Discover the Profound Benefits of Tai Chi 8 Form with Shifu Yang Dong

The Tai Chi 8 Form is a beautifully condensed sequence, designed specifically for beginners and busy modern lifestyles. Despite its brevity, it offers a wealth of scientifically-backed benefits for body, mind, and spirit — making it an ideal practice for online learning.

    1. Opening Form ｜ 起势

    2. 1st Movement: Rolling Back the Arm – (right and left side) ｜ 1、倒卷肱

    3. 2nd Movement: Brush Knee (right and left side) ｜ 2、 搂膝拗步

    4. 3rd Movement: Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane (left and right side) ｜ 3、 野马分鬃

    5. 4th Movement: Cloud Hands (left and right side) ｜ 4、 云手

    6. 4th Movement: Clouds Hands with Steps (left and right side) ｜ 4、 云手

    7. 5th Movement: Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (right and left side) ｜ 5、 金鸡独立

    8. 6th Movement: Heel Kick (right and left side) ｜ 6、 蹬脚

    9. 7th Movement: Grasp the Bird’s Tail (right and left side) ｜ 7、 揽雀尾

    10. 8th Movement: Cross Hands ｜ 8、 十字手

    11. Closing Form ｜ 收势

    12. Yang Style Tai Chi 8 Form Complete Demonstration (Front & Back View) ｜ 杨氏八式太极拳 ｜ 全套示范教学

Yang Style Tai Chi 8 Form

杨氏八式太极拳

Regain Balance · Release Stress · Renew Your Energy

Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi with Shifu Yang Dong

Stillness is the ruler of movement ｜ 静为动之主

Tai Chi is more than movement — it is a living art of balance and harmony, passed down through generations.

In this course, Shifu Yang Dong teaches the essential Yang Style Tai Chi 8 Form, thoughtfully adapted for modern life. With over 20 years of teaching experience, his approach is guided by wisdom and refined through practice.

With clear, step-by-step lessons, you will build strength and flexibility, release stress, improve posture and balance — and gently cultivate a calm, centred mind.

No previous experience is needed. This form is easy to follow and suitable for all ages. Once learned, it takes just 5–10 minutes a day — making it a perfect daily practice for even the busiest lifestyle.

Benefits of Tai Chi 8 Form

  • Relaxation & Stress Reduction

    Mindful breath and gentle movement activate your parasympathetic nervous system, easing stress and lowering cortisol.

  • Improved Balance & Stability

    Gentle weight shifts and controlled stances significantly enhance proprioception and reduce fall risk – crucial at any age.

  • Enhanced Flexibility & Joint Health

    Fluid, circular movements lubricate joints (shoulders, hips, knees, spine) and gently increase range of motion.

  • Cardiovascular Health

    The gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi encourage healthy blood circulation, nourish the heart, and help maintain balanced blood pressure. A regular practice strengthens the body from within and promotes lasting vitality.

  • Better Posture & Strength

    Tai Chi helps improve posture by increasing awareness of spinal alignment. Its gentle movements strengthen the legs, core, and back muscles, building stability and endurance over time.

  • Pain Management

    Studies show that Tai Chi can support pain relief from conditions like arthritis and back pain through mindful movement that reduces muscle tension.

Rooted in Balance, Rising in Strength

The heavy is the root of the light ｜ 重为轻根

The Rooster Stance embodies the essence of balance — a harmony of strength and stillness, earth and sky, Yin–Yang. It is a living metaphor for the unity of Heaven (天) and Earth (地) within ourselves, grounding us while allowing energy to rise with grace and power.

Through many years of dedicated practice and teaching, Shifu Yang Dong has guided countless students to discover the benefits of the Tai Chi 8 Form. Whether you are beginning your journey or deepening your foundation, this form offers a powerful path to greater vitality, calm, and inner connection.

By moving with intention and awareness, you can awaken a deep sense of harmony within yourself.

We wish you joy and fulfillment on this journey.
May you live a healthy, happy, and harmonious life — deeply connected to nature, and to yourself.

Master Yang Dong

Passing on the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts

传承中华传统武术的智慧

Master Yang Dong, comes from a traditional Chinese Kung Fu family. He is a native of Ji Lin province and an 8th generation Shaolin Fo Han practitioner, a distinctive ancestral family style tradition, learned under Grandmaster Zhang Qi Chen.

Master Dong is also a member of the Chinese Wushu Association, and is a qualified instructor in Taiji Quan, Shaolin Fo Han Quan, Xin Yi Quan and San Shou (Chinese Kick Boxing).

Master Yang Dong is the founder and director of Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Ireland.

Shifu Yang Dong