Tai Chi Chaun (Chuan)

Synopsis: Tai Chi Chaun (Chuan) is the name given to a number of traditional Chinese exercises, based on gentle movements that harmonise breathing with mental concentration. Tai Chi Chaun requires posture to be steady and relaxed and all movements to be harmonious and free-flowing, similar to the way in which the body operates. The specific and deliberate breathing, as well as the calming and harmonious movements that Tai Chi Chaun teaches are claimed to improve the lungs’ capacity and elasticity, have a positive influence over the blood circulation and the lymphatic system, resulting in a much lighter workload for the heart, and increasing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from the food eaten. Tai Chi Chaun is said to provide mental calmness and a balance between the Ying and the Yang, the harmony between the body and the soul. In this DVD Hu Loo-Chi, of the New Zealand National Tai Chi Association, explains and demonstrates the 84 forms for both beginners and more experienced students. He also discusses the technique’s applications for self-dedfence and gives lifestyle information.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 2002
Subjects: Sports science
Keywords: physical exercise; self-defence; Chinese exercises; Tai Chi Chaun

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