Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong

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Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong

2014

Science shows that tai chi and qigong are good medicine and good exercise. Discover the secrets of health and serenity with these 24 in-depth lessons from a renowned tai chi champion and instructor.

Features
David-Dorian Ross
Supplier
The Great Courses

In This Series

The Snake and the Crane
Episode 1
The Snake and the Crane
First Steps in a Journey
Episode 2
First Steps in a Journey
Harmony and Balance
Episode 3
Harmony and Balance
The Ultimate Martial Art
Episode 4
The Ultimate Martial Art
The Five Families of Tai Chi Practice
Episode 5
The Five Families of Tai Chi Practice
Qigong and the Five Animal Frolics
Episode 6
Qigong and the Five Animal Frolics
Energy Exercise - A Branch of Chinese Medicine
Episode 7
Energy Exercise - A Branch of Chinese Medicine
The First Pillar of Practice - Forms
Episode 8
The First Pillar of Practice - Forms
The Second Pillar - Push Hands for Two
Episode 9
The Second Pillar - Push Hands for Two
The Third Pillar - Standing Meditation
Episode 10
The Third Pillar - Standing Meditation
Benefits to the Heart and Immune System
Episode 11
Benefits to the Heart and Immune System
A Healthy Weight and a Healthy Mind
Episode 12
A Healthy Weight and a Healthy Mind
Tai Chi Legends - Stories of the Masters
Episode 13
Tai Chi Legends - Stories of the Masters
Reading the Tai Chi Classics
Episode 14
Reading the Tai Chi Classics
A Superior Workout - Use More of Your Muscles
Episode 15
A Superior Workout - Use More of Your Muscles
Eight Pieces of Brocade and a Better Back
Episode 16
Eight Pieces of Brocade and a Better Back
Tai Chi Weapons - When Hands Are Not Empty
Episode 17
Tai Chi Weapons - When Hands Are Not Empty
Using the Mind - Inner Organizing Principles
Episode 18
Using the Mind - Inner Organizing Principles
Mental and Physical Flow
Episode 19
Mental and Physical Flow
Creating Space for Choices
Episode 20
Creating Space for Choices
Flow at Work - When Business Is in Balance
Episode 21
Flow at Work - When Business Is in Balance
Energy Flow in Your Surroundings
Episode 22
Energy Flow in Your Surroundings
Taking Practice Deeper
Episode 23
Taking Practice Deeper
The Evolution of Tai Chi
Episode 24
The Evolution of Tai Chi