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Qigong, an ancient form of Chinese exercise, dates back over a thousand years and is believed to have near-magical power to benefit your mental and physical health. In this video, Dr. Paul Lam teaches a variety of simple breathing and meditative exercises to discover and empower your
qi, or life energy.
Qigong incorporates five elements from Chinese philosophy: earth, metal, water, wood, and fire, which represent the five major organs of the body. This 60-minute tape offers an introduction, which covers the history of
qigong and breathing techniques, as well as a thorough warm-up for the entire body. (A chair is needed in the warm-up to assist balance.) Loose clothing and flat shoes are also recommended. Next, Dr. Paul Lam leads you through the preparation, where body alignment is carefully reviewed, before he teaches the five elements and their postures and movements. All postures begin by representing "Mother Earth," nurturer of all living things, then evolve to complete a life circle. Finally, winding-down exercises are shown to loosen the body and "wash your
qi." Throughout the exercises, tips are given for relaxing and cleansing the mind, breathing consciously from the diaphragm, and aligning the posture. Also included are personal comments from students of
qigong speaking about their own health benefits: improved sleep, less stress, reduced illness, and a more clear, tranquil state of mind. All you need is a little time, practice, and concentration to enjoy learning and experiencing
Qigong for Health.
--Christine Aiken
DVD ~ Garri Garripoli
