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DVD: Tai Chi 24 Simplified Forms for Beginners

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Who designed this exercise? This set of Tai Chi forms was designed by a Chinas national martial art committee in 1950s as one of the projects of the national fitness movement. It focuses on popularizing Tai Chi practicing among the general public to promote health and fitness with low or no cost. This set of 24 forms is based on Yang style, and has been considered standard simple set for the ordinary people to practice. It is the most popular Tai Chi set practiced by millions of people today around the world. Imagine, once you have learned this set of forms, you will be able to join in the practicing crowd in Beijings streets or parks without any trouble. What is special in this video? This video is demonstrated by Dr. Chen. Each individual form is presented in anterior view and posterior view and repeated twice to help learner better understand the movements. The whole set demonstration has combined with breathing cues to help learner to get more benefits when practicing. The DVD version also has a menu system so learner has the freedom to choose the individual portions. What benefits can I get? 1. Enhanced body-mind harmony. 2. Obtained coordination between breathing and movements. 3. Improved flexibility around whole body. 4. Improved joint health. 5. Improved internal energy level. 6. Improved posture. 7. Reduced back pain. 8. Reduced daily stress. 9. Reduced hypertension 10. Improved cardio-respiratory system function. 11. Improved muscle strength. 12. Improved serenity, emotion, and attitude. 13. Built foundation for learning advanced Tai Chi and Qigong systems. When should I practice it? It is recommended that you practice it in the mornings to best prepare yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually for your daily activity. It is certainly good to practice this exercise at anytime during the day.

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This is the first level of the 4 levels of 24 forms videos produced by Crystal Tai Chi Co.. for more info visit website ctaichi.
Name of 24 forms:
(1) Starting Posture
(2) Part Wild Horse Mane
(3) Crane Spreads Wings
(4) Brush Knee and Push Hand
(5) Play Lute
(6) Step Back and Repulse Monkey
(7) Grasp Peacock's Tail (left)
(8) Grasp Peacock's Tail (Right)
(9) Single Whip
(10) Wave Hands
(11) Single Whip
(12) High Pat on Horse
(13) Kick with Right Heel
(14) Strike Ears with Two Mountains (Right)
(15) Kick with Left Heel
(16) Golden Rooster Stands on Left Leg
(17) Golden Rooster Stands on Right Leg
(18) Fairy Lady Shuttles Back and Forth
(19) Needle at Sea Bottom
(20) Fan through Back
(21) Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch
(22) Seal and Close
(23) Cross Hands
(24) Closing Posture

Testimonials:
"Just like the Beginner's DVD this DVD (24 forms I) provides an awesome presentation"

--Paul Rios, Wichita, KS.
"I am practicing Tai Chi 24 simplified forms 1. Have also learned for beginners 1 & 2, enjoy the tapes, they are very easy to use. I've noticed my flexibility and balance have improved significantly. I recently ordered wheelchair cersion leverl 1 for my aunt who has Parkinson's disease.
Thanks for a great product!"
-- Mark Gildersleeve. Agency, MO
"This DVD (Tai Chi 24 forms) is wonderful!!! I love it! EXACTLY what I've been wanting! THNX!!!!"

--Christy at ArtatWork Studios, Cleveland, GA.

"It is easy to follow and I love the way you give both views of the different moves, very easy to understand. It has been such a surprise to see how much of a workout I get from your Tai Chi program, since I am making seemingly, such small movements. About my breathing, I took your advice and relaxed when I inhale and tighten my abdominal muscles when I exhale. My breathing is much better and I feel so much better. It is amazing how quickly I can tell a difference in my muscle tone. I also love the music!
Thank you again!"
--Charlotte Rogers, Shreveport, LA

Dear Shifu Chen:
"I have been practicing Tai Chi for quite some time. I originally learned the Chen Man Ching form. Your system, however, has proved to be of more significant benefit. It is as effective, if not more so, than what I had previously studied. I have seen some excellent results from the Tai Chi DVD (Tai Chi 24 formss I . I've lost 11 pounds, and my blood pressure has dropped quite a bit from where it was! I have recommended this DVD to a number of my friends; I hope they are smart enough to order them! I am looking forward to incorporating the GongFa form into my routine. Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into these DVD's!
I am also hoping to be able to teach the GongFa 101 form to my mom, who is 83. She lives in Florida and is suffering from poor circulation in her legs (she is diabetic) and her balance has suffered because of it. I believe this form will be of significant benefit to her as well!
Again, many thanks"! Respectfully yours
--Fred Wolff, Patchogue, NY.

"I have been a student of Tai-Chi for five years attending classes and using a variety of videos. I recently had an accident and find myself in a wheelchair. After trying to alter my past forms, I found the tape by Dr. Chen for people on Wheelchair (001). It has been wonderful and such a plus for my emotional, mental and physical well being and healing. I practiced with the tape three days in a row and can feel the movement of the chi throughout my body. This is one video that will get many hours of play. It is very difficult to find exercise videos for the handicapped let alone one that presents itself in alternative modalities. In time, I hope I can advance to tapes not needing the wheelchair. Dr. Chen's tapes and DVDs are ones that I will use faithfully."

-- Gerry Marangoni, Homerville, Ohio.

"I use a wheelchair and was looking for an exercise program I could do in the chair. That is how I found Dr. Chen's Tai Chi on a chair vidoes. This is the only program I have found that is not boring. It is also easy to learn because all I have to do is follow Dr. Chen's movements and breathing cues. I really enjoy it and do it every morning. Not only is it fun to do, it gives me energy and has given me great flexibility and tone in my upper body. I also lift weights, which can cause muscle soreness the following day. I find that doing the Tai Chi routine relieves the muscle soreness. In addition to the physical benefits, I also feel more calm throughout the day when I do the Tai Chi every morning. I love doing Tai Chi. I started with 001 and then moved to 002. Now I am looking forward to the Tai Chi GongFa 003. I highly recommend Dr. Chen's Tai Chi on a Chair to anyone who is looking for a fun, beneficial exercise routine they can do sitting down."

-- Aisha Y. Musa, PhD., Miami, FL

"I highly recommend Dr. Chen's Tai Chi video programs to everyone. I use a manual wheelchair and Dr. Chen's Tai Chi on a Chair is the best workout series I have ever used. I started with Level 1, then went to Level 2, and now I am doing Level 3. Doing it consistently every day has improved my upper body flexibility, tone, and strength. It also makes me feel awake and energized, so I do it in the morning rather than the evening. Not only is it great exercise, it is fun and easy to learn. Just follow Dr. Chen's movements and breathing cues. It may take a few days to learn the moves completely, especially for Levels 2 and 3. It did for me. So be patient and just follow Dr. Chen's movements, and then add the breathing. Soon, it will all come very easily. Tai Chi on a Chair is good for anyone who has problems standing, even if you do not use a wheelchair. I cannot say enough good things about doing Tai Chi with Dr. Chen's vidoes. Doing Tai Chi regularly makes me feel so good that I even recommend his regular Tai Chi videos to people I know who do not have problems walking or standing. "

--Aisha Y Musa, PhD. Miami, FL

"I have been studying Tai-Chi for over six years and I am proficient in several forms. I work as a mentor for elderly people looking to improve their fitness, particularly their balance and mobility, which will enable them to stay in their own homes rather than being moved to hospitals or sheltered housing. I myself have found Tai Chi to be an excellent all round form of fitness particularly ChiGong and I am hoping to include the chair exercises in the routines we currently use for the elderly. I have now received the DVD version of Dr. Chen's TaiChiGongFa 001 for people on wheel-chair and I am absolutely delighted with it. It is particularly useful in that it incorporates the breathing which I find stimulates people very quickly. It is great to see how the traditional movements can be adapted and the fact that the entire sequence is flowing gives people something to aim for - which is good for alleviating the boredom the chair-bound can feel. I shall certainly be ordering further Videos soon."

-- Wendy St Lawrence, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

"I have now received the second level wheelchair video (Dr. Chen's TaiChiGongFa 002) and I am very pleased with it. The combinations of the traditional forms flows very well together while at the same time being challenging but not too difficult to learn. We are hoping to start a class at a local gym for both able bodies and wheelchair users to learn together. It is very exciting for the disabled to go to a gym as just another person rather than to special classes only for them. It also helps to break down any of the prejudices or misconceptions the able bodies may have about the disabled. We do also find that children with learning difficulties such as Downes Syndrome put an enormous amount of concentration into the movements - they learn so quickly and enjoy it so much.
Thank you once again".

-- Wendy St Lawrence, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

"THANK YOU FOR THE DVD (Tai Chi GongFa 001). IT IS EXCELLENT FOR EXERCISES FOR THE UPPER HALF OF THE BODY EVEN FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT IN WHEELCHAIRS"

--Linda MISA. Genève, Suisse

Dear David,
When I interrupt the daily routine it is hard for me to resume the excercises. Some days I don't have hay fever when the air is not full of pollen. Sometimes I follow the exercises for the upper half with my legs and feet. A friend who didn't see me for one month was helping me take a bath. Surprise!She noticed that the bones of my left paralyzed shoulder are not sticking out so much and my usually hollow left hip has more flesh. She also said I was moving better. She didn't know that I had been doing your tai chi exercises (Tai Chi GongFa 001). I, myself, didn't notice these changes.
Gratefully,

--Linda MISA Genève, Suisse
"My first attempt at Tai Chi (Dr. Chen's Tai Chi for beginners) gave me great encouragement. It is relatively easy to follow, gave me an immediate feeling that I am doing something positive to benefit my body. I have back problems which preclude me from doing other forms of exercise. This Tai Chi dvd makes me feel as if I am, once again, back in the game of life, after months' of inactivity. I look forward to feeling better physically and mentally by incorporating this program into my morning routine".
Thank you.

---Dale Vani, Brandon, FL.

"I love this exercise (GongFa 101)..it's simple, short, thorough and does not lose my interest. I have tried other Tai Chi videos and simply could not keep up with them. I have some health problems that require no impact exercise...this is AWESOME. In a short amount of time, I've noticed my lung capacity is improving, which really thrills me. Very concise, easy to follow and relaxing. Plus....I'm actually doing the exercise every day AND enjoying it!! Thank you so much!!!

---Tere Fadden, San Pedro, CA.

"I wanted something simple, and I got something simple. Dr. Chen's Tai Chi GongFa 101 Works for me".

--Randall Lim, Pearl City, HI.

"Dr. chen's Tai Chi GongFa 101 is Better than I thought, I'm very happy with it! Thank you!"

--Alexandre Matiouchin, Pelham, AL.

"It is an excellent video (GongFa 101). I joined a class but there are only 2 who are beginners, and I was discouraged trying to learn all the complicated moves. I have a video, but they do warm up, one move, warm up, next move, I again get lost long before I can put it all together. I put this video in and just like you said I was doing the workout with no problem. Thanks! I am looking forward to moving up to Dr. Chen's Tai Chi GongGa 201."

A very grateful beginner Tai Chi enthusiast.
---Roseanne Hill, Akron, OH

"Dr. Chen's Tai Chi GongFa 101 is So good, I bought my parents a copy and they love it!"
--Erich Glave, Rolla, KS

"Thanks so much for letting me know the tape (GongFa 201) had been shipped. It got here today, and is great! Over the last few years I've used several different tai-chi tape/programs... this one is the best. I like that it is mirrored. In other videos so many are jumping around with different views of everyone doing the workout it tends to interrupt my feeling of calm. I am so impressed with this tape I've just went to your website and ordered 401 !!! Thanks so much for offering this"

--- Vickie Thomey, MO.

"I very much enjoy the movements (GongFa 101) because they force me to slow down. Surprisingly, they also allow me to clear my mind entirely and just relax. I find it very easy during the day to take a few minutes to practice and go over the moves. It doesn't take a lot of time or physical room, and it has the residual benefit of helping me relax and clearing my mind. (

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