Product Review

In this companion DVD to the book Chinese Healing Exercises, A Personalized Practice for Health and Longevity, acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, medical qigong physician, and taiji and qigong instructor Steven Cardoza guides you through each exercise in a clear, straightforward manner, with exact demonstrations supported by detailed instruction and supplementary information every step along the way. Drawn from acupressure, tuina, daoyin, paidagong, simple qigongs, warm-ups for or adjuncts to taiji and full qigongs, and other traditional Chinese healing practices, each exercise may be done for as little as one or two minutes to get its full range of benefits. They can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, gender, or state of health. The presentation is simple, succinct, and practical. The Introduction offers many helpful suggestions, including how to select the exercises that may best suit you, general range of benefits, length of practice time, and other similar concerns. Each of the approximately 80 exercises is searchable from the DVD menu, which is conveniently organized into the same chapters as are found in the book. These self-care practices have been time tested for hundreds and even thousands of years to treat scores of specific common health problems, and will help you: • improve overall health • reduce pain or discomfort • increase energy, vitality and fitness levels • disperse qi obstructions and improve qi flow through meridian pathways • improve athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury • promote healthy longevity and reverse many of the signs of aging • create emotional calm, a focused mind and inner peace