Review of Simple Qigong Exercises For Arthritis Relief With Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming



“Simple Qigong Exercises for Arthritis Relief” with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is one of many instructional Qigong DVDs by this 2003 Kung Fu Artist of the Year by Black Belt magazine. While this is a very good instructional DVD, there is a companion book that goes into greater detail of the theory behind the techniques shown in this DVD. Like all of the DVDs I’ve watched from YMAA, this DVD is extremely well done in regards to sound, picture quality, close-ups, etc. There is an excellent menu system allowing the viewer to select which exercise or massage technique they wish to view, and like other YMAA DVDs, it includes the catalog and video previews in the extras.

There is a brief introduction that briefly shares some of the benefits of Qigong practice, such as strengthening organs, immune system, and raising the spirit of vitality; all important for health. The DVD then teaches some basic Qigong exercises to help strengthen the internal organs. Dr. Yang demonstrates the movements while a voice over narrates and describes in the movements Dr. Yang performs. One thing I really like is that the movements are shown with a split screen. You get to see Dr. Yang from the front and from the side as he demonstrates the movements.

Qigong massage techniques, including self-massage, to help strengthen your internal organs, such as abdomen massages, are also taught. Some of these are done laying down, while others are done standing. Some are shown for self-massage, and others are partner massages. The massage techniques shown cover various areas of the body including neck, back and various joints. Technique and the reason why is illustrated.

The DVD then teaches specific qigong exercises, including comments on breathing and the mental state while doing them, for arthritis. A brief explanation of the differences between qigong and western exercises introduces this part of the program. There is also a short segment of tips to assist you with your qigong practice. The areas covered include: Neck, Spine, Waist, Hands/Wrist, Elbows, Shoulders, and Legs/Feet/Hips.

The movements in this DVD are simple, gradual, and can be done without exerting much effort. This is important since many who suffer from arthritis cannot engage in strenuous exercise due to the disease. The simple exercises in this program can help an arthritis sufferer move and regains some of the mobility of the joints. However, I also believe this program would benefit the elderly who may not have arthritis, but desire a low impact easy movement type of exercise. Lastly, I think anyone could include some of these into their daily exercise routine to feel better and maintain health. I do a variety of qigong and stretching exercises daily, and I’m incorporating some of the movements from this program into my morning routine.

This is a very good simple qigong exercise program. Rather than a series of movements, like Tai Chi or some of the other qigong forms, it is a collection of simple exercises that can benefit arthritis sufferers as well as others who wish to incorporate such exercises and massage into their daily practice for increased health and longevity. This is an introductory qigong program that does not take a lot of skill to do the exercises and massages to gain benefit. That makes it a great program for beginners and those that wish to try some qigong exercises too. Over all, a great addition to a qigong library.

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March 30th, 2011 in Arthritis | tags: , , , , , , ,

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