Xuan Yun begins this video with a comprehensive warm up to get your body ready for tai chi practice. Next, he teaches the essential practice of Zhan Zhuang standing meditation and the fundamental tai chi stances and stepping methods. Finally, Xuan Yun teaches the first three movements in the 28 form:

1. Beginning Posture (起式)
2. Step Back with Snapping Force (退步崩式)
3. Grasp the Peacock’s Tail (揽雀尾)