Tai Chi for Beginners

One on one with Champion and Master David-Dorian Ross. This is the way to learn T'ai Chi. With this program created to be more like personal instruction, you'll learn more intuitively as you explore each move, so you feel more confident right away. You will understand how T'ai Chi will help you move closer to that elusive life priority, balance. Known as "the ultimate workout" in China, T'ai Chi will give you the benefits of weight training, aerobics or sports conditioning while exercising your mental-spiritual strength at the same time. You'll see more balance in the way you move, think and feel everyday. U.S. and world T'ai Chi medalist David-Dorian Ross' clear, masterful instruction is captured live in this unique DVD. The result is a more candid, thoughtful explanation that's in tune with you as you move, with pointers that both sharpen your form and deepen the benefits. David guides eight essential T'ai Chi Ch'uan poses, from Parting the Horse's Mane to the empowering Crane Spreads Wings. A total-body workout that is more physically charged than it's sister practice qigong, this is like a martial arts "dance," with breathing and mental imagery techniques that intensify the effects. Includes 5 insightful ways to learn T'ai Chi: Introduction and Preparation, get familiar with basic stance form, and T'ai Chi background. The Solo Forms, Learn and practice the moves as David demonstrates and explains in thorough detail and helps you out moves together. Flowing Practice Demonstration: David shows you the full practice at a natural pace to refine you fluidity and continuity. BONUS AM Chi for Beginners Workout, awakens and energizes your body and mind for the day ahead.

Actor: David-Dorian Ross