Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Gaiam
• DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
• Run Time: 65 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00049QPII
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,368 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Our special 2-disk set includes insightful expert instruction in qigong technique PLUS our bonus documentary as seen on public television, revealing qigong¹s origins and scientific evidence of its power to heal, relieve and prevent common illnesses. Internationally acclaimed instructors Francesco and Daisy Lee-Garripoli guide qigong technique with clear explanation, step-by-step demonstration and a modern viewpoint. Gentle, flowing movements in sync with deep breathing rhythms and visualization techniques enhance the flow of qi, the energy that fuels the body, mind and spirit.

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463 of 467 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginning point for Qigong, May 25, 2005

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J. Preston (San Juan Mountains) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Qigong Beginning Practice (DVD)

I just received and viewed this two disc set from Amazon. It is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in Quigong and its health benefits.

There are two discs. The first is a set of basic Quigong excercises. Each excercise is its own chapter on the DVD so it is easy to locate a specific exercise. You can then repeat your viewing of each individual exercise instead of having to view the entire set in serial order to get to the exercise you want to learn. It makes it easy to watch each exercise and view it many times so that you can easily learn to do it yourself.

The second disc is an award winning documentary (aired on PBS) about Quiqong. The author, Francesco Garripoli, had a background in Western Medicine. He sold all of his belongings and travelled around China in search of its ancient healing mysteries. He visited such arcane places as the Shao Lin temple in China which is the Taoist origin of Quigong (Kung Fu or White Crane Chi Kung). The interviews are succinct, yet, fascinating. The imagry is an important record of China in transition. The documentation of Quigong, and, its effects on China and the Western World, emphasizes not only its many benefits to society (as an alternative system of health care), but, also the freedom it bestows on individuals wiling to empower themselves with Quiqong to take responsibilities for their own health.

I have practiced Quigong for about five years. I needed this DVD for review as I will soon be instructing beginners. This is not only a great DVD for beginners, it is also a great DVD for those needing review of the basic 18 exercises. It includes Shao Lin self-massage techniques which form a basis for personal health maintenance in Quiqong. It is also an excellent resource tool for instructors as it shows Francesco and Diasy Lee almost flawlessly performing the exercises in a way that makes it easy for beginners to learn.

I will recommend this DVD for my class in lieu of a texbook.

183 of 184 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Effective, May 28, 2005

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Duane L. Smith (Hohenfels, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Qigong Beginning Practice (DVD)

This is one of my favorite exercise videos. Not only is it an effective video for an enjoyable work out, it also works well in portions for a warm-up or cool down to other workouts. I first learned to coordinate breath and movement from this video. I use the self-massage techniques daily (usually in the shower). I also incorporate the exercises taught in the video in my other workouts. The production quality is excellent and the video is shot in the mountains of colorado giving a very pleasant background to view during the workout. Negatives - none.

119 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Carpal Tunnel!, October 8, 2005

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V. Gray "honeyluna1221" (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Qigong Beginning Practice (DVD)

WOW! This morning my left hand was swollen from carpal tunnel and my middle finger has a tendency to lock. I just did the qigong from start to finish and got on the computer. As I was waiting for the effect to kick in, I noticed that the swelling in my hand was gone, my carpal tunnel was not bothering me at all and the locking finger had been released. This is truly amazing! As I was doing the exercises I was trying to keep an open mind. They just seemed so easy that I was afraid that they wouldn't work. But there is something about the mind body connection that really makes this all worth while. This is the perfect complement to my yoga dvd's and I will use it often. What a great discovery! Thanks!