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This is one of the easiest Tai Chi Routines to learn, yet still delivers the full relaxing experience of advanced Tai Chi. The DVD contains a Tai Chi Routine of 8 to 12 minutes, a 16 minute gentle warm up routine and a 20 minute Qi Gong - Energy Routine . Tai Chi is a wonderful way to calm and relax our tense bodies and mind. Moving with slow body movements we begin forming a Tai Chi routine. These routines are the core of Tai Chi. By practising these routines one shifts the energies in our body and mind creating a sense of balance and peace. Its very important that our first Tai Chi routines are Simple and Effective. This encourages our confidence and we then explore further. The routines on this DVD are all facing forwards. This is the quickest way to learn Tai Chi Routines. To shift into a more Tranquil vibration and mindset one needs to practice slow relaxing movements with focus. The shift takes around 3 to 4 minutes to take effect. The Tai Chi Routine contains 11 movements with included guided energy visualisations to activate the Qi Energy. The Qi Gong is a more passive routine - activating the internal Qi energy through visualisation - combined with slow and static postures. Any of the routines can be performed separately or together. The Beginner Tai Chi Routine is based on Sun Style Tai Chi. The gentle warm up is based on Fa Soong Gong of the Hun Yuan Chen Style System. Also included on the DVD is a Beginner Tai Chi Introduction, Demonstrations of Intermediate Tai Chi Forms of the Yang 24 Forms and The New Sun Style Form :- Zen Cosmic Connection Form. There is also an Introduction to Relaxed Breathing and Tai Chi Posture. Due to the gentle nature of the routines, this is also suitable for seniors.
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Stephen Luff has been a Tai Chi Instructor since 1986. He has studied the Yang, Sun and Chen styles of Tai Chi. He has been creating his own Tai Chi routines to make the transition from Beginner to Advanced as smooth as possible.
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231 of 231 people found the following review helpful
By Barry Barnes
Format:DVD
Having retired from very active jobs my wife and I needed an exercise form appropriate to our age and life style. First we tried to teach ourselves Tai Chi by DVD and then by attending classes. Being left unsatisfied by the first and confused by the second a friend introduced us to Stephen Luff's DVD. It is easy to follow and is just what a beginner needs to be able to practice the exercises and movements at home in between the weekly classes. Having now met and attended a session with Stephen I whole heartedly recommend this DVD to any beginner. The movements and the reasons for those movements are clearly explained. The instructor is filmed in a way that allows the viewer to see the whole of the movement, feet, body and arms. The accompanying commentary is excellent.
147 of 147 people found the following review helpful
By Pat
Format:DVD
This is a really excellent DVD. Stephen Luff has a calm, clear and sensible approach to Tai Chi and a very pleasant voice - important when you are potentially watching a DVD over and over again. It could be used as a stand alone introduction to Tai Chi but, as he has developed his own version of the Form, might not suit anyone wanting to follow a defined set of moves as part of their night school class etc.
I particularly liked the extras, and the Warming Up the Joints routine is fantastic. Works very gently, head to toe (literally) but in the calmest and easiest way imaginable. I have never before enjoyed a series of exercises to the point where I actually look forward to doing them, especially if I need to loosen tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Within a few days, they were familiar enough to be able to do without reference to the DVD.
I can't recommend this DVD enough. A friend bought a copy after simply watching the Warming Up routine, and I have just ordered another copy to give to a relative - again mainly for the exercise routine.
I have been loaned three other Tai Chi videos, none of which suited me. This one I bought after reading the reviews on Amazon.
I particularly liked the extras, and the Warming Up the Joints routine is fantastic. Works very gently, head to toe (literally) but in the calmest and easiest way imaginable. I have never before enjoyed a series of exercises to the point where I actually look forward to doing them, especially if I need to loosen tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Within a few days, they were familiar enough to be able to do without reference to the DVD.
I can't recommend this DVD enough. A friend bought a copy after simply watching the Warming Up routine, and I have just ordered another copy to give to a relative - again mainly for the exercise routine.
I have been loaned three other Tai Chi videos, none of which suited me. This one I bought after reading the reviews on Amazon.
85 of 86 people found the following review helpful
By Simon "THE FOUNT" Boyd
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Format:DVD
This beginners Tai-Chi DVD is extremely well designed and produced. The structure of the 'program' creates for a real and deep learning experience that many other DVDs fail to achieve. If you seek a practical and effective way to improve your health and well-being this DVD is a great investment and your time will be well spent in following Stephen's guidance and expertise!
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Very good
Well worth it, easy to follow program of exercises, clearly explained and the video quality is very good. Recommended as introduction.
Published 5 hours ago by MR SHAHEED BAKHSH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I've just started doing a course in Tai Chi at my local fitness centre so I thought I'd purchase this dvd just to help reinforce the class lessons. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD
I am a 50ish Karate black belt and want to stay leanish and fitish and as I cannot compete anymore I needed an interesting regime to fit into my life so this was my initial option... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave White
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good beginners DVD
The DVD is ideal for beginners as it starts with the basics as a gentle introduction to Tai Chi exercise
Published 2 months ago by S M Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted... simple and gentle
This is a very simple and easy to follow introduction to Tai Chi.... there is background information and tips on how to use the dvd to its best. Read more
Published 2 months ago by pathfinder
3.0 out of 5 stars
slow exercise.
It was okay, not quite what I expected, but found it useful. Price wise,it was okay, delivery fine, use it now and then when I can not get out of the house to exercise.
Published 2 months ago by Ms. J. M. Harrison-hicks
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worthy but dull
Interesting for the uninitiated, but I found the presentation style unduly ponderous. That said, it has got be interested enough to persevere with the exercises.
Published 2 months ago by Mike W
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This dvd shows you how do the moves infront of you while talking you...
This dvd is probably the easiest way to start excerising. Both talking you through the moves and doing them in front of you. Read more
Published 2 months ago by norman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did not do what it said on the tin
Only gives a few mins of Tai Chi that you can actually do. Gives lots and lots of instructions for the same moves from differnet angles. Very little content.
Published 3 months ago by Nan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Calming and engergising
I've had this for about a month and have mainly used the 20 minute qi gong section before work in the mornings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Emma
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