Product Details

• Producers: Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada
• Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Tier One Communications
• Run Time: 46 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0006PRM6O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,113 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient art that has been practiced in China since the 11th century. Master Moy Lin-Shin, a Taoist monk, introduced the Taoist style of the Tai Chi to North America in 1970. Characterized by gentle yet thorough turning and stretching movements, Taoist Tai Chi is particularly effective as a means of health improvement for practitioners of all ages. Known as "moving meditation" Taoist Tai Chi also incorporates the underlying spiritual principles of Taoism. In this video, Master Moy Lin-Shin, founder of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, demonstrates all 108 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi Set. Included in the demonstrations are an accompanying descriptive voice-over and headings to guide the student through the correct sequence. Also included are instructional segments on excercises such as the "don-yu" and the "tor-yu", and information on the Five Principles of the basic Taoist Tai Chi posture.

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, March 17, 2005

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Alessandro Abate (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Taoist Tai Chi (VHS Tape)

This tape is a great reference but should not be used to learn Taoist Tai Chi. You need the feedback of an instructor to know when you are doing things wrong. You can find a local branch of Taoist Tai Chi on their web site at taoist.org.

Learning tai chi requires patience and dedication. It takes months to learn the 108 moves of the set and many years to improve your form. The best way to learn Taoist Tai Chi is from a knowledgeable and patient instructor who will let you know when you are doing things right and keep you from doing the moves wrong and injuring yourself.