Yang Style Tai Chi Movements Jun 2026

The 108-posture long form (or its 24/48 simplified versions) contains these iconic linked movements:

| Movement Name (Pinyin) | Translation | Key Mechanics | |------------------------|-------------|----------------| | | Beginning / Commencing Form | Raise arms with inhalation; press down with exhalation. Establishes root. | | Tan Bao | Washing Hands / Silk Reeling (simple vertical circle) | Upper body remains still; arms circle vertically from dantian. Trains shoulder-torso connection. | | Dan Bian | Single Whip (the "gate" posture) | One hand forms a "hook" (gou shou); the other performs a palm strike. Trains waist rotation and spiral force. | | Yun Shou | Cloud Hands | Continuous lateral shifting with alternating arm circles. Develops side-to-side weight transfer and visual tracking. | | Lou Xi Ao Bu | Brush Knee and Twist Step | Deflect a kick (lou) and step forward (ao bu) into a push. Trains coordinated defense + step. | yang style tai chi movements

To perform the movements correctly, apply these body mechanics (established by Yang Cheng-fu): The 108-posture long form (or its 24/48 simplified