Tai Chi DVD – the Movefree Series

Get energized from the inside out – in both body and mind.

Tai Chi doesn’t just benefit your body. Combined with focused attention on form, and deep breathing, Tai Chi has a meditative healing quality that goes also benefits your mind, emotional state, and core energy.Modern medical studies suggest that Tai Chi practice:

• Improves balance, flexibility & strength
• Reduces anxiety and depression
• Improves sleep quality
• Boosts immunity
• Relieves chronic pain
• Increases energy and endurance
• Lowers blood pressure
• Slows bone loss in women
• Improves cardiovascular fitness
• Reduces falls for older adults

Based on recent research findings

…more medical doctors, physical therapists, and psychologists are recommending Tai Chi to their patients

If millions of people practicing Tai Chi daily is not enough to convince you that it can work for you, then take a look at some of the more recent scientific studies confirming what Far Eastern cultures have believed for thousands of years:

Click here to see the list medical studies.

Reduce Pain & Stiffness

Tai Chi’s series of graceful, continuous movement has been shown to reduce chronic pain and stiffness. Medical research has found that Tai Chi has positive health benefits for a wide range of conditions including:

• Back Pain
• Joint and muscle pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Shoulder pain

Tai Chi has also been shown to help boost the immune system.  Researchers at UCLA have shown that integrative exercise programs such as Tai Chi can cause significant increase in virus responder cells – known as T-killer cells, which play a vital role in keeping us well and fighting painful conditions like shingles.

Keep a more youthful mobility & form

Movefree Tai Chi routines gently guide you through a specifically chosen set of Tai Chi moves designed to increase your flexibility and mobility.

Whether you are recovering from injury, getting back in better shape, or fighting the effects of aging, Tai Chi will help

• increase range of motion
• improve balance and stability
• build physical and mental strength,
• loosen up your joints

Tai Chi engages your whole body.

The movements are simple, but they require you to engage a wide range of muscles starting with your core (hips, abdomen) and legs for the Tai Chi stance, and then your arms, upper torso, shoulders and neck in easy flowing movements.

Tai Chi gets your circulatory system flowing, stimulates your lymph system (important to immune health), and even goes deeper to activate your body’s energy system, which many argue is the true foundation of all health and well-being.

Tai Chi is both physical and mental.

While the movements in Tai Chi are slow and simple, the focus is on doing them ‘well.’ This takes concentration and attention. It fully engages your mind throughout every movement. This is not like mindless exercise on a treadmill. As you focus your mind on your posture, your breathing, the shape of your movements, and on the flowing dance-like quality of the moves, you strengthen mental focus, release mental tension, and create a meditative mental state that encourages feelings of inner peace and well being.

• Control stress and improve mental balance
• Relieve anxiety and depression
• Develop peaceful relaxation
• Feel better and happier more consistently

Sharpen your mind,
while strengthening your body

As your body ages, so does your mind.  Tai Chi has been called ‘meditation in movement’ because it involves your mind as much as your body – keeping both active and youthful.

• Sharpen and strengthen your mind
• Introduce discipline into your life and mind
• Develop your concentration and focus
• Stay active and alert

Who can do Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a form of “low impact” movement. It is sometimes even called “moving meditation.” This can be done by virtually anyone no matter their age or current level of fitness.

• Beginners and above
• For any skill level
• All ages
• Limited or full mobility
• Seated or Standing
• Any level of fitness

Fast or Slow

Each DVD offers two different demonstration sections. The first is a much slower section full of expert explanation from your experienced instructor, John Hine. You will quickly feel comfortable with these moves and no longer need to watch the slower instruction. At that point, you can simply watch the guided ‘Follow Along’ section. The follow along is set to relaxing music, and features John Hine performing the moves for you to follow along at regular speed.

Seated, Standing

If you have mobility issues, injuries, balance issues, or are recovering, feel free to start with the seated version. Once you are familiar with the moves, you can choose either a seated or standing version of the ‘follow along’ section for daily practice.

• No special equipment or clothing needed
• Easy to follow demonstration
• No experience necessary. Each DVD is OK even for beginners
• Learn at your own pace
• There are no fast, hard, or risky movements, no punching or kicking
• Simple to learn moves
• Plays on your TV’s DVD player, or on your computer’s DVD player
• Expert Instruction
• Learn at home
• Gentle, low impact moves

Core Energy

Features simple, but powerful sequences hand selected by John Hine to enliven your core energy.

• Regain Energy and Strength
• Reduce Stress and Pain

Pain Relief & Recovery

Features simple, but powerful sequences hand selected by John Hine to support recovery and relief.

• Relieve Stiffness and Pain
• Regain Mobility and Flexibility

Inner Youth

Features simple, but powerful sequences hand selected by John Hine to restore a more youthful feeling.

• Return to a Youthful Feeling
• Reinforce Focus and Clarity