- Active
- 36 min
- Tai Chi
- 4.7 out of 5
About This Class
Lesson 1 of Terry Kvasnik's Tai Chi series eases students into the art with a thorough joint-loosening warm-up — neck circles, shoulder rolls, waist circles, and knee circles — before moving into the "Song Swing Series," a set of slow, swinging movements designed to cultivate dynamic relaxation (sung quality) and awareness of the body's internal energy (chi/qi). Terry introduces the foundational concept of yin/yang balance, empty and full weight transfer, and movement from the Dantian (the energy center just below the navel). The form's opening movement is taught and drilled, emphasising upright posture, soft knees, relaxed shoulders, and a subtle rising-and-sinking quality. The second half shifts to strength work: a minute-long wide squat series on flat feet and then on the balls of the feet, followed by an advanced wall squat progression. The class closes with a standing mindfulness cool-down — hands on the belly, eyes closed, awareness brought inward — and a breathing ritual to seal the practice. The overall tone is encouraging, exploratory, and philosophy-rich, framing Tai Chi as both a healing art and a martial practice accessible to all levels.
Comments
16Ana Paula
I personally would love less talking and more feeling
Christel
I did like it very much specially the last sequence is so good for my knee! But I would like how to breath??? thanks christel
Yanet
Thank you for this wonderful class.
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Andrea Johnson
What a blessing that this course is part of the power yoga website! It is powerful and hit the spot perfectly for me. Thank you.
SK
I enjoyed a different way of moving. Looking forward to continuing these lessons.
Janepark
I really enjoyed this introduction, never having practiced before but always having been curious about Tai Chi. Look forward to trying the next one ! Thank you
Christin
Thank you for adding this on Poweryoga. Lovely practice to relax. Also loved how Terry incorporated some information on Tai Chi.
kumars91.nadhan
Talks way too much
mariateresacalal
thank you for this first lesson, it encourages practicing the whole series.
Thomas
Just perfect!
Monica Ortiz
Wow that was incredibly eye opening! I’ve never formally taken a Tai Chi class but always loved its beauty. I’m officially hooked. Deep bow of gratitude.
sarah
Nice vibe. Would love to explore more of the energetic subtleties as the classes progress. Thank you for bringing this as an addition to our yoga practice!
martaruizalfaro
Fantastic. Cannot wait to take lesson 2. Thank you!
Joanna Polley
Loved this class! Very calming and strengthening – inspired me to learn more about the history of this fascinating martial art. Can’t wait to try the next one.
sascha
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