# Tai Chi 13 Postures

> Streaming videos teaching the 13 Postures of Tai Chi Chuan, including Eight Moving Patterns and Five Steps. (iPhone/iPad app by YMAA Publication Center, Inc..)

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- Developer: [YMAA Publication Center, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891633332)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tai-chi-13-postures/id991827197/reviews.md

## What is Tai Chi 13 Postures?

Streaming videos about the Thirteen Postures of Tai Chi Chuan. First you will learn the Eight Moving Patterns, or Postures, known as Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao.  Then, the Five Steps: forward, backward, left, right, and center.
Tai Chi Chuan is a slow and relaxed moving meditation. Through practicing Tai Chi you are able to calm down the mind, locate your spiritual center, and consequently find your entire being. From the relaxed moving exercise, you can bring your physical body into an ultimate level of relaxation and natural ease, resulting in smooth Qi (inner energy) and blood circulation. This is a key to maintaining health and recovering from sickness.
Today, most people practice Tai Chi slowly to develop their balance, strength, and vitality, and the martial applications of the art are often ignored. Originally, Tai Chi Chuan was an ancient internal Chinese martial art, 'Grand Ultimate Fist'; a highly effective form of combat specializing in short and middle-range fighting.  
In China, t'ai chi ch'uan is categorized under the Wudang grouping of Chinese martial arts, which are applied with internal power (jing), using Qi (energy). The history of the basic postures in the Yang form can be traced back through Wudang mountain to Shaolin Temple, developed from a series of movements originating from "Chang Quan" (Long Fist, a reference to the winding Long River, another name for the Yangtze). Around 800 AD, a philosopher named Xu, Xuan-Ping is credited for developing a long Kung Fu of 37 forms, which included these common Tai Chi movements:
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"Taiji Chang Quan" existed in many variations, and eventually evolved into Taijiquan. Other forms of the same era such as "Heavenly-Inborn Style", "Nine Small Heavens", and "Acquired Kung Fu" also show similarities to what later became Taijiquan. The principles of softness, sticking, adhering, and using the opponent's own momentum against himself were established in these precursory martial styles. Bodhidharma's teaching at the Buddhist Shaolin Temple around 550AD, which detailed the theory of using the mind to lead the Qi to energize the physical body, is widely considered the origin of all Internal Martial Arts, including Tai Chi.
Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Grandmaster Kao, Tao (高濤) and his teacher Yue, Huanzhi (樂奐之), an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu (楊澄甫).
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## Key features

- Streaming video lessons
- Learn Eight Moving Patterns
- Master Five Steps
- Focus on relaxation and balance
- Explore Tai Chi history
- Develop strength and vitality

## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tai-chi-13-postures/id991827197/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Basis of Tai Chi

*2021-04-28*

These 13 dynamic movement patterns underlie all the Tai Chi postures. The historic TC literature (Tai Chi classics) goes over them repeatedly, but it is hard to understand them through just words. Dr Yang demonstrates them, explains what postures express them, and shows the martial applications using a partner. Great stuff!

### 5/5 — very helpful for new and experienced practitioners

*2020-04-09*

simplified but deep demonstration of the major tai chi movements inside the forms.

### 5/5 — The Root of Tai Chi

*2017-02-07*

Now streaming! Great tai chi fundamentals, often overlooked. These basic moving patterns are explained and demonstrated clearly.

### 3/5 — Not a favorite

*2016-07-15*

Love many of the apps and the wonderful way movements, weight, postures, breathing, etc are explained.  Unfortunately, not in this one.  The movements are defined by a narrator as they are simply performed.  If you are looking for instruction, it is not in this one.

## Frequently asked questions about Tai Chi 13 Postures

### What are the main components of Tai Chi 13 Postures?

Tai Chi 13 Postures teaches the Eight Moving Patterns (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao) and the Five Steps (forward, backward, left, right, and center).

### What are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi?

Practicing Tai Chi can help calm the mind, improve balance, strength, and vitality, and promote physical relaxation and ease, contributing to better health.

### Is Tai Chi 13 Postures suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app focuses on slow and relaxed movements, making it suitable for beginners looking to learn the foundational postures and principles of Tai Chi.

### Does Tai Chi 13 Postures have ads?

Yes, Tai Chi 13 Postures contains advertisements.

### What is the price of Tai Chi 13 Postures?

Tai Chi 13 Postures is available for a one-time purchase of $5.99.

### On which devices can I use Tai Chi 13 Postures?

Tai Chi 13 Postures is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Tai Chi 13 Postures updated?

The latest version of Tai Chi 13 Postures is 1.0.3, which was last updated on January 13, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Tai Chi 13 Postures?

Tai Chi 13 Postures has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2023-01-13

App updated to the latest operating system, bugs fixed, crashes resolved. Please leave 5-star review to help launch this new app. Free sample videos. This app contains the entire video contents for a fraction of the price, with a single purchase per program. 

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### 1.0.2 — 2019-08-30

Update for latest OS. Free sample videos and one single in-app purchase for complete full-length videos, detailed instruction, follow-along workout. Streaming/download.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-12-20

Update with options to stream or download videos, and much smaller app size!

### 1.0 — 2015-05-13

No release notes.

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