Product Description

Deepen Your Tai Chi Training with Taiji Ball Qigong. Taiji Ball training is common practice in both external and internal martial arts in China. It can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the Qi. In Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), Taiji Ball Qigong training was once a major training tool to enhance Pushing Hands ability. However, due to its secrecy, fewer and fewer people have learned it. Today the art of Taiji Ball training is almost unknown. In Course 1, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches fundamental Taiji Ball breathing techniques, and 16 basic patterns of stationary and moving Taiji Ball Circling, both Vertical and Horizontal. Breathing patterns demonstrated: Wuji breathing Yongquan breathing Laogong breathing Four Gates breathing Taiji Grand Circulation breathing Course 2 focuses on 16 basic patterns of stationary and moving Taiji Ball Rotating, both Vertical and Horizontal. Dr. Yang offers detailed instruction as students demonstrate in the classroom, accompanied by an easy-to-follow demonstration of each pattern shown in a lush outdoor setting, with beautiful classical Chinese music. Regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji. You'll enjoy reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination. This authoritative guide can be used with any style of Taijiquan, and it is a great way for anyone to energize the body, raise the spirit, and deepen your understanding of Qigong and Taiji. Also available: Tai Chi Ball Qigong DVD 2. SPECIAL FEATURES: All Regions DVD • Over 100 Scene Selections • Narration: English, French • Multi-Language Menus and Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish • Bonus DVD-Outtakes Segment • Interactive YMAA Product catalog with Previews of All Other YMAA Video Titles

About the Actor

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-reknown author and teacher of Gong Fu (Kung Fu), Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Chin Na and a leading authority on Qigong (Chi Kung). Involved in Chinese Kung Fu since 1961, he has over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang has published over thirty books and over eighty videos and DVDs on health and martial arts. Dr. Yang lives in Newton Massachusetts. For information on attending Dr. Yang's seminars, please call (617) 524-8892. Visit ymaa com for more.

About the Director

David Silver is the Writer, Producer, and/or Director of many of the best selling DVDs on Amazon.

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.39 x 7.44 x 1.06 inches; 3.84 ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ David Silver
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours
• Release date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2006
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, Ramel Rones
• Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
• Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish, French, Portuguese, Polish
• Studio ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1