Tai Chi Walking for Beginners | How To Do Tai Chi Walking

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Tai Chi Walking for Beginners | How To Do Tai Chi Walking
What is tai chi walking?? Join me in this quick 12 minute tutorial of mindful walking meditation in this tai chi step by step (pun intended) video! This practice is a great tai chi for beginners intro, or even if you have an advanced tai chi practice you will definitely enjoy this tai chi exercise! This beginners tai chi walk can be done outside or indoors, whatever feels comfortable for you. I am a former Dr Paul Lam student and graduate of Tai Chi for Health Institute and love connecting with other tai chi / qigong students.
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  • @AnnSwansonWellness
    @AnnSwansonWellness2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Feel free to comment any questions or how you feel below... Make sure you sign up for my email list to be the first to know about tai chi and wellness-related videos and resources I only share on email: www.annswansonwellness.com/taichi-email

  • @ankiking

    @ankiking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m unsure when the hips turn and if/when they turn back?

  • @donnaphifer8027

    @donnaphifer8027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being their for me

  • @oscarmeneurubio3330

    @oscarmeneurubio3330

    2 жыл бұрын

    es bello maestra, gracias

  • @orosedobheathaabhaile

    @orosedobheathaabhaile

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great beginner's video Ann. Love your shoes. They'd be perfect for my many times fractured ankles and toes. Please tell me the maker and provider. It would be much appreciated.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@orosedobheathaabhaile sorry that my reply didn't go through, Rosie. Those are vintage Puma Speedcats. Here are their current styles us.puma.com/us/en/womens/classics/speedcat

  • @macrumpton
    @macrumpton2 жыл бұрын

    In my old Tai Chi school in NYC we used to have Tai Chi walking races where the last to arrive was the winner.

  • @ASentientPlant

    @ASentientPlant

    18 күн бұрын

    Lol love this.

  • @haerthguard
    @haerthguard2 жыл бұрын

    I really like how the top-down camera helps give a visual of how you are displacing your weight and moving through the stances. This is really excellent, thank you!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are the first person to compliment on this! We spent so much effort doing this so y'all can see better. And it was a lot of fun! Thanks for taking the time to write something nice and encouraging :)

  • @felicitysmart2769
    @felicitysmart27692 жыл бұрын

    Hi Anne love the video but it would be great if you wore tight pants so we can see your knee movement - even if tight pants are not strictly tai chi style. Rgds maureen

  • @ulkuyuksel5563
    @ulkuyuksel55632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks but it would be good to make this with a tight or short instead of a very large pants so that we could see all the rotations of the legs and knees!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the thought, Ulku! I am filming more next week so keep your eyes out.

  • @ziziroberts8041

    @ziziroberts8041

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's all in the foot, toe, heel postions. Your knees will follow. Your feet and knees control the hips, and of course, the rest of your legs. Somehow they've been teaching this for centuries in baggy pants.

  • @IvyRoad

    @IvyRoad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ziziroberts8041 perhaps, but they have been teaching in person. The students were not trying to understand what was happening on their phone.

  • @impunitythebagpuss

    @impunitythebagpuss

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing.

  • @reneelosie2644

    @reneelosie2644

    2 жыл бұрын

    The clothes have to be big enough to move in with 0 snug.

  • @rvista6956
    @rvista69562 жыл бұрын

    What a great refresher on the fundamentals from when I was enrolled in Tai Chi classes: Hang from the crown (don’t look down), shift the weight: one foot empties as the other fills, shift and turn from the hips, step lightly. Some of our best classes began with variations of standing meditation followed by this style of meditative walking. Tai Chi walking and Push Hands were my favorites. You are a great teacher!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    “Hang from the crown; don’t look down.” 👑 I love that! Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @lenwenzel7440

    @lenwenzel7440

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love that lesson too, and the way it makes you feel. Imagine a couple of hairs gently lifting and stretching your head upward from the centre of your crown. At that accomplishment now imagine you are a baby wearing a fully loaded diaper gently stretching your centre downwards while keeping your waist and backs as relaxed as possible. Imagine that gentle stretch and the relaxation that contracts in a cycle with your steps. A little more advanced...If you like you you can picture your spine and joints with movements upwards and downwards gently separating vertebrae slightly apart, stretching and contracting gently circulating synovial fluid throughout your spine. I've always considered this my core tai chi exercise. If I have time for nothing else I do a little of this when ever I can make time.

  • @eeyoresgirl55
    @eeyoresgirl552 жыл бұрын

    This looks perfect for seniors, disabled, anyone with limited mobility. I enjoyed the calming music.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed! This really is great for those populations you list and beginners and general

  • @sushamaorpe6068

    @sushamaorpe6068

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@AnnSwansonWellness Soooooo Nice Dear Ann

  • @sushamaorpe6068

    @sushamaorpe6068

    Жыл бұрын

    Love from India

  • @donwyates

    @donwyates

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@AnnSwansonWellness Years ago a Tai Chi teacher taught me an arm motion that he learned from his teacher, that is supposed to be good for arthritis: pretend you have a cup of liquid in your palm, arm outstretched to your side, then rotate the arm through a spiral, bringing the cup under your arm, and continuing back up from where you started. Then reverse the direction. I don't know if there's a name for it, but it certainly does help your flexibility.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donwyates I know that exercise (or a similar one) and it is wonderful! Great mobility for the shoulders too

  • @markdonovan1540
    @markdonovan15402 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instruction and demonstration. This fundamental practice of Tai Chi is often overlooked as students focus on the form and hand movements. However, the root of movements comes from the feet and the relaxed concentration and correct alignment are very important to develop at an early stage - and to continually revisit. You have a superb teaching style that your students will benefit from.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Mark!

  • @daala6698

    @daala6698

    2 жыл бұрын

    The root is the dan tien and it connects to the earth through the relaxed legs to the feet and into the earth. The dan tien leads the way. The hips turn to face the direction of the foot you are moving towards. Also keeping the same level involves both knees being bent. I think that the step works as a mid-foot strike. That is what the barefoot runners and we who pay attention to them do. (of course there are specific places in the form where a heel-toe step is called for.)

  • @markdonovan1540

    @markdonovan1540

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daala6698 Yes, I think the Dan Tien is so important and fundamental to all movement in Taiji. One of my teachers, John Kells, when asked where is the root, would say that he feels it above his head. His sinking was so deep and relaxed that when I practised push-hands with him it was if he wasn't there and then it would feel like he was on top of me and there was no escape. I don't know enough to explain this, but perhaps it could be something to do with the upper Dan Tien. Like many things in Taiji, we are often only aware of the things which our own level has experienced.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@markdonovan1540 that is so beautiful. I also partner dance and I feel like I can relate to that description with some dances too. The great thing about tai chi is it is a lifelong practice and there is always more to learn! I know the depth of our practices when we are in our 90's will be a whole new feeling. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Idontknowwhich

    @Idontknowwhich

    Жыл бұрын

    You do know there is nothing called Tai chi step in Chinese Martial arts as iv been told, this is something the West have made up to look good

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel74402 жыл бұрын

    I like your teaching manner Anne. You are right this is much better for you when enjoying nature. Did you know this is a remarkable recovery technique for stroke victims. One student with cognitive difficulties, and balance issues, along with memory, and speech issues was helped immensely by something similar to your technique. After a few months you would hardly know he had any issues from his stroke, and this practice was only started more than a year after his stroke. His wife, and he were very happy with his progress. I was blown away seeing how Tai Chi was healing him. I wanted him to get the most out his (what I called Tao Walking) as I wanted to allow him maximum nerve pathway development. So each day as he got stronger, he challenged his balance, and strength, and each day was a little better. When you come down to it that's all any of us can ask.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing, Len! Tai chi really is amazing for so many health conditions! I have taught both chair and standing tai chi to folks recovering from strokes. Recently, I taught an anesthesiologist who swears by his tai chi and yoga practices for stroke recovery. I appreciate your comment!

  • @lenwenzel7440

    @lenwenzel7440

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ann Swanson Wellness Hi again Ann. It's very cool that you were involved in wellness support with sitting tai chi classes. Was that a shortened Yang set? I like your teaching method, it is very supportive, well structured, and interesting. There was another element we found helpful in mind and balance, as well as focus, etc. You know that old exercise of holding the ball, and feeling that energy and its movements while walking. That has a very large stimulus effect, but the caveat is that students should be aware of their personal energy levels, and not do too much. Rome wasn't built in a day, small increments are best. Just as much as feels good. Any shaky ness, or being tired meant it was now tea time. 😊 When I lived in Toronto I learned and became involved with Taoist Tai Chi. A senior member of the society noticed how interested I was in the health recovery, senior, and sitting groups, and asked if I was interested. I joined several groups, and learned about health issues and how the structure of movement within our body systems support and enables being adapted to all sorts of situations and people. I worked with a number of people observing and offering guidance. Those friendships and experiences are amongst my greatest treasures,

  • @Jeni-ow1kl

    @Jeni-ow1kl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ Len Wenzel; ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FOR Post CVA!!;)) Right after riding a horse to help re-learn balance:)!!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lenwenzel7440 Len, I love your thoughtful comments! It sounds like you had an excellent tai chi community

  • @rhondawillis2600

    @rhondawillis2600

    Жыл бұрын

    VERY ENCOURAGEING I Will Share❤

  • @jeanneratterman4174
    @jeanneratterman41742 жыл бұрын

    Excellent details! The strength building, coordination, balance, agility, stability building is phenomenal! Slow as you go, repeat and build on it as you go gives satisfying results.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the rave review, Jeanne. People like you make my job so rewarding. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @j.p.morgan8367
    @j.p.morgan83672 жыл бұрын

    That's what excellent pedagogy is all about. Breaking it down and then building it up to the whole. Thank you.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am glad you noticed! I follow a step by step research-based way of teaching that I learned from my teacher Dr. Paul Lam and team

  • @MegaDoggyBag
    @MegaDoggyBag2 жыл бұрын

    Tai chi can be a lifestyle I've actually been practicing since I was about 6 when I found a book, I'm 46 now and I'm glad I did.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! A lifestyle and a way of thinking and being. Thanks for commenting

  • @peacebe2u480

    @peacebe2u480

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean to tell us that you just learn from a taichi book without a teacher to tell n explain how you practice WRONGLY ?? Good grief.

  • @mangogrower5426
    @mangogrower54262 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏. So clear and concise are your instructions and so calming.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Also, mangos are my favorite fruit :)

  • @n.d.risley8674
    @n.d.risley86742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your careful, specific instruction and your beautiful presence. I am now a fan of both tai chi and you. Much love. 🌷

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome

  • @smilelyjax22
    @smilelyjax222 жыл бұрын

    I've never done or watched Tai Chi, but I really like it and the way my body feels after doing it. Thank you for the clear instruction!

  • @kongvinter33

    @kongvinter33

    2 жыл бұрын

    its a form of stretching. stretching with a hint of Asian mysticism ;)

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kongvinter33 I think it has quite a bit more depth than that. It is a philosophy and tradition with ancient roots. There is some stretching but also strengthening, balance, meditative qualities and more! There is so much depth and so much to learn! That's the fun part :)

  • @user-po2zl7im7e
    @user-po2zl7im7e Жыл бұрын

    Мастеру РЕСПЕКТ!!!

  • @dapidminiAiki
    @dapidminiAiki Жыл бұрын

    I love how you mention to keep the kua open to protect your knee. many people tend to close their kua when they shift the weight, causing their knee joint to become twisted, which is the most common cause of knee pain during Taiji training.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed! If practiced correctly, it can help your joints and arthritis pain. But if practiced with a twisted or unstable knee, it could make it worse. Thanks for the insightful comment and noticing :)

  • @ChristinaKook
    @ChristinaKook2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼 I hurt my knee doing Tai Chi in the park. I wish I had started with this! No time like the present 💝

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Christina, I am so glad you found this more gentle on your knees. It is important to have the foundations so you can protect your knees. There is only the present

  • @MoMo-vi3go
    @MoMo-vi3go Жыл бұрын

    After a foot operation I have just done my first Tai Chi lesson at a local community centre on Monday this week with the aim of restoring my sense of balance and achieve some fitness in a gentle way - I joined a class that has been going for a while so I followed and mimicked what the other students were doing - I was a little awed by the movement of the other students and their dexterity - even the walking steps - I found this demonstration excellent - it clearly explained the walking steps and provided a useful mantra that I was able to memorise quickly - Many thanks - I am very grateful

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed it! I have other tai chi videos that will help your balance. I think you'll enjoy this playlist, especially the video on balance: kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiVVTV_9DBwOOGzchQbw90r

  • @Yllohyllod
    @Yllohyllod Жыл бұрын

    Finally, a video that is truly for beginners. Thank you!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you found it, Holly! My teacher, Dr. Lam, is all about making these practices accessible.

  • @martitarubatto3078
    @martitarubatto3078 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for this detailed explanation of T’AI Chi walking!! It has brought clarity to my learning of this beautiful martial art and I am using your video for my daily practice! Thank you!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed it, Martita :) I think you'll enjoy the other tai chi videos I made on this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiVVTV_9DBwOOGzchQbw90r

  • @johnorr8094
    @johnorr80942 жыл бұрын

    Performing Wave hands Like Clouds while standing is also very relaxing.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, John!

  • @nikimullinax7433
    @nikimullinax74333 жыл бұрын

    So happy to have found your channel! Thank you!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    3 жыл бұрын

    Niki, I am so glad too! I have a new video every Wednesday for Wellness Wednesday :) Look forward to your comments. Thank you!

  • @albertmontes11
    @albertmontes112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that. I will keep that in mind each day I'm in my 60s

  • @lisaharmon5619
    @lisaharmon56192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and Blessings to All!

  • @jordanvanderwerfhiphop
    @jordanvanderwerfhiphop2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! - I learned this from a teacher once way back, but I don't practice it enough. Nor do I recall all the subtle details. Thank you!!!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you found it helpful, Jordan. Now, you can come back to this video anytime you need a reminder :)

  • @JE-western-rider
    @JE-western-rider2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job teaching the sequence for the Tai CHi Walk. I've been doing it on and off for three years so far. Sometimes, I'm walking like a cat - smoothly and softly and, sometimes I feel like Godzilla stopping Tokyo. It is an important skill. It'll help teach you to pay attention to your feet and help you walk on ice. Yes, you will use it. Really. If you learn the Yang 24 set, you'll use the Tai Chi walk in the first half of the set.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe, I love that Godzilla image! This exercise really does help with balance and the skill of walking on ice!

  • @rhondawillis2600

    @rhondawillis2600

    Жыл бұрын

    😂Godzilla Stomp

  • @ASentientPlant

    @ASentientPlant

    18 күн бұрын

    Haha I just started taking in person classes (we live in Minnesota) & the teacher brought up how it would help us walk on ice 😂😂

  • @sr.philomineassisihospital2082
    @sr.philomineassisihospital2082 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you your teaching❤️❤️❤️

  • @brendawheelen637
    @brendawheelen6372 жыл бұрын

    Perfect for me! Thanks!

  • @dianafernandez6069
    @dianafernandez6069 Жыл бұрын

    excellent this step walking thank you

  • @anacarvalho1944
    @anacarvalho19442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the precious opportunity to learn that important practice

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Ana. I am so glad you practiced with me!

  • @TellaGordon-xe2tn
    @TellaGordon-xe2tn10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the detail, slowness, and repetition. They are all especially necessary when learning from video vs classroom setting where the instructor can observe and modify.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    9 ай бұрын

    I am glad it helped :) Thank YOU for commenting. It means so much to me

  • @tomiadventure7682
    @tomiadventure7682 Жыл бұрын

    Never enjoyed walking so much before this :D

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehe I am glad to hear!

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Жыл бұрын

    One should focus on (understand) and utilize the full potential of their own hips. Not only for these movements but throughout your day. That's one of the keys to maintaining strong and powerful mobility.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said :)

  • @miyamotomushashi3468
    @miyamotomushashi34682 жыл бұрын

    I love anything related to martial art😇

  • @1Lightdancer
    @1Lightdancer Жыл бұрын

    Lovely tutorial - I've done Tai Chi & Qigong for many years (mainly Yang long form and Soaring Crane Qigong) - the closest to this walking practice was from a Chinese Qigong master: circling a tree with the near hand ✋ toward the tree (L hand when walking counterclockwise) I look forward to incorporating it into my routines. My son-in law was a time and have me a pair of lightweight Puma shoes with Roman style laces that are perfect for this Chi walk, and which I love.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed it Nadya! What a compliment that it is close to what the master taught. I have many many years to become a master but I enjoy making these practices accessible in the meantime :)

  • @WillMorales64
    @WillMorales64 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Anne 🧘‍♂️🙏

  • @shantiholland9083
    @shantiholland9083 Жыл бұрын

    Very detailed and comprehensive instruction! Thank you Ann!!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, Shanti!

  • @dskapuy
    @dskapuy2 жыл бұрын

    Excelent tutorial!!

  • @saraalicea3363
    @saraalicea33632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, used to do it. Now too old, will try ❤️

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are never too old to practice tai chi, Sara! I hope this gives you confidence to try again. Also, check out my tai chi playlist for more accessible practices :) kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiO3E_mpTRkSB8tfOBDZJKx

  • @marthaquest9626
    @marthaquest9626 Жыл бұрын

    This is so well done. Helpful because of the instruction, but also the filming makes it easier to SEE. Thank you.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed it, Martha. We went through great lengths to get some of those shots :) And in the next couple of weeks, I am releasing and updated version that has even clearer angles of Tai Chi Walking Backwards

  • @gildaafonso989
    @gildaafonso9892 жыл бұрын

    Obrigada🙏🙋‍♀️💚🍀🇵🇹

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful 🙏🏼 thanks

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Miguel. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @vaniaferreira1596
    @vaniaferreira15962 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing ❤️

  • @kathymichaud7980
    @kathymichaud79803 ай бұрын

    I love the view. Its very helpful just learning. Thank you!

  • @polymnia4455
    @polymnia44552 жыл бұрын

    Finally i could have managed that after i watched this video. Actually it was looking simple technically but hard while practising for me. And i was feeling myself like a stupid. Now, i am gratefull to you

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got up and tried! Congrats! It takes practice. Try it daily for a few days and you will get the hang of it :)

  • @pkmcburroughs
    @pkmcburroughs Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I've been doing this for years and I had no idea what it was.

  • @tatianapouladian7901
    @tatianapouladian79012 жыл бұрын

    You are AWESOME. Thank YOU.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @peterwarman748
    @peterwarman7482 жыл бұрын

    The psoas muscle if relaxed allows the leg to move in a circular path using intrinsic energy as the weight shifts forward. The pelvis should tilt to straighten the spine. These are key points.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for adding, Peter!

  • @spowiedz
    @spowiedz Жыл бұрын

    The best Watts story tell I’ve heard and I’m on this case from the very begginig. Great job! Subscribed!

  • @moderncontemplative
    @moderncontemplative2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. This is, essentially, what I learned to do during slow walking meditation years ago at a zen monastery. However, this is a unique technique which can compliment walking meditation. Meditation is meditation in any posture! 😊👍🏾

  • @lauravf3708

    @lauravf3708

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m just wondering which zen monastery you went to? Thanks.

  • @moderncontemplative

    @moderncontemplative

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lauravf3708 I learned a similar technique at Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Deer Park monastery in California. I forgot to mention that some Theravāda monks (such as myself) practice very slow walking meditation with an emphasis on being aware of subtle sensations while lifting, moving and placing the feet. Qìgōng and yoga are rays from the same bright, beautiful ☀️

  • @lauravf3708

    @lauravf3708

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moderncontemplative Thank you! I’m excited to get started.

  • @marie-claudeg.4128
    @marie-claudeg.4128 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @CJ-sl8lq
    @CJ-sl8lq Жыл бұрын

    Thank You

  • @lotusloveprogram
    @lotusloveprogram Жыл бұрын

    Your manner is truly appreciated and delightful

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am glad you appreciated it :)

  • @giovannadilorenzo8375
    @giovannadilorenzo8375 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!❤

  • @ScottWDoyle
    @ScottWDoyle Жыл бұрын

    As others have stated, the instruction here is so clear. I've never done any Tai Chi before, but this has become part of my daily routine. It has helped my knees and my balance, and my 'regular' walking as well. Thank you so much! Will definitely check out your app.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for commenting this, Scott! I am glad it is helping your knees. Definitely check out the app for ease of use, and this playlist includes others that are great for a daily routine :) kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiVVTV_9DBwOOGzchQbw90r

  • @seldonwright4345

    @seldonwright4345

    Жыл бұрын

    It's like a slow dance.

  • @oldtimeoutlaw
    @oldtimeoutlaw Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for producing this wonderful vid about Tai Chi. I look forward to more vids in the future. Again thank you so much. Peace

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for commenting. You can enjoy all my tai chi videos here and I will be adding more soon kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiVVTV_9DBwOOGzchQbw90r

  • @AblaSnow
    @AblaSnow2 жыл бұрын

    Love it ❤️

  • @rajshreesankpal4418
    @rajshreesankpal44182 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @K.Huynh.
    @K.Huynh.5 ай бұрын

    So clearly!

  • @patricialyne9397
    @patricialyne93972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Patricia!

  • @kamimehna1164
    @kamimehna11642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ann .this is good for anyone specially for The Elders it will make the difference

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really is great for so many people because it is gentle, simple, and adaptable. You are so welcome, Kami!

  • @AnupKumar-vl8bx
    @AnupKumar-vl8bx Жыл бұрын

    Technically Best explanation with gentle and slow moves.. beautiful.. simply beautiful.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed it, Anup. And thanks for commenting :)

  • @dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669
    @dr.samierasadoonalhassani26692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ,very grateful.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome!

  • @ruhsarocal397
    @ruhsarocal397 Жыл бұрын

    Ann, you are amazing. You are a very good teacher.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @claudiaypaz
    @claudiaypaz2 жыл бұрын

    This is good!

  • @lilahjafery8267
    @lilahjafery82672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @nicolechampagne5738
    @nicolechampagne57382 жыл бұрын

    You.Are.Terrific. thank you

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nicole, YOU are terrific! Thanks for commenting.

  • @Yogamaaya
    @Yogamaaya Жыл бұрын

    Nice class🌹 I will try👍 Thanks guruji🙏

  • @herohai242
    @herohai24210 ай бұрын

    bạn hướng dẫn rất tỉ mỉ, đầy đủ, cẩn thận. Xem video của bạn, tôi cảm thấy bạn là một giáo viên giỏi

  • @toddburgess6792
    @toddburgess67922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Just a couple of minutes of this, and I had more tendons popping than a pan of JiffyPop. My psosas are so bound up from a hernia mesh intrusion that walking is often very painful. This had dramatic immediate positive results as opposed to physical therapies that only created more pain without much benefit. Acupuncture got too expensive as did laser treatments, but this worked better than all the above!! I'm subscribing right now. :-)

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad it helped, Todd! Comments like this make my efforts to create this video worth it :)

  • @KARENboomboomROXX

    @KARENboomboomROXX

    5 ай бұрын

    This is amazing. I'm so glad for you!

  • @garbsmate2984
    @garbsmate2984 Жыл бұрын

    That’s so nice ….thanks

  • @TheFunkyKitten
    @TheFunkyKitten Жыл бұрын

    This is lovely, thank you, I am beginning my tai chi journey. My hips are very tight and weak, and I like how this makes them feel.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    9 ай бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @Mary-nj9mb
    @Mary-nj9mb3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. X

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed, Mary

  • @cynthiacarr2093
    @cynthiacarr2093 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice video tyfs!❤👏🏾😁

  • @cynthiafoong5769
    @cynthiafoong57692 жыл бұрын

    This footwork stance is part and parcel of basic Taiji routine. It is ok to scaffold the full Taiji routine into bite sizes for beginners, starting with the footwork, later on the hand movements, the turning of the body, head and eyes etc. Eventually, one has to combine all movements in order to do a full and proper Taiji routine (whatever style).

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, Cynthia

  • @shiny_dreamer
    @shiny_dreamer2 жыл бұрын

    You are an amazing instructor.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you taking the time to say that!

  • @lockedpermanently1097
    @lockedpermanently10972 жыл бұрын

    Excellent alternative!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you enjoyed it, Shannon!

  • @Beachwanderer
    @Beachwanderer Жыл бұрын

    Thank you your video made it easier. I tried watching another video like this that included arm movements and I got so confused. Now I feel more able to achieve it.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! It's good to start with the legs first and once you have mastered those, add on the arms. I will film next how to do the arms. Coming before that is how to do tai chi walking backwards, so watch out in the next few weeks!

  • @antoniobubutcatral460
    @antoniobubutcatral4602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ann, I've learned something.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Antonio!

  • @debrac1688
    @debrac16882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you the paced instructions

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    my pleasure! Thanks for commenting, Debra :)

  • @gheorghefalcaru
    @gheorghefalcaru5 ай бұрын

    fantastic!

  • @elsielukiv2410
    @elsielukiv24102 жыл бұрын

    I’m very new at this just found your channel find it interesting will continue thankx

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Elsie! I thnk you will enjoy my free app for more like this. You can download it here: www.AnnSwansonWellness.com/app

  • @ivesfontenele2267
    @ivesfontenele2267 Жыл бұрын

    😮😮 Amazing thank you

  • @nigelgomes5957
    @nigelgomes595711 ай бұрын

    You are the best martial arts teacher I ever see on KZread

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    9 ай бұрын

    That means so much to me

  • @eave01
    @eave013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Thanks for commenting, Marry :)

  • @soniamayrink3295
    @soniamayrink32952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very much. 💖💖💖💖💖! I needed this so very much.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you enjoyed it, Sonia!

  • @soniamayrink3295

    @soniamayrink3295

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnnSwansonWellness You'll never know how much I need these exercises.I'm 81, 5 stents and my knees hurt immensily. I'm feeling much better after doing the Tai Chi walking. Please, just continue on with these marvellous instructions.

  • @lilianadatola5067
    @lilianadatola5067 Жыл бұрын

    The best explanation ever

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you found it helpful and thanks for taking the time to comment, Liliana

  • @iris.fuentescastellano9145
    @iris.fuentescastellano9145 Жыл бұрын

    I love the step I use to Tai chi but I had knee surgery but I will do this is slow for balance. Thank you

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Great, Iris! I think you'll enjoy this video for balance also: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoaCk8dmj6ibfs4.html

  • @susanafigueroa2266
    @susanafigueroa2266 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. You are a great teacher. Before you it was very difficult to me make these Steps. I loved the idea of “The Mantra”. I will continue learning with you.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! To best continue learning with me, I recommend my free app: www.annswansonwellness.com/app That's the easiest way, including live sessions and upcoming tai chi courses. And if you like learning on KZread, check out this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLRoMc382exGiVVTV_9DBwOOGzchQbw90r

  • @davidsanoguet
    @davidsanoguet2 жыл бұрын

    Gracias

  • @pareshprajapati7916
    @pareshprajapati7916 Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @user-ek6xt5cu5b
    @user-ek6xt5cu5b Жыл бұрын

    thank you Ann, this was a great routine

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @pscgigi
    @pscgigi2 жыл бұрын

    brilliant thank you so much x

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, Gigi

  • @thuocvu317
    @thuocvu317 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ann Swanson. I would have learn TAI CHI from you.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! To get started, go here www.annswansonwellness.com/taichi-email. I plan on teaching a series in the new year and there will be limited space. Also, make sure you have my free app www.AnnSwansonWellness.com/app

  • @sonialorenzo9223
    @sonialorenzo92232 жыл бұрын

    So easy to let you guide the movements.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you found it easy to follow, Sonia :)

  • @SnakeAndTurtleQigong
    @SnakeAndTurtleQigong Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @nordmende73
    @nordmende732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, Mende. More to come soon!

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug20202 жыл бұрын

    I'm just imagining walking around the block like this!

  • @AnnSwansonWellness

    @AnnSwansonWellness

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahah! Well, I encourage my students to walk in the park like this. It is good to practice on different grounds and in nature. And, if people stare, know you are being an example of good health! This is what some do in the parks in China :)

  • @alexinunez9807
    @alexinunez9807 Жыл бұрын

    Sería bonito una traducción al español 😍👏👏👏💙

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