Tai Chi for Arthritis: 12 Lessons with Dr Paul Lam

Watch Tai Chi for Arthritis: 12 Lessons with Dr Paul Lam

  • 2013
  • 1 Season

Tai Chi is a series of movements and postures that have long been valued for their benefits to both physical and mental health. Now, with Tai Chi for Arthritis: 12 Lessons with Dr. Paul Lam from FilmRise, you can learn the art of tai chi from an expert in the comfort of your own home.

Dr. Paul Lam is a world-renowned tai chi instructor, medical doctor, and leader in the field of tai chi for health. His Tai Chi for Arthritis program has helped thousands of people around the world to improve their health and well-being. In this 12-lesson series, Dr. Lam teaches you the basics of tai chi, including warm-up exercises, breathing techniques, and a series of gentle, flowing movements.

The first several lessons focus on the foundational movements of tai chi. Dr. Lam guides you through each posture and movement, with clear and easy-to-follow instructions. You'll learn how to breathe properly, how to move from your center, and how to relax and let go of tension in your body.

As you progress through the lessons, you'll learn a complete set of tai chi movements, specifically designed to help relieve the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. These movements are gentle and low-impact, making them safe and accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels. Dr. Lam explains how each movement can benefit your body, and gives clear instructions on how to perform them correctly.

Each lesson builds on the previous one, so you'll gradually develop your tai chi skills and begin to experience the benefits for yourself. By the end of the series, you'll have learned a complete tai chi routine that you can practice at home any time you like.

But tai chi is more than just a physical exercise – it's also a powerful tool for relaxation and meditation. Dr. Lam encourages you to focus on your breath and to quiet your mind as you move through the movements. He explains how tai chi can help reduce stress, balance your emotions, and improve your overall sense of well-being.

Tai Chi for Arthritis: 12 Lessons with Dr. Paul Lam from FilmRise is an excellent introduction to the practice of tai chi. It's especially beneficial for those who are looking for a low-impact exercise routine that can help manage arthritis symptoms. Dr. Lam is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor, and his clear and gentle approach makes this series accessible to everyone. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tai chi practitioner looking to deepen your practice, Tai Chi for Arthritis: 12 Lessons with Dr. Paul Lam is a valuable resource that you'll be able to turn to again and again.

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Lesson 12
12. Lesson 12
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this final episode of the series, we review all of the movements learnt in the series so far and combine them to complete the flow sequence.
Lesson 11
11. Lesson 11
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before practicing the flow sequence in its entirety the opposite direction.
Lesson 10
10. Lesson 10
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning four additional moves to complete the flow sequence.
Lesson 9
9. Lesson 9
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning the longest movement in the series so far.
Lesson 8
8. Lesson 8
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning new movements to incorporate in the flow sequence.
Lesson 7
7. Lesson 7
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning a number of extension movements to be combined with the flow sequence.
Lesson 6
6. Lesson 6
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before continuing on to the core movements in the opposite direction (including "wave hands", "open/closed" and "closed" forms).
Lesson 5
5. Lesson 5
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. Now that we have learned the basic six core movements in the flow sequence, in this episode we will begin to practice the flow in the opposite direction.
Lesson 4
4. Lesson 4
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning movements five and six, as well as a breathing method that can be combined with all of the movements in the flow sequence.
Lesson 3
3. Lesson 3
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning the fourth movement in the flow sequence.
Lesson 2
2. Lesson 2
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we begin with a warm up before learning the third movement in the flow sequence.
Lesson 1
1. Lesson 1
November 5, 2013
Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis program is supported by arthritis foundations around the world and has helped over one million people improve their health and quality of life. In this episode, we learn the origins and benefits of tai chi, followed by a warm up. We then learn the first two movements in the flow sequence.
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    November 5, 2013