Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong / David-Dorian Ross, International Master Tai Chi Instructor.
Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong is a complete introduction to the practice, history, benefits, and philosophy of these immensely rewarding activities. In 24 half-hour lessons, you learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qigong from an internationally renowned tai chi champion and trainer, David-Dorian Ross, who has been practicing tai chi for more than 35 years.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781629971056
- ISBN: 1629971057
- ISBN: 9781598039047
- ISBN: 1598039040
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (approximately 720 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 147 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) and 1 transcript book (vi, 418 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
- Publisher: Chantilly, Virginia : Teaching Company, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1: The snake and the crane ; First steps in a journey ; Harmony and balance ; The ultimate martial art ; The five families of tai chi practice ; Qigong and the five animal frolics -- Disc 2: Energy exercise, a branch of Chinese medicine ; The first pillar of practice: Forms ; The second pillar: Push hands for two ; The third pillar: Standing meditation ; Benefits to the heart and immune system ; A healthy weight and a healthy mind -- Disc 3: Tai chi legends: Stories of the masters ; Reading the tai chi classics ; A superior workout: Use more of your muscles ; Eight pieces of brocade and a better back ; Tai chi weapons: When hands are not empty ; Using the mind: Inner organizing principles -- Disc 4: Mental and physical flow ; Creating space for choices ; Flow at work: When business is in balance ; Energy flow in your surroundings ; Taking practice deeper ; The evolution of tai chi. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Lectures by David-Dorian Ross, International Master tai chi instructor. |
System Details Note: | DVD. |
Source of Description Note: | Title from disc surface. |
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Prince Rupert Library | GCDVD 613.71 Esse GC064 (Text) | 33294002074300 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
Prince Rupert Library | GCDVD 613.7148 Esse GC064 (Text) | 33294002074318 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
Prince Rupert Library | GCDVD 613.7148 Esse GC064 (Text) | 33294002074326 | DVDs | Available | - |