Learning Guide for Tai Chi for Life by Dr Paul Lam

Welcome to the beautiful world of Tai Chi for Health! Especially the Tai Chi for Beginners.
I am Dr Paul Lam. Millions of people around the world are enjoying my Tai Chi for Health program and improving their health and quality of life, I am sure you will enjoy learning it. Tai chi is an art of doing, the best way to understand and gain health benefits is to do it. Every hour you spent learning tai chi, you will gain a lot more in terms of quality of life, you can be sure it works because over 30 medical studies have proven how beneficial my programs are, and millions of people are enjoying better health.
At first you may find tai chi a little different from most of the sports or exercises we do. For example we move slowly and mindfully, and instead of in straight line, we move in gentle curve. There are good reasons for moving this way, because tai chi was created based on the law of nature. We human are part of nature, so moving in tai chi way is natural and enjoyable. It may take some time for you to get used to it. When you do, you would find tai chi is intrinsically enjoyable. Please allow time to gain health benefits and enjoyment with tai chi.
A good way to learn is to set aside a regular time everyday to practice my lessons. Around half an hour would work well, an hour, would be even better. Ideally complete one lesson in one session, then spend next three days to practice them until you are so familiar that you can do the movements by memory, then move on to the next lessons.
Medical studies have shown being active for 40 minutes most days of the week will significantly improve everyone’s health. Including the cardiovascular system or the heart function, improve immunity and reduce the risk of diabetes. Since Tai chi is so effective, half an hour most days of the week will bring significant health benefits. So it is important to keep up your regular schedule, soon, it will become a habit. And you will find tai chi so enjoyable, and the feel good about being healthy, that you would want to practice tai chi regularly.
Here is a guide to get the best out of your time. Completing an entire lesson per day would be excellent, though you can split the lesson into two or more sessions. As long as you practice regularly after the lesson, you will gain health benefits and enjoyment. One of the biggest studies by University of North Carolina found that after eight weeks with one of my Tai Chi for Health programs, people have better balance, less falls and feeling better about themselves.
Be sure to follow my advice inside the online lessons or instructional DVDs, consult your health professional if you have any doubt about safety. Remember to work well within your comfort zone, visualise anything you cannot do within comfort.
DAY 1
Watch the introduction and think about it. Then start with lesson one. Try to do the entire lesson, but it is ok to do it in separate sessions. Pause and practice during and after the lesson.
DAY 2
Welcome back! Try to remember what you did from Lesson 1, can you do the warmup exercise by memory? The Qigong and the first fundamental exercise? Try to practice all you have learnt. Repeat them a few times until you can do them by memory. You can also go through the movements in your mind which will help remembering.
Do practice regularly, it is easier and more effective to make it a daily practice. Remembering the movements is to set up a structure for further development. With a good structure you can gain benefits and enjoyment. Without a structure, it is hard to build anything. The best way you truly owe tai chi is to be able to take it with you anywhere.
It is better to spend next few days consolidating lesson 1 rather than rushing to do Lesson 2. When you feel comfortable with the warmup, Qigong and movement, and able to do them by memory then move on.
DAY 3 -5
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