more Peace
Been practicing TC for decades. Excellent starter, full of useful info and gentle. Recommended
Loved it so much
Blessings and peace to both of you and your audience
Really great instruction and levels of ease. Thank you! I have many neck issues I believe this will make a difference in many areas and add to an overall improvement in my physical, mental and spiritual health.
Many blessings to you both!
I was so curious of Chinese slow moments at last ik the meaning
Baby Sun you are now in the know :) Glad you learned something from the video.
This is a Great Yang Style beginners class. Daniel, you look so strong but yet, so graceful and soft. I’ve been doing tai chi for two years on Yang style. I loved the way you demonstrated it. Mahalo from Hawaii!
I have seen numerous Taiji videos but none offer explanation of benefits in the movements as clear and patient as Dr Daniel does. Finally I find what I am looking for. Thank you so much👍
Excellent teaching! It is so helpful!
I'm so glad you find this helpful! Thank you.
Ty. I think it will calm me down plus help my muscles