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TAI CHI CHIH: Joy Thru Movement by Justin F Stone (DVD)

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I have done yoga for years but had never tried T'ai Chi. At 61 years old, I needed something less strenuous. I read about it in my AARP magazine & thought I would try it. WOW! It's amazing and I recommend it for everyone no matter what your age. I actually get up 45 minutes earlier so I can do it before I go to work!! I never understood what your "Chi" is, but since trying it, I've lost weight & never felt better.

As a 66 year old grandma wanting to keep as active as I can this is a painless way to improve my live. To learn by the man that developed the method is exciting. He shows each movement in detail with easy to follow directions. The video is easy for an amature to follow and pick what you want to work on. The last half of the video is a group of four teachers leading you through the whole series of movements.

The DVD is thorough in teaching movements for Tai Chi Chih and I enjoy following it every day. My only complaint regards the "choppiness" of camera angles when following the 4 teachers - i.e. a fluid movement is not followed to completion before focusing on a different teacher or part of the body. Hence, while trying to refine hand/arm movements through observation, the camera lens switches to a teacher's feet - a bit frustrating until the moves were mastered.

The movements designed by Justin Stone are for the most part simple and create a pleasing sense of calm, however, his teaching style is very lacking making the more complex movement patterns difficult to master.

Well done, if extensive, Tai Chi Chih instruction and demonstration. The typical viewer should probably skip most of the instructional Part 1 and go directly to the demonstrations. Then return for the details.

The DVD was everything I thought it would be; a way to learn Tai Chi Chih on my own. You don't need two months of class to learn these simple movements. The performances by the four silent teachers at the end seemed a little cultish. You will know what I mean when you see it.

I have been doing Tai Chi Chih for many years. I had the original tape made with Steve Ridley of Justin Stone's movements. I no longer have a tape player..... so I did what I could remember. I had been looking for a replacement when I saw Justin Stone had a new DVD. I am able to work out with the teachers and do all the movements. I am beyond thrilled to have found Justin Stone again.

TAI CHI CHIH: Joy Thru Movement by Justin F Stone (DVD)
An excellent exercise routine for individuals who have, due to medical problems, limitations with appendage movement. Easy to follow instructions which are paced for the audience. Highly recommend.

This DVD arrived in a very timely manner via standard shipping. The instruction is easy to understand and the product is exactly as described. The movements are perfect for a recovering couch potato.