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An Introduction to Tai Chi & Qigong with Colin Snow
- A Complimentary DVD
In this informative DVD, Colin Snow, founder and principal intructor of Natural Step Tai Chi, introduces the viewer to the ancient healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. He explains the difference between Tai Chi and Qigong, and the health benefits of practicing these graceful, low impact exercises. Tai Chi and Qigong allow the practitioner to take a more active part in their own health and well being, and help to align mind, body and spirit. This DVD is for anyone interested in learning more about Tai Chi and Qigong, and the how practicing these movements will improve one’s mental and physical health.
FREE! ~ the only charge is $5.00 for shipping & handling
Yang Family Short Form booklets
Stage 1 Blue Cover
Stage 2 Green Cover
Stage 3 Purple Cover
Stages 1 to 3
Each booklet is in an easy to use format. Each page has text and photo content for each posture of each stage. The book is in a slide binder so you can slide out the page that relates to the posture you are exploring. The photos & text are carefully designed to support your practice step by step. The instructions may be personally recorded by you at your own pace onto tape/CD and then played back and easily followed. This can be a great way to really go a little deeper with your weekly practice and be sure of what you are practicing.
Cost $25.00 each ~ includes shipping & handling
Full Set Stages 1 to 3 $50.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
Tai Chi - The Principles of Practice
This is an easy to read guide to the fundamental principles of Tai Chi Chuan that you are integrating into your form and everyday experiences. The principles of the Yin & Yang Cycles, along with how and what to practice have been discussed and brought to your attention in class. However as these are such an essential part of what you are learning this booklet is a very important reference. Its not always easy to assimilate & remember all that is said in class. This booklet clearly lays out all the foundation principles and examines them in closer detail. Thoroughly recommended bed side reading!
Cost $20.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
The Eight Strands of Brocade booklet
This ancient group of 8 exercises combine to make a flowing form and are easily integrated into a contemporary lifestyle. The Form can be completed in less than 10 minutes. Also known as ‘The Eight Treasures’ their simplicity belies their power. In under 10 minutes you will have increased the flow of oxygenated blood to all the major organs including the brain, opened & regulated the movement of intrinsic energy or Qi in the meridians & massaged all the internal organs. A truly positive way to energize the system at the start of the day & release the unwanted baggage at its end. The easy to follow booklet comes in a slide binder with photos & instructions for each posture. A great way to access & experience the benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong.
Cost $15.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
The 18 Stances of Tai Chi Shibashi booklet
The 18 postures combine into a flowing form which can last as long as you wish. This is a fantastic sequence for the health of mind, body & spirit. With the meditation that is Tai Chi combining beautifully with all that’s best from Qigong. A very complete workout from top to toe. Great for all age groups, regardless of age or ability level. The booklet comes in a easy to use slide binder format with each page dedicated to diagrams & instructions for each posture. There is also information on what each posture is doing in relation to your energetic & musculoskeletal system.
Cost $20.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
The Tai Chi Dao Yin booklet
These along with the 8 Strands of Brocade are some of the oldest recorded Tai Chi/Qigong exercises. The 8 Dao Yin movements create a meditative form of 5 to 10 minutes in length. The movements are focused upon moving, regulating and increasing the flow of intrinsic energy or Qi in the body and are a distinct method of re-connecting mind to body. They are extremely gentle but effective means of self balancing & calming the energetic system. Ideal for calming the mind and releasing stress from the bodymind. The booklet comes in an easy to use slide binder format, with photos and instructions for each posture. The grace and softness along with the healing benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong are right here.
Cost $15.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
The Complete Yang Family Short Form Rising Dragon Tai Chi with Richard Farmer DVD
Richard is the founder & principal instructor of Rising Dragon Tai Chi in Britain. This is the UK’s premier Tai Chi School & so to watch Richard play the form is quite exquisite. I trained and practiced with Richard before becoming his assistant and subsequently a qualified Tai Chi instructor. RDTC is a unique Tai Chi School in that it teaches the 4 Principles that are the spiritual foundation of Tai Chi Chuan. These 4 principles are explored in the Short Form, deepened through the Long Form & Duo work and engaged with in everyday life. They become our practice. This DVD has an introduction to the lineage of this Tai Chi followed by a series of warm up exercises. There is a complete form to follow along to and then two forms to watch & learn from including the physical principles of practice. More has gone into the production of this DVD compared to the NSSTC DVD and it is very evident. This is an excellent resource, you’ll see & learn a great deal from selecting this one.
Cost $35.00 ~ includes shipping & handling
