T’Ai Chi and Qigong: The Prescription for the Future

Synopsis: A series of three videos written and presented by Bill Douglas, founder of World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day. He explains the complex Chinese concepts simply using Western culture, with the aim of giving a greater understanding of the usefulness and purpose of this ancient form of meditative movement.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 2002
Subjects: Sports science
Keywords: martial arts; t’ai chi; Chinese exercises; qigong

Title: Volume 1
Synopsis: Includes an explanation of T’ai Chi/QiGong tenets, introduction to Sitting QiGong Energy Work Relaxation Therapy, T’ai Chi Warm Ups or Moving QiGong, and introduction to the Beginning Movements of Kuang Ping Yang Style of T’ai Chi Chaun.
Duration: 70 mins
Title: Volume 2
Synopsis: Features Expanded T’ai Chi Warm Up or Moving QiGong, continuing instruction in the Kuang Ping Yang Style of T’ai Chi Chuan, and further explanation of how the Dan Tien, Vertical Axis, Breath and Awareness combine to maximise human potential.
Duration: 70 mins
Title: Volume 3
Synopsis: Completion of the entire 20 minute long form of T’ai Chi, with a practical, sometimes humorous approach, easing into the movements in a way that is relevant and valuable to all.
Duration: 90 mins

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