Tai Chi Chaun is the name given to a number of traditional chinese exercises, It is based on gently movements that harmonise breathing with mental concentration.
Tai Chi Chaun requires that the posture be steady and relaxed and all movements be harmonious and free flowing, similar to the way in which the body operates.
With consistent use the benefits of Tai Chi Chaun can be enjoyed throughout the entire human body and there is a positive correlation between a healthy mind and a healthy body and a zest for life can be felt at the end of each session, as well as increased level of fitness.
The specific and the deliberate breathing, as well as the calming and harmonious movements that Tai Chi Chaun teaches improve the lung's capacity and elasticity, it has a very positive influence over the blood circulation and the lymphatic system resulting in a much lighter workload for the heart and increases the body's ability to absorb nutrients from the food we eat.
Tai Chi Chaun represents a means for promoting mental calmness and provides the individual with an ability of looking within, of becoming one with ones-self. Tai chi Chaun is the balance between the Ying and the Yang, the harmony between the body and the soul, in essence the wholeness of the human being.
Your comprehensive instructional home study guide to Tai Chi Chaun, The 84 forms is ideal for beginners and the more experienced student alike. It is presented by Hu Loo - Chi, of the New Zealand National Tai Chi Association who clearly explains, demonstrates and simply instructs.
Easy to follow study guides include:
- Tai Chi Chaun and it's applications
- Ying and Yang
- Breathing techniques
- The 84 Forms
- Applications for self-defence
- Lifestyle information
DVD InfoRegion: 0
Running Time: 65 minutes
Release Date: 21/07/03
