| "Understanding Qigong: Small Circulation" with Dr. Yang, | | | | He discusses the differences between facing and not |
| Jwing-Ming is the fifth DVD of a remarkable six DVD | | | | facing the sun at various times of the day, and why |
| set on Qigong. The series is a fantastic resource for | | | | you would want to face the sun or not while you |
| anyone who wants a deeper understanding of this | | | | meditate. He continues by discussing the North and |
| ancient Chinese practice. This volume focuses on the | | | | South poles and the magnetic fields and how they |
| theory of Small Circulation Qigong meditation, which | | | | relate to your meditation. |
| can improve your general health, and is a fundamental | | | | Dr. Yang then explains how to perform small circulation |
| step in the practice of spiritual enlightenment meditation. | | | | Qigong meditation. This is not as easy to perform as |
| This DVD contains some complex material. Dr. Yang | | | | some Qigong exercises and breathing drills. Dr. Yang |
| explains a lot about anatomy and difficult theories, and | | | | states that it will take a while and you can't rush it. (A |
| you won't be able to absorb everything in just one | | | | while can be years) Therefore, this DVD is one for |
| viewing. This DVD also includes a little about the | | | | serious students that either want to just understand |
| differences between Daoist and Buddhist practices. It's | | | | more about this kind of Qigong, or who want to put in |
| also a very long DVD, so it is probably better studied in | | | | the time to utilize Dr. Yang's teachings in their own |
| segments. Personally, I watched the entire DVD | | | | practice. |
| through once, and now I'll go back and review | | | | After explaining the theory of performing the practice, |
| segments to broaden my understanding. (I've done the | | | | Dr. Yang illustrates the practice so you can see it. |
| same with the first 4 DVDs of this set too - watch | | | | Doing this, he also discusses tips to help you with your |
| through and then will go back to review in segments) I | | | | own practice. I found the tips and suggestions to be |
| also think that some of the concepts Dr. Yang | | | | very practical and useful. The instructional program |
| discusses in this lecture will be harder for Westerners | | | | ends at three hours and ten minutes, but then there |
| to grasp than some of the other DVDs in this series. | | | | are a few minutes of Dr. Yang meditating, and then a |
| This is some overlap among the DVDs in this set. So | | | | scene of a candle with subtitles telling you how to use |
| at times, Dr. Yang discusses concepts that were | | | | a candle to assist your mediation. Then there are a |
| covered in a different DVD. (Things such as the Third | | | | few minutes of just the candle burning. Credits roll at |
| Eye, the 12 Meridians, Vessels, yin, yang, etc.) However, | | | | three hours and twenty minutes. The DVD also |
| he discusses these in a different context. This assists | | | | contains YMAA extras. |
| in learning the deeper theory behind Qigong practice | | | | This is another information packed DVD on the deeper |
| and how many of the concepts are related. I also like | | | | understanding of Qigong practice. I believe the entire |
| Dr. Yang's descriptions and examples. The example | | | | series is a must for anyone who wants a deep |
| regarding "holding up" made me laugh. But it described | | | | understanding of Qigong and who is serious about his |
| what he was explaining well. | | | | or her study and practice. |
| Dr. Yang also discusses orientation during meditation. | | | | |