Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day Module 01 - Easy for Beginners - the Wave and Embracing the Moon 

Years ago in P.E. in high school our coach was teaching us a "stretching exercise" and watching this it suddenly occurred to me he was teaching us Tai Chi. That crafty old bastard.

I wasn't expecting something so simple to help me so much in just weeks. Anyone who's reading this I totally recommend you to continue

Yesterday’s was my 100th day. I skipped a couple of days in the first 2 weeks and then made a rule that if I missed a day I had to start over. I never missed again. There were a few 24 hour periods when I crawled out of bed at 11 p.m. to do it and get back on track. I was surprised that the last 3 days were difficult to finish. That was an eye opener. There is a big change in my physical body, my emotions and my understanding and acceptance of myself. My food choices have improved greatly. Shingles are still here but they’ve eased. Yes, I am Drinking more water. Thank you. If you are thinking of trying this program, I encourage you to give yourself this gift of 100 Days of Tai Chi that will give back to you in ways that will that will surprise you. I’ve just completed Day 101. Best wishes to you.

I am 72 years old and recovering from cancer. I lost 45 pounds and I am so weak. This workout is just right for me. My wife and I just started today and hope to continue. Thank you so much!

I gotta admit I felt a bit stupid starting this, but in the week I have been doing it so far I haven't had one single anxiety attack.

Oh my! Something I can actually do! I nearly cried when I couldn't follow some other "simple" tai chi videos for seniors. I am 84, used to be active but got sick a few years ago and stopped all activity....trying to find something I can do now to regain my strength and balance.. This was great---I even did the whole review. Thank you!

I used to lift weights in navy, did construction work...many surgeries, arthritis, alcohol, painkillers....just kind of discovered this stuff on my own kind of...went to beach started stretching my whole body with the wind. Wow!! I'm 42 and never even studied this...I see the martial arts/discipline/breathing...wow this stuff is SO GOOD for your body and soul! Arthritis gone!!! In just days!! (Ive been doing 30-60 min... sometimes 2 hrs!) to get back in shape..now less..5-20 min.. everything at home is easier!! I can move around with comfort and ease!! I am a spiritual warrior!! Wow!

I was initially skeptical but I’ve kept at it for 30 days so far, and at the risk of sounding melodramatic, it’s been life changing for me. It’s improved my attitude and outlook and helped me gain direction of my life again. Cannot thank you enough!

"Imagine pushing the water..." *was already imagining myself as a waterbender...*

No leotard, no shrill voice, no pounding music. As I sat and watched it, I found myself breathing with her without even thinking about it. Thanks for this.

I have depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. I'm always thinking the worst and overthink everything I do. My aunt who's a physician sent me your video. I instantly relax and just follow the movements. Thanks for these videos and can't wait to form this into an evening habit. :)

I finally found someone who actually takes slow time to teach the moves specifically and I can follow! Thank you! I have put this off for 10 years! You give me hope...

I stopped the video after watching only 52 seconds. Why? So I could post my thoughts and tell you this woman is amazing and gets it. Once I heard her say it's not important to move correctly but what's important is taking the time to practice daily, I was like right on lady. I turn 59 in July and still dance everyday to psychedelic trance music like a kid at an EDM festival. I even practice my own style of martial flow which is completely made up from watching years of kung fu movies and YT videos. Motion is lotion and you just gotta stay moving.

As an extremely anxious overthinker I must say that tai chi is my biggest hope to learn to control myself and after I watched that video and practiced I can say my hope is alive, impressed and motivated! Thank you! ✌🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏻

It’s like a physical meditation. Really impressed with how good this felt.

I have been doing calisthenics for four years and I can tell you Tai Chi is one of the best workouts and can get you far ahead of people who start gym before basic workouts. Within first few weeks of it you will have strengthened the body enough to start basic calisthenics like half way push ups and half way squats. TaiChi is great muscle training for all age ranges.

I just got out of hospital after having a heart attack. My doctor recommends I learn this chi for stress relief and to help me relax. I came very close to the end and very sad feelings about what happened to me. So I have watched your video and some others over the last week. I have done your lesson several mornings and must admit I do feel better. I will definitely keep it up daily. I promise. Thank you so much for giving me some healing.

So many are here because they want to learn how to water bend. But many are also here to reconnect with themselves and regain their energy. My heart goes to you all. I am here to learn so I may also learn to control the flow of my chi so I may one day remember my past lives. Only then can I truly help others to see.

I had been searching RU-vid for beginner’s Tai Chi and had been unsuccessful in my quest to find anything reasonable, until I Googled this and it brought me directly here. This video is a fantastic introduction to Tai Chi! I had taken a Harvard University online TaiChi course and they showed some basic moves, but never tied them together leaving me disappointed and feeling robbed. This instructor demonstrates the moves slowly and has a soothing and factual voice, leaving me with the feeling that I am being taught by someone who has good command of Tai Chi. Thank you for this channel.

Finally found the video where there's not alot of demonstration.. when you want to practice Tai Chi, you want to practice rather than listening alot of talking.. This class is much better than the others.. 11 minutes of practice,what I was looking for!

Heart failure at 24. My disease actually destroys my heart when I do strenuous exercise... tai chi has been the perfect balance between calming my mind, moving my body in a way that is both challenging and not strenuous. Thank you!

Ok in isolation for 12 weeks , good time to start something new .

HI.. my wife and I are in our 70.s. Her sister recommended this video to us today. We are going to start our journey tomorrow. Thank you, ... and your voice is so smooth and comforting.

I was inspired to learn Tai Chi ever since watching Avatar. I always wanted to be a water bender! I guess now’s the time for me to pursue my dream x)

I'm currently suffering with chronic lyme disease and the co-infections. This helps me more than I ever thought it would! My muscles feel less fatigued after and relaxed and when I'm focusing on it I don't realize how bad I currently feel. Thanks so much! Very excited to do this every single day!!

DAY 5 MAKING MY WAY TO 100...5 MINS A DAY WILL GIVE YOU THE WAY. I PRAY FOR SUCCESS. CANCER THERAPY HAS A TERRIBLE SIDE EFFECT. FATIGUE! I DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING. BUT TAI CHI DRAWS ME TO DO IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Thank you so much for this. After years of Pilates and yoga, I just could not get back into the daily exercise after breaking ankle altering rotator cuff. This simple graceful movements have actually got me moving every single day. I’m extremely grateful🙏🙏🙏

I searched for Tai Chi to heal But I was surprised by the Water bending community here.

I am 70yrs with a back injury and severe arthritis. At last I have found a way of gentle exercise and moving my joints that does not cause me pain. I am a total beginner so the level is perfect for me to follow. I feel so relaxed and yet invigorated. Now I actually look forward to 'being' in the moment every evening when its time for me to do the routine. I started with just the 5 minutes a day and now can manage 15 minutes out of my wheelchair. I LOVE IT THANK YOU from an ardent exercise hater.

My healthcare provider suggested I either do yoga or tai chi to help with my stress, depression, and low appetite so here I am. Started today and hope to continue doing videos like this for at least 100 days. Gonna keep a tracker in my journal to try to keep up with it since I have trouble staying motivated for long projects. Best of luck to everyone else doing this, too!

Loving this... I've been doing a little less than 3 weeks & my balance is so much better. I do it before I go to bed sometimes I'm tired I forget & get in bed then remember I haven't done my Tai Chi. I get up straight away to do my Tai Chi it so relaxing. Tgere is such a lovely peaceful energy with it... Thank you so much. ❤🎉🌹

Who’s here because they actually want to learn Tai Chi, and not waterbending?

It is March 22, 2020, and I am in self-isolation (with the only exception being work) due to COVID-19. I am so glad I found your channel. Just following this simple tutorial has brought me such a sense of well- being. I have just subscribed to your - honestly - spirit-saving channel. Thank you!

In China, Tai Chi is a common exercise for middle-aged and elderly people. Young people are too busy and like the fast-paced lifestyle of fitness and dancing. Practicing Tai Chi requires a calm mind like yoga. Few young people practice Tai Chi.

I think this is my favourite. I keep coming back to it. I love the peaceful calm you radiate in your instruction.

Great video. I am 73 years of age with quite severe Fibromyalgia. I have started using this video as a warm up to my stretching program and before I walk on my treadmill. I go through the program twice. It gets me warm and relaxed for the hard work that comes next. Thank you.

Very impressed. I'm 81 and I'm going to try this daily. It looks so calming.

On Day 50! Couldn’t imagine starting my mornings any other way now⛅️ Thank you Sifu Taiflow!

Thank you. My first day trying this only 99 more til harvest. I have never enjoyed excercise more than i have doing this. I am 86, battling cancer, did nothing for months but watch the boob tube. Until i saw this and was drawn to it. I will do this every day. I feel better already. I lost all energy. I had no desire to do anything, or go anywhere. This makes me feel like i am a bird flying,softly gently gliding through the air, and at the beach with the tide coming in and going out. I love it. Thank you so much. You have lifted my spirits.

Perhaps you know but maybe not. There are large amounts of us that need your teachings. Please don't stop, unless you need to of course. We really do need your knowledge. Blessed be

For all the technical commentators - please understand that people entirely new to soft martial arts cannot possibly absorb their foundational philosophies, strategies and methodologies as they are way too complex. This video is aimed for lay people, the elderly, the mildly distressed etc to follow and absorb. The demonstration here is a superlative example of deep knowledge translated for easy absorption by the uninitiated casual user and has the potential to produce almost 'instant' - within one week - benefit. Once initiated, the participant can advance on to the more elaborate and technically sophisticated forms. Taiflow - kudos to you in Spades! Please keep it up and thank you!

Had to miss a day due to severe eye problems. Did day 17 today friday march 3. Still battling cancer. But not discouraged. Tai Chi meditation keeps me i touch with rewarding prayer life. I saw your message when you went to China. I am interested in your upcoming classes. Thank you for teaching Tai Chi.

Friend, thank you so much for the class. These movements helps me a lot to breath for calming my anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD and I can feel healthier🌸 Also, I love the softness of each movement. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart🌸

youtuber without ads on his video=someone with good heart and someone who cares about orthers not about money. this type of youtubers are one of the best youtubers👍 P.S. tai chi helps u to control your ki energy (life force) so u can use it for very useful things like healing (yourself and orther peoples) and a lot more things u can do so i approve this for all who wants to use his energy for good things and not for money.

I was skeptical but 11 minutes later and I feel a lot better than I did when I woke up. I surely don't understand why anyone would downvote this.

First day, thank you so much fort this video. My health is not good, i need something simple, peple please wish me luck so I will continue this.

This was my first Taiji practice. I am so grateful for it. Did the review twice and felt that slow does not mean easy. Thank you so much for this video, this amazing nature and your kind guidance.

Unlike most people here cracking jokes about it I actually appreciate this for what it is. I have a back problem which affects my legs and makes it difficult for me to get even basic exercise. This helps me a lot because it's not too strenuous. i even have trouble walking so my blood pressure is too high. my dr says i need some exercise but got to be careful not to worsen the damage. Than you!

Thanks to You Tube, sitting at home we can learn Yoga, Tai Chi, or any other form of exercise in great detail.

I just did my first session and I ended up twisting it to my own. I blocked out all thought and just focused on breathing and relaxation and I began to cry when I was done. This is the best I’ve felt in years. Day 1 done… many more to go! 😊

I was a newly certified yoga teacher when blindsided by a 6-month ailment preventing yoga practice. These Tai Chi movements + walking are the perfect first steps (mentally and physically) for FINALLY getting back to my mat post-surgery!. Namaste

I am 62 and a beginner with various back and joint issues. This was enjoyable to watch and easy to follow. I will use this video everyday, Many Thanks.

I really like the way you get us all moving and explain as we go along. It was very easy to follow. I tried to learn Kung Fu when I worked in Asia years ago but I had to give up because I hurt my back and this is much gentler. I woke up with a bad cough this morning and this bit of Tai Chi has eased it no end. Thank you!

At 73 years I "tried" a tai chi free class at a local community hall. Hooked me in instantly. Found Leia's Tai Chi modules that night and now at day 14. Already have changes - constant sinus mucus reduced 80%. Gas in abdomen reduced greatly. Thigh muscles strengthening and at the end of just module 1 (10 mins) my body feels like all of it has been moved around. Leia's statement of "not important you move correctly" resonated with me and after just 14 days of moving daily my body is now automatically fine tuning my tai chi movements. Leia ... Thank you so much for this wonderful gift and I look forward to working my way through all of your modules. Being a Kiwi in Australia the beautiful location on module 1 helps enormously too.

This would be a great thing to teach children from an early age. Would probably help with children's behaviour in class. Calm them down.

“embrace the moon” meanwhile sokka’s cries can be heard a mile away

Master Leia, I'm going to speak for all your students of Tai Chi, - thank you so much for these instructional videos. I'm not really flexible nor have I ever liked to do any particular sporting activity, so I was a little bit afraid I couldn't keep up, but I was surprised to find out these basic movements are pretty simple and elegant to do. I know that if I practise regularly, I'll eventually get much better, and maybe I'll be able to learn how to defend myself if needed. But, honestly, I think that Tai Chi is so much more than "just" a fighting combat technique. My Reiki always starts to flow when practising Tai Chi and it just makes me so happy! Although, I'm not doing it even nearly as flawlessly and elegantly, as you are, I can feel my body getting stronger and more flexible each time I practise with you. Thank you, Master, be blessed!

5 years on, and this is still the best Tai Chi intro I've seen. Thank you so much. You have helped many, Leia!

3:50 "Imagine a wave rolling in, and now it goes out, push..." Me: "So what you're saying is, I'm waterbending?"

I found this several months ago. To me, It's totally satisfactory - her voice, the view (!!!), the motions and I actually like the music. Thanks for everything.

I did Tai Chi years ago and unfortunately gave it up. Every now and then I have looked on youtube for an easy way back into it. This video is the most helpful I have found so far, and really got me back into the right style with the flow of energy within a few minutes. I know that, even if I were to do no more than the few moves in this short video, there would be great benefits.

I am worthy of a commitment of 5 minutes a day, for 100 days. I take you at your word that this will forge a new habit. I live with chronic spinal pain, due to unsuccessful surgeries (21 years ago). These movements seem possible for me. I will report back with results. Thank you for your service.

At 5:48 you have the entire set without pauses/explanation, people. Thanks for this awesome video!

My local Tai Chi class has been suspended for now because of the coronavirus. Because of videos like this, I can keep at it while I'm waiting for my class to start up again. Thanks!

You are an amazing beautiful peaceful spirited woman,I have never felt better inside and out,you teach it so easy and your surroundings are so peaceful and the music just makes it,everyone should try this you will feel so enlightened and amazing and it's only 5 mins a day,you will feel sore but it's a great sore cos you see your body change,thank you so much love you you have changed my life 🤗🐾

I have low confidence. To make smile in my face from my heart I want to learn this Art. Because I was a Martial art student. Because Of my stress and low confidence I was not sucess and I could not complete the course.Now I am suffering from thyroid. It is a spirit of my life to live in the Earth. Hope I will feel better. Thank you Ma'am.

It's March 28, 2020 and I am in isolation because the corona virus.I like Tai Chi and when found your class I just following that. I live in Brazil/South América. Thank you

I I have started it in my 70 years, and I will follow you until the end.

I love tai chi. I took it in college as a way to try something new. I was very stressed and tired as a full-time student with two jobs. The days I had tai chi were always my favorite because I felt all my stress went away and I felt very relaxed and happy throughout my day. I’m hoping to pick it up again. Great video!

Tai Chi day 6 with you. Counting to 100 days. I am enjoying Tai Chi. Thank you for helping me to have energy again. Tai Chi helps me to feel good, feel happy.

Just got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I remembered doing Tai chi when I was at a health clinic, getting up early to walk to the lake side to quietly practice tai chi. It was such a great start to my day, I’m not sure why I stopped. I remembered it out of the blue though as I’ve once again been having issues with both my physical and mental health. Hopefully getting back into the habit of doing tai chi will help.

I'm on lockdown just outside Wayne County, one of the COVID-19 hotspots. I haven't done Tai Chi in almost 10 years. I registered for an online Tai Chi class this morning through our local community college and through tech snafus missed it by 5 minutes. It was such a bummer cause I had to twist my own arm to get there!! I gave myself a pep talk and did some searching, and wound up here. Thank you to the Taiflow Channel. You're a healer in these troubled times.

I am grateful that I found this video. I had watched quite a few videos before this one and although I am new to this practice, I was getting super frustrated because I felt the other instructors went too fast. This video helped me eliminate my stress by slowly guiding me through each move so I could then focus on what’s really important, my breath!

Your Tai Chi vids have got me fitter after SEPSIS. This has saved/returned my quality of life after almost not making it. I do your moves every day. I am now sharing this will others so they can benefit from it also.

Three months after starting, I'm down 20lbs and feel like I've reverse-aged 15 years! Thank you Taiflow! I started with your free modules here. 1-5 - first just five minutes Then on to 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes over the weeks. I find my balance and ease of natural movement is improved immensely!

I am 62 with severe OA and RA (I am scheduled for my 3rd hip replacement in a month because my bones keep disintegrating), fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I started practicing with you a week ago and found I could do all the movement in spite of a hip almost immobilized due to bone loss, shoulders bound up w/arthritis and knees that have no cartilage left. This FEELS SO GOOD!! I can't believe how (relatively) painless it is and how invigorated I feel afterward. I do this when I take a break from working (I am writing a book based on twenty years of my research) and have found it clears my head and I'm able to go back to work refreshed and without that dull head ache that comes everyday about 2pm. It is a joy to watch you and follow along. Thank you.

I can't workout for 30 days post-surgery so I am glad I have found a way to move my body without straining myself.I felt super warm at the start but now I feel good and super relaxed. Thank you!

My coworkers and I have been doing this everyday for a week. Thank you for showing us that we can do this in our office. We love the music you choose very much. Next Week we are going to try and do the ten minutes.

First time trying Tai Chi. My stress and anxiety seemed to vanish immediately! I am a believer in what you do. My goal is to watch and participate daily. Thanks so much for sharing your time and passion with us.

Thank you for these videos. I'm recovering from triple bypass surgery and obviously cannot get to any in person classes. These are exactly the right pace to help me regain my strength and your voice, music and settings are so so so calming! I love these!

I’m 62 y.o. And for the first time in my life I’m going to be serious about tai chi. Very simple starting steps. Thank you!

The universe played itself out and brought me here. What a great teacher for a novice like myself! Thank you! I feel better just being here. Time well spent. (Zen proverb: Let go or be dragged.) Be well everyone.

I have always wanted to do tai chi and now is the time. Also sheltering-in.

I’m here because tho I may not need this extra bit of exercise, I’ve decided that I do need some. I’m active-ish but never really exercise and I’m pretty weak. Now, I stayed up a bit later than I usually do and did a few simple exercises. They weren’t much but since I’m not used to it, it was hard. However, every morning I’ll get up and do more. If I have free time I’ll try this! I’ll keep it as something if I want an extra challenge! Thank you so much for this and remember, you don’t have to wait to exercise till you absolutely need it because, to be honest, you always absolutely need it! I wish the best of luck to anyone out there who decided to care for themselves a little more and to anyone who’s been doing this forever! I wish everyone the best of luck! :)

Fabulous just fabulous. Recovering from some back issues and need something gentle but full of energy and this was it! Thank you!

Hello. I am on day 73 of this program. My days have not been consecutive, because I have Chronic Fatigue syndome, and some days I have zero energy. Added to that I had 10 Spinal injections at the beginning of November. I have persevered through the pain. The first time I did the session, I think I did a half a minute and was collapsing. Now I do the whole 1at Video, and can come times even go into the 2 nd video. I am 72 years old, and am feeling the pain get less and less.I have a feeling this will also improve my CFS. So Thank you Leia, for taking the time out to help old people such as myself. 3rd January 2023.

Like others have said, this made me instantly relaxed AND emotional. When the video ended I bowed Japanese style to thank you. Absolutely loved it. This is what I wanted out of meditation but it never gave me. Maybe I needed something in which my body moves too. This is perfect. Really excited to try this everyday. Thanks again :)

. This is my favorite all-time video that you’ve made. Gosh, it would be wonderful if you could make a series that stuck to this uniform formula with you walking more slowly into it as you do in this one, and then you speaking very slowly and having the music throughout. It is very calming and to have a series of these with this formula would be very soothing and trancelike and consistent. Thank you for considering this and for all the great work you’re doing in the world.🙏💙

It's my second day and i'm feeling much better after the exercises. I'm struggling with depression for two years and nothing had ever made me feel good until I met Tai-Chi. So thank you :)

I am in a relaxed state of mind just by watching this video. I look forward to incorporating this into my daily routine.

I'm 68 with back and knee problems and started this about two weeks ago. The comments are what really convinced me that this is the video to use. It's very easy and enjoyable.

I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees and need to have both knee joints replaced and have poor balance. I really feel that Tai Chi could greatly benefit me. I have been walking a quarter mile with my wheeled walker or crutches, but it is brutal. I think that Tai Chi would be of great benefit mentally, physically and spiritually. 🥋

I am recovering, hopefully, from a 14 month bout with shingles. My doctor told me there is no cure and that I would just have to wait it out and rest. Although I feel better the shingles continue. 29 days of this tai chi has helped me more than I can even express. I have more energy and I’m able to think about something besides shingles. My body alignment and posture have greatly improved. My attitude is much more positive and I’ve begun my art practice again. I am so grateful.

I am so grateful for this teaching. I took a Tai Chi Class nearly 30 years ago and LOVED it. I've been searching for local classes. What a delight to find a way to learn and practice at home. I just did the first 5 minute exercise and found myself smiling a lot and feeling peaceful and happy. I feel calm and quiet. What a lovely practice. Thank you so much. I will continue to practice, thanks to your easy beginner video that got me started!

Another self isolated here with heart, lung and chronic pain issues. Just found this video after watching the Try Guys video on trying Thai Chi. I have started my journey with you. Thank you!!!

This is really really beautiful. I've attracted towards Taoism philosophy for this past year and then i really thought that tai chi is the best way physically to practice it. Very attractive.

DAY 14 ONWARD TO 100! THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. It is not overwhelming with lots of complex moves right from the start and I am looking forward to exploring your longer videos and expanding my abilities.

The past few days, I've been depressed. Highly functional, but depressed. Just watching this helped me clear my mind while performing this mentally. Looking forward to doing it tonight.

This was exactly what I needed as a study break, I could feel my shoulders and neck relaxing sooo much.