Tai-chi-c!
Description
In Tai-Chi-C!, renowned group exercise leader Lawrence Biscontini presents an insightful overview of Tai Chi -- one of the most popular mind-body fitness programs in existence today. In recent years, the popularity of Tai Chi in the Western fitness community has grown exceptionally. Appropriate for both exercise enthusiasts and fitness instructors, this video explains and demonstrates a fitness version of the Yang short form of the Tai Chi Chuan movement form that is designed to both relax and stimulate the body. In slow detail, Lawrence reviews several of the ancient forms of Tai Chi, including wave hands like white, puffy clouds and white crane spreads its wings and prepares to fly in twilight sky.
Runtime
56 min
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Date of Publication
2006
Database
Alexander Street
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