Product Details

• Directors: Deborah Davis
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Rating: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Deborah Davis Productions
• VHS Release Date: October 1, 1999
• Run Time: 62 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0967198690
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,642 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

Dewey Shurman, Executive Editor, Islands Magazine in Healing Retreats & Spas, November/December 1999

"...So why is it that Qi Gong is at the very heart of all original martial arts? You'll find the answers in Deborah Davis's new video, "The Spirit of Qi Gong: Chinese Exercises for Longevity." Beautifully filmed...in Santa Barbara and Yosemite, the video explores the Qi, or healing energy...in tranquil natural surroundings...Davis, who specializes in women's medical Qi Gong and teaches workshops across the country, demonstrates a variety of exercises used for centuries to slow the aging process, boost immunity, increase energy and reduce stress. She's taught these easy to learn exercises to all ages and has seen dramatic results from just a 20 minute daily practice..."

Product Description

The Spirit of Qi Gong video is an inspiring instructional journey into the Chinese art of self healing. These simple yet powerful exercises combine breath, gentle movements and visualization to increase health, reduce stress and slow aging. Unlike yoga or Tai Chi, the benefits of a regular qi gong practice are experienced immediately and are easy to learn for beginners of all fitness levels. Viewers report better sleep, less stress, more energy, greater stamina and mental clarity, enhanced memory and a revitalized sex life. Women find the practice helpful in dealing with a variety of common conditions, like headaches, fatigue, PMS and menopause.

The video is filmed in beautiful natural settings, reflecting the essence of the 5 Elements in Chinese medicine. Since understanding ones' connection with nature is an integral part of qi gong, this is not intended to be a linear presentation of the exercises as seen in studio videos. "The Spirit of Qi Gong" captures the Qi (healing energy) of each element and explores the emotions, health imbalances and the healing sounds associated with the organs/energy systems of the body. A booklet is included which helps the viewer design their own practice according to their health needs and challenges. With only a 15 minute daily practice, viewers experience increased energy and vitality, enhanced performance and inner peace.

Director/Producer Deborah Davis is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and medical intuitive. She teaches qi gong nationally and specializes in women's qi gong.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent self-healing instruction, February 15, 2002

By	G. Levens (Sebastopol, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better Organization, June 26, 2001

By A Customer

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.

93 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stressed or Depressed? Check this out..., November 3, 1999

By A Customer

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!