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 (4.0 / 5.0) Tai Chi is well-known for bringing the mind, body, and spirit together to gain balance, prevent injury, and promote good health. Filmed on a tranquil location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this program features two practices that offer personal one-on-one instruction and will allow you to experience the many layers of benefits this martial art has to offer. The first practice will revitalize and energize using the principles of Qi Gong. This Qi Gong series will focus on the breath and energy flow to prepare your mind and body for Tai Chi. In the second practice you will learn Tai Chi postures step-by-step, and then use these ancient flowing movements together in a moving meditation designed to increase the body’s natural energy. This powerful Tai Chi sequence will help clear your mind, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and promote overall wellness.<br />
About the Instructor Samuel Barnes, founder of Tai Chi Works studio in Beverly Hills, is a master teacher with over 20 years of Tai Chi Chuan teaching experience. Samuel’s instruction easily and gracefully infuses the principles of Tai Chi into students’ lifestyle allowing them to immediately experience the rejuvenating benefits of this peaceful art. 
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 (3.5 / 5.0) Learn from a revered teacher, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Tai Chi Chuan Association <p>"William C.C. Chen … has been the world’s best kept-secret." --<i>Inside Kung-Fu The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to reduce stress, strengthen the body and mind, and improve overall well-being. Developed in China as a martial art, Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that has been practiced for centuries. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can benefit from Tai Chi, and this expertly taught beginner program is the perfect place to start. <p>Regarded as one of the finest and most influential Tai Chi practitioners of his generation, Grandmaster Chen leads you through basic, low-impact exercises with easy-to-follow instructions. And the program’s unique bonus features make learning the movements a breeze. Increase flexibility, muscle tone, stamina, and strength while reducing stress and renewing energy with this beautiful beginner’s program. <p>SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE learning segments with continuous loop option; three complete-form practices with your choice of instruction: basic, counting, and energy; Tai Chi tips; and audio options (music and instruction or music only).
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(4.0 / 5.0) Discover your potential as you become inspired by better balance, renewed strength, soaring confidence, improved flexibility, and reduced stress with Scott Cole and Discover Tai Chi for Beginners. Ease into the moment, leaving your stress-filled agenda far behind as you follow Scott through a seamless journey of healing Chi Kung exercises and easy-to-follow Tai Chi postures designed to open up energy channels, improve breathing and posture, strengthen your core and leg base, and inspire you to move gracefully like a tree in the breeze! The Discover Tai Chi series is filmed in studio and on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, and is part of the Scott Cole Wellness Series. Chi Man Scott Cole considers no audience off-limits. A top wellness expert, lecturer and motivational speaker in over 30 countries, Scott is a former National Aerobic Champion, star of Abs of Steel, and is a pioneer of mind/body exercise. A regular on television (LIVE with Regis and Kelly, The View, The Early Show, CNN Headline News, The Food Network, HGTV, E!, Soap Talk), Scott has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal for the Discover Tai Chi DVD series, received the NAPPA Award for his Get Fit America for Kids DVD, and is an author (Athletic Abs, Human Kinetics 2002) and contributor to over 500 publications worldwide.
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 (4.5 / 5.0) The 24 Forms and the 48 Forms.
BETTER HEALTH IN 20 MINUTES A DAY! <P>Learn two of the most popular forms of Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient Chinese martial art which is often described as ‘moving meditation’. The ‘Simplified’ 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated by Master Liang, Shou-Yu, with martial fighting applications. The form is shown from several angles, with breathing instructions. The Standard 48-posture form is also demonstrated. This expanded DVD edition contains much more instruction than the VHS editions. DVD-only Detail Sections for both forms instruct each movement, and offer ‘guidelines’ for refining your training. Chapter markers for each technique and extensive DVD navigation make it simple to find any posture on the DVD with just a couple clicks, so you can continue your study where you left off. In only 20 minutes a day, you can gain the health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan: increased strength and energy, better balance, and improved bodily awareness. Excellent for beginning students, those who want a low-impact alternative to jogging or aerobics, and those with limited time for exercise. <P>This DVD complements the best-selling book Tai Chi Chuan—24 Postures with Applications & 48 Posture Routine, by Liang, Shou-Yu & Wen-Ching Wu (sold separately). <P>Special Features: Over 100 Chapter sections • Narration: English or French • Multi-Language Menus and Subtitles: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, & French • History of Tai Chi Chuan sections • Slideshows of Master Liang demonstrating correct posture alignment • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles. <P>YMAA PRODUCTION • LIANG, SHOU-YU • "TAI CHI CHUAN 24 POSTURES WITH APPLICATIONS & STANDARD 48 POSTURES" • WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LIANG, SHOU-YU WITH KELLY MACLEAN AND RAMEL RONES • EDITED BY DAVID SILVER AND MEDIAMANIC • VIDEO PRODUCTION SUPERVISION BY DAVID SILVER • DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING 150 minutes - color/ DVD9 - NTSC -All Regions
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 (5.0 / 5.0) Anti-Aging Method With Carol Argo<P> As we age our bodies change, therefore we need an inspiring workout that adapts gracefully to these changes so that we can continue to feel and look our best. This total body workout is a unique fusion of Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance and Pilates. Loosen up and experience the joy of movement as you strengthen, stretch and mobilize your entire body while also improving posture and balance. Become more relaxed and comfortable with yourself. Suitable for all fitness levels and all you need is a yoga-type mat. For the bonus section, you will need a chair. The DVD offers three different workout options, designed to meet any schedule and your mood: you can choose the Total Workout or just the sections you want to do that day.
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(5.0 / 5.0) From waking up to winding down, Discover Tai Chi AM/PM with Scott Cole has two complete easy-to-follow workouts designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and energy flow, while letting go of stress and anxiety. AM (Morning) Workout - Greet the new day as you experience strength in slow motion with an empowering blend of gentle flowing Chi Kung exercises and graceful grounded Tai Chi postures. The workout concludes with light stretching and a relaxing focused meditation to help you ease into your day with centered balance and enthusiasm. PM (Evening) Workout - Clear out tension and stress as you open up your Chi to let go of the day--lengthening the spine, alleviating pent-up anxiety with a blend of Tai Chi postures, Chi Kung, movement therapy, light stretching, and a quiet guided imagery session with Scott that will help you breathe better, sleep better, and balance body, mind, and spirit.
The Discover Tai Chi series is filmed in studio and on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, and is part of the Scott Cole Wellness Series. Chi Man Scott Cole considers no audience off-limits. A top wellness expert, lecturer and motivational speaker in over 30 countries, Scott is a former National Aerobic Champion, star of Abs of Steel, and is a pioneer of mind/body exercise. A regular on television (LIVE with Regis and Kelly, The View, The Early Show, CNN Headline News, The Food Network, HGTV, E!, Soap Talk), Scott has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal for the Discover Tai Chi DVD series, received the NAPPA Award for his Get Fit America for Kids DVD.
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(5.0 / 5.0) Relax and Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Cool down after a long day! Master-teacher Ramel Rones gently guides you through a series of powerful mind/body exercises that will help you calm down, recuperate from the stress of the day, and use the energy of the setting sun to release tension. The simplified, short Sunset Tai Chi sequence is practiced to both the left and right to help you develop symmetry and balance. Sunset Tai Chi was created as a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi for beginners. It includes suggestions for intermediate and advanced students, to help you grow and improve over time. A full mind/body workout is presented, which can be done sitting or standing, using restoring poses from yoga, and purifying movements and meditations from qigong and tai chi, followed by the tai chi stances, drills, and form. <P> Sunset Tai Chi will help you to loosen and build your muscles, tendons and ligaments, improving your circulation of blood and Qi energy. The program also teaches you to find balance between strength and flexibility, counteract the effects of stress and fatigue, and regain conscious control over your health and vitality. This DVD compliments the bestselling Sunrise Tai Chi program, and together they present a complete mind/body regimen. Using detailed animations of the body's energy, the secrets of the ancient internal arts are taught for the first time in an easy-to-understand format. <P> Relax and rejuvenate yourself after a long day. Incorporate mind/body exercise into your daily activities to wind down and get a full-body workout. Increase your lung capacity and increase your oxygen intake. Prevent injuries and boost your natural healing of chronic conditions, including Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Osteoperosis, Sarcopenia, and Cancer. <P>SPECIAL FEATURES: Multiple Viewing Options: 20, 40, or 60 minute Workouts - Sitting Workout Choice of Music: Tibetan Singing Bowls or Bamboo Flute - Detailed animations of Qi energy inside the body.
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(4.5 / 5.0) Move and breathe your way into a newer, healthier, more streamlined YOU with Scott Cole and the Discover Tai Chi for Weight Loss workout and meal plan all on one DVD! Increased strength, better balance, improved flexibility, and natural healthy weight loss can be yours as you return to organic principles of movement inspired by the martial art of Tai Chi. Feel exhilarated, not exhausted, as you flow along with Scott in easy-to-follow Tai Chi interval routines, alternating between low, graceful, energy-building Tai Chi postures and upbeat fat-burning martial training techniques. The Discover Tai Chi series is filmed in studio and on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, and is part of the Scott Cole Wellness Series. Chi Man Scott Cole considers no audience off-limits. A top wellness expert, lecturer and motivational speaker in over 30 countries, Scott is a former National Aerobic Champion, star of Abs of Steel, and is a pioneer of mind/body exercise. A regular on television (LIVE with Regis and Kelly, The View, The Early Show, CNN Headline News, The Food Network, HGTV, E!, Soap Talk), Scott has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal for the Discover Tai Chi DVD series, received the NAPPA Award for his Get Fit America for Kids DVD, and is an author (Athletic Abs, Human Kinetics 2002) and contributor to over 500 publications worldwide.
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(3.5 / 5.0) A GENTLE BUT POWERFUL WORKOUT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES <P>A daily ritual practiced by millions all over the globe, Tai Chi offers a wealth of health benefits. The low-impact, flowing movements sharpen the mind and strengthen the body, reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Regular practice can help lower blood pressure, relieve chronic pain, and improve sleep. If you’re an athlete, you’ll find that Tai Chi improves your focus and endurance. <P>But to get the most out of a Tai Chi practice, expert instruction from the start is key. So is the ability to repeat sections over and over until they are second nature. International martial arts champion Tiffany Chen learned this 60-movement Yang-form practice from her father, Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. Her expertise and the unique features of this DVD make it ideal for beginners or others wanting to improve their practice.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE learning segments with continuos loop option, complete form with dual audio tracks for movement or breath instruction, real-time practice for advanced students, and optional mirrored instruction for complete form and real-time practices.
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(4.5 / 5.0) In this best-selling video, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming instructs and demonstrates "the Eight Pieces of Brocade", one of the most popular sets of Chinese healing exercises. These gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements activate the Qi energy and blood circulation in your body, helping to stimulate your immune system, strengthen your internal organs, and give you abundant energy. With both a sitting and standing set, anyone can practice these simple and effective exercises in as little as 15 -20 minutes a day.
"...thousands of illnesses vanish into dust..." Known in China as the Ba Duan Jin, the Eight Pieces of Brocade has been practiced for over 1,000 years. Also included are the ‘secret words’ - poetry that has been used to pass this knowledge down from generation to generation, which contains the key to each of these ancient medical qigong movements. This DVD edition includes a detailed and fascinating qigong lecture by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, with over an hour of additional explanation and instruction of each of the qigong movements, and the history of the Eight Pieces of Brocade. • Two complete sets of exercises • Time-tested, traditional Chinese healing art • Modern scientific explanation of healing principles • Multi-Language Edition- Narrated in English or French, with original Chinese poetry narrated by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming <P>Special Features: Over 50 Scene Selections • Menus in English or French • Language: English, French and Chinese • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog • Chinese Glossary • Biography: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming • History: YMAA "8 Simple Qigong Exercises" • Written & Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming • Edited by David Silver and Media Manic • Video Production Supervision by David Silver • DVD Production by Media Manic • Directed by Dr.Yang, Jwing-Ming and David Silver 195 minutes - color/ DVD9 - NTSC -All Regions © Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2003
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