Qigong Beginning Practice

I bought this DVD because I wanted to try Qigong and decided I needed a beginner DVD since I knew nothing about it. I enjoyed the documentary about the many health benefits and was anxious to try it.

I found the exercises to be a little difficult to follow because of the mirror image problem. I actually stood with my back to the TV and looked over my shoulder so I could be in the same position as the instructors and then just listened after I got the hang of the movements. One nice thing about Qigong is that I think you could do a lot of it sitting down if you needed to (it is mostly arm movements). If you are in a wheelchair or have difficulty standing for some reason, you could still benefit from the breathing and arm movements. My arms got tired after awhile and I had to take some breaks during the hour session. I get a lot of tension in my abdomen and I am hoping that this will help to release it!

This product is very informative and if you apply the instructions that are given, you can't miss. You can do these exercises at home on your own time and feel the results in a short time. This puts your health back in your own hands and you are in control. The bottom line is that it works and I hope more people buy this book and use it to their own advantage. I can't say enough about it. Ron

This is a wonderful CD hosted by a man and his wife. The exercises are easy to follow and the background on the CD is beautiful. The exercises are very calming and easy to follow. The instructer goes slowly but does not spend a lot of time explaining the process. It is one of the best QiGong CDs I have purchased in the last 3 years.

I'm so glad I came across this DVD. I've been trying to loosen up my jaw, neck, and shoulders for over a year. Yoga and PT have not worked as well as I had hoped, nor did I enjoy the exercise routines. I love the flow of the movements they present, the pace of the routine, and the verbal instructions are perfect to keep your posture and breathing on track. I've been doing the exercises on the DVD almost daily for over a month. As my body becomes more flexible and my energy improves I continue to get more out of the movements. I'm looking forward to many years of practicing Qigong. J-

I just received this two disc set. My only concern is that I did not receive the QiGong documentary DVD. What I received were two beginning QiGong DVD's. My son lost my Amazon receipt and I can not contact anyone at Amazon so I am trying to go through Gaiam for the replacement.

As far as the workout goes, I have done it twice and both times I felt completely energized and happy afterwards. My blood pressure was down and I felt content and well all day.

I highly recommend this beginning QiGong DVD for anyone looking to achieve a strong sense of well being and contentment. The instruction as with all Gaiam workouts is clear and the movements are slow and precise so you can easily follow along. I am hooked.