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Tai Chi for Arthritis - 12 Lessons with Dr. Paul Lam
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Product Description
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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Pain Relief In 1996, Dr Lam with a team of medical and tai chi experts created this safe and easy to learn program. Medical studies confirm Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life, that is why the Arthritis organizations around the world support the program, including the Arthritis Foundation and the Center for Disease Control. What is special about this edition is that you will feel as though you are participating in Dr Lam s class. After a brief introduction of what Tai Chi for Arthritis is and how this DVD can benefit you, Dr Lam will teach you with step-by-step instructions, lead you to practice and explain the reason behind every move. At the conclusion of the DVD Dr Lam will demonstrate the set from both front and back views to the music composed exclusively for this DVD! Combining a decade of teaching and research experience, Dr Lam revises the warm up exercises and presents new movement sequences in an innovative teaching format in these 12 real time lessons. Dr Lam also explains classical tai chi principles to enhance your understanding and enjoyment.
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Easy to Follow Along for Those with Fibromyalgia Posted by Donna on 6th Jun 2013 This is definitely a must have for anyone with Fibromyalgia. It's easy to follow along with Dr. Lam as he slowly takes one through the steps a few times for each new form. The lessons are front and back view also so no time is spent trying to figure out proper leg/hand to use. I'll be bringing this to my next doctor appointment so my doctor can check it out and recommend it to other patients. Thanks for the effort put into making such an easy to follow set of lessons. --Tai Chi Productions
The Best of All Tai-Chi for beginners As a Tai-Chi and Qi Gong teacher for 15 years there has never been a Tai Chi dvd out that I could recommend to beginners who could not find a class and a teacher. This one I recommend. --Amazon
Great help to students of tai chi Posted by Jerry Matlock on 25th Jun 2013 Many students in our Tai Chi for Arthritis class use this video as a supplement to the class lessons. I recommend the dvd to them and it is easy to see that they are using it to improve their tai chi form. I teach in the same format as is contained in the dvd instructions for warm ups and the form. The students can review each lesson at home and make their practice more complete. Dr. Lam breaks each section down into easy to see component movements so one particular part of the Tai Chi Arthritis form can be studied more completely. Very user friendly video. --Tai Chi Productions
About the Actor
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney and a tai chi teacher since 1976, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Dr Lam is dedicated to promote Tai Chi for health and wellness. He has participated and published in peer-reviewed journals research projects relating to Tai Chi for health improvement. Dr Lam has composed several Tai Chi for Health programs that are supported by Foundations around the world including that of Arthritis foundations of USA, Australia, Singapore and UK. By 2010 over two million people around the world has learned and benefited from one of his programs. Many governmental bodies have contracted and consulted Dr Lam to utilise Tai Chi for Health programs for the community, including New Zealand National government (ACC), Singapore national government (People s Association), NSW, Victoria and SA state governments (health department). Dr Lam has written 4 books: Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners, Tai Chi for Diabetes and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.
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Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney and a tai chi teacher since 1976, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Dr Lam is dedicated to promote Tai Chi for health and wellness. He has participated and published in peer-reviewed journals research projects relating to Tai Chi for health improvement. Dr Lam has composed several Tai Chi for Health programs that are supported by Foundations around the world including that of Arthritis foundations of USA, Australia, Singapore and UK. By 2010 over two million people around the world has learned and benefited from one of his programs. Many governmental bodies have contracted and consulted Dr Lam to utilise Tai Chi for Health programs for the community, including New Zealand National government (ACC), Singapore national government (People s Association), NSW, Victoria and SA state governments (health department). Dr Lam has written 4 books: Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners, Tai Chi for Diabetes and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 7.48 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches; 3.52 ounces
- Director : Dr. Paul Lam
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 5 hours
- Release date : May 1, 2009
- Actors : Dr. Paul Lam
- Studio : Tai Chi Productions
- ASIN : 0980357314
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,385 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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I wanted to note that it came very well packaged with protective cardboard on either side to protect it.
One thing I really appreciate about this DVD is that Dr. Lam shows the movements both from the front and back views. This is incredibly helpful in getting the left/right motions down. When the whole class practices, the students face the camera, while Dr. Lam has his back to the camera, so you get both views. At the end of each of the two DVDs is a full demonstration of all the moves taught in the program, shown both from the front and the back. I found it very helpful to follow Dr. Lam in the back view demonstration for several weeks to really cement the movements into my mind. The back view feature takes all the pressure off of trying to mirror the instructions and keeping left and right straight in my mind.
I can't say enough good of Dr. Lam himself. He is a warm, caring, knowledgeable and entertaining instructor, and the way he moves through the program is beautiful, graceful and inspiring. He talks about moving as though you are pushing against gentle resistance, and it is amazing to watch him--you can actually see what he means about the resistance as he moves. The students are accomplished and capable too.
The students in the class are all older men and women, and one gentleman demonstrates the movements sitting down. Dr. Lam gives just the right amount of safety tips and includes some metaphors and hints to make learning the movements easier. There are no kicks or deep knee bends in this program. It is very gentle and fluid.
That being said, I would recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to learn TaiChi, regardless of age or physical issues. It is excellent instruction for everyone and a wonderful place to start learning this fantastic martial art form.
*the first DVD features the basic forms, and second DVD features the extension movements. Unfortunately, only the first lesson on the second DVD includes a review of all of the basic movements from the first DVD. I suspect that it is because of limited space on the DVD. Not a real problem though, since the entire sequence is included in the demonstrations, which you can access from the main menu. Once I practiced the extension movements with the class, I navigated to the demonstration to practice all of the movements in sequence.
The best part of this video for me is that I have really enjoyed doing it for the 6 weeks since I received it. I find it very easy to understand and follow. It's also one of those things that while easy to learn, is challenging enough to keep me interested and improving. While I'm sure a class with a live instructor has it's benefits, this is a wonderful alternative for someone who doesn't have access to a class.
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I was looking for help to exercise for balance. Tai Chi was recommended by a friend and I bought this to try at home. I'm happy with his explanations and the soft approach. For me it is for consciousness and control and I will persevere.