Book Reviews
Simon Blow's Series of Books with DVDs Author: David |   
With Simon Blow you have a living example of the transformative effect of his dedication to learning and teaching qigong. I won't go into detail here because it it explained on his website and on the DVDs, but you only have to watch the DVDs to see in his calm concentrated approach an attitude that inspires you to follow his example. The routines he teaches include standards such as the 8 Treasures (Silk Brocades), 18 Tai Chi Qigong where the emphasis is on movement, a sitting meditation and a more advanced though still easy to follow 'Guigen' qigong which is more about actively guiding and leading the qi. The DVDs of these routines have proven popular with our customers over the years generating plenty of positive feedback and repeat orders. Some have said that they would have liked to have seen more actual tuition on the DVDs. A book and DVD combination (a favourite learning tool of mine) seems to be the answer. Simon's books provide that extra background to the forms and are a handy reference point whilst the included DVDs (the same ones as before) are the best way to follow and join in the routines. For more information visit his site: http://www.simonblowqigong.com |
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I am glad that Peter has taken the trouble to write this book. It serves to put tai chi in the context of Chinese thought and explains some things which we Westerners may misunderstand or even miss completely.