Title: Tai Chi Fundamentals For Mastering Tai Chi Basics
Year: 2008
Region: ALL
Rating: E
Genre: Exercise & Fitness
Instructor: Tricia Yu
Description: Tai Chi is a relaxed, fluid, non impact exercise form that promotes inner tranquillity. Also known as Tai Chi ch'uan, this Chinese martial art is a simple yet profound daily routine for people of all ages. Recognised for centuries in China as an ideal activity for lifelong well-being, Tai Chi builds strength and endurance, enhances flexibility, improves coordination and helps reduce stress. Tricia Yu, MA, offers instruction in Tai Chi Fundamentals, a system she developed for mastering Tai Chi basics rooted in her 28 years of teaching experience. It includes the simplified Fundamentals Form, based on traditional Yang Style Tai Chi, and the Movement Patterns, which provide training in essential Tai Chi skills. She also outlines the Mind/Body Principles of Tai Chi for both physical and mental well-being. This programme presents 86 minutes of instruction in a clear easy-to-learn format set in beautiful surroundings including:
￭ Introduction: History, philosophy and health benefits.
￭ Demonstration: Fundamentals Form
￭ Teaching: Mind/Body Principles
￭ Teaching: Movement Patterns (Basic Moves)
￭ Teaching: Form Instruction
￭ Teaching: Perspectives for integrating Tai Chi into daily life
￭ Teaching: Guided practice of each section
￭ Guided Practice: Fundamentals Form
￭ All Movement Patterns
If you're a beginner seeking a systematic approach to learning Tai Chi basics, this video is designed for you. Everyone from professional athletes to people with painful or limiting health conditions can benefit by learning Tai Chi Fundamentals. To reduce risk of injury, consult with a physician before embarking on this exercise program. The information presented on this DVD is not intended as a substitute for medical counselling. The producer and distributor of this program disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the exercises, instruction or advice expressed in this program.
Chapters:
￭ Introduction
￭ Program Overview
￭ Entire Form Front View Demonstrations
￭ Entire Form Front Back Demonstrations
￭ Movement Patterns
￭ Guided Practice By Section
￭ Movement Patterns Section 1
￭ Movement Patterns Section 2
￭ Movement Patterns Section 3
￭ Fundamentals Form Section 1
￭ Fundamentals Form Section 2
￭ Fundamentals Form Section 3
￭ Closing / Credits
Extras: None
Release: Original Edition
Media: DVD
Case: Standard
Discs: 1
Format: PAL
Type: Single Layer
Display: 4:3 Fullscreen
Picture: Colour
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Duration: 86 minutes
Condition: Brand New & Sealed