Tai Chi The Supreme Ultimate Yang Style DVD by Lawrence Galante (Preowned)

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of slow, relaxed movements that provide physical exercise for the body, concentration for the mind and meditation for the soul. This video is the next best thing to having a master teacher in your home.

Begin with the simple, effective Taoist warm-up exercises shown in this video. Next, view the entire form from two different viewpoints so that all moves are clearly visible. The rear view in particular allows you to follow Dr. Galante as you would if you were a student in one of his classes. The last section of this video is a step-by-step teaching section.

All of the stances and hand positions are explained in detail, along with proper breathing technique. Learn one move at a time, viewing the instructions as often as needed before moving on to the next move.

Once learned, this form can be performed in approximately nine minutes. It is the perfect exercise for today's busy lifestyles and can be tailored to suit individual needs. When performed at a rapid pace with low stances, the form becomes a more aerobic exercise for the heart.

Performed very slowly, the stances build muscle tone in the calves, thighs and arms, and increase bone density.

Whatever your situation, with daily practice you will improve your health and well-being without expensive equipment or health clubs.

Dr. Galante has taught Tai Chi for over 40 years. His teachers are amongst the foremost masters in the field, including Chen Man-ch'ing, T.T. Liang, Kuo Lien Ying and Yu Chen-Shiang. He has toured and performed throughout China and currently teaches in New York City and conducts workshops throughout the world.

Publication date: 1998