| "Qigong Massage: Fundamental Techniques For | | | | because Dr. Yang teaches to the camera and |
| Health and Relaxation" with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is | | | | imparts a tremendous amount of information in |
| a comprehensive program on Qigong Massage | | | | the six DVD set) While the narrator describes the |
| that covers both partner massage and | | | | concepts, Dr. Yang is shown practicing Qigong, but |
| self-massage. The demonstrating is very clear | | | | it is not explained exactly what he is doing and |
| with close-ups and the narration, along with | | | | why. There is good use of graphics to help the |
| subtitles, is clear, informative, and instructional. | | | | viewer understand concepts, and they made the |
| However, as I've mentioned in other reviews of | | | | program more interesting to watch. This portion |
| YMAA DVDs, I much prefer when Dr. Yang | | | | of the program is just under thirty minutes, and |
| teaches to the camera, rather than just having | | | | provides a good introduction to Qi and Qigong. |
| him go through the motions with someone else | | | | The Self-Massage portion of the program |
| narrating with a voice over. I'm like this with all | | | | provides instruction in these areas: Purposes of |
| instructional DVDs. I like the instructor to speak | | | | Self-Massage, Massage Pathways, Techniques for |
| and teach to the camera. With that said, I still | | | | Self-Massage, Self-Massage of the Body, |
| gained a lot of information from this DVD, and I | | | | Self-Massage of the Internal Organs, and |
| do recommend it to anyone who is interested in | | | | Massaging the Internal Organs with Movement. |
| Qigong and Energy Healing. I also want to point | | | | The box says the self-massage section is 70 |
| out that the program suggests that you use this | | | | minutes long, but I found it to be shy of that, but |
| DVD with the accompanying book of the same | | | | still over an hour, so why quibble over a few |
| title by Dr. Yang. The book provides more detailed | | | | minutes when the DVD is quite lengthy and full of |
| explanation on certain concepts. I still found the | | | | information. |
| DVD quite informative without the book. (I do | | | | The third portion of the program is the Partner |
| want to check out the book one of these days | | | | Massage section. It provides instruction regarding |
| too) | | | | the Purposes of General Massage, Important |
| The program is divided into three main parts: Qi | | | | Points in Qigong Massage, Massage Pathways, 38 |
| and Qigong, Self-Massage, and Partner Massage. | | | | Massage Techniques, and Massage With a Partner. |
| Like all YMAA DVDs, there is an easy menu | | | | There is also a glossary of Chinese terms and a |
| system that allows you to watch the section you | | | | bibliography relating to Qigong Massage. Again, this |
| intend to study. (The entire DVD is around 220 | | | | DVD has a lot of information on it. For an |
| minutes long, so I don't recommend trying to | | | | instructional DVD that instructs with a voice over, |
| learn it all in one sitting) | | | | rather than Dr. Yang teaching live to the camera, |
| The Qi and Qigong chapter focuses on | | | | this is exceptionally well done. While I do prefer |
| understanding Qi and Qigong, The Three Dan | | | | the programs with Dr. Yang teaching, I found this |
| Tians, Cell Replacement, and The Qi Circulatory | | | | to be an informative and educational program, and |
| System. This program does not go into the depth | | | | without hesitation recommend it to any student |
| the "Understanding Qigong" DVD series does, but | | | | of Qigong that wishes to learn more about Qigong |
| provides a good explanation of the concepts. (I | | | | Massage. |
| really liked the "Understanding Qigong" series | | | | |