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Chi
Kung
Inspirations
Volume 1.
Zhan
Zhuang
Chi
Kung. {Ref
VAS
DVD2}
'Standing
Post'
Chi Kung
is a
physically
easy to
learn
sequence
from
China.
Although
simple
to learn
it has
many
advanced
external
physical
alignments
and
internal
energetic
stages.
Three
beginners
version
are
covered,
'Great
Mountain
Body'
{Standing},
'Great
Ocean
Body'
{Moving}
and
'Secluded
Sage
Body'
{Seated}.
Shot in
2003 in
the
seclusion
of a
beautiful
and
dramatic
ancient
gorge
and
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wilderness
in the
UK, and
Johns
Garden
and
training
area.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Yang
Cheng Fu
Style
Tai Chi
Chuan.
Collectors
Edition.
{Ref
VAS
DVD3}
Beautiful
unique
Animation
based on
the
photographs
of Yang
Cheng Fu
performing
Tai Chi
in the
1930's,
and
Johns
studies
with
Yang
Lineage
Masters.
Drawn,
coloured
and
simply
animated
by John
this was
his
first
released
title. A
useful
home
study
and
reference
of their
long
form. It
brings
the Form
to life
and
within a
space it
requires
for
practice.
Additional
Inspiration
from the
'Yang
Shou
Chung'
Lineage
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{Yang
Cheng
Fu's
eldest
Son} as
taught
by
Disciple
Chu King
Hung. A
unique
addition
to any
collection.
Comes
with
many
'Bonus
Features'
including
an early
unreleased
Animation
by John. |
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Tai Ji
Shi San
Yong
Gong Fa'
- 'Tai
Ji
Thirteen
Applications.
Double
DVD.
{Ref
VAS
DVD4}
Im
pleased
to
announce
my
comprehensive
double
DVD on
Tai Ji
Quan's
Martial
Applications
'Tai Ji
Shi San
Yong
Gong
Fa'-'Tai
Ji
Thirteen
Applications'
is
now
available.
It hoped
this DVD
will aid
in
addressing
the lack
of
understanding
of basic
and
fundamental
Tai Ji
Principles.
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Briefly
the DVD
leads
the
practitioner
form the
basic
solo
exercises
of the
static
and
moving
postures
{Peng,
Lu, Ji,
An, Cai,
Lie
,Zhou
and Kao}
and the
Five
Directions,
to
utilising
them
with a
partner
as
Applications.
This
unique
DVD
presents
the
information
beautifully
designed,
filmed
and
edited
as a
unique
virtual
'DVD
Book'
complete
with
salient
text and
diagrams
for
deeper
understanding,
and for
those
with
hearing
difficulties.
Included
with
this DVD
is a
free VAS
Booklet
for easy
reference.
This DVD
is
suitable
for
practitioners
of all
styles,
with
applications
shown
from
various
Yang and
Chen
styles. |
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Yoga for
Beginners
and
Intermediates.
Double
DVD.
Volume
1.
Kundalini
Yoga.
{Ref
VAS
DVD14}
Traditional
Yoga
isn't
just
about
having a
flexible
contotionists
body.
Many who
could
benefit
are put
off by
the
watered
down
versions
of Yoga
as
commonly
proffered
in the
West.
Experienced
practitoners
find
they
cant go
beyond
the
Asanas{Postures}.
A
Teacher
for over
15 years
here
John
teaches
basic
exercises
for
improving
the
mobility
of the
spine,
opening
joints,
increasing
vitality,
strength,
and
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sensibly
stretching
muscle
and
tendons.
All
these
will
facillitate
the
smoothe
movement
of Prana
{Qi or
Chi}
through
the
body,
spine,
and
organs
including
the
brain.
Includes
static
and
moving
exercises
from the
Kundalini
Yoga
Tradition,
Basic
Breathing
techniques,
Meditation
and
resting
phases
are
covered
too.
Aimed at
Beginners
and
Intermediate
Students,
Advanced
Instructions
are also
included.
Digitally
shot in
wide
screen,
this
unique 2
Disc DVD
set has
various
unique
and
stunning
USA and
UK
locations.
These
include
serene
Oriental
styled
gardens,
evocative
bamboo
groves,
ancient
redwood
forests,
dramatic
waterfalls,
cloud
shrouded
mountain
peaks
and
breath
taking
tree
lined
valleys.
Over 3
hours of
in depth
conceived
and
designed
footage
contains
four
tutored
Yoga
Sets,
and two
visual
and
aural
Meditationsı
including
Yoga
demonstrations
in
dramatic
locations
to
inspire
and
assist
regular
personal
practice.
Both
Discs
are
complemented
by
original
soundtracks
composed
and
performed
by John
especially
for
these
series.
For more
info on
Yoga see
the VAS
Life
Arts
section
of this
web
site. |
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'Yang
Cheng Fu
Tai Chi
Form'.
Demonstration.
Front,
Back
and Side
views.
{Ref
VAS
DVD18}
For
reference
and
comparison.
Archive
Footage
of John
performing
a
version
of the
standard
YCF form
at
beginners
level,
including
pauses,
large
overt
postures,
and how
to
practice
in a
limited
space
{10 ft
by 6
ft}.
From the
Yang Sau
Chung to
Chu King
Hung
Lineage.
Seen
from
Front,
Back and
Right
Side.
Shot in
the
Scilly
Isles
and the
Cornwall
coast in
Summer
2002.
Demonstrations
only. No
verbal
Instruction.
Original
Soundtrack. |
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Chi Kung
Inspirations
Series.
Eight
Pieces
of
Brocade
'Ba Duan
Jin' Vol
2. 'The
Spiral
Form'
Two Disc
Set
Special
Edition.
{Ref VAS
DVD19}
This
style is
for
those
continuing
to build
a solid
foundation
for
Health
Cultivation,
Advanced
Qigong
practices,
and/or
Martial
Arts.
This
Form is
intended
for
those
already
with a
knowledge
of Ba
Duan
Jin, for
instance
as
outlined
in
Volume
One
{VAS-DVD6}
in
this
series.
Volume
Two,
provides
Reference
and Self
Instruction
for
Intermediate |
and
Advanced
Levelıs
{Levels
Two &
Three}
in The
Spiral
Formı,
a rare
powerful,
invigorating,
and
relaxing
Set
which is
a
complete
practice
in its
self.
Included
also is
a 'Form
Refinements'
section
of the
basic
Form to
lead you
into the
Spiral
Forms
Methods.
Included
in this
unique
DVD set
is a
free
companion
Instruction
Booklet
for
easy
reference.
Shot
digitally
in wide
screen
in
various
unique
and
stunning
USA and
UK
locations
in 2006,
including
serene
Oriental
styled
gardens,
evocative
bamboo
groves,
ancient
redwood
forests,
dramatic
waterfalls,
cloud
shrouded
mountain
peaks
and
breath
taking
tree
lined
valleys.
This
unique 2
Disc DVD
set
contains
over 3
hours of
in depth
designed
and
conceived
footage.
It comes
complete
with
three
Tutored
practice
sessions
on Disc
1, and
on Disc
2 many
demonstrations
in
dramatic
locations
to
inspire
and
assist
regular
personal
practice.
Both
Films
are
complemented
and
enhanced
by
original
soundtracks
composed
and
performed
by John
especially
for this
series.
Disc
1-
Tuition
in
Ba Duan
Jinı
-Eight
Pieces
of
Brocade.
The
Basic
Form
Refinements
& The
Spiral
Form.
Disc
2-
The
Journeyı
A Qigong
Inspirationsı
Film.
Youll
also
find
many
extra
DVD
features
inclucing
extended
scenes,
deleted
scenes,
a
blopper
reel,
website
information,
photo
gallery,
and
clips of
other
DVD
titles. |
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Tai
Chi
Inspirations
Volume
1.
{Ref
VAS
DVD1}
Now
extensively
re-edited
and
beautifully
presented
with
new
footage,
soundtrack
and
voice
over.
This
was
originally
Johns
first
solo
Production
on
Tai
Chi
in
2003
at
about
20
minutes
long
with
music
but
no
dialogue.
Now
re-edited
at nearly
two
hours
long,
this
includes
new
footage
shot
in
stunning
locations
across
the
UK
and
Scilly
Isles
over
four
seasons.
Includes
instruction
on
part
of
the
Yang
Cheng
Fu
Tai
Chi
From
for
beginners,
rare
training
approaches
from
Johns
three
decades
of
Studies
in
Taoism
for
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accomplished
students,
and
a
selection
of
the
original
literary
Chinese
'Tai
Chi
Classics'
with
translation.
Martial
Applications
are
also
introduced
for
advanced
practitioners,
John
allowing
these
to
be
filmed
for
the
first
time.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track.
See
the
VAS
Productions
site
for
film
clips
and
stills. |
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Seated
Tai Chi.
{Ref
VAS
DVD5}
The
Whole
Yang
Cheng Fu
Tai Chi
Form
performed
seated.
Developed
by John
from his
work
with
those
with
limited
space,
mobility,
including
Wheel
Chair
users.
Suitable
for
Office
Workers
and
anyone
looking
to train
in Tai
Chi
Chaun
while
seated.
Includes
numbered
photo
reference
section
to aid
learning.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Chi
Kung
Inspirations
Volume
2.
Ba Tuan
Jin Chi
Kung 1.
{Ref
VAS
DVD6}
'The
Eight
Pieces
of
Brocade'
Chi Kung
is a
popular
Chi Kung
Style
for
Health
and
Longevity
in
China.
Popular
too with
Martial
Artists
it has a
variety
of
styles.
Shot in
a
stunning
Oriental
Style
Garden,
and in
the
grounds
of an
incredible
ancient
cliff
top
Hermitage.
A Basic
Form is
shown
three
times,
plus an
advanced
seated
version.
DVD
'Special
features'
includes
an
inspiring
film
short
shot in
the Lake
District
in
Winter
by John
to aid
relaxation
and as
an
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inspiration
to your
Chi Kung
training.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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'Tai
Chi
Chuan Fundamentals'
Volume
1.
{Ref
VAS
DVD7}
Instruction
for
beginners,
novices
and
Teachers
Trainees.
Many
people
regardless
of age
and
physical
ability
find Tai
Chi
Chuan
very
difficult
to learn
and
practice.
This is
even if
they
have
prior
experience
in
Martial
Arts,
Yoga or
Sports.
Here
John
clearly
shows
the
necessary
training
for
learning
the
basic
Stepping
Methods,
Body
Methods,
Arm
Methods
and
whole
Body
Alignments
to
successful
learn
and
become
an
expert
in Tai
Chi.
This is
suitable
for all
styles.
With
verbal
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and
sound
track. |
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'Chi
Kung Fundamentals'
Volume
1. {Ref
VAS
DVD8}
Instruction
for
beginners,
novices
and
Teacher
Trainees.
Many
people
regardless
of age
and
physical
ability
find Chi
Kung
{Qigong}
styles
very
difficult
to
successful
learn
and
practice.
This is
even if
they
have
prior
experience
in
Martial
Arts,
Yoga and
Sports.
Here
John
clearly
shows
and
discusses
the
necessary
Body
Alignments,
Emotional
Attributes
the
necessary
Patterns,
Techniques,
and
attributes
to
effectively
learn
Chi Kung
either
for
Health,
Sporting
Prowess
or
Martial
ability.
Includes
instruction
in a
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short
Chi Kung
Set.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Muscle
Changing
Classic
'Xi Yi
Ching'
Self
Massage
Techniques
Volume
1. {Ref
VAS
DVD9}
An
introduction
to this
powerful
and once
closely
guarded
secret
method
of
Health,
Spiritual
and
Martial
Cultivation.
These
wonderful
methods
were
traditionally
associated
with the
Buddhist
Shaolin
Monks
and also
Taoists
Sects.
Shown
here
this
sequence
requires
no
special
massage
tools as
with
other
advanced
levels
and is
safe to
practice
for
novices
and
beginners.
Includes
version
done
seated
for
those
with
limited
mobility.
'Dual
Cultivation
Methods'
are also
covered
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for
those
working
with a
partner.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Tai
Ji
Shisan
Yonggong
Fa. 'Tai
Ji's 13
Applications.
Martial
Applications.
Volume
3. {Ref
VAS
DVD10}
Continuing
with the
Martial
Tradition
of Tai
Chi/Tai Ji.
Includes
Yang,
Chen and
Wu
methods.
As a
companion
to the
first 2
volumes
VAS
DVD4.
Shot at
Johns
Private
Garden
in 2006.
With
verbal
instruction
and
Original
sound
track. |
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PRICE £17.49
inc p&p
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'Tai Chi
Chuan
Fundamentals'
Volume
2.
{Ref
VAS
DVD11}
Instruction
for
beginners,
and
intermediates
and
Teacher
Trainees.
Many
people
regardless
of age
and
physical
ability
find Tai
Chi Chuan
very
difficult
to learn
and
practice.
This is
even if
they
have
prior
experience
in
Martial
Arts,
Yoga or
Sports.
In this
second
volume
John
clearly
shows
the
necessary
Linear
training
methods
that
build on
the
basic
Stepping
methods,
Body
Methods,
Arm
Methods
and
Whole
Body
Alignments.
These
training
methods
are
often
absent
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from
many
classes
are
necessary
to
successful learn
and
become
an
expert
in Tai
Chi. This is
suitable
for all
styles.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Internal
Strength
for the
Internal
Arts.
The Tai
Ji 24
Nei Kung
Postures.
Volume
1-Postures1-12.
{Ref VAS
DVD12}
Introduction
and
Demonstration.
For the
first
time on
film
this
usually
secret
Chi
Kung/Nei
Kung
form
used by
Tai Ji
Practitioners
is shown
in its
entire
sequence.
Derived
from the
Martial
Arts of
Chang
Nai
Chou.
Chang
was born
100
years
before
Yang Lu
Chan
{Originator
of the
Yang
Style},
and is
mentioned
by the
Chen
Family
in their
early
records.
Chang
methods
influenced
many
aspects
of Tai
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development
with his
rich
legacy
of
principles.
Aspects
of his
Art were
subsequently
adopted
by many
practitioners
past and
present
including
to this
day the
Wu
Family
Tradition.
Here
John
shows
and
discusses
a
version
of the
basic
large
posture
Stationary
Set {two
basic
sets
being
the
Moving
Set and
Stationary
Set}
with
body
alignments,
training
procedures
and
necessary
cautions.
Useful
to
students
regardless
of
level,
of all
Internal
Arts
styles.
Those
who have
trained
in
Taoist
Lineage
Master
Mantak
Chias
similarly
inspired
Iron
Shirt
System
will
find
this a
useful
addition
to their
training.
With
verbal
instruction
and
sound
track. |
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Internal
Strength
for the
Internal
Arts.
The Tai
Ji 24
Nei Kung
Postures.
Volume 2
-
Postures
13 - 24.
{Ref VAS
DVD13}
Introduction
and
Demonstration
of the
next 12
postures.
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PRICE £30.00
inc p&p
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Yoga for
Intermediates
and
Advanced.
Double
DVD.
Volume
2.
{Ref
VAS
DVD15}
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PRICE £17.49
inc p&p
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CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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Seated
Yoga.
Volume
1. {Ref
VAS
DVD16}
Seated
Sets.
Ideal
for
those
with
limited
space,
mobility,
includes
Wheel
Chair
users,
Office
Workers
and
anyone
looking
to train
in Yoga
while
seated.
Includes
static
and
moving
exercises
from the
Kundalini
Yoga
Tradition
of India
and The
Tao Yin
Traditions
of
China.
Basic
Breathing
techniques,
Meditation
and
resting
phases
are
covered
too.
Suitable
for all
ages and
abilities.
Includes
numbered
photo
reference
section
to aid
learning.
With
verbal
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