Qigong Beginning Practice

I LOVE THIS DVD SET. I am a beginner not knowing anything about Qigong. I practice the moves with this DVD and I find it easy to follow. The benefits were immediate for me, in that I am sleeping better and no more back pains.

There are about 20 some different moves to follow on the first DVD. I am an insomniac, and struggle to go to sleep and stay asleep at nights. So I do these exercises just before going to bed. By the time I have completed only the first 3 moves (just 10 minutes), 1) Swimming Dragon, 2) Dragon Pearl and 3) Bau Gau Xun Doa Goung (sp?), I am soooooo relaxed, I can't stay awake to complete the rest of the other 16 moves.

But just even the 10 minutes alone are enough to knock me out. I really do try to get through more of the other exercises, but I just can't keep my eyes open.

This DVD has helped me so much to fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. Also, my work is very stressful and I usually experience pain and stiffness in my back and neck. The pain and stiffness are completely gone. But I do have to do Qigong every night. If I miss a night, my insomnia and painful neck and back torture me once again.

I also love the documentary that comes with it. Gary Garipoli, the creator of this DVD, has put a lot of heart and soul into this DVD. He even risked his own life, to hide and get beyond the Communist Chinese Military Check points, to study under these incredible Qigong Masters. This is all in his interviews, that is also included on the DVD's. I cannot recommend this DVD set enough.

After sadly being unable to form a group to practice Qigong, I began a search for a DVD that would have everything I was looking for and would motivate me to practice often. Since there are hundreds out there, this is no easy task.
The Garripolis have done such a superb job. The DVD is professionally done, offering breathtaking landscapes that relax you.The couple, Francesco and Daisy-Lee, have extensive knowledge of Qigong and truly believe in its benefits.
They offer both a section which explains each series of movements and then an opportunity to practice the movements as a flowing set.
The couple presents the material in a peaceful, centered manner and very importantly, as instructors I connected with them very well and feel that it is easy to return "to class" on a regular schedule.
In addition to this DVD, Francesco Garripoli produced a second DVD which explains the history of Qigong in China, his introduction and time spent as a student as well as overcoming a devastating personal trauma using Qigong practice.
I most highly recommend it to anyone interested in Qigong. I also give 5 stars to their other DVD "Qigong for Cleansing".

I've looked for something like this for years: a Qigong system that I can do in a smaller space than Tai Chi, but which has the energy and deep relaxation of Tai Chi. I'm very, very pleased with the results of this system after 3 weeks of practice.

I missed Tai Chi after I moved to a smaller apartment. But this system, the Wuji system, is a good replacement.

Because the video uses the right camera angles and clear verbal instructions, you can easily learn the system from the video. (A rarity among instructional videos.)

This is a system you can embrace and really feel at home with. Definitely as satisfying as Tai Chi.

Excellent for beginners very thorough and interesting historical background, very sympathetic host (and hostess), and straight forward exercises.

I have been doing qigong for the past 10 years and am pleased I cam across this DVD. The practice is suitable for anyone, provides two well rounded sequences, and a several self massage techniques. This product is a great value and provides quality instruction.