Watch Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg

1970
1 Season

Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg is a comprehensive instructional video series on the ancient martial art of Tai Chi. Produced by New Shoot Pictures Ltd, the series features renowned Tai Chi expert Gary Wragg, who guides viewers through the various techniques and movements of this gentle, yet powerful practice.

As an experienced Tai Chi instructor, Gary Wragg offers a deep understanding of the philosophy, movements and mental aspects of Tai Chi. Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to the principles of Tai Chi, its origins, and its benefits for health and well-being.

The series is structured in a user-friendly manner, with lessons progressing from the basics to more advanced sequences. Each episode focuses on a particular aspect of Tai Chi, including posture, breathing, balance, alignment, and coordination. Gary Wragg demonstrates each movement with clarity and precision, providing clear instruction on how to execute each technique.

One of the unique features of Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg is the emphasis on the meditative aspect of Tai Chi. Gary Wragg takes the time to explain the mental aspects of the practice, including the importance of breath work, visualization, and mindfulness. He encourages viewers to approach Tai Chi as a holistic practice that can improve physical health, increase mental clarity, and reduce stress.

Along with the primary exercises, the series includes supplementary materials such as warm-up exercises and stretches, as well as tips on how to incorporate Tai Chi into daily life. There are also several sequences that viewers can practice on their own, as well as partner exercises that can be done with a friend.

The series is shot in a serene, natural environment, with beautiful settings such as the beach, countryside, and park. The cinematography is skillfully done, with sweeping camera angles that capture the beauty and fluidity of Gary Wragg's movements.

Overall, Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning this ancient martial art. The series is easy to follow, with clear instruction and demonstrations, and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and benefits of Tai Chi. Whether you are new to Tai Chi or have some experience, this series is a valuable tool for deepening your understanding of this powerful practice.

Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg is a series that ran for 1 seasons (14 episodes) between January 1, 1970 and on New Shoot Pictures Ltd

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14. Credits

January 1, 1970

Many Thanks to the following people for making this program.

13. Part 3 - Advanced Wu Style 54 Round Form Demonstration

January 1, 1970

The 54 Round Form emphasizes circularity and smoothness. It is also the form that Wu Family stylists demonstrate in national or international competitions around the world, and is also called the Wu Family Competition 54 Round Form. It is included here to show beginners what can be developed through advanced practice.

12. Part 3 - Movement in Meditation in the 14 Step Form

November 30, 2020

Focus on smoothness in motion to support the flow of internal energy and experience graceful serenity of the continuous connected movements. Repetitive practice will enhance the development of increased awareness. Introduction of basic simple Yin /Yang breathing to focus the varying movement of the forms, is a matter of doing, while emptying the mind.

11. Part 3 - Stillness in Meditation in the 14 Step Form

January 1, 1970

Stillness meditation exercises for improved balance and circulation of vital energy or chi/qi. Tranquility and peace of mind are the essence of this training to be calm, open and clear. Short training sessions will develop body and leg strength, a sense of rooting in the feet, and comfortable deeper breathing, at the same time as learning to focus and empty the mind.

10. Part 3 - Meditation in the 14 Step Form - Introduction - ( Do Not Buy This Episode On Its Own )

January 1, 1970

Sifu Gary Wragg outlines the key principles of Tai Chi Chuan as meditation in movement and the concept of the Dao, or "the way", as a state of harmony in nature. Attention to stillness and movement allows for harmonization of mind, body and spirit, with deeper Tai Chi meditation practice supporting the development of a positive and serene state of wellbeing.

9. Part 2 - The Traditional Wu Style Sabre Form Demonstration

January 1, 1970

The Wu Style 108 Sabre Form is expressive of the Metal Element, which emphasizes the hard aspects characteristic of the weapon, in contrast to the softness of the sword. The aspect of interacting Yin and Yang - positive and negative, are unique in the alternation of softness and hardness expressed in each of the weapons.

8. Part 2 - The 14 Step Form Demonstration

November 30, 2020

The demonstration of the 14 Form sequence shows how to practice in order to develop good balance, relaxation, smooth co-ordination, looseness and suppleness in the movements through daily practice. How to bend and stretch with control is the foundation of the journey of the internal art of Tai Chi Chuan.

7. Part 2 - The 14 Step Form Detailed Instruction

January 1, 1970

Instruction of the 14 Forms with attention to basic principles of practice, for accuracy of posture and breathing. Each movement is broken down to gain familiarity, and the multiple repetitions of each form allow for ease of following. The Hand Form represents the Earth element, supporting the development of stability with the ground, which forms the core aspect of Tai Chi Chuan practice.

6. Part 2 - The Traditional Wu Style Sword Form Demonstration

November 30, 2020

This beautiful fluid and graceful form is reminiscent of flowing water which is the "element" of the sword. Apart from the beauty it expresses, it also reflects the deft and lethal martial uses with each movement. The Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Sword further improves balance, nimbleness and agility to continue well into old age for the primary purpose of maintaining good wellbeing and longevity.

5. Part 2 - Introduction - 14 Step Form - ( Do Not Buy This Episode On Its Own )

January 1, 1970

A 1-minute introduction by Sifu Gary Wragg to the essential prerequisites of the loosening warm-up exercises and Tai Chi Walking precede the main emphasis, which is on the "14 Form" first section of the Traditional 108 Form. This is to learn the exact body structure, alignment and angles of each posture and form and their transitions.

4. Part 1 - Introduction - 12 Step Form - ( Do Not Buy This Episode On Its Own )

January 1, 1970

Sifu Gary Wragg offers a basic introduction on Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan as one of the main branches of traditional Tai Chi Chuan spanning seven generations of the Wu Family, practiced worldwide for its numerous health benefits, meditation and self-defence. Introduction to Fundamental Stances, basic principles and loosening exercises of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.

3. Part 1 - The 12 Step Form Demonstration

January 1, 1970

The 12 Step Form for daily mind body practice in order to obtain good health, peace of mind and wellbeing.

2. Part 1 - The 12 Step Continuous Form

January 1, 1970

Demonstration of the complete 12 Step Form as an initial introductory overview of the sequence, for the benefit of beginners, to gain an overview prior to practice.

1. Part 1 - The Fundamental Stances and 12 Step Form Instruction

January 1, 1970

Step-by-step instruction of the fundamental stances, including exact positioning of feet, knees, hip, spine, head, arms and hands, to enable good balance and a solid foundation for the postures. Detailed instruction of the 12 Step Form with a breakdown of each posture and form.

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Where to Watch Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg

Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg is available for streaming on the New Shoot Pictures Ltd website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tai Chi for Beginners with Gary Wragg on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.