Ancient Wisdom for The New You: Update and Some Screen Shots for the Tai Chi DVD

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Update and Some Screen Shots for the Tai Chi DVD

Good news! I'm coming up on the half-way mark in the editing process. I've still got a lot of work to do before this DVD is ready for everyone, but it's coming along! :) I thought I would share a couple of still photos from the video footage so you guys could get your first glimpse of what's on this DVD. :-D

This first photo is from the Qi Gong section of the DVD. In this photo I'm explaining how to do the Qi Gong exercise called "Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian"

The next picture is from the section of the DVD where we go over the Yang Tai Chi 24 step form. In this photo I'm performing the move called "Single Whip" :)

And finally, this last picture is one of my dad and me working on a partner exercise for "Firming the Center." A practice designed to help you learn to maintain your balance....even if someone is trying to knock you off balance. :)

I'm actually taking a break from editing right now to post these pictures, but I thought you all might enjoy seeing them. :) I'll keep you all updated as this project progresses.

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Tai Chi Compass Wall Hanging

Traditionally cardinal directions are used to teach Tai Chi forms. It helps students understand which way to turn when moving from one movement to the next. Most forms start "facing south". Although, it is not important to face actual south, hanging this piece on a wall in your training area will help orient you. Always start your form facing this piece. If you step to the left, you have stepped East. If you then step forward, you have stepped South. If you turn right, you have turned toward the West. That is the footwork for the beginning of the Yang Style 103 Form. Using the cardinal directions makes instructions easier to follow, which makes this piece ideal for practicing Tai Chi or learning Tai Chi via distance-learning technology.