| View Larger Image | Element: Tai Chi for Beginners | DVDStarring: Samuel Barnes
Directed By: Andrea Ambandos
| List Price: | $14.98 | | Price: | $7.99 | | You Save: | $6.99 (47%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 56 minutes | | Format: | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC | | Studio: | Starz / Anchor Bay | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | February 03, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 3,224rd |
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Description
Tai Chi is well-known for bringing the mind, body, and spirit together to gain balance, prevent injury, and promote good health. Filmed on a tranquil location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this program features two practices that offer personal one-on-one instruction and will allow you to experience the many layers of benefits this martial art has to offer. The first practice will revitalize and energize using the principles of Qi Gong. This Qi Gong series will focus on the breath and energy flow to prepare your mind and body for Tai Chi. In the second practice you will learn Tai Chi postures step-by-step, and then use these ancient flowing movements together in a moving meditation designed to increase the body’s natural energy. This powerful Tai Chi sequence will help clear your mind, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and promote overall wellness.About the Instructor Samuel Barnes, founder of Tai Chi Works studio in Beverly Hills, is a master teacher with over 20 years of Tai Chi Chuan teaching experience. Samuel’s instruction easily and gracefully infuses the principles of Tai Chi into students’ lifestyle allowing them to immediately experience the rejuvenating benefits of this peaceful art. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews)
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instant energy boost and stress relief by H. Robinson (Sedona. AZ)  5 Stars
November 27, 2009
I have watched elderly folks in the San Francisco parks doing Tai Chi often. I am always impressed by their agility and grace. Years ago took a weight lifting class from a man who was a professional body builder. He urged all the class members to take Tai Chi to learn so many valuable things physically, mentally and spiritually that were not addressed by strength training alone.
I am now enjoying the flow of Tai Chi and the gently easy instructions from Samuel Barnes. Each time I watch this video my confidence grows. Think I'm ready to move ahead beyond beginners level.
Excellent investment
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A hit in one session by S. Heidi Newman (McConnellsburg, PA) 5 Stars
October 19, 2009
I read in a mag that Tai Chi was a very healthful way to energize the body and calm the mind. After just the first session, I am HOOKED! I loved pretty much everything about this class. I was able to follow it with no problem and enjoyed it immensly! Looking forward to many mornings getting energized and ready to face my day! :-)
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Just what I hoped for by Vincent S. Chiocchi  4 Stars
September 21, 2009
A simple and well produced introduction to the world of Tai Chi. Samuel Barnes keeps a good pace for beginners.
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Tai Chi by Mary Jo Donato (PA USA) 5 Stars
September 15, 2009
I am really pleased with the DVD. I received it more quickly than I expected and I am more than pleased with the quality of the product. thank you so much. I will definitely use this site as my regular go to place.
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This is NOT 24-form Tai Chi by Alsia K. Aze (Ypsilanti, MI USA)  3 Stars
August 24, 2009
Let me start off this review stating that I am a complete newcomer to Tai Chi. I've seen people do it in groups and wanted to try it for health and fitness benefits. This DVD got good ratings so I got it.
I noticed right away that as another reviewer noted, he teaches you in "mirror" style, which was confusing to follow at times but not hard to figure out after a few rounds. I liked the step-by-step manner in which he taught, and the soothing music and scenery. A we progressed through the forms, I noticed that some of the movements I thought of when I thought of Tai Chi were not present in this DVD. After researching I discovered that there is no "one" style of Tai Chi, there are many schools and styles, and what I was probably thinking of was the 24-form "Beijing" style. So I was a little disappointed that this was not the 24-form Tai Chi I was hoping, but rather a 13-form style that I couldn't identify from watching Tai Chi videos on the internet, so I'm not sure where these forms he uses come from. He doesn't give any history or background to his style so it's a mystery to me.
Lastly, the Qi Gong section was just a little too new-agey for me. I wanted to learn Tai Chi for better balance and concentration and to improve my fitness routine. If that's what you are looking for too then I would try another Tai Chi DVD from a different instructor.
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