Silent Tao » Video http://silenttao.com The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao - Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:05:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Video Teaching Commentary http://silenttao.com/2011/11/chen-tai-chi-chuan-video-teaching-commentary/ http://silenttao.com/2011/11/chen-tai-chi-chuan-video-teaching-commentary/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:54:45 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=815 Our new DVD Chen Tai Chi Chuan: Original Forms and Exercises includes detailed teaching commentary as well as demonstrations of the original style of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). This new video trailer shows a portion of the commentary on the elbow (Zhou, 肘) technique of Chen Tai Chi. Enjoy the video.

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陈氏太极拳：传统套路和基本功

Contents

1 Warm Up                 热身

2 Post Standing           站桩

3 Silk Reeling              缠丝

4 Four Directions        四正手

5 Four Corners            四隅手

6 Five Steps                五步法

7 Thirteen Postures     十三式

8 First Form (36 Moves)         三十六式

9 Teaching Commentary         分解教学

]]> http://silenttao.com/2011/10/chen-tai-chi-chuan-original-forms-and-exercises-dvd/feed/ 0 Yi Jin Jing Qigong Exercises for Beginners http://silenttao.com/2011/03/yi-jin-jing-qigong-exercises-for-beginners/ http://silenttao.com/2011/03/yi-jin-jing-qigong-exercises-for-beginners/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:59:14 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=606 Here is a video walkthrough of the Yi Jin Jing Qigong set. This set is ideal for both beginners and experienced Qigong practitioners. Also called the Muscle Tendon Changing Classic, it helps strengthen and stretch the bones, tendons, muscles and meridians.

This video features the Marco FL Qigong Ladies, who are learning the set for the [...]]]> Here is a video walkthrough of the Yi Jin Jing Qigong set. This set is ideal for both beginners and experienced Qigong practitioners. Also called the Muscle Tendon Changing Classic, it helps strengthen and stretch the bones, tendons, muscles and meridians.

This video features the Marco FL Qigong Ladies, who are learning the set for the first time. If you have never tried this set, follow along and let golden girls share some movement wisdom with you.

]]> http://silenttao.com/2011/03/yi-jin-jing-qigong-exercises-for-beginners/feed/ 2 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Seminar Part 5 Four Directions http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-5-four-directions/ http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-5-four-directions/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:11:43 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=589 The Four Directions (四正手) of Tai Chi Chuan describe the four major energies expressed in the art. These are Peng, Lu, Ji, and An. These energies combine to create all the major techniques in the style. Part 5 of our Introduction to Tai Chi video series explains the meaning of these four terms.

]]> The Four Directions (四正手) of Tai Chi Chuan describe the four major energies expressed in the art. These are Peng, Lu, Ji, and An. These energies combine to create all the major techniques in the style. Part 5 of our Introduction to Tai Chi video series explains the meaning of these four terms.

]]> http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-5-four-directions/feed/ 0 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Seminar Part 4 Yin Yang and Kung Fu http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-4-yin-yang-and-kung-fu/ http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-4-yin-yang-and-kung-fu/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:00:18 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=586 Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is based on Yin and Yang theory. Taiji refers to the two poles of Yin and Yang, especially the interrelationship between them. This relationship is called the Yi principle – or change principles. One of the meanings of Kung Fu is “skill obtained through hard work.” Both of these topics are discussed [...]]]> Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is based on Yin and Yang theory. Taiji refers to the two poles of Yin and Yang, especially the interrelationship between them. This relationship is called the Yi principle – or change principles. One of the meanings of Kung Fu is “skill obtained through hard work.” Both of these topics are discussed in part 4 of our Introduction to Tai Chi Seminar.

]]> http://silenttao.com/2011/02/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-4-yin-yang-and-kung-fu/feed/ 0 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Seminar Part 3 Silk Reeling Principles http://silenttao.com/2011/01/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-3-silk-reeling-principles/ http://silenttao.com/2011/01/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-3-silk-reeling-principles/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:33:34 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=567 Silk reeling (Chan Si) is one of the key body mechanics of all styles of Tai Chi. Chen Tai Chi is particularly known for its silk reeling. This video explains the three key principles of silk reeling. Although we discuss it in the context of Tai Chi, these same principles also apply to Xingyi and [...]]]> Silk reeling (Chan Si) is one of the key body mechanics of all styles of Tai Chi. Chen Tai Chi is particularly known for its silk reeling. This video explains the three key principles of silk reeling. Although we discuss it in the context of Tai Chi, these same principles also apply to Xingyi and Bagua.

Chen Tai Chi Introductory seminar in Washington DC. (陈氏太极拳 Chen Taijiquan) This is Part 3 of the video which answers questions received during the break. This segment introduces the principles of silk reeling (缠丝, Chan Si) which is one of the key body mechanics common to all styles of Tai Chi. Silk Reeling is also found in Bagua and Xingyi. Seminar taught in December 2010 by Shawn Cartwright, TCCII Execuctive Director. He is a 20th Generation indoor student of Grandmaster Chen Quanzhong, Xian China.

The music featured on this video is “Fisherman’s Song at Dusk” from “The Rising Moon” by Ms. Bing Xia, Gu Zheng Solo Audio CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/BingXia

]]> http://silenttao.com/2011/01/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-3-silk-reeling-principles/feed/ 0 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Seminar Part 2 Posture Principles http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-2-posture-principles/ http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-2-posture-principles/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:57:28 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=449 Here is the second part of our introductory videos taken during our recent Qigong and Tai Chi Certification seminars.

Chen Tai Chi Introductory seminar in Washington DC. (陈氏太极拳 Chen Taijiquan)This is Part 2 of the video which answers questions received during the break, including posture principles (无极站桩 Wu Ji Zhan Zhuang) and similarities between Chen, Yang, [...]]]> Here is the second part of our introductory videos taken during our recent Qigong and Tai Chi Certification seminars.

Chen Tai Chi Introductory seminar in Washington DC. (陈氏太极拳 Chen Taijiquan)This is Part 2 of the video which answers questions received during the break, including posture principles (无极站桩 Wu Ji Zhan Zhuang) and similarities between Chen, Yang, Wu, Wudang styles of Tai Chi. Seminar taught in December 2010 by Shawn Cartwright, TCCII Execuctive Director. He is a 20th Generation indoor student of Grandmaster Chen Quanzhong, Xian China.

]]> http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-2-posture-principles/feed/ 0 Chen Tai Chi Chuan Seminar Part 1: Introduction http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-1-introduction/ http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-1-introduction/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:36:57 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=454 We’ve created some introductory videos from our recent Qigong and Tai Chi Certification seminars.

Chen Tai Chi Introductory seminar in Washington DC. (陈氏太极拳 Chen Taijiquan)This is Part 1 of the video which answers questions received during the break, including difference between Chen, Yang, Wu, Wudang styles of Tai Chi, origins and lineage. Seminar taught in December [...]]]> We’ve created some introductory videos from our recent Qigong and Tai Chi Certification seminars.

Chen Tai Chi Introductory seminar in Washington DC. (陈氏太极拳 Chen Taijiquan)This is Part 1 of the video which answers questions received during the break, including difference between Chen, Yang, Wu, Wudang styles of Tai Chi, origins and lineage. Seminar taught in December 2010 by Shawn Cartwright, TCCII Execuctive Director. He is a 20th Generation indoor student of Grandmaster Chen Quanzhong, Xian China.

]]> http://silenttao.com/2010/12/chen-tai-chi-chuan-seminar-part-1-introduction/feed/ 0 Qigong Exercises and Forms http://silenttao.com/2010/11/qigong-exercises-and-forms/ http://silenttao.com/2010/11/qigong-exercises-and-forms/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:39:44 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=418 Check out the new trailer for our Qigong Exercise DVD.

The video is designed to let you follow the movements in your own daily practice. It includes eight complete Qigong sets. These sets are the core forms in first level of the TCCII Professional Qigong Certification course series.

About “Moving with the Tao” Qigong Practice DVD

The Five Animal [...]]]> Check out the new trailer for our Qigong Exercise DVD.

The video is designed to let you follow the movements in your own daily practice. It includes eight complete Qigong sets. These sets are the core forms in first level of the TCCII Professional Qigong Certification course series.

About “Moving with the Tao” Qigong Practice DVD

The Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi Qigong) form of medical Qigong was invented by Hua Tuo, one of the fathers of Chinese Medicine during the Han Dyanasty. It features the Tiger, Deer, Monkey, Bear, and Crane animals which were later incorporated in to Chinese Kung Fu. Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) is attributed to the Taoist Immortal Lu Dong Bing and is the most commonly practiced Qigong in the world. Post Standing (Zhan Zhuang) is considered one of the most important foundation exercises in Tai Ji (Tai Chi), Xing Yi (Hsing-I), Ba Gua (Pa Kua) and Yi Quan (I Chuan).

The Body Opening, Meridian Opening, and Shaking Sets are Nei Gong (Taoist Yoga) designed to enhance your overall health and well-being. The Energy Replenishing and Refining sets are meditation in movement. These practices will help energy healers, yogis martial artists and meditation practitioners.

1. Body Opening
2. Meridian Opening
3. Body Shaking
4. Energy Replenishing
5. Energy Refining and Projecting
6. Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade
7. Five Animal Frolics
8. Post Standing

The complete Qigong set is available on DVD at http://www.filmbaby.com/films/4744

The music on the video is “High Mountains and Flowing Waters” from the “Rising Moon” Guzheng CD, by Bing Xia Available http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/BingXia

]]> http://silenttao.com/2010/11/qigong-exercises-and-forms/feed/ 0 Qigong State and Five Animal Frolics Presentation at AHNA Convention http://silenttao.com/2010/07/qigong-state-and-five-animal-frolics-presentation-at-ahna-convention/ http://silenttao.com/2010/07/qigong-state-and-five-animal-frolics-presentation-at-ahna-convention/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:16:44 +0000 Shawn Cartwright http://silenttao.com/?p=282 The Qigong State and Five Animal Frolics medical Qigong were part of the Qigong credit courses that we taught to holistic nurses at their annual convention this year. All forms of higher cultivation including meditation and Qigong benefit from the Qigong state.

This video introduces you to the Qigong state and the Five Animal Frolics form [...]]]> The Qigong State and Five Animal Frolics medical Qigong were part of the Qigong credit courses that we taught to holistic nurses at their annual convention this year. All forms of higher cultivation including meditation and Qigong benefit from the Qigong state.

This video introduces you to the Qigong state and the Five Animal Frolics form (the Tiger, Deer and Bear are shown). The full form, along with several other forms, can be found on our Qigong practice DVD available at http://www.filmbaby.com/films/4744

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