Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD by Paul Lam

Designed to help prevent and improve control of diabetes. Supported by the Diabetes Australia This specially designed program by medical and Tai Chi experts focuses on the health benefits of people with diabetes. It is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of Tai Chi, is safe and easy to learn.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, enhancing life energy (Qi) in the appropriate acupuncture meridians (energy channels) will improve diabetes. This program is also designed to enhance these meridians. The program includes a general introduction of Tai Chi and diabetes, warm up and cooling down exercises, Qigong for Diabetes, 11 basic movements and 8 advanced movements. Viewers can learn different part at their own pace using the easy-to-learn and step-by-step instructions. The set is based on both Yang and Sun style, selected to enhance Qi and provide the progressive exercises desirable for people with diabetes.

About the Instructor:

Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Australia, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. He has produced many instructional Tai Chi videos and written books to help improve health and lifestyle. Dr. Lam delivers lectures, conducts workshops worldwide and is a past gold medal winner at the Beijing International Tai Chi Competition, 1993.

Length: 1 hour & 30 min.

Publication date: 2003