CompleteMartialArts.com - Tai Chi Healing for Seniors
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Manufacturer: Publishers Choice Video
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0978851160047
Label: Publishers Choice Video
Manufacturer: Publishers Choice Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 1996
Publisher: Publishers Choice Video
Running Time: 58
Studio: Publishers Choice Video
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It has long been known in China that the internal energy generated by Tai Chi is good for one's health and can be used for martial purposes. What has not been emphasized until now is how effectively Tai Chi can prepare one to heal others. This video/DVD clearly establishes the relationship between Tai Chi and healing.
The first series of Chi Kung exercises in this video/DVD was designed specifically to detoxify the body and clear out the meridian system, enabling you to heal yourself. These exercises include stimulation of the body with percussion, bone marrow washing, loosening of the joints, the 5 healing sounds and colors, and the 5 most useful acupressure points. The deep breathing techniques calm you emotionally and mentally and the segment on quiet sitting allows your higher self to become known to you.
The next series is a brief style of Chi Kung/Tai Chi called "The Pearl of Immortality" and is accompanied by an instructional segment for easier learning. This style was chosen because it most effectively clears out the specific meridians of the body that are used in healing.
This video/DVD concludes with 20 minutes of instruction in the fundamentals of Chi Kung healing with actual cases based on everyday situations.
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Summary: Easy to learn from this wonderful video
Comment: My spouse and I have used this well-done video to learn Tai Chi. We are both retired and it really helps keep us limber and balanced.
Highly recommended!
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Summary: Tai chi for seniors w/Qi Gong warm up with Mark Johnson
Comment: After seeing this preview on collagevideo & then another on his own site TaiChiForSeniorsVideo I had to order it.
This is about 57 min, you can see what it looks like at those places for previews.
He starts with Qi Gong warm up exercises that I've seen on my favorite Qi Qong DVD "Discovering Chi" & also Dr. Yang Jwing Ming's "Eight Simple Qigong Exercises For Health - The 8 Pieces of Brocade." He only does a few of them of those DVDs, but he speaks at a clipped pace & does them quick which is good for those who get bored easily. His execution of the exercises though seems a bit sloppy which worried me. This portion including a min intro of the workout is 19 min including using a few acupressure moves as well. There is some neck & head tapping, thymus thumping, teeth clicking, tongue rolling, face massage, abdominal massage, joint shaking, leg swinging for lymph, arm swinging for the heart, "the elephant raises his trunk" for the pituitary, etc.
Next is him demonstrating the Tai Chi w/two women, one who is 92. He does it 1x with all of them facing the camera & then again with him along with his back to the camera. There is no instruction for this part for 8 min.
From my limited Tai Chi knowledge of only Short Yang style, I recognized some of the moves like single Whip, press & release, repulse monkey. The foot movements seem to be modified a little with extra step to normal stance or eliminated any kicks to make it easier w/less balance & leg strength needed.
He then uses the last 20 min to teach it each move slowly with all the arm movements, what not to do, etc. He doesn't put much emphasis on telling weight distribution like in a real class or in Terrance Dunn's. He also teaches the whole 4 min. routine with the breathing & instruction.
It ends with "holding the big jug" or "micro cosmic orbit" is a simple standing with visualization of energy traveling up the spine, over the head, and down the front of the body w/deep breathing.
Mark Johnson has great knowledge & gives great information but tells you quick with good, relaxed speaking like to a friend, not a monotone lecture.
When doing the Qi Gong part, even though he sails through it at a quick rate, I felt more relaxed & calm after. Also since I already had a year of Tai Chi classes in short yang, I did following along in the portion with him & 2 women was nice.
If you order it from here, make sure you email the sellers first to make sure you have the right VHS w/Mark.
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