Tai Chi in Flight Instructional DVD
Duration: 35 mins.
Simple Tai Chi designed to give v
Tai Chi in Flight Instructional DVD
Duration: 35 mins.
Simple Tai Chi designed to give vitality and prevent thrombosis for people who sit for long periods of time.
Flying can be a health hazard. Studies have shown a significant percentage of people who fly for more than four hours suffer from DVT (deep vein thrombosis or clots in the vein), a serious, possibly fatal condition. In fact the entire body is adversely affected with long flights, not just DVT. To minimize these health problems, Dr Lam has created a program combining Tai Chi, Qigong and back stabilizing muscle exercises. The exercises are easy-to-learn, you can practice them within the confines of your seat. Dr Lam has used them during his numerous flights in his travel to teach Tai Chi around the world and has found them helpful.
CONTENTS
This short DVD contains a set of simple stretching exercises incorporating Tai Chi principles, followed by a set of Qigong (to cultivate internal life energy) exercises. They can be practiced in your seat without disturbing the person next to you. After learning both segments, you can practice the entire set by following Dr Lam in a flowing rhythm.
Designed to give vitality, help prevent thrombosis, and improve flexibility for people from long flights or other rides; it can also be used by almost anyone who needs gentle stretching exercises while sitting down.
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This program builds strength, improves balance and health. It can slow down the thinning o
This program builds strength, improves balance and health. It can slow down the thinning of bones and reduce the risk of falls.
"Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam" Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia.
"Tai Chi may help people with osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, co-ordination and balance." Professor Markus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital, Sydney.
"Tai Chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfills many of the outcomes we wish to achieve." Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University, Melbourne.
There are numerous forms of tai chi and they differ significantly. Dr Lam has designed this easy-to-learn, effective and safe program for people with osteoporosis. Medical studies have shown tai chi improve balance, reduce falls and slow down the loss of bone density. Tai Chi movements from these studies have been incorporated in this program.
The Creator / Producer
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. Dr Lam and his team of experts have created several Tai Chi for Health programs to improve people's health and well-being.
Contents
The program commences with medical experts who explain osteoporosis and how the program can be helpful. Without prior Tai Chi knowledge, you can learn from Dr Lam's step-by-step instructions. For further improvement, there are Advanced Instructions. A demonstration of Dr Lam performing the set is provided for revision at the end.
The Set
1. Commencement form
2. Open and close
3. Wave hands - left side
4. Brush knees
5. Kicks
6. Repulse monkey
7. Wave hands - right side
8. Finishing forms
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Tai Chi for Arthritis
In 6 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German and Itali
Tai Chi for Arthritis
In 6 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
- supported by many Arthritis Foundations worldwide, and proven by medical studies to be safe and effective.
Duration: 80 mins
Over one million people around the world have improved their health and quality of life by using this program. It is shown by clinical studies to relieve pain and improve physical ability. The 12 movement Tai Chi is especially designed by a team of medical and Tai Chi experts. It is easy-to-learn and safe. Step-by-step instructions will allow you to set your own pace and level.
A portion of proceeds from sales will be contributed to Arthritis Research.
Contents
This DVD contains a complete exercise program designed to help people with arthritis to gain better control of their conditions and improve quality of life.
After an introduction, medical experts discuss why exercise is important for people with arthritis. The Tai Chi program begins with warm-up exercises. You will then be guided through the Basic 6 Movements that form the core of the program. When you are ready, you can progress to the Advanced 6 Movements to improve your skill. It also contains a bonus Qigong breathing exercise to cultivate internal energy and promote relaxation.
Features
Dr. Paul Lam has refined his method over thousands of hours with hundreds of students. This program features:
• Simple, proven teaching techniques
• Authentic and safe Tai Chi Forms
• Learning in the comfort of your own home
• Guidance from medical experts:
Professor John Edmonds
University of NSW, Director of Rheumatology, St George Hospital, Sydney
Dr Ian Portek
Leading Rheumatologist, NSW, Australia
Guni Hinchey
Senior Rheumatology Physiotherapist
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Introduction:
This specially designed program by medical and Tai Chi experts focuses o
Introduction:
This specially designed program by medical and Tai Chi experts focuses on the health benefits of people with diabetes. suitable for people with no prior knowledge of Tai Chi, it is safe and easy-to-learn.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, enhancing life energy (Qi) in the appropriate acupuncture meridians (energy channels) will improve diabetes. This program is also designed to enhance these meridians.
Including an introduction of Tai Chi and diabetes, warm up and cooling down exercises, it contains Qigong for Diabetes, 11 basic movements and 8 advanced movements. Viewers can learn different part at their own pace using the step-by-step instructions.
The set is based on both Yang and Sun style, selected to enhance Qi and provide the progressive exercises safe for people with diabetes.
Percentage of sales will be contributed to Diabetes Research.
Features
Designed to prevent and improve control of diabetes by gently increasing physical activities, cellular uptake of glucose and relaxation. It enhances Qi (life energy), which according to traditional Chinese medicine will help control diabetes. For people who don't have diabetes, practicing it could prevent diabetes, or just improve fitness and health.
The program is supported by Diabetes Australia.
Contents:
** Introduction
** Warm up and cooling down
** Qigong for diabetes
** The basic movements
Commencement movement.
Opening and closing hands
Waving hands in the cloud x 3 left
Opening and closing hands
Fair lady working at the Shuttle
Opening and closing hands
Toes kicks left and right
Opening and closing
Waving hands in the cloud
Opening and closing hands
Closing movement
** The advanced movements
Waving hands in the cloud x3
Opening and closing hands
Stroking bird's tail left
Opening and closing hands
Stroking bird's tail right
Opening and closing hands
Waving hands in the cloud x3
Opening and closing hands
Closing movement
The end.
Comments
"Your video is so easy to understand and remember. I had so much fun learning that I wanted to go to the next step!" Andy Cramer, Illinois, USA
"I send you love and energy and appreciation for all your inspiration and instruction. Your video changed my life." Peggy Tabor USA
"I use your video a lot to perfect my technique, to check accuracy of movements, listen to instructions and recall various Tai Chi principles." Jana Solovka, Vic. Australia
"I have been practicing Tai Chi for over 20 years, and I have found no one that compares with Dr Lam?your presentation and expertise are what make the difference." Ted Stark, OR, USA
The other day I was at the library and saw your video on the shelf... I was impressed with your presentation and the ease of following along. It is clearly one of the best Tai Chi instructional videos I have seen?" Allan J. Glazer, DPM USA
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Tai Chi for Back Pain Instructional DVD
Duration: 120 mins.
Designed to relieve back p
Tai Chi for Back Pain Instructional DVD
Duration: 120 mins.
Designed to relieve back pain, restore the ability to work and play, improve health and quality of life, this program will also help people in wheelchairs and with other medical conditions. This Tai Chi set is adapted from Tai Chi for Arthritis with additional material and different approach in teaching.
Tai chi is a gentle exercise shown by many scientific studies to relieve pain, strengthen muscles, improve stamina, blood circulation, balance and relaxation.
There are numerous forms of tai chi. This program places special emphasis on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the spine and contains adaptations for people with other chronic disabilities. It aims at helping you cope better with daily tasks, as well as improving your mental and physical health. No prior knowledge of tai chi is necessary.
According to new medical findings, the deep muscles close to the spine stabilize and protect the spine. Strengthening these muscles will reduce pain and improve physical function.
Contents
We begin with an introduction of tai chi followed by information on back pain provided by a panel of medical experts: Dr Ashish Diwan, Chief of Spine Service from the University of NSW; Dr Klaus Stelter, an experienced family physician and Trish Wisbey-Roth, a manipulative and sports physiotherapist, and the physiotherapist for the Australian Olympic team in 1996, 2000 and 2004.
This program will be divided into 8 lessons. Depending on your physical ability and time available, you can learn each lesson in one or several sittings. If you are unable or uncomfortable to do the full extent of the movements, simply do what you can and visualize the full extent.
Lesson 1 - stationary
" Warm up, stretching and cooling exercises
" Qigong exercises:
1. The Posture of Infinity
2. The Posture of Tai Chi
3. The Posture of Opening and Closing
" Movement 1. Commencement
Lesson 2 - stationary
" Qigong exercises:
4. The Posture of Yin Yang Harmony
" Movement 2 - Opening and Closing Hands
" Movement 3 - Single Whip
Lesson 3 - stationary
" Movement 4 - Waving Hands in the Cloud.
" Movement 5 - Opening and Closing Hands
" Movement 6 - Closing
" Both sides of the six movements
Lesson 4 - moving
" Warm up, stretching and cooling exercises
" Qigong exercises
" Both sides of the six movements
Lesson 5 - moving
" Advanced movement 1 - Brush Knee
" Advanced movement 2 - Playing the Lute
Lesson 6 - moving
" Advanced movement 3 - Parry and Punch
Lesson 7 - moving
" Advanced movement 4 - Apparent close up
" Advanced movement 5 - Pushing the Mountain
" Advanced movement 6 - Opening and Closing
Lesson 8 - moving
" Both sides of the six advanced movements
Demonstration - both sides of the complete 12 movements
" Front on
" Back on
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Tai Chi for Beginners Instructional DVD
In 6 languages
Six Easy Steps to Enjoy Tai Chi
Tai Chi for Beginners Instructional DVD
In 6 languages
Six Easy Steps to Enjoy Tai Chi
Duration: 90 mins.
For many years Dr Lam has worked with thousand of instructors and students toward an ideal Tai Chi Program for beginners. He and his team have come up with a fun, easy to remember and still containing the essence of Tai Chi. It is safe, suitable for anyone to improve health, relaxation and fitness.
"A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step."? A Chinese proverb.
Let Dr. Lam help you place your first Tai Chi step in the right direction, making it an enjoyable experience. You will learn a simple and effective set of Tai Chi and gain a solid foundation for further progression.
The video commences with a brief introduction to Tai Chi, followed by a series of unique Tai Chi warm up, cooling down and Qigong exercises. This then leads to a set of Foundational Movements and finally the Beginner's Forms.
Contents
• Step 1. One Warm Up Exercise
• Step 2. Two Stretching Exercises
• Step 3. Three Cool Down Exercises
• Step 4. Four Qigong (breathing, energy) Exercises
• Step 5. Five Foundational Movements
• Step 6. The Beginner's Set
Comments:
"Your video is so easy to understand and remember. I had so much fun learning that I wanted to go to the next step!" Andy Cramer, Illinois, USA
"I send you love and energy and appreciation for all your inspiration and instruction. Your video changed my life." Peggy Tabor USA
Thanks for your prompt response. I am impressed with the quality of your programs and services. I feel certain that your tai chi course will benefit elders in my area. Robert Mc Brien, Ph.D.
"I also find that your explanations of the principles and moves are very thorough and easy to understand. Due to my working situation, going to Tai Chi classes are very difficult, but with the videos I am able to work out and learn at home and apply the principles in the class."
Allan Hartshorne instructional
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Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II Instructional DVD
The sequel of Tai Chi for Arthritis with
Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II Instructional DVD
The sequel of Tai Chi for Arthritis with 9 new movements.
Duration: 65 mins
The Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by Arthritis Foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their quality of life. People have been learning it at classes led by trained instructors or at home from the self-learning DVD and handbook.
Dr. Lam has designed the sequel - Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II which contains the 9 more challenging movements. This DVD suits people who have completed the Tai Chi for Arthritis Program and wish to gain more health benefits and enhance their Tai Chi skill.
It explores the depth and essential principles of the Tai Chi for Arthritis, teaches the reverse 12 and the new 9 movements.
Contents
• Warm-up and cooling down exercises
• The reverse side of the 12-Movement Tai Chi for Arthritis
• Exploration of essential Tai Chi principles
• The 9 new movements
• Demonstration from front and back by Dr. Lam
Features
Indepth explanation of the movements and new perspectives to help you improve your tai chi, especially Sun style.
Names of Part 1 and reverse Part I and the new Part II forms:
Part 1
Movement 1 - Commencement Form
Movement 2 - Opening and Closing Hands
Movement 3 - Single Whip (right)
Movement 4 - Waving Hands in the Cloud (right)
Movement 5 - Opening and Closing Hands
Movement 6 - Brush Knee and Twist Step (left)
Movement 7 - Playing the Lute
Movement 8 - Step Forward To Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Movement 9 - Block and Close
Movement 10 - Pushing the Mountain
Movement 11- Opening and Closing Hands
Reverse Part 1
Movement 12 - Single Whip (left)
Movement 13 - Waving Hands in the Cloud (left)
Movement 14- Opening and Closing Hands
Movement 15 - Brush Knee and Twist Step (right)
Movement 16 - Playing the Lute
Movement 17 - Step Forward To Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Movement 18 - Block and Close
Movement 19 - Pushing the Mountain
Movement 20- Opening and Closing Hands
Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II
Movement 21 - Brush Knee and Twist Step (right)
Movement 22 - Leisurely tying coat
Movement 23 -Opening and Closing Hands
Movement 24 - Single Whip (left)
Movement 25 - Punch Underneath Elbow
Movement 26 - Repulse Monkey (left)
Movement 27 - Repulse Monkey (right)
Movement 28 - Brush Knee and Twist Step (left)
Movement 29 - Leisurely Tying Coat
Movement 30 - Opening and Closing Hands
Movement 31 - Closing Form
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Tai Chi @ Work Instructional DVD
Duration: 90 mins.
The Secret to Managing Your Stress
Tai Chi @ Work Instructional DVD
Duration: 90 mins.
The Secret to Managing Your Stress
You will learn how the wisdom of these ancient tai chi principles can apply in today's workplace, and anywhere else to manage stress.
Dr Paul Lam has worked with a team of tai chi, health and business professionals to create this innovative program for people at work. They will share with you the secrets to managing stress and how to apply this simple, easy to learn, practical tai chi set to turn stress into a source of strength.
You will learn this set easily because the program contains only three forms. These three powerful yet easy to learn forms are derived from three main tai chi styles, namely Sun, Chen and Yang. Once you have learnt these forms, you will be shown how to incorporate three core essential tai chi principles into the forms, then Dr Lam will show you how to apply that to your daily life to manage your stress and improve your health.
The Creator / Producer
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. Dr Lam and his team of experts have created several Tai Chi for Health programs to improve people's health and well-being. He is a past international competition gold medalist, and a producer of best-selling DVDs and an author of Tai Chi books.
Contents
Dr Lam and his team address the significance of stress in the workplace, and show how Tai Chi can effectively manage this. Dr Lam teaches tai chi sessions of varying period of time. You can then follow the Office Practice section to reinforce your learning. The secret of tai chi principles at work will then be revealed by the team. Finally, we offer direction as to where to go from here.
1. Introduction
2. Learning 5 minutes session
3. Learning 15 minutes session
4. Learning 30 minutes session
5. Office Practice
6. The secret of tai chi principles at work
7. Where to from here?
The forms:
• Commencing form
• Open and close
• Leisurely tying coat
• Leisurely tying coat with full body motion
• Brush knees
• Brush knees with full body motion
• Closing form
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Tai Chi 4 Kidz Instructional DVD
- A fun activity to develop children's concentration and
Tai Chi 4 Kidz Instructional DVD
- A fun activity to develop children's concentration and coordination
Duration: 62 mins.
The Creators
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia for 30 years, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Cheryl Lee Player, a dance and tai chi teacher, has enjoyed teaching children tai chi for 40 years. They have combined their experience and love for children to create this program to help them learn quicker and bring better balance and harmony.
Contents
An introductory section for teachers and parents provides information on Tai Chi and how to teach the program effectively. Starting with a fun gathering in the park, Dr Lam and Cheryl teach the entire program including warming up and cooling down exercises. To conclude, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set from the front on and back on positions.
How to Use this DVD
We recommend that parents and teachers learn this program with the kids. Firstly, view the entire DVD to gain an overview and create a fun and active setting for teaching. Use the program as a way to share enjoyable quality time with children. You will find children learn better in a non demanding and inactive environment. Utilize imagery and games to add appeal. Most importantly: frequently praise the kids; focus on the flow and principles of Tai Chi. Place less importance on the exactness.
Below are some good methods you can apply:
• Introduce the "salute", children love the ritual greeting. Begin and end each class with this greeting.
• Smile and make it fun, children will reflect your attitude and sincerity.
• Learn the essential principles of Tai Chi and express them through the movements; the children will follow your lead.
• Be flexible. When the children get restless, introduce a game, go for a group run or tell a story to keep their attention.
Warm Up Exercises:
" Neck - open door and looking straight ahead
" Shoulder - Invisible circles and gathering sun beams
" Spine - bear stretches and turning ball
" Hips - feel the pebbles and side kick
" Knees -Kicks and punches
THE SET:
Form 1 - Commencing
Form 2 - Open and Close
Form 3 - Brush Knee x 3
Form 4 - Kicks
Form 5 - Wave Hands
Form 6 - Stroking Bird's Tail
Form 7 - Closing
The set is made up of several small building blocks to capture children's attention; each block is like a small tai chi set itself. You can teach each block independently and join any two or more blocks together, this design enable you to tune your teaching to the children's needs.
When you reach the end of the recording, you can practice with Dr Lam by following him as he demonstrates the entire set with his back to you.
If you wish to learn more from Dr Lam's instructional DVDs, Tai Chi for Beginners is the next step, followed by the Combined 42 Forms.
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