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The Purple Guide to Learning Tai Chi in 10 Days
A 10-day starter plan to learn the fundamentals, build a daily practice, and decide if Tai Chi is for you.
by Alumigogo Books
Chapter 1: First Day
Welcome. You are here because you are curious about Tai Chi, and you are holding a plan for the next ten days. Before we get into the specifics of today, let's be clear about what this is and what it is not. This is not a promise that you will become a relaxed, graceful, chi-channeling master in a week and a half. Anyone who tells you that is trying to sell you something. This is also not a test you can pass or fail. It is a structured, honest introduction to a practice that millions of people do every day, and it is designed for one specific goal: to give you a real taste of Tai Chi in ten days, and to help you decide if it is worth continuing.
Today is about orientation. Think of it less like a workout and more like the first time you put on a pair of skis, or sat at a piano, or tried to knead bread for the first time. You are not going to be good at it, and you should not expect to be. What you are going to do is get a feel for what the practice actually involves, move your body in a way that might feel strange, and walk away with one clear, concrete experience under your belt. That is the win for today.
What You Actually Do Today
First, find a spot in your home where you can stand with your arms