It has long been known in China that the internal energy generated by Tai Chi is good for one's health and can be used for martial arts purposes. What has not been emphasised until now is how effectively Tai Chi can prepare one to heal others. This programme clearly establishes the relationship between Tai Chi and healing.

The first series of Chi Gung exercises in this DVD were designed specifically to detoxify the body and clear out the meridian system, enabling you to heal yourself. These exercises include stimulation of the body with percussion, bone marrow washing, loosening of the joints, the 5 healing sounds and colours, and the 5 most useful acupressure points. The deep breathing techniques calm you emotionally and mentally and the segment on quiet sitting allows your higher self to become known to you.

The next series is a brief style of Chi Gung/Tai Chi called "The Pearl of Immortality" and is accompanied by an instructional segment for easier learning. This style was chosen because it most effectively clears out the specific meridians of the body that are used in healing.

This DVD concludes with 20 minutes of instruction in the fundamentals of Chi Gung healing with actual cases based on everyday situations.

Mark Johnson, Chi Gung Healer and Tai Chi Instructor, studied and practised in China and has taught Tai Chi and Chi Gung for more than 25 years. This DVD features healing techniques used in his Chi Gung clinic in Sacramento.