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 In
putting together the content, we looked all the different
aspects from our tai chi classes that help the students
learn and understand the form - just seeing a move from
the front is often not enough, in fact we were specifically
asked to include views from behind the model!
 Hands
and feet are important, so we felt it useful to include
them here, and other tools such as aids to foot movement
and head directions. Breathing, too - we created our
own 'breathometer' to indicate inward and outward breaths.
Each move flows into the other, so we created options
so that you can start your curent move video clip from
the previous clip in order to see the transition. Text
instructions are provided, and audio ones, too, if you
prefer..
 Complementary
to the instruction guides are visualizations of the
moves and symbolic interpretations; plus multimedia
warm up instructions, lots of complementary articles,
and a complete video of Part One of the form, just to
put it all into context.
We believe that this disk is an ideal
way to begin tai chi , and about as close as you can
get to learning and understanding the Long Yang form
of tai chi without a teacher present. Not only can you
use it to learn tai chi, but also as help and guidance
in practice even if you already attend classes or a
club.
Mark Allen and Gary Robinson |
