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Let Hollywood legend and Kill Bill star David Carradine guide you through this introduction to the basic Chi Kung and Tai Chi exercises, both designed to remove tension, stress and pent-up emotions from the mind, whilst also increasing your flow of energy. Gently tone, stretch and oxygenate the muscles of the body while feeling thoroughly relaxed, rejuvenated and energized. This programme includes inspirational nature footage, accompanied by the soothing music of Jonn Serrie, with sequences choreographed by Doctor of Chi Kung, Arnold E Tayam. Tai Chi Maintain and Restore Health Tai Chi has proven to be one of the most powerful, yet gentle ways to rejuvenate the body and maintain and restore health. The Chinese believe that one s health and vitality is directly influenced by the flow of one s internal energy. This flow of energy can be easily enhanced by combining smooth and circular body movements with mental relaxation and focus. This is the essence of Tai Chi and this programme is devoted to the simplicity of this essence. Workout Time: Approx 57 mins Chi Kung Energy Skill Chi Kung literally means energy skill and was created 5000 years ago in ancient China as a way to find inner peace, harmony, strength and health. The Chinese believe that the mind, body, emotions and the spirit are all components of energy or Chi . This Chi affects not only our physical health but our mental and spiritual well being. In essence, inner harmony and mental focus are not just achieved by understanding, but also through efficient, simple and gentle exercises. Workout Time: Approx 60 mins SPECIAL FEATURES An Exclusive New David Carradine Interview, Photo Gallery
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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Extremely good Chi Kung routine.
I bought this one a bit skeptically, for the Tai Chi section, but enjoy the Chi Kung routine immensely and do it regularly. It is straightforward to do, is demonstrated by 5 people (Carradine, Dr Tayam, an athletic man, and 2 athletic women), and the music is calm ambient with some oriental flutes, and the visuals behind the 5 people are really wonderful : time lapse of clouds rolling over the grand canyon, of a boat ride up a fjord, of a journey through the solar system etc... all with Carradine and co doing the movements in front.
It's just great.
You can be skeptical about Carradine, but you know what he's a real person and so are the other 4, Dr Tayam is there for correctness, but they are real people and it feels good. (some other videos have super fit Californian types in lycra with picture postcard teethwork, well that's not what I want).
My body tingles when pulling the heavens down or doing the heart exercise.
I did Kung Fu for 5 years a while back and wanted to reconnect with the ancient Chinese exercises ... and this is it - I was suprised, but this is it for me.
I bought this one a bit skeptically, for the Tai Chi section, but enjoy the Chi Kung routine immensely and do it regularly. It is straightforward to do, is demonstrated by 5 people (Carradine, Dr Tayam, an athletic man, and 2 athletic women), and the music is calm ambient with some oriental flutes, and the visuals behind the 5 people are really wonderful : time lapse of clouds rolling over the grand canyon, of a boat ride up a fjord, of a journey through the solar system etc... all with Carradine and co doing the movements in front.
It's just great.
You can be skeptical about Carradine, but you know what he's a real person and so are the other 4, Dr Tayam is there for correctness, but they are real people and it feels good. (some other videos have super fit Californian types in lycra with picture postcard teethwork, well that's not what I want).
My body tingles when pulling the heavens down or doing the heart exercise.
I did Kung Fu for 5 years a while back and wanted to reconnect with the ancient Chinese exercises ... and this is it - I was suprised, but this is it for me.
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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This production is very enjoyable introduction to Tai Chi and Chi Kung (the simpler exercises) which I always wanted to try but somehow never got around to it. I loved the visuals, the music and the feeling of being in a friendly class. I totally agree with the above reviews, worthy of six stars. I also bought an Introduction for Beginners to AM and PM Tai Chi. I love both but this is the outstanding one. I have also bought copies as gifts.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
I bought this DVD with Barefoot Doctor's TaiChi Workout and whilst I was extremely disappointed with my other purchase (see review) this DVD has been excellent. Easy to follow and informative, I have found both sections (Tai Chi and Chi Kung) beneficial and enjoyable to do.
I am recommending this to friends and family and to anyone who wants to try TaiChi at home.
I am recommending this to friends and family and to anyone who wants to try TaiChi at home.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Enjoyable
Really enjoy doing this. Some of the moves are really hard to workout but they turn their back to you, so you know where your legs and arms should be. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Clur
Tai chi DVD
I received this DVD very quickly and in perfect condition, The DVD is wonderful, i have always wanted to learn Tai Chi and wasn't sure if I would be able to pick it up, but David... Read more
Published 14 days ago by emma
Tai Chi
A very good value disc that gives two hours of training 1 hour Tai Chi and 1hour of Chi gung .It is well explained covering all the parts that I think a beginner like myself want... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Terry
tai chi
I am an absolute beginner to tai chi but this dvd is brilliant there are two different progams on it and I am really enjoying it it came in record time ordered one day here the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by alice
Tai Chi has helped me to improve my health
I had some troubles with my health beeing (hyperactiv thyroid), average help from my medicin, so I went to Amazon to look for some relaxation/meditation DVDs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alexis
Tai Chi & Chi Kung for beginners
Although I consider this dvd very good value for money [possibly due, to some extent to its age: DC regularly refers to it as a "tape"! Read more
Published 6 months ago by JREwan
tai chi dvd
very good dvd & easy to follow at your own pace, I am 67 and found it great to keep me fit & now use it every morning to get ready for the day ahead. Read more
Published 6 months ago by druid
pleased as punch
read previous reviews before i purchased. well pleased ,reasonable price, just what we needed,all we need is make the time to use it !
Published 8 months ago by jonty
old video still updated contents
This is an old video but the contents are still valid. It has very good routines for Tai chi and for Qi-kong for beginners. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Li Heng Mei
Great DVD
I bought this DVD so that I could exercixe in my own home. I felt embarrassed going to a class, because I am an older woman, and all the other people were young striplings. Read more
Published 13 months ago by supergran
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