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The Spirit of Qi Gong- Chinese Exercises for Longevity

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There is valuable instruction in this video; HOWEVER, there needs to be more time on the movements and less time on footage of tinkling streams, mountain vistas, forests, etc. The camera work is bad in one respect: I will be following Ms. Davis's movements and instructions; then the camera pans to one of the other participants in the video who are at a different point in the sequence of the movement... Confusing! All instructions should come "before" the movements begin, not an additional tag-on when the movements are finished. It is impossible to do an entire series of a movement without stopping the vcr because in some movements she will do six repetitions and in others, only one and then move on. With better organization of the movement sequences this could be a really great video. Just give me something that I can follow along with, completely, start to finish.

As an acupuncturist and qi gong practitioner I thought this an excellent instructional tool. In addition to the obviously great production value, the exercises are presented in a clear and easy to follow/learn format. I have often taught patients qi gong exercises as part of their treatment but now I generally just refer them to this video. They then have an at home reference and practice guide. Usually they quickly experience enough benefits to make their practice self-motivated. Anyone interested in building their energy, increasing their immunity and/or just generally increasing their sense of well-being and vitality would do well to invest the small cost of this video. And then--practice!

In my opinion "The Spirit of Qi Gong" by Deborah Davis - a health educator and Doctor or Oriental Medicine in Santa Fe, NM - is one of the most useful and important new self-care video releases today.

Filmed in stunning natural settings and enhanced by incredibly relaxing original music, it is also one of the most beautiful videos around.If you liked Ali MacGraw's yoga video, you'll love Deborah's "The Spirit of Qi Gong."

This 60 minute home video is ideal for busy people like me, who don't have the time to attend classes, yet want to do something good for themselves.

Deborah is a born teacher. She makes Qi Gong easy, quick and fun. Inexpensive too.(No need for special equipment!)

After doing only a few minutes daily, I sleep better, am more relaxed during my work, feel more energy when getting up in the morning - and my head cold is gone, too. Great!

Just bought another copy for a friend's birthday. She loves it too.

Get a copy and check it out!

I am very pleased with Deborah Davis's Qi Gong- Chinese Exercises for Longevity.

Initially, I did not know what to buy, so I purchased 5 Qi Gong videos from different authors. After trying each style of Qi Gong, from each of the tapes, I found Deborah's style was the only one that gave me that pleasant tingling sensation - all over my upper body and head. I was told this is the `Qi' moving through the body, but I must admit I have never experienced such a strange and pleasant electric feeling. Whatever this sensation is, Deborah's videotape is the only one that brought these instant results. Thanks for a great tape Deborah - I now feel I am on the right path for longevity and good health.

I have purchased and tried many qi gong, tai chi, and yoga tapes. This tape is my favorite and the one I continue to practice. Deborah's combination of exercises, the knowledgeable and relaxed way she presents them, along with the beautiful and peaceful scenery, make this video a must have for anyone looking to enhance their emotional, spiritual, and physical well being. This video is appropriate for beginners as well as those that have been practicing qi gong for years.

I felt this video was fantastic and helped me change my life! I enjoy the video because the instruction is clear, to the point, and easy to follow. I have had little background in this area, and need all the help I can get. This video provides wonderful basic instruction, but would also be useful, I think, for someone with more experience than I have. In addition, the scenery and the setting are beautiful, making the video a pleasure to watch as well as to learn from. The setting is especially helpful because it graphically displays the five elements for healing that she teaches in the video. The exercises taught in the video have helped me to control my allergies and they give me more energy and a feeling of peace and relaxation. I have recommended it to many of my friends.

...The outdoor scenery is pleasant to look at, as opposed to, say, a sterile studio, but after watching the video I would actually prefer that it _had_ been done in the studio. There is a lot of chit-chat, and it has far too much 'scenery' going on for one to get a sense of having a flowing workout (there are a few minutes of music and pictures of waterfalls, for instance, between each 'element' of the workout, so that instead of continuing your movements, you have to stop and wait for human beings to appear again). As well, I found the whole format to be very 'California' and very, very [artsy]; people exercising around a bonfire or in the middle of a stream. Some of the movements are demonstrated as a part of this [artsy] bit but are never explained to the viewer. Puhleese! I waited two weeks to get this video, and after receiving it, did it only once, I was so disappointed! I only gave it three stars because the cinematography was so nice...

The video is simply beautiful to watch. The exercises are easy to follow and you're bound to feel better and better each time you practice the exercises.

The best money I've spent in a long time. This video is awesome. First of all, it's beautiful. The outdoor setting is wonderful to look at and the shots and camera angles do a good job of letting you see what to do without being jerky or intrusive. The natural setting really lends a peaceful feeling to the whole video. Definitely better than another video I had once, which was shot in a studio.

The woman in the video does a fantastic job of explaining how to do it, and her voice is very soothing to listen to. I was able to do every move she showed. Maybe not as gracefully as she did them, but I only got the video last week and I'm not exactly Miss Coordination :-)

Also, this may not matter to everyone, but I liked that not only is the instructor female, but so are most of the other people in this video.

All in all, I'm very happy with this video and am already recommending it to friends.

I bought this for my mother who is 67 years old and has developed foot problems as the result of using the treadmill (and old age). She has practiced with this DVD for 3 months and there has been great changes! Her face is toned, her complexion is rosy and bright, her lungs feel expanded and strong, her digestion has improved, and she just look great overall! Although her feet will hurt after she has been moving about during the day, the exercises on this DVD will help stretch the feet muscle and heal them for the next day. She goes to church every Sunday, and the women at church have noticed the changes in her. I've ordered two more for her friends.