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Good alternative exercises, especially if you are overweight
Qigong for Health and Martial Arts: Exercises and Meditation (Qigong, Health and Healing)Qigong for Health and Martial Arts: Exercises and Meditation (Qigong, Health and Healing) by Yang Jwing-Ming
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Qigong is a very gentle form of exercise that gives you a slow calorie burn, and is good for your mind. This book has a large number of Qigong exercises in it.
Eight Simple Qigong Exercises: The Eight Pieces of BrocadeEight Simple Qigong Exercises: The Eight Pieces of Brocade by Yang Jwing-Ming
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Focuses on the most famous set of Qigong exercises, has a dvd that goes with it.
Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health - The 8 Pieces of Brocade [DVD] [2001]Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health - The 8 Pieces of Brocade [DVD] [2001]
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The DVD version of the above book.
The Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and QigongThe Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and Qigong by Yang Jwing-Ming
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The White Crane Soft Form in this book is a gentle, fun and meditative way to exercise your body and strengthen your mind.
White Crane: Hard And Soft Qigong [DVD]White Crane: Hard And Soft Qigong [DVD]
The DVD for the above book, you'll need the dvd as it's hard to see the smoothness of the movements from the book alone.
Compact Tai Chi: Combined Forms to Practice in a Limited SpaceCompact Tai Chi: Combined Forms to Practice in a Limited Space by Jesse Tsao
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Tai Chi is also a very effective, gentle and fun way to loose weight. These exercises give you a slow calorie burn. This book teaches Tai Chi exercises that don't require alot of space.
Tai Chi For Beginners [2002] [DVD]Tai Chi For Beginners [2002] [DVD]
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Dr.Lam in this DVD teaches you basic Tai Chi, this dvd was made to be used by those learning from their own home so it's perfect for self-learners. This DVD represents beginner's Tai Chi.
Tai Chi - The 24 Forms [2001] [DVD]Tai Chi - The 24 Forms [2001] [DVD]
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This dvd, also by Dr.Lam builds on the previous one, and is also aimed at those learning from home by themselves.
Sun Style Tai Chi - 73 Forms [DVD]Sun Style Tai Chi - 73 Forms [DVD]
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Also by Dr.Lam, is on the intermediate level. This is a Tai Chi form known for its health benefits.
Tai Chi For Health - 6 Forms [DVD]Tai Chi For Health - 6 Forms [DVD]
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Again by Dr.Lam, teaches you a basic Tai Chi form, and is on basic level.
Wing Chun For Beginners [2002] [DVD]Wing Chun For Beginners [2002] [DVD]
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Wing Chun is the perfect martial art to learn at home as it requires little space and is not as strenous on the body as other styles of martial art. This is a great DVD to learn at home from.
Austin Goh - Wing Chun For Intermediate [DVD]Austin Goh - Wing Chun For Intermediate [DVD]
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Also by Sifu Austin Goh, is on intermediate level.
Austin Goh - Wing Chun Advanced [DVD]Austin Goh - Wing Chun Advanced [DVD]
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Also by Sifu Austin Goh, is on advanced level.