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©2009
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2 videodiscs (188 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Camera, Anton Strauss ; music, Ben Landsverk, Evan Drummond, Andrea Lam, Evan Weis, Gabe Johnston
In 1997, Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert, worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This program is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period. Studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly and improves mobility and balance, which prevents falls in the elderly. The program contains a carefully constructed set of warming-up and cooling-down exercises, Qigong breathing exercises, a Basic Core six movements, an Advanced Extension six movements, and adaptations of the movements for older adults. Most people can learn the basic Tai Chi for Arthritis movements in 8 to 12 one-hour lessons, with regular practice in between lessons. The program has enough depth to allow for continued improvement, greater facility in tai chi, and improved health for many years
Host and instructor, Paul Lam; commentators, Patience White, John Edmonds, Pam Kircher, Marlene Fransen, Rhayun Song; narration, Ashleigh Mac ; teaching assistants, Fiona Black, Roberto Crea, Janet Cromb, Caroline Demoise, Ian Etcell, John Gough, Rani Hughes, Marty Kider, Shelia Rae, Adreinne Roberts, Marta Venegas, Stephanie Taylor, Shirley Thompson
Presents a 12 movement tai chi in a simple, easy-to-follow program that is effective for arthritis
Instructor: Paul Lam
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In English