LEARN TAIJI HEALTH ARTS EASILY AND EFFORTLESSLY WITH THE "TOTAL T'AI CHI" VIDEO SERIES
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Video Series:
FIVE ANIMAL FROLICS #1. China's Earliest set of Internal
Exercises, based on the Life-Enhancing Movements of the Crane, Bear,
Monkey, Deer, and Tiger. A complete invigorating fitness system for both
body and mind which generates energy and mental poise without ever
causing strain on
the heart or joints. Many qualities of T'ai Chi, but much easier to learn for
young or old. This Video of the Frolics contains complete, step-by step descriptions and explicit instructions
for each movement. Excellent audio and video quality, close-ups and
multiple angles enable you to see and refine every detail of your
movement. Run-time is approximately 95 minutes; cost is $49. Not
available on VHS; DVD only.
FIVE ANIMAL FROLICS #2. Your path to effortless and
enjoyable lifelong fitness! This video contains the entire Frolics
series, shot outdoors in a beautiful natural setting. Each Frolic is
repeated a number of times with complete instruction and explicit
detail. Good video, very good audio, but this is a one-camera shoot, not studio quality like Frolics Tape #1.
Run-time is approximately 90 minutes; cost is
$39.
"POWER UP" YOUR BODY AND RELAX YOUR MIND WITH QIGONG AND TAOIST
MEDITATIONS. In this Video you can begin to make Qigong a part of
your life to supercharge your body with energy, while releasing
accumulated stress, and preserving a peaceful, calm disposition. You will
learn the Standing Eight Brocades, a basic level set of movements to open
the energy channels; a rarely-taught Taoist Qigong for the Organs to clear
toxins and stagnant energies and vitalize the internal body; the Seated
Eight Brocades, an ancient practice to refine and circulate energy in the
entire body; and the Taoist Brain Cleansing Meditation, to release
energy-draining stagnant emotions and patterns of mental negativity.
After practicing these four exercises, you will feel as though you had a
warm inner bath, and will feel powerful, relaxed, and radiant. Run-time is is
approximately 60 minutes; cost is $35.
TAIJI BASIC CONDITIONING AND INTERNAL TRAINING. Many
American students come to T'ai Chi with very little sense of body
awareness, energy flow, or basic conditioning. In this Video, you can
learn the Ten Basic Martial Art Exercises, a set of excellent beginning
level stretching and moderate conditioning exercises, which were put
together in the 1930's and taught at one of the most prestigious martial
arts academies in China. Then the Eight Internal Exercises, an excellent
series of Qigong exercises to create powerful qi flow and inner
strength. Finally, the Twenty One Qigong Set, a profoundly powerful set
which combines gentle Taiji-like movement with sophisticated
breathing patterns. The "Twenty One" was once a closely guarded "secret"
of the Yang Family. Run-time is approximately 50 minutes; cost is $35
TAIJI EIGHT MYSTIC MOVEMENTS. If you want to REALLY learn Taiji to a high level of internal integration (kung fu), the best way
is to fully absorb the basic "Eight Energies" into your body and psyche. In this
Video, you can learn the Eight Essential Drills of T'ai Chi, movement
patterns excerpted from the Form, which are the Basic Building Blocks of
Yang Style Taijiquan. movement. Then, the Four Movement T'ai Chi Circle,
and finally the Eight Movement Circle. The latter two are "mini Taiji" forms, in which you can fully concentrate on vital internal
connections and total "sinking and relaxing" without the added mental and
physical activity of the entire Taijiquan form. These "Circles"
quickly become profound Taiji meditations, enabling you to thoroughly
and quickly integrate the most critical connections and energies of Taiji. Run-time is approximately 65 minutes; cost is $39.
TAIJI SIXTY MOVEMENT INTERMEDIATE FORM. This excellent
T'ai Chi form for beginners incorporates all of the essential movements,
and takes about 18 minutes to perform. While not as subtle and
sophisticated as the full Classical 108 Movement Yang Style Form, it is
a superb entry-level form. This Video presents a complete instructional
description of each movement, repeated and explained in detail, as well
as a demonstration of each section of this Form done at normal
practicing speed. The all-important co-coordinating points WITHIN each
movement are detailed with great precision. These points are seldom
taught and are possibly unknown to many teachers. (It took me (Paul Gallagher) some 13
YEARS of training with eminent masters to glean these subtleties which
will really make your T'ai Chi come alive and dramatically increase the
health and energy effects of your practice!) They are also the basis of
effective T'ai Chi defense application Run-time exceeds 135 minutes; cost is
$49.
TAIJI WEAPONS--CANE, SABER, AND DOUBLE EDGED SWORD. The Weapon sets are the final stage of T'ai chi Solo Training. each
weapon has its own particular function and spirit, and develops the body
and ch'i in a different way. Starting with the Cane, a basic level
weapon, progressing to the Saber, and going on to the extremely subtle and sophisticated Sword,
this Video gives you complete and detailed instruction in each of these
weapon sets. Run-time is approximately 60 minutes; cost is $39.
108 FORM "CLASSICAL" LONG FORM YANG STYLE TAIJIQUAN. This Video shows the entire "Long Form," done sequentially with some
detail. It is not as explicitly instructed as the previous Video, but
the essential co-ordination points (see T'ai Chi Tape above) are
shown. This tape was originally designed for people who have a good practical
knowledge of the Sixty Movement Form and who want to expand their practice
into the full Long Form. But many viewers have reported that it is an excellent
learning video for the 108 Classical Form for people with no
prior experience. Run-time is approximately 55 minutes; cost is
$35.
EIGHT ESSENTIAL MOVEMENTS--APPLICATIONS AND TRAINING METHODS. It is one thing to
know the Taiji "Forms," but quite another to really get their inner
feeling, purpose, and motivation. While a beginner wants to learn the movements,
the more advanced student wants to learn the best way to TRAIN the
movements for maximum effect in both Qi
development and defensive application.
This video will show you how to make your practice come dynamically alive with specialized training
methods which instill the correct energy and internal motivation for each of Taiji's Eight Essential Moves. Run-time is approximately 35 minutes; cost is $29.
Not available in VHS; DVD only.
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