Qi Gong DVD - Description
This 2-disc set is your guide to
understanding and learning the 4,000-year-old gymnastic techniques of Qi Gong,
which form part of the Chinese therapeutic arsenal. Join distinguished doctor,
acupuncturist, cardiologist and founder of the Quimétao Institute Dr. Jian
Liujun amidst the magnificent parkland and the Garden of Bronzes,
at the Coubertin Foundation Saint-Remy les Chévreuse, and watch his superb Qi
Gong demonstrations. Then work alongside Akli Hammadi, a Qi Gong instructor for
more than 14 years and a federal monitor for the Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong
Federation, as he guides you through each movement.
The first disc helps you discover
the 18 Tai Ji Qi Gong Exercises. It provides an introduction to Chinese
philosophy, and to the techniques you require to execute the 18 Tai Ji Qi Gong
movements. These will give you a pleasurable overall approach to Qi Gong, and
enable you to develop your powers of concentration, and to oxygenate your body,
bringing far greater harmony to its energy flow. The course includes a detailed
description and demonstration of each technique, and also points out the
specific benefits to health in each case. The film is further enhanced by
beautiful and tranquil shots of the natural world.
The second disc deepens your knowledge, exploring the 8
Pieces of Brocade and the 5 Animals. Not only will the programme enable you to
improve your technique and gain a far greater knowledge of Qi Gong, it also
provides the opportunity to learn more about Chinese philosophy and traditional
medicine. Dr. Jian Luijun and Akli Hammadi are our guides again as we study two
particular exercises. The 8 Pieces of Brocade is a traditional method and is
the most widely practised exercise in China today. It combines muscular
contraction and relaxation, and promotes a good flow of energy and blood
circulation, as it massages all the internal organs. The 5 Animals is a Taoist
technique which is now very popular in China. It is based on imitating the
character and behaviour of animals. The Chinese recognise it for the beneficial
effect it has on chronic illnesses such as arthritis and rheumatism. Each
exercise is examined in detail, and its effects on health explained. The film
is further enhanced by tranquil images of nature, filmed in the magnificent
parks and gardens of the Coubertin Institute.
