Tai Chi for Beginners Printable Workbook — Foundations, 8 Movements & 2-Week Starter Plan

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Overview


A large-print starter workbook for complete beginners: what tai chi is, the four foundations, 8 classic movements explained step by step, a first full routine, a 2-week starter plan and a practice tracker. Practise at home beside a sturdy chair. Printable PDF — no physical product will be shipped.


This large-print starter workbook is for complete beginners, including older adults, who want to learn the basics of tai chi slowly at home. It is a 9-page workbook of gentle beginner adaptations of 8 classic movements, explained step by step. This is a printable PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.

What tai chi is

Tai chi is a slow, flowing movement practice, with upright posture, gradual weight shifts and calm breathing. The workbook also explains how tai chi differs from qigong: qigong uses simpler repeated movements and breathing exercises, while tai chi uses linked sequences.

The foundations

  • Posture
  • Breathing
  • Weight Shifting
  • Relaxed Shoulders and Hands

The 8 movements

  1. Commencement
  2. Parting the Horse’s Mane
  3. White Crane Spreads Its Wings
  4. Brush Knee and Push
  5. Play the Lute
  6. Repulse the Monkey (simplified)
  7. Cloud Hands
  8. Closing

Each movement is explained in the workbook with simple steps and reps.

Your first full routine

All 8 movements linked together, about 10 minutes.

A 2-week starter plan

The workbook includes a 2-week starter plan and a practice tracker covering 2 weeks.

Practice setup and safety

You practise standing on a clear, flat floor beside a sturdy chair, which stays within reach for support. Four of the movements also include a seated option. Wear flat, non-slip shoes, move slowly, take small steps, and stop and sit down if you feel dizzy, in pain or out of breath.

Format

9 pages; two files (US Letter and A4); large print; for home printing.

How you get it

Add to cart, check out, and you will find download links on the confirmation screen and in the confirmation email.

Disclaimer

This workbook is general educational information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor before starting tai chi, especially if you have a health condition or a history of falls.

Frequently asked questions

I’ve never done tai chi — is this for me?
Yes, it is written for complete beginners.

Do I need to stand?
The movements are practised standing beside a chair for support; four of the eight also have a seated option.

Are these the complete traditional forms?
No — they are gentle beginner adaptations to learn the basics at home.

What do I need?
Clear floor space, a sturdy chair beside you, flat non-slip shoes.

How long is a practice?
The first full routine is about 10 minutes; the plan suggests 4–5 days a week.

How is this different from qigong?
Qigong uses simpler repeated movements and breathing exercises, while tai chi uses linked sequences.

Can I print it again?
Yes, personal use.

Is this medical advice?
No.


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