Product: The Essence of Taiji Qigong (2005)
Rating: 4.0
New to Tai Chi? You May want to look here first!!
This is the knowledge most people, I think, are searching for when they begin to investigate Tai Chi. They hear about Qi/Ki/Chi and how Tai Chi can be used to develop and channel these energies. Yet, the neophyte lacks the necessary proficiency to actually sense these energies at their source. If you can't pin point the starting place of these energies... how can you ever hope to properly channel them?Qui Gong is the practice of locating Qi and refining your ability to recognize and proficiently access this force. If you are new to the practice of Tai Chi you may be better served by starting here.I, personally, discovered Qi Gong in the late `90's while suffering a severe back injury. The style came from Korea and was not as flowery as that taught by Dr. Yang. But the healing energy was very effective in aiding my recovery.Dr. Yang is an excellent instructor and I am one of his fans. In this DVD there is only demonstration from him without his verbal insight. That is left to the narrator. This is the only deficiency in what is still a great learning tool. ---It's just that; if you've ever heard Dr. Yang give a lesson or a talk on a particular topic... you kinda hope you will get that very same benefit on his next DVD. His insight and ability to convey knowledge to a student is the gold standard in internal arts training.