13 POSTURES

13 Postures is a short tai chi form with only 13 movements. It is said that all of the Taijiquan skills originate from variations and combinations of the Taiji Thirteen Postures. However, Taiji Thirteen Postures refers not only to thirteen different postures or movements, but it also refers to “the essence of taijiquan”, and the 13 essential energies. Learning both unlocks many secrets to the practice of taijiquan.

Many of the basic movements of 13 postures can also be found in the 24 form. This 13 postures class will complement learning the 24 form and provide extra practice for the basic 24 form movements.

Class Details
  • 13 POSTURES – Both Sides, Left and Right
  • Location: Highlands United Church
  • Saturdays, 8:45am-9:45am
  • Class Level: All Levels Welcome
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More Information About 13 Postures

This form was created by Grand Master Shou-Yu Liang. In a rare workshop, over 15 years ago, Master Liang also taught “the other side”. For students who have learned other Yang style forms, it is an eye opener (and fun) to learn the “other side”. The ability to perform the 13 postures to either the left or the right will feel like a great accomplishment and will be an amazing experience. In this 13 week set of classes, students will learn both “sides” of the form.

13 Postures is a form that all levels of tai chi players will want to learn… from tai chi beginners to advanced. It will test your mind to move “to the left” and “to the right.” It will feel like mental gymnastics, similar to crosswords, puzzles, or Sudoku. 

The simplified Taiji Thirteen Postures routine primarily aims at providing an easier framework for beginner Taijiquan practitioners to better understand the basics of Taiji Thirteen Postures. Not only are they aesthetically appealing when performed, every movement is highly practical in its application.

Harvard Health Publishing reported in 2021 that in a meta-analysis of 20 studies on tai chi and cognition, tai chi appears to improve executive function: the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi has been shown to slow the progression to dementia more than other types of exercise and improved their cognitive function

Neuroscientists have found that the two sides of the brain work together to perform a wide variety of tasks and the two sides communicate through the corpus callosum. Later research has shown that the brain is not nearly as neatly divided as this. The brain actually works best when both sides of the brain are engaged at the same time. That is what tai chi can do for you. Young or older, your brain will work better with this unique tai chi training.

We need both sides of our brain working together to create strong neuropathways, improving focus and recall. Are you ready for a fun challenge? Join us and feel the difference it will make in your life.

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