Simply Tai Chi [With DVD] [Hardcover]

Graham Bryant (Author), Lorraine James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

Graham Bryant and Lorraine James, both teachers of Tai Chi, have collaborated to create a simple and easy guide to this ancient Chinese meditative exercise. Benefits include improved heart and lung function, energy levels, overall health, concentration, sleep and digestion. The 64-page book and 40-minute DVD is an ideal program to take participants through a simplified Tai Chi routine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Hinkler Books (AU); Har/DVD edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741213533
• ISBN-13: 978-1741213539
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Like the Flashcard Set Better, February 7, 2007

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Jo (Virginia Beach, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Tai Chi [With DVD] (Hardcover)

I don't have the exact same configuration of this product. I have the Simply Tai Chi by Bryant and James with the flash cards and DVD. My set is fantastic because I don't follow physical direction well.

The set with the flash cards allows you to look at the flash card and keep trying one move until you get it straight, unlike the DVD where they give you one chance to execute it right and then they move on. The best thing about the flash cards is they specifically tell you where to move your body parts (with pictures) so if you get confused about which arm goes where, you can pull out a flash card and do it until you've got it down pat.

I don't know anything about Tai Chi form, so I can't speak to that as far as what they are teaching, but if you aren't physically active, the warm-up exercises are wonderful - they are easy on your body but really make you feel like you've done a nice workout at the gym.

I really liked the set I have. If you get the one with the flashcards, you can't go wrong.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good for beginners, August 1, 2006

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Dude Dudeness "Dude" (Lakeland, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Tai Chi [With DVD] (Hardcover)

I studied tai chi about 12 years ago and wanted to get back into it, but I no longer live in a city that has a tai chi teacher. I picked this up and have found it very useful. It teaches a very short form, and the best thing about it is that is can be performed in 25-35 square feet! Most other form need 70 to 100 or more. You won't be an expert, but it is a great introduction.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good introduction to Tai Chi!!!!!, December 30, 2005

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David E. Somers (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Tai Chi [With DVD] (Hardcover)

I have been training Okinawan, Japanese, & Korean Martial Arts since the 70's. I am now becoming interested in researching the internal arts of China, for health. This book, & DVD provides a very good introduction to those interested in starting Tai Chi. The only somewhat negative comment I have is that on the DVD Mr.Bryant speaks a bit fast, and makes it hard to follow along. As an uneducated Chinese stylist, I would highly reccomend it, & would like to hear what others w/ more experience in the Chinese styles think of their book. Overall, I think it is a very good book though!

David Somers
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