Chi Kung in Ten Gestures DVD

Dan’s Thoughts on Chi Kung

I began learning T’ai Chi 20 years ago. I’ve had hundreds of students come through my classes. Most are curious and many are hurting. There are a very, very few who, like me, are drawn to T’ai Chi and must learn the full form. But learning the full form is a long journey. We discover early on in our training that learning T’ai Chi requires jumping into the deep water with both feet. This isn’t something you do casually. You either get in or get out. Of course, you can leave and come back, but unlike some practices, you can’t be a casual student – coming to class and practicing only occasionally.

When Gary first showed me the Chi Kung in Ten Gestures 14 years ago I thought of the second group of students: those who are hurting. They don’t care so much about T’ai Chi specifically; they just want to get better. They want something that works. Chi Kung in Ten Gestures is the answer. Chi Kung in Ten Gestures employs the principles of T’ai Chi and can be learned very easily. What good is any practice, no matter how effective, if you don’t actually practice it? T’ai Chi is simple but not easy. Chi Kung in Ten Gestures is simple and easy and effective.

The DVD has a section where I explain the principles behind Chi Kung (the Introduction). There is a section where Gary and Julie thoroughly demonstrate and I explain each movement (Step by Step). Those movements are listed separately on the DVD menu so you can go right to a specific movement. There is a Follow Along section. Once you’ve got the movements down you’ll probably want to just follow along without explanation. It won’t be long before you won’t need the video at all.

This project is supported by many wonderful people. Gary Barrett, my teacher, mentor and friend who created the Ten Gestures (he prefers the term ‘compiled.’) Julie Guth, my friend who demonstrates the form with Gary. Julie’s gentle support of me and this project have been invaluable. Larry Larson provided the music. I’m not a musician, but I’ve always thought of T’ai Chi as music. I teach using musical metaphors. Larry is connected to the energy of the universe in a very special way and we hear it in his original compositions. Chip Borkenhagen is connected too and his outlet is graphic. Chip graciously offered his amazing talents to this project and you see the results in the logo and graphic design. Thank you all!

Dan Hegstad

Discover what the Chinese have known for centuries: the simple gentle movements of Chi Kung will improve your health and bring balance to your mind, body and spirit.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn or tried to learn T’ai Chi Chuan, this DVD is for you. Chi Kung (sometimes spelled Chi Gung or Qigong) is a similar practice, employing the same principles and movements as T’ai Chi Chuan. Chi Kung is not a martial art as is T’ai Chi, but it can be thought of as ‘bite sized’ T’ai Chi Chuan.
Through the practice of Chi Kung in Ten Gestures you will gain most of the benefits of T’ai Ch Chuan with relatively little effort. Absolutely anyone can do Chi Kung and everyone who practices regularly will benefit.
You will learn the movements quickly. You will practice regularly. You will be happier and healthier for the rest of your life!

Regular practice of Chi Kung has been shown to:

Lower blood pressure
Improve sleep
Lower stress
Improve balance
Help you relax
Improve personal relationships
Improve overall health

This DVD includes:

Detailed instructions for each of the ten movements
A ‘follow-along’ section of the ten movements
The basic principles of Chi Kung
A bonus section demonstrating standing, or ‘post position’ Chi Kung

Click Here to watch the introduction. 6 minutes

Click Here to watch the first two movements from the 'Step by Step Instructions' section