T’ai Chi Video 2: Stance
385 views · Published 30 January 2015 · 1:33 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Portland Community College · 2015 · Education
The stance or body posture of T’ai Chi is important for promoting energetic and health benefits. It begins with a relaxed posture, shoulder-width stance, hips tucked under, straight spine, shoulders down and head up as if suspended or dangling from a string. Combined with the breath, this is proper way to begin the T’ai Chi form. It is best if your awareness is focused on the body and its movements. Being present and aware of your body and your breath will give you the most out of your T’ai Chi experience. *************************** Dr. Kurt Beil is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist with a Masters in Public Health (ND, LAc, MPH). He is a part-time faculty member at Portland Community College, regularly teaching HE 242: Stress and Human Health. He is also a T'ai Chi practitioner and in these videos, he illustrates basic movements and techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. Link to the entire T’ai Chi playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfHZ9wXKs6cYW1TlvAvfCpMM0gz149pu Link to Portland Community College's Health Studies program: http://www.pcc.edu/programs/health/ Video produced by Health Studies and Distance Education at Portland Community College Producers: Lisa Regan Vienop, Kurt Beil, & Michael Annus Crew: Brad Norton, Sara Robbin, Lisa Regan Vienop & Michael Annus
