Peng, Liu, Ji and An - The Basic Energies of Tai Ji

A short explanation of Tai Ji Quan's 4 basic energies including a brief overview of their manifestation in postures.

Understanding Spiral Energy Pt 1

The first of several discussions on Spiral or silk reeling energy.

Spiraling in the transition between Commencement and Single-Hand Peng from the original Yang Cheng Fu form.

Gaining More Power in Tai Ji - - Parts 1 & 2

Part 1 -- Standing Briefly at the End of Each Posture - Solo Method
Part 2 -- Releasing Power in Static Postures - Two Person Method

Walking - Testing your Root - How It Works

Part 1 addresses the physical basics of generating spiral energy in the legs while walking.

Part 2 addresses whole body spiraling (Yang and Yin spirals) including methods of cultivation.

Part 3 shows the result of application of pressure by an opponent to the various parts of the Yang and Yin spirals.

Walking - Testing Your Root

Using the sliding or rubbing step and the natural step (heel to toe) to test your root while in motion and subjected to various impacts.

Any Point on the Body becomes a Weapon: How it Works

An explanation and demonstration of Yang and Yin Peng, highlighting the difference.

Any Point on the Body becomes a Weapon

When one has cultivated long enough and practiced diligently over a long period, one aquires both Yang and Yin Peng throughout the body.

Yang Tai Ji - The Dan Tien Method

This vid is an example of a rarely seen high-level practice using the first set of the original Yang Cheng Fu Form. In this method the hands are kept fairly close to the body and relatively centered in front of the Dan Tien, generally at the level between the navel and the pubic bone. After enough correct practice one feels 1) the movement of the Dan Tien energy, 2) the body's Spiral energy, 3) the hands interacting with the body's Elixir Field...among other things