From waking up to winding down, Discover Tai Chi AM/PM with Scott Cole has two complete easy-to-follow workouts designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and energy flow, while letting go of stress and anxiety. A... more »M (Morning) Workout - Greet the new day as you experience strength in slow motion with an empowering blend of gentle flowing Chi Kung exercises and graceful grounded Tai Chi postures. The workout concludes with light stretching and a relaxing focused meditation to help you ease into your day with centered balance and enthusiasm. PM (Evening) Workout - Clear out tension and stress as you open up your Chi to let go of the day--lengthening the spine, alleviating pent-up anxiety with a blend of Tai Chi postures, Chi Kung, movement therapy, light stretching, and a quiet guided imagery session with Scott that will help you breathe better, sleep better, and balance body, mind, and spirit.
The Discover Tai Chi series is filmed in studio and on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, and is part of the Scott Cole Wellness Series. Chi Man Scott Cole considers no audience off-limits. A top wellness expert, lecturer and motivational speaker in over 30 countries, Scott is a former National Aerobic Champion, star of Abs of Steel, and is a pioneer of mind/body exercise. A regular on television (LIVE with Regis and Kelly, The View, The Early Show, CNN Headline News, The Food Network, HGTV, E!, Soap Talk), Scott has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal for the Discover Tai Chi DVD series, received the NAPPA Award for his Get Fit America for Kids DVD.« less
Actor:Scott Cole Director:Scott Cole Genres:Fitness & Yoga Sub-Genres:Tai Chi Studio:Bayview Entertainment/Widowmaker Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 03/03/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/2009 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2009 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 1hr 11min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
"I did the PM workout first one evening and felt immediately relaxed, centered, and grounded. It is very easy to follow. The viewer can simply 'mirror' the forms, i.e., Cole faces the camera and the viewer moves as though Cole were a mirror image. I tried other videos and DVDs in the past where the instructor would turn all different ways and it was impossible to follow for me. Not here. Very good for a beginner like me. LOVED the PM workout. I was instantly relaxed and that day's stress felt lifted away. Very enjoyable. Anyone who can stand for 30 minutes at a stretch can do this."
Helpful for anxiety
AMM | TX United States | 11/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased this video for several reasons -- I've read great things about Tai Chi and its health benefits; I was fascinated to watch individuals in China performing it in the mornings and evenings; I suffer from a lot of anxiety and was looking for a way to help relax. I purchased this particular video because it got better reviews than the others.
The video is very easy to follow and understand. I watched the slower walkthrough of the PM segment once and then am able to easily follow along with the full beach routine without any problems. The music is soothing as are the settings.
Cole, the narrator and person featured in the video, throws in some basic explanations about some of the forms -- what they are for and what the theory is behind them. You won't become a Tai Chi master watching this video -- this barely even scratches the surface. However, it is very relaxing and goes through several 10 - 15 minute segments that can be beneficial when used on a regular basis. If you are interested in delving deeply into Tai Chi with a strong foundation of the history and moves, you'll need something beyond this video. So if you are looking for the relaxation, stretching, and health benefits that you can gain from Tai Chi, this video delivers.
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Love it!
Nelle | Atlanta, GA USA | 06/15/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Really like this video. Both work-outs are "total body" & can be done separately, or back-to-back. Each one is roughly 25-30 minutes long. The movements are well explained & easy to follow. There's no impact or straining involved, but you feel surprisingly "worked-out" afterwards. What I like best is that my numerous aches & pains magically disappear after this work-out. It does a great job of loosening up my sore back/neck & stiff joints."
AM/PM Workouts
Zen | AB, Canada | 05/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD was great. Scott Cole makes it easy to follow along and learn all the moves. I also sleep way better at night since I started the PM workouts, it is wonderful for destressing from your busy day."
Scott Cole Rocks!
Cat | 02/21/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a total beginner to tai chi. I had tried a few tapes years ago and couldn't make heads or tails of them. I thought I was just too uncoordinated. I decided, though, to give this DVD a try based on favorable reviews.
Finally! Scott Cole is the total package. He is very easy on the eyes (for us women), has a soft, pleasant voice, a very appealing manner and, best of all, he has created an easy to follow and enjoyable workout for me. I have only done the PM Workout so far as relaxing is my main goal. He starts going very slowly through all the moves and explains them thoroughly. I don't pay attention to right or left, I just watch him and mirror him and I was not confused. Once he gets you familiar with the workout, he puts it all together in a beautiful beach setting, flowing through all the moves with narration and then repeating the moves for a second time with just music. A lot of moves emphasized getting joints looser and there were balancing moves - I was shaky on these but this practice should improve my balance and that is one of the purposes of tai chi. Also, I could feel afterward that my leg muscles had been working. I think everyone could do the PM Workout and Scott says at times to not judge yourself if you can't do everything precisely.
I previewed the AM Workout and the music and moves are faster and more energetic but either workout can be done at any time of day. I look forward to giving that one a try but, even if I only use the PM Workout, it is well worth the money for me."