Customer Reviews

Tai Chi in a Chair

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(3)

 

 

I am in good shape and excercise. When I complained about back, hip pain and general malaise from sitting at my desk too much I watched this DVD at the suggestion of a friend. I must say that after watching this DVD, in some time, I found myself doing the exersices at my desk and that it helps me keep my body and mind better adjusted. I feel better. The moves really become a subconscious act as your body wants what you do here. Beats the **** out of a chiroprator.

Simply horrible. The instructor doesn't bother to instruct. Most
of the DVD looks like a SLIDE show of still pictures and text,
limited "movie" (visual or audio instruction)
This is by far the worst DVD of any kind I had the misfortune to own.
I can't believe the high reviews other people gave this...

You know those stretch-in-your-seat videos on long airline flights? This is the grown-up version. If you can't do a full-sweat workout for whatever reason -- age, injury, lack of time, or the NBA Playoffs on TV, that doesn't mean you can't do exercise that'll help keep you healthy and make you feel better. This simple, relaxing video shows how to adapt traditional Tai Chi and other Eastern techniques for stretching and breathing exercises while you're sitting down. You don't have to dress in black and join that intensely-focused group in the park every morning. But there's also background material that explains more about the techniques and principles should you want to learn more.

Hey, 40 million Chinese can't be wrong!

Wow. I am so glad someone made a dvd like this. We need
this kind of thing soo much. It gave me hope. Thank you.

I showed it to some of my friends, who are acupuncturists,
and they were also happy that someone had made this. It
gives us things we can do, in just a few minutes...things
that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

When surgery left me spending much of my time in a wheel chair, I was concerned to find some means of exercise that would keep me in reasonable physical shape. I formerly did T'ai Chi, so it was with interest that I discovered the existence of this videotape. But I had reservations, too; could a seated T'ai Chi form replicate the many benefits of the original thing?
So far, although I have used the video for a limited period of time, I am convinced that it provides a good T'ai Chi experience, and real and satisfying exercise. The motions I went through with the instructor were the motions I remembered so well. Even with my limitations I was able to do most of them, and the tape left me with a pleasantly raised pulse rate and a desire to continue using it on an everyday basis. I recommend it highly.

I must admit, I was initially skeptical about the possibilities of tai chi chair. However, having practiced the exercises I now do them at my desk or sometimes even while sitting on the couch watching TV. As an IT analyst I spend quite a lot of time sitting in front of a computer, and the exercises really seem to help me(Ive had both CTS and a compressed nerve in my elbow in the past). I also put it to use while stuck for hours on a plane (on the ground!)last Christmas. I find nothing more aggravating than being stuck on a plane (or in traffic). Finding myself about ready to "flip", I instead practiced the exercises. This not only calmed me down, but, when we finally did reach our destination I was not all burned out like I am when I usually fly cross country. I definitely recommend Tai Chi Chair.

I am very disappointed in this DVD. It is a power point presentation with a 20 minute video. It's not worth $29.95.

SAVE YOUR MONEY. This video has very poor quality. There is way too much text printed on dark backgrounds making it virtually unreadable. When the instructor shows the movements she is in the shadow of trees so you can't see what she's doing. In the background is the noise of a babbling brook. Suppposedly this is to be calming. In reality is is annoying as all get out since it's hard to hear what is being said. Later in the video are charts showing a body with written material telling you things to do, but it's impossible to read. I am extremely disappointed and this thing deserves no stars at all.

This product is very good it realy helps I use it almost every day.

I've been using Dr. Mason's self-help tutorials for several years now, and I've found them to be invaluable. Not only have they helped me with my back troubles, they have also proved very useful for long airline flights. I highly recommend Tai Chi in a Chair.