Tai Chi in Paradise with David Dorian Ross

Backcover description: Join International Tai Chi performance champion David-Dorian Ross on a beautiful beach in Hawaii, for the ultimate workout for your body, mind and spirit. On a peaceful beach in Oahu, David-Dorian will lead you step-by-step through the bas

Tai Chi in Paradise with David Dorian Ross

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Level:All (instructional)
Stretch type:Tai Chi
Instructor:David Dorian Ross
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Certified instructor description: Direct from a sunny Hawaiian beach, it’s taught by David Dorian Ross, a 4-time U.S. tai chi gold medalist. David does more than just show the moves; he also explains the principles and philosophy underlying those moves (e.g. how a familiarity with yin and yang can help you achieve the proper position). You’ll learn 24 movements, all taught in easy-to-absorb, 3-5 move sets (so you can practice before moving on). David’s been teaching for 20 years — he knows how to explain subtleties like hand positions and weight shifts (“shift 70% of your weight onto your left leg and …”). Ends with a work-along-with demo of the full 24 movement form. Quiet music and a very relaxing set with swaying palms and jumping dolphins. ©1995. DVD has: Chapter menus.
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Tai Chi
I love Tai Chi but am fairly new at it. I like when they do the steps my direction so I am going the same way they are. It is hard for me when I need to turn away but as I get to be more familiar with it I hope to get better. I did take classes before I did the DVD so I knew most of the calls somewhat. Practice and relaxing with it are my goals not necessarily perfection. - posted by Nadine on 1/5/2012
helpful video
I have some other Tai Chi videos, but this one did help me with some footwork issues I had in the past. I also appreciate the beautiful setting. - posted by winniesue on 11/29/2011
Easy to follow
Step by step instructions. Easy to follow. I love it! - posted by Kathleen on 10/13/2011
Good Video
This video shows the 24 movements of the Yang Short Form. It shows the basic stances, hand and foot movements. All you need to know to learn or supplement learning the Short Form. Part of the video shows a back view of Tai Chi movements. - posted by Dean on 9/22/2011
Tai Chi in Paradise
Very good video. Good, simple instruction that did not depend on previous knowledge in order to participate. The movements are in sections which enable the participant to learn individual movements, then put them together in segments. You can back up and review at any time. The final segment where the instructor faces away so the participant can mirror the moves really helps. I fully recommend this dvd. - posted by jamie on 8/7/2011
awesome dvd
My husband and I have learned 2/3 of the form in less than 3 weeks with this dvd. The instruction is fantastic. Ross breaks each step down, first feet, then hands, then together and shows it from different angles so you can easily see how it is done. After each new step, we skip to the last section where he shows the whole form from the back so it is easy to follow along. It is a great way to reinforce what you have learned, and work in each addition so it flows. The nice part is, you can go directly to the first section(whole form), second (each step broken down) or last (whole form from back). The only thing that could improve this dvd would be if the teaching section was broken down so you could go directly to a step without scanning through all you have already learned. We highly recommend this to anyone that wants to learn the form and cannot attend a class. - posted by debby on 4/1/2011
tai chi by David-Dorian Ross
I have been doing Tai Chi for 29years and he is the best teacher for me, he explains every move in such detail and so easy for anyone especially if you are a beginner.(its a 10)star) - posted by Violet on 2/13/2011
Type of Tai Chi
There are different forms of Tai Chi and this video does not include any information about the form that is being taught on its package or in the description. Unfortunately I was interested in Tai Chi Yang and this is not the form on this DVD. Also the video is hard to follow because every thing is demonstrated facing the viewer and that makes it hard to copy the moves because you have to do them backward. - posted by Susan on 11/18/2010
tai chi
this was my first attempt at Tai Chi. I found it very difficult to do and the moves were painful on my bad knee. - posted by Debbie on 11/5/2010
Slow-Going
The video was fine for those who are young and coordinated. I had trouble learning the moves because it went too fast. So I gave up. - posted by Mary on 10/29/2010
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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

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Yoga: Carefully designed poses that emphasize breath, concentration and mental awareness. It also includes the more flowing yoga style – Power Yoga.

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Benefits: Increases flexibility. Restores a healthy mind/body balance. Relaxes and rejuvenates.

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