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Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong / David-Dorian Ross, International Master Tai Chi Instructor.

Ross, David-Dorian. (Added Author). Teaching Company. (Added Author).

Summary:

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]

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.
Subject: Tai chi.
Qi gong.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Prince Rupert Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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