|
Five Animal Sports Qigong (YMAA chi kung) DVD Posters
Photos Art
Search for Posters Art Prints, photos and get
results from all the many categories from Amazon including
books, videos, dvds, toys, video games, and more.
|
|
|
Posters Art
Prints Photos collectables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
If for some reason you can't find what the
poster or art print your looking for try using the search boxes
below
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Rating:  -
This DVD covers the 5 Animal Sports Qigong set that displays the movements and spirit of the Tiger, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Bird. Master Yang's daughter Kathy Yang helps to perform the set with her father. These five routines are far from short and simple. They are complex and long. Each of them in their own right would be a wonderful Qigong routine.
One of the important aspects of doing Qigong, Taijiquan and many other internal martial arts is intent. Without intent the moves become empty in meaning and lack focus, balance, rooting and power. These Qigong routines display the characteristics and spirit of the five animals, which brings life to these routines.
The DVD starts with a lecture by Master Yang on the history of the Five Animal Sports Qigong set. This is followed by discussions of the healing sounds, and their relationship to the Five Elements.
The five animals have their own sound in these routines and are linked to the five yin organs, the liver, kidney, spleen, heart and lungs. Emotions and their link and effect on the organs is explained.
These sounds are not some imaginary creation. Master Yang provides concrete examples of how we use these sounds in everyday life. The panting a runner does after a long run is similar to the sound He, which is related to the heart and to the monkey. The He sound is used to release the fire of the heart.
Master Yang has always had a wonderful ability to relate the movements and postures he is teaching to real life actions that people do on a daily basis. This allows the student to immediately grasp the concepts by relating things they are already familiar with to the new routines and skills.
Unlike Taijiquan, which doesn't require much warm up before doing the form, the Five Animal Sports Qigong routines are quite heavy on stretching and a warm up prior to practicing the routines is highly recommended. Master Yang discusses how first you stretch, then move around to loosen things up, and then one can move the stretch deeper into the body to the ligaments and tendons.
After teaching the five routines, they are then performed continuously by Kathy Yang and four other students of Master Yang. The routines are long, complex and very complete. I've been slowly learning the routines from the DVD and feel that this is a stand out from the pack Qigong form that has many benefits to the practitioner. As always, David Silver's quality production and directing presents this DVD information in a very effective and pleasing to watch format. Highly recommended.
Rating: -
Over the last 1.5 years I have purchased a total of 14 of Dr Yang's videos. They are all excellent in every way. I could not begin to recount all that I have learned, but in a nutshell, so much about body awareness, centeredness, breathing, energy manifestation, channeling energy, mind-body-spirit connections, are you starting to get the idea?
These are DVDs that reward repeated viewing and practice over time. Dr. Yang's gift to mankind is treasure for those who seek it.
Rating: -
I've been waiting literally for years for this disc to come out! I was very pleased with the outcome of all of Dr. Yang's efforts. The disc is well produced, with almost too much information, if that's even possible!? This is what has been missing from all other videos in the world teaching this very ancient form of Qi Gong...... proper instruction! Dr. Yang imparts quite a lot of detailed information on relaxation, mood, beathing, and even a large section taught by one of his students on the relationship of the 5 Animals to the 5 Elements in Chinese medical theory and which organs they affect. The 5 sounds for the 5 organs are introduced as well. It's absolutely a wonderful disc if for only the information alone! The disc is well over two hours long, so the instruction is more than enough.
However, on the down side, this particular version of Hua Tuo's exercise is not for the absolute beginner. It is one of the most physical versions of this Qi Gong. Without some background in some form of martial art, or at least Tai Ji Quan, I think it might be difficult for a beginner to grasp the physical movements without a lot of effort. This style is very martial in character.
The other major drawback with this version of the 5 Animal Play is that it does require a fair amount of space in order to perform it. So plan on doing one repetition of each move each way in your small kitchen or living room. Luckily this disc came out in the spring so that you can learn the whole form outside, then alter it for the winter months to make it more do-able indoors if you have a small living space like I do.
To sum things up, I couldn't recommend this disc enough! Dr. Yang's teaching style is very warm and personal. After just one viewing you will know so much about Qi Gong and Chinese medicine that you'll be the center of attention at your next party! Just be sure to dress as your favorite animal....the monkey maybe?
|
