Entering the tai chi studio; discovering how taijiquan is a complex system that weaves together martial artistry, the pursuit of health and longevity, and the philosophy of harmony and balance; practising several stances.

The principles of tai chi; the art's fundamental concept; in harmony and balance, everything works better; how this applies to the mind, body and relationships; the first two movements of the Yang-style 40 form; commencing and grasp the bird's tail.

Movements in tai chi are graceful, balanced and unhurried; this is accomplished through mindful awareness of the body, thoughts and emotions; mindfulness is an essential element of tai chi; the next two movements of the form.

Tai chi's power comes from the mind and will, not physical exertion; muscular tension and emotional stress inhibit the flow of chi; moving with a weighted tai chi ball; learning two form movements.

Taming the monkey mind; the monkey represents impulses, uncontrolled thoughts and desires; cultivating the chi and the character by releasing points of tension, clearing energetic bottlenecks and accumulating merit and virtue.

A tai chi master is like an archer; gaining clarity through practise; manisfesting one's intent; the power of focused will; learning the next form movements.