Great courses (DVD)

Course number 1918

Disc 1. 1 The Path toward Mastery ; 2. Harmony Is the Ultimate Goal ; 3. Walking like a Cat ; 4. Mind over Muscles ; 5. Taming the Monkey Mind ; 6. The Bow and Arrow -- Disc 2. 7. Practicing in a Small Space ; 8. Hips and Waist: The Center Is the Commander ; 9. Feet: Separate Empty from Full ; 10. Shoulders: Finding Reasons to Let Go ; 11. Inside Reflects the Outside ; 12. Chest, Posture, and the Natural Curve -- Disc 3. 13. Bring Out Your Flow ; 14. Transitions as Smooth as Silk ; 15. Legs to Arms: Connecting Upper and Lower ; 16. A Movable Meditation ; 17. Bouncing Away Conflict ; 18. The Peaceful Warrior -- Disc 4. 19. Qigong Breathing ; 20. Partners: The Whole Body Is the Hand ; 21. Five Stages of Mastery ; 22. Lotus Kick and Laughing Buddha ; 23. Conserve Your Energy ; 24. Another River to Cross

"Tai chi is one of the most remarkable and practical philosophies ever devised. It combines the pursuit of health and longevity, the martial practice of self-defense, and the loftybut attainableideals of harmony and balance. It promotes relaxation, joy, compassion, positive growth, and flow. Tai chi gives you a set of mental tools you can apply in all areas of your life, and it helps you learn to achieve your goals with the minimum effort for the maximum result."--provided by publisher's website

Program contains twenty-four lectures; the length of each lecture is: approx. 30 min

Lecture notes and program information contained in course guidebook

Lecturer: David-Dorian Ross, international master tai chi instructor

DVD

In English; closed-captioned