Paul Lam

Tai Chi - The 24 Forms DVD

Learn the world's most popular forms in an easy to follow instructional video. Based on Yang Style, it is suitable for people of almost any level of physical fitness and age. It includes: Step-by-step, easy to follow instructions of the complete 24 Forms Additional 6 Qigong exercises - especially beneficial for mental relaxation 7 Single Movements - to make learning the 24 Forms easier All movements demonstrated from the front and back and in close up views Demonstration of the complete set from the front and the back views by Dr Paul Lam

Tai Chi for Arthritis (Multi-Language Version)

The beginning of Tai Chi for Arthritis introduces the arthritic senior-citizen members of Paul Lam's Australian tai chi class, who share their stories of increased range of motion and resulting enjoyment of life thanks to the positive effects of exercise. Lam, a Sydney physician and international tai chi champion, personally vouches for the ancient practice, which reversed the debilitating effects of his own arthritis. Then the class follows an hour-long program of warm-ups, stretches, and 12 movements that increase muscle tone and joint movement for the arthritic. These consist of six basic movements, six more advanced movements, and a separate demonstration by Lam without verbal instruction for those ready for a more fluid daily practice. Lam also introduces a set of qigong exercises for arthritis, explaining that the Chinese believe that the sluggish flow of Qi--the Chinese word for energy--is a major cause of arthritis. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Tai Chi for Beginners

In this introductory program, Dr. Paul Lam presents an innovative 3 Step method that makes learning Tai Chi both easy and enjoyable for beginners

Tai Chi - The 24 Forms

Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 DVD

This more challenging sequel is designed for people who have completed the original 12 movement

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Tai Chi Sword - the 32 Form DVD

This DVD contains step-by-step instructions of the world's most popular Tai Chi sword forms from different angles and different speeds. The use of a sword in these forms reflects the origins of Tai Chi as a form of martial training and allows further expression of Tai Chi's essential principles. Features: Demonstrations by gold medal winning instructors from Better Health Tai Chi Chuan Academy. Step-by-step teaching with precise, easy to follow instructions by Dr Lam All movements demonstrated from the front, back and in close-up. Bonus demonstration of The Combined 48 Forms by Dr. Paul Lam.

Tai Chi - 6 Forms, 6 Easy Lessons (Multi-Language Edition)

Tai Chi: 6 Forms, 6 Easy Lessons moves at a steady and fluid pace that is accessible to all levels of fitness. The instructor, Dr. Paul Lam, condenses this practice into six lessons, taught with meticulous explanation and repetition. The constant recap of each form aids in creating an approachable and easy-to-follow learning environment. Each routine is added piece by piece, which makes comprehending the overall continuity easy. Although effective in practice, video instruction may not be ideal in theory because Tai Chi lacks the same calming effects when performed in front of the television set. But this method offers such practical and basic instruction that all levels will soon be doing Tai Chi in the atmosphere of their choice. Each of the segments can be put together to form a cohesive and continuous workout or performed separately if participants want to zero in on specific forms. In addition to Tai Chi, the DVD includes a 3-in-1 Qi Gong workout. Qi (or vital life energy) Gong is based on traditional Chinese medicine and acts as a complementary addition to the overall experience. This regimen is ideal for anyone who desires both a mentally and physically focused workout. Participants with compromised backs, joints, and muscles will find a safe and nonaggravating practice that can alleviate tension and increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi: 6 Forms, 6 Easy Lessons extends a warm invitation to old and young alike with this safe and educational format. --Olivia Voigts

The most famous and widely practiced of Chinese martial art form. Dr. Paul Lam has distilled the most popular 24 forms of Tai Chi into 6 forms that are perfect for beginners

Tai Chi For Back Pain

Presented by Dr. Paul Lam, a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health and improvement, this safe and effective program places special emphasis on strengthening the deep muscles of the spine to alleviate back pain and other chronic disabilities.

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Physician and tai chi expert Paul Lam has created a 77-minute tai chi workout with movements specifically chosen for those with both Type I and Type II diabetes. In the seven-minute introduction, Australian medical experts explain the disease and endorse tai chi, with its gentle combination of muscle-strengthening and relaxation exercises, as ideal for diabetic patients. Then Lam and his assistants begin a program of warm-ups, stretches, and qigong movements designed to improve energy along the meridians affected by diabetes. (Lam explains meridians as part of the Chinese concept of Qi--"life energy"--and how they affect the body.) They follow with both basic and advanced dance-like movements, which have such delightful monikers as "fair lady working at the shuttle" and "waving hands in the cloud." Lam includes a separate demonstration without instruction for those who master the movements and want a fluid routine to follow. --Kimberly Heinrichs