Qi Gong DVD with Qi Gong Master Daryll Mitchell

Nowadays, busy working people don’t have time during weekdays to go to a yoga or taichi sessions and prefer to stay home for an entire day of rest at weekends or holidays. It seems like aiming to be holistically fit and healthy are not being prioritized due to severe time constraints. Good thing there are yoga, aerobics and qi gong DVD which you could easily purchase online or on stores. Qi gong DVD is a series of instructional modules of practicing dynamic and static movements and even meditation. Qi gong DVD is very useful for individuals who want to stay at the comforts of their home to train.

Qi Gong DVD: What is Qi Gong?

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Kung Fu for Beginners: Looking Back in History

Jackie Chan once said “Kung Fu is not just used in fighting, it is part of everything we do”. Martial artists’ main principles in Kung Fu is to protect oneself and disable an opponent using kick, grapples, punches, throw and use of other equipment. While for Confucianism and Taoism, Kung Fu is discipline, tranquility and order. Kung Fu is subdivided into two categories based on their origin, from Northern China (Shaolin, Eagle Claw, Monkey Style, and Long Fist) and from Southern China (Wing Chun, Hung Gar, and Choy Li Fut). Among all the kinds, Shaolin Kung Fu is the best Kung Fu for Beginners.

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What is Taichi Music?

Most people prefer an exercise with a lively music or any rhythmic sound they can jive into. This is the reason why aerobic exercises or dance classes like belly dancing and pole dancing are very popular right now.

Taichi Music is taichi exercises with the integration of music. These are commonly used during meditation to help an individual empty his mind. Taichi music is implemented by a taichi instructor in his class to create a calming ambiance and an energetic mood. The taichi instructor plays taichi music from warm up exercises til the end of the class session.

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What is Taichi 42 Step Form?

The taichi 42 step form is a combination of different Chinese martial arts which was developed by grandmaster Li De Yin in collaboration with the Chinese Sports Committee in the year 1989. The movements from taichi 42 step form were derived from Yang, Wu, Chen and Sun Taijiquan principles combined with the standard Wushu. The taichi 42 step form is amazing to watch in competitions or demonstrations however it is recommended to stick with traditional taichi exercises if aiming for health benefits.

What are the Taichi 42 Step Form Movements?

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Introduction to Chen Taiji

Chen Taiji is the oldest and parent form of the five traditional family styles (Chen style 1580-1660, Yang style 1799-1872, Wu or Wu/Hao style 1812-1880, Wu style 1870-1942 and Sun style 1861-1932). Today although there are different forms of  taiji exercises which were developed by different martial artists and gurus, all of these were derived from the principles of the oldest and original chen taiji.

Chen taiji practice is famous for its health benefits, mind relaxation, honing of internal and external martial arts skills,  and athletic purposes. Chen taiji’s teacher incorporates movements that emphasizes one or more of these benefits during training. Chen taiji exercises promote in balancing the flow of qi in our body, philosophers identify qi as the most important element in maintaining a strong and healthy mind and body.

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Origin of Qi Gong Exercises

Qi Gong Exercises already existed in Chinese traditional medicine, philosophy and martial arts for more than 5000 years ago. When the Qi (chi), which is a term for energy flow, life force, and force of energy, is imbalanced it will cause alterations physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Qi gong exercises (pronounced as chee gong) helps in balancing the qi in the body by aligning the breathing patterns with movements and integration of meditation. Before, many terms were given to qi gong exercises such as xing-qi (promoting the qi circulation), dao-yin (guiding the energy flow), fu-qi (taking qi), tui-na (exhaling and inhaling), zuo-chan (sitting meditation), jing-zuo (sitting still) and yang-shen (nourishing the spirit). Until finally in 1953 Liu Gui-zheng published “Practice on Qigong Therapy” where qi gong exercises derived its name and remain as it is known today.

 Training Methods of Qi Gong Exercises

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