How much more would you enjoy life if you could do away with pain and immobility? Tai Cheng gives you confidence in your body to do the things you love, become independent and master your own life.
Program Overview
Beginner
Works well for
Mobility & Flexibility
Equipment needed
Foam Roller, Sturdy Chair*, Towel*, Tape*
Master Scroll Breakdowns
Phase 1 Breakdown: Level Stance
Learn how to use your calibration grid for one of the key Tai Cheng standing stances.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Front Stance
Dr. Cheng breaks down the most important basic standing stance in Tai Cheng.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Back Stance
Learn the third and last basic standing stance in your Tai Cheng practice.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Lift & Lower
Learn the first move in the Tai Cheng sequence.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Phoenix Tail
Dr. Cheng will teach you the second static move in Phase 1, Phoenix Tail, to help activate your strength and increase your range of motion.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Ward Off
Learn the third static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 1, Ward Off and begin restoring your balance and loosening your joints.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Pull Back
Dr. Cheng will teach you the fourth static move in Phase 1, Pull Back, that will help you develop strength in your legs and enhance mobility.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Press
Learn the fifth static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 1, Press, and begin restoring your balance and loosening your joints.
Phase 1 Breakdown: Separate & Pull
Dr. Cheng will teach you the last static move in Phase 1, Separate & Pull which will awaken your body's natural energy.
Phase 2 Breakdown: Push
Learn Push, the first static move in Phase 2 and continue to develop strength and coordination.
Phase 2 Breakdown: Single Whip
Dr. Cheng will teach you the second static move in Phase 2, Single Whip, to help build stronger legs and increase your balance.
Phase 2 Breakdown: Raise Hand
Learn the third static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 2, Raise Hand, as it helps improve circulation and coordination.
Phase 2 Breakdown: Pulling Knee
Dr. Cheng will teach you the fourth static move in Phase 2, Pulling Knee, that will help you develop better posture and alignment.
Phase 2 Breakdown: Bear Comes out of Cave
Learn the fifth static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 2, Bear Comes Out of Cave, and begin restoring range of motion and control of movement.
Phase 2 Breakdown: White Crane Spreads Wings
Dr. Cheng will teach you the last static move in Phase 2, White Crane Spreads Wings which will improve your quality of movement and mastery of Tai Chi.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Double Dutch Brush Knee & Push
Learn Double Dutch, the first static move in Phase 3 and continue to increase your endurance, coordination and strength.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Play the Pipa
Dr. Cheng will teach you the second static move in Phase 3, Play the Pipa, to improve flexibility and provide you with increased energy.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Sheathing Sword
Learn the third static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 3, Sheathing Sword, a physically demanding move that improves strength and coordination.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Diagonal Punch Kick with Check & Punch
Dr. Cheng will teach you the fourth static move in Phase 3, Diagonal Punch, that will help you develop better posture and alignment.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Withdraw & Seal
Learn the fifth static move in Tai Cheng's Phase 3, Withdraw & Close, and engage multiple muscle groups simulatenously for a full body workout.
Phase 3 Breakdown: Cross Hands
Learn the final static move in the Tai Cheng program, Cross Hands, and continue to hone your balance and coordination.
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Meet Dr. Mark Cheng
