DVD: Simple Qigong Exercises for Arthritis Relief

In China, the ancient art of Qigong has been practiced for centuries to relieve, heal, and prevent arthritis. "Qigong" means ‘energy work', and it is the practice of using the mind to naturally develop and circulate the body’s Qi energy for improved health, vitality, and longevity.

In this program, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and senior student Ramel Rones demonstrate over 30 simple and effective qigong exercises to relieve arthritis pain and rebuild the health and flexibility of your joints. These qigong movements gradually recondition the joints, and they're a natural way to heal and prevent arthritis. Most of the exercises can be practiced in either a seated or standing position.

Also included are simple qigong massage instructions for specific pressure points, which can be practiced by yourself or with a partner. This acupressure massage works to alleviate arthritis by increasing circulation of blood and Qi, which stimulates healing.

The exercises and massage techniques on this DVD are categorized by body part, so you may easily find the technique to relieve your own arthritis in just a couple of clicks.

This program is a must for Qigong students, teachers, and those interested in preventing and healing arthritis naturally.

YMAA PRODUCTION • DR. YANG, JWING-MING • “SIMPLE QIGONG FOR ARTHRITIS RELIEF” • WRITTEN BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING • PERFORMED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING & RAMEL RONES • EDITING AND DVD AUTHORING BY OCEAN SILVER • PRODUCED BY DAVID SILVER • DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING AND DAVID SILVER

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

REVIEWS

Perry A. Chapdelaine, Sr. - Author and Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation

Yang, Jwing-Ming is indeed a Master when describing the extensive Chinese concept of Qi.

5 of 5 stars, Shawn Kovacich, December 2008

This DVD is simple, informative and most of all, very well done... High quality of instruction... demonstrating these very simple, yet effective techniques. The visual demonstrations of the exercises and the audio explanations of the exercises are very easy to understand and follow. I really enjoyed this DVD and am proud to say that it has found a permanent home in my martial arts library.

5 of 5 stars, April 14, 2008, Tawna M. Noftzger
Excellent DVD for dealing with arthritis

I am absolutely impressed with the quality (both in terms of subject matter and technology) of this DVD and believe it is excellent for dealing with arthritis. Additionally, the exercises on this DVD will maintain one's health and possibly prevent the onset of arthritis if you are not currently suffering. I have been searching for a way to heal and relieve arthritis naturally and was thrilled to find this venue. In addition, I have been suffering from back pain for years, and it offers hope to relieve this pain by reconiditioning the spine and torso.

5 of 5 stars, Taijiquan.com Patrick Dickson,
December 2007

This is an excellent DVD for dealing with arthritis. Additionally, even if one does not suffer the effects of arthritis, the exercises on this DVD will still maintain one's health and possibly prevent the onset of arthritis.

Locally, there is a Taijiquan group called the Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto, CA. The former leader/main consultant of the group was Wu Ta-yeh. He studied under Tung, Hu-ling, who was the son of Tung, Ying-chieh. Tung, Ying-chieh was the main student of Yang, Cheng Fu in the last twenty years of Yang's life.

Allegedly, Wu Ta-yeh suffered from an arthritic condition in his forties which prevented him from being able to hold a pen and sign his name. He learned Taijiquan and lived into his late eighties. According to his biography on the organization's home page, he rarely suffered any medical problems, including arthritis, for the last thirty years or so of his life.

In my own family my mother has suffered arthritic pain in her hands. After using the Qigong balls, so commonly found in any Chinese community, she was able to alleviate the pain and suffering from arthritis. The balls are usually metal and two of them are rolled around the palm of the hand, causing one to focus on the hands while attempting to roll them around each other.

By focusing on the hand and doing a non-load bearing exercise incorporating circular movements and coordination, Qi is directed to the area, allowing the body to heal itself. As I was watching this DVD I was not surprised to see Master Yang using these Chinese balls to demonstrate an exercise. They are very effective and low in cost.

Approximately a year ago I apparently had appendicitis for eight days, prior to having an operation to remove my appendix. During the eight days I found myself covering my lower abdomen with my right palm, with the left palm sitting on top of the right hand while I rubbed my abdomen in a clockwise circular movement. Somehow, it just seemed like the right thing to do at the time. While watching this DVD I was surprised to see the same exercise being offered by Master Yang.

After my operation, the surgeon remarked to me that he had never heard of anyone having appendicitis for eight days without the appendix bursting. When I told him that I taught and practiced Taijiquan and Qigong, he said that was probably the reason that it had not burst. He also said that when he operated, he was surprised at how little swelling there was of the appendix. I attribute this to my generally good health as well as the qigong massage that I was administering to myself.

The surgeon also stated that I had a surprising amount of abdomen muscles. I don't do crunches or lift weights, but I practice extensively moving my waist separate from my hips, which stretches and exercises the abdominal muscles. On this DVD, at the very beginning, you can see Master Yang practicing just such an exercise.

Well, I guess my point is that the exercises on this DVD work, and I've got personal and family experience with their beneficial effects.

A point well made by Master Yang in the beginning of the DVD is that if one practices these qigong exercises, the internal organs will be strengthened, which is an important part of the process of healing and dealing with arthritis. Only when you have healthy organs can you have a sufficient amount of Qi, which provides a much greater chance of having excellent health.

...As Master Yang is seen demonstrating the various exercises during the introduction, detailed information is provided about what the exercise is accomplishing and why it is effective for dealing with arthritis.

Throughout the whole DVD, Master Yang is seen doing various exercises while a narrator talks about various related concepts. Useful training tips are given near the end of the DVD.

Besides the exercises for the organs, exercises are also demonstrated for the neck, spine, waist, hands, wrist, elbows, shoulders, legs, feet and hips. That pretty much covers the whole body.

This DVD has the following sections covering the different aspects of Arthritis Qigong.

• INTRO: Why Qigong is effective for arthritis
• QIGONG FOR STRENGTHENING THE INTERNAL ORGANS
• Self-Massage of the Internal Organs through Movement (abdomen, liver, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, kidney, lungs and heart)
• Self-Massage for the Internal Organs
• BASIC PARTNER MASSAGE AND CAVITY PRESS
• Basic Massage Techniques
• Basic Cavity Press Techniques
• Massage Treatments
• QIGONG EXERCISES
• How Qigong Differs from Western Arthritis Exercises
• Five Regulatings
• Training Tips
• Qigong Exercises

An excellent production and valuable to all, as the benefits gained from these exercises can be useful to everyone.