Qi Gong Fire & Water With Matthew Cohen
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Actor: Matthew CohenDirector: James Wvinner
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 80 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
Movie Reviews of Qi Gong Fire & Water With Matthew Cohen
Movie Review: Fire & Water energy workouts deliver on their elements
Summary: 4 Stars
I can definitely recommend this DVD to anyone interested in Qigong. It consists of two very good and effective sets. As the title suggests, the Fire practice is more vigorous and energizing and the Water calming and relaxing. The Fire in particular is incredibly grounding and it is easy to work up a mild sweat even though the moves are performed very slowly. I just have one major criticism of the DVD and that is that 3 of the standing postures are not explained very well. The "dragon stance" in particular is a bit complex and the instructors adopt it very quickly with little instruction to guide you into it initially. It's also a very demanding posture and although a flexible and strong beginner can do it, it's definitely not for those who are neither. This is also true of a couple other positions in the Fire section, mainly because the stances are low and wide (called "horse stance"). Your legs will definitely get a workout! That's not a criticism so much as a disclaimer. The Water workout is suitable for about anyone though. One of the things I like about the DVD is that the moves are performed very slowly (even for typical Qigong), which makes it easy to follow (excepting the few previously mentioned stances) and very relaxing. Each of the two sets ends with a short seated meditation as well. Production-wise, the DVD is top-notch. The rock and desert setting makes me want to be there. There's also an option to turn the spoken instruction off and just follow along to the music (which is quite good actually). I would have given this 5 stars if it weren't for those few lacking instructions, but even if you don't do those exercises there is plenty here to work with. It's some of the most effective and enjoyable Qigong I've learned so far.
Summary of Qi Gong Fire & Water With Matthew Cohen
Two unique practices with something for everyone - whether you're a beginner or have practiced Qi Gong for yearsQi Gong (CHEE-gong) is an ancient Chinese health system that promotes mental and physical balance and a feeling of calm vitality. Millions of people have discovered the amazing benefits of these simple standing exercises, breathing, and slow repetitive natural movements.
Filmed amid the beauty of California's Alabama hills, developed and taught by Chinese martial arts and Qi Gong expert Matthew Cohen, these two 40-minute programs cultivate calm, balanced energy and vitality, detoxify the body, and offer the practitioner a sense of inner peace.
Fire heats and strengthens the body, activates and expands the senses, relieves depression, stimulates the immune system, and detoxifies the body.
Water cools the body and calms the nervous system, develops grace and greater range of motion, promotes deep relaxation and releases tension, stress, anxiety, and fear.
Includes bonus martial arts demonstrations and yoga mudras for health.
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