Tai Chi Resources

Tai chi is a gentle exercise shown by many scientific studies to relieve pain, strengthen muscles, improves stamina, blood circulation, balance and relaxation. All of the resources mentioned on this page are available online at www.taichiproductions.com

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 80 minutes FEATURES Simple, proven teaching techniques Authentic and safe Tai Chi Forms Learning in the comfort of your own home Guidance from medical experts Bonus Qigong breathing exercise to promote relaxation

This program has helped many thousands of people improve their condition and quality of life. It is shown by clinical study to be safe and effective. The 12 movement Tai Chi is especially composed by a team of medical and tai chi experts. It is easy to learn, safe and and requires no prior Tai Chi experience. Step-by-step instructions will allow you to set your own pace and level.

Tai Chi for Arthritis contains a complete exercise program designed to help people with arthritis to gain better control of their ailment. It commences with a general introduction. Medical experts discuss why exercise is important for people with arthritis. The Tai Chi program begins with warm-up exercises. You will then be guided through the Basic 6 Movements that form the core of the program. When you are ready, you can progress to the Advanced 6 Movements to improve your skill.

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 65 minutes FEATURES Warm-up and cooling down exercises The reverse side of the 12-Movement Tai Chi for Arthritis Exploration of essential Tai Chi principles 9 new movements Demonstration from front and back by Dr. Lam

In this sequel to Tai Chi for Arthritis, Dr. Lam has designed 9 new movements that are more challenging. This program will suit people who have completed the Tai Chi for Arthritis Program and wish to gain more health benefits and enhance their Tai Chi skill. It includes the reverse of the 12 movements detailed in the original program, explores the depth and essential principles of the original set and the step-by-step teaching of the new 9 movements.

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 120 minutes FEATURES Introduction to Tai Chi Information on back pain provided by a panel of medical experts Exploration of essential Tai Chi principles 3 "stationary" lessons 5 "moving" lessons

Designed to relieve back pain, restore ability to work and play, improve health and quality of life, this program will also help people in wheelchair and with other medical conditions. This Tai Chi program is adapted from Tai Chi for Arthritis with additional material and different methods of teaching.

According to new medical findings, the deep muscles close to the spine stabilise and protect the spine. Strengthening these muscles will reduce pain and improve physical function. As such, this program places special emphasis on strengthening these deep stabilizing muscles and contains adaptations for people with other chronic disabilities. It aims at helping you cope better with daily tasks, as well as improving your mental and physical health. No prior knowledge of tai chi is necessary.

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 90 minutes FEATURES Information from medical experts on osteoporosis and how the program can be helpful 8 seperate "sets" or exercises Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations of each set

Dr Lam has designed this easy-to-learn, effective and safe program for people with osteoporosis. Medical studies have shown tai chi improve balance, reduce falls and slow down the loss of bone density. Tai Chi movements from these studies have been incorporated in this program. This two part program is supported by Osteoporosis Australia and can enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of falls.

This program is designed for an average learner with no prior Tai Chi knowledge to complete in 3 to 6 months, spending half an hour a day. There is no advantage in learning it in a hurry. It is not how quickly you learn the program, it is how well you learn it that gives you maximum health benefits and enjoyment. With tai chi, often the people who learn slowly gain more benefits and progress further.

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 100 minutes FEATURES A brief introduction to Tai Chi Exercises suitable for any age and fitness level Warm up exercises plus a bonus 3 in 1 Qigong breathing exercise for relaxation Step-by-step instructions with four repititions of each movement

The 6 Forms was designed for beginners to gain maximum health benefits in minimal time, composed by Dr. Paul Lam based on the world's most popular forms, the 24 Forms. The video is easy-to-follow suitable for people without prior knowledge of Tai Chi . Find out how much Tai Chi can improve the quality of your life by learning this program.

The instructions are comprehensive, with four repetitions of each movement, which are built on one another progressively so that viewers learn as though they were actually in Dr. Lam's class.

FORMAT Video and DVD DURATION 90 minutes FEATURES A brief introduction to Tai Chi 6 seperate "sets" or exercises Warm up, stretching, breathing and cool down exercises Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations of each set

For many years Dr Lam has worked with thousand of instructors and students toward an ideal Tai Chi Program for beginners. He and his team have come up with a fun, easy to remember and still containing the essence of Tai Chi. It is safe, suitable for anyone to improve health, relaxation and fitness.

Let Dr. Lam help you place your first Tai Chi step in the right direction, making it an enjoyable experience. You will learn a simple and effective set of Tai Chi and gain a solid foundation for further progression.

FORMAT Video DURATION 110 minutes FEATURES Easy to learn, remember and practise exercises The complete 9 movement Tai Chi program Qigong breathing exercise to improve relaxation and vitality Comprehensive and easy-to-follow instructions

Especially designed for older adults without any prior knowledge of Tai Chi, the movements taught here are easy to learn. Based on Yang style Tai Chi, this program has been designed to improve your fitness and flexibility, and help you to be more relaxed. It also includes a bonus Sitting Qigong exercise for relaxation.

FORMAT Video DURATION 80 minutes FEATURES Complete set of exercises for health and martial arts Challenging, faster-paced program A good introduction for people wanting to learn the Combined 42 Forms of Tai Chi

This challenging, faster-paced program, based on the International Competition Forms, is designed for young people to improve concentration, co-ordination and fitness, and is complementary to other sporting activities.

Dr Lam has worked closely with young people and Tai Chi experts to create this challenging set based on the Combined 42 Forms, one of the best set of Tai Chi Forms ever created as it contains all the essential principles of the four major Tai Chi styles. It is the official set used by major competitions and is most likely to be selected for future Olympic Games.

FORMAT DVD DURATION 62 minutes FEATURES Information on Tai Chi and how to teach the program (for parents and teachers) Full range of fun exercises, including warm up and cool down movements Step by step instructions and full demonstrations of all exercises

Tai Chi is a fun activity to develop children's concentration and coordination. This program was designed by Dr Paul Lam and Cheryl Lee Player (a dance and tai chi teacher) to help bring balance and harmony into the lives of children.

An introductory section for teachers and parents provides information on Tai Chi and how to teach the program. Starting with a fun gathering in the park, Dr Lam and Cheryl teach the program including warming up and cooling down exercises. To conclude, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set from the front on and back on positions.

FORMAT Book AUTHOR Dr Paul Lam and Judith Horstman PUBLISHER Dorling Kindersley PAGES 144 with 165 colour photos

This new book shows how you can use tai chi to help take control of arthritis and your life. It contains comprehensive information on the arthritis, tai chi and orthodox and alternative therapies.

It features Dr. Lam's complete Tai Chi for Arthritis program with photographs of all movements and clear instructions on how to prepare and learn tai chi. You can learn the program from this book alone, or to make it even easier, use the instructional video/DVD of Tai Chi for Arthritis as well.

Overcoming Arthritis is a useful reference for people with arthritis and rheumatology professionals.