DVD: Five Animal Sports Qigong

Medical Qigong (chi kung) for Healing

The Five Animal Sports, or Frolics, are one of the most ancient and popular sets of medical qigong exercises. Passed down for nearly 2,000 years, it is an effective, fun, and sometimes humorous way to energize the entire body. By imitating the movements and spirit of the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird, a practitioner can build their strength and longevity inside and out, and enjoy excellent health.

Learn the correspondence between the internal organs and Five Elements theory during an introductory discussion of Five Elements Theory by Kathy K. Yang. Experience a private lesson with one of the world's foremost masters of qigong as Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming offers detailed instruction, starting with a brief stretching and warming up section.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Dozens of Chapter Markers • Menus/Subtitles: English, Spanish • Quick Reference Guide to the 5 Elements Chart and Healing Sounds (on-screen and in enclosed DVD insert) • Preview Trailers of all other YMAA Videos

YMAA PRODUCTION • DR. YANG, JWING-MING 8 "FIVE ANIMAL SPORTS QIGONG" • WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING AND KATHY K. YANG, WITH LESLIE TAKAO, PEDRO RODRIGUES, RICARDO CARVAHOSA & SETH PUTNAM • EDITING & 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 Newton, Massachusetts.

Kathy K. Yang, daughter of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, has trained under the supervision of her father since the age of six. She is a three-time grand champion of both external and internal martial arts in the United States, and she is currently teaching in Europe.

REVIEWS

5 of 5 stars, Five Animal Sports Excellent Instruction, But Not For Absolute Beginners! May 2008,
By James V. Waugaman Jr. (Pittsburgh, PA USA)

I've been waiting literally for years for this disc to come out! I was very pleased with the outcome of all of Dr. Yang's efforts. The disc is well produced, with almost too much information, if that's even possible!? This is what has been missing from all other videos in the world teaching this very ancient form of Qi Gong...... proper instruction! Dr. Yang imparts quite a lot of detailed information on relaxation, mood, beathing, and even a large section taught by one of his students on the relationship of the 5 Animals to the 5 Elements in Chinese medical theory and which organs they affect. The 5 sounds for the 5 organs are introduced as well. It's absolutely a wonderful disc if for only the information alone! The disc is well over two hours long, so the instruction is more than enough.

...To sum things up, I couldn't recommend this disc enough! Dr. Yang's teaching style is very warm and personal. After just one viewing you will know so much about Qi Gong and Chinese medicine that you'll be the center of attention at your next party! Just be sure to dress as your favorite animal....the monkey maybe?