# Yang Tai Chi for Beginners 1 > Video instruction for learning Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan for beginners. (iPhone/iPad app by YMAA Publication Center, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yang-tai-chi-for-beginners-1/id904366987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [YMAA Publication Center, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891633332) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-08-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yang-tai-chi-for-beginners-1/id904366987/reviews.md ## What is Yang Tai Chi for Beginners 1? One hour free video! Learn the complete Yang-style Tai Chi long form with step-by-step instruction by Master Yang (with front and rear view). Offers in-app purchase. Stream or download video lessons. Features: • Stream or Download video lessons. • Beginner-friendly Low-impact movements • Two and a half hours total of follow-along video • English narration with English subtitles • Basic Principles fit any Tai Chi style • Instantly pick up watching where you left off Master Yang teaches you the meaning of every tai chi movement in a one-on-one private tai chi class. Tai Chi Chuan is a kind of moving meditation with ancient roots in Chinese martial arts. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world acclaimed master of Tai Chi and Qigong, and he personally guides you through a series of easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements. Dr. Yang's tai chi lineage 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). This free app gives you free videos, and offers an opportunity to get the full Part 1 video at the lowest possible cost. Now you can practice Master Yang's popular Tai Chi exercises using your phone or tablet. This is a convenient training tool you can bring anywhere, to access this amazingly powerful exercise whenever it fits best into your day. After learning from your free videos, you may access the full-length program with a single in-app purchase. In the videos, Master Yang will teach you Part One of the Yang Style Tai Chi form. Students will often spend years repeating this section, before moving on to Parts 2 and 3. Whether you are a beginner or a Tai Chi master already, these amazing exercises offer the perfect combination of relaxation and full-body exercise. You'll enjoy reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination. Tai Chi, or Taiji, is short for Tai Chi Chuan, or Taijiquan, which translates from Chinese to “Grand Ultimate fist”. Tai Chi is an internal-style Chinese martial art that can be traced back to the Chen family, the Daoists at Wudang mountain, and ultimately to Shaolin Temple. "The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi" says: "regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being…Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind." When practiced slowly for health purposes, Tai Chi is a type of Qigong. Qi-Gong means "energy-work". Qigong (chi kung) is the ancient art of building the body's Qi (energy) to a higher level and circulating it throughout the body for rejuvenation and health. Some Qigong is practiced sitting or standing still, while other Qigong can be a kind of moving meditation. This gentle Qigong exercise is a highly effective way to reduce stress, increase energy, enhance healing, and generally improve your quality of life. Qigong increases the quantity of energy in the body and improves the quality of your circulation through energy pathways, known as meridians. Qigong is sometimes called "acupuncture without needles." Similar to yoga, Qigong can stimulate the entire body deeply with low-impact movement and develop a stronger mind/body connection. The slow, relaxed movements are widely recognized for their health benefits, strengthening the internal organs, muscles, joints, spine, and bones, and developing abundant energy. Qigong can be effective in helping people with insomnia, stress-related disorders, depression, back pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, bioelectric circulatory system, lymphatic system, and digestive system. Thank you for downloading our free app! We are striving to make the best possible video apps available. Sincerely, The team at YMAA Publication Center, Inc. (Yang’s Martial Arts Association) CONTACT: apps@ymaa.com VISIT: www.YMAA.com WATCH: www.YouTube.com/ymaa ## Key features - Step-by-step video instruction - Stream or download lessons - Beginner-friendly movements - English narration and subtitles - Follow-along video content - Learn basic principles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock everything | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 49) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yang-tai-chi-for-beginners-1/id904366987/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Good but in app purchase doesn’t work *2026-07-11* The videos look good from the free ones but I paid for the locked ones and they remained locked. Ended up asking for a refund. ### 2/5 — The Master *2026-02-28* Very knowledgeable instructor. The issue is the design. They’ve just filmed him chatting it all through whilst he demonstrated. There is a lot of talking and explaining - possibly necessary the first time in a class but if you are thinking of an app that will support your progression, development and learning this isn’t it. Picture coming to a class live. In that sense YouTube probably better. ### 2/5 — Locked Videos *2026-02-20* Downloaded the app and started to watch the videos which I though were good, so paid to unlock the rest of the lessons, however they remain locked. I emailed the company but no response. So will have to request a refund. It’s a shame as I was looking forward to learning. ☹️ ### 1/5 — Concerned customer *2026-01-01* When you try to open the first locked video it asks you to pay to unlock all. I did on my iPhone, the application told me that the payment was successful BUT it did not unlock the videos. Is this a scam that needs to be reported? ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2025-11-02* I paid $10 to unlock all videos but only one unlocked. I can’t find a way to contact the developer ### 2/5 — Update changed videos *2025-07-16, version 2.0.0* One of the last updates changed the app significantly. Before it was possible to download and store the videos within the app, now it’s not longer possible. The download button is not working, even if you paid. This causes delays in the videos if you want to learn. Learning in the nature without WiFi is not possible if you use a iPad without cellular connection capabilities. Restore download, please! ### 5/5 — Finde ich sehr gut *2025-03-17, version 1.0.11* Jede Bewegung wird super erklärt und mehrmals aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven langsam vorgemacht. Immer wiederholt er, worauf es besonders ankommt und erklärt und zeigt auch den kämpferischen Hintergrund der Bewegung. Sehr gut zum lernen. ### 1/5 — Looks like it would be great- can’t unlock it *2025-01-03* Repeatedly tried to pay for the app but the app doesn’t accept the payment and then a pop up that is clearly part of the app pops up and asks for all of your Apple passwords and login… concerning. ### 5/5 — Super *2024-04-27* Love this app, super simple. Videos are easy to follow and scroll. Movements are explained very well. ### 3/5 — Could have been a great app *2024-04-14* The instructor is clearly a master. Very impressionable and highly skilled. My issue is not the quality but that it doesn’t clarify that each episode costs $10. I paid thinking it was going to open all the locked sessions. No. Even a 7 minute talk costs $10. Too excessive. Who would pay that for each and every session not knowing what’s on it. Not right. Very disappointing. You should be more upfront. ## Frequently asked questions about Yang Tai Chi for Beginners 1 ### What is this app about? This app provides video instruction for learning the Yang-style Tai Chi long form. It offers free introductory videos and the option to purchase the full program for a comprehensive training experience led by Master Yang. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include step-by-step video lessons, the ability to stream or download content, beginner-friendly low-impact movements, English narration with subtitles, and follow-along video sessions. It also teaches basic principles applicable to any Tai Chi style. ### How much does the app cost? The app offers free introductory videos. The full-length program, covering Part One of the Yang Style Tai Chi form, can be accessed through a single in-app purchase at a low cost. ### Who is this app for? This app is designed for anyone interested in learning Tai Chi, whether they are complete beginners or already have some experience. It's suitable for those seeking relaxation, stress reduction, improved balance, and a gentle full-body exercise. ### What are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi? Regular practice of Tai Chi can lead to increased vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a general sense of well-being. It also has beneficial impacts on the heart, bones, nerves, muscles, immune system, and mind, acting as a moving meditation and a form of Qigong. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2025-05-20 • Performance improvements • Minor stability updates • Compatibility enhancements with the latest iOS Thank you for supporting us! If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a 5-star review. ### 1.0.11 — 2023-01-12 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.  We ask for your optional email to contact you about app improvements and other YMAA.com news. You can click past the email request. This app is made directly from the author and publisher. Thanks for your support! ### 1.0.10 — 2023-01-08 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.  We ask for your optional email to contact you about app improvements and other YMAA.com news. You can click past the email request. This app is made directly from the author and publisher. Thanks for your support! ### 1.0.9 — 2023-01-06 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.  We ask for your optional email to contact you about app improvements and other YMAA.com news. You can click past the email request. This app is made directly from the author and publisher. Thanks for your support! ### 1.0.8 — 2022-12-26 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.  We ask for your optional email to contact you about app improvements and other YMAA.com news. You can click past the email request. This app is made directly from the author and publisher. 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