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Sale! Lee Holden's bestselling DVD. (Reg. $47) Experience daily 7-minute qigong classes with Lee Holden's most popular program! Lee Holden is America's favorite qi gong teacher, made famous on PBS. Qi gong combines stretching, strengthening, flow, mindfulness, breath, and energy into one simple practice. "Qi Gong 30-Day Challenge" is the easiest way to gradually build up your qi gong practice and improve your health and well-being. This simple series of 30 short daily routines is designed to cut your stress levels and boost your energy as efficiently as possible. Anybody can find seven minutes to practice qi gong, and that’s long enough to shift you out of that “fight or flight” stress mode and help you relax deeply. After 30 days, you’ll have built a healthy habit that helps you improve your mood, clear tension, and recharge quickly every day. This series is also a perfect way to introduce someone you care about to qi gong. You’ll feel better on day one, and as you continue to progress and revitalize your mind, body, and spirit, you’ll find that wonderful things happen in all aspects of your life. 30 short daily qi gong workouts Week 1: Build your foundation of self-discipline Week 2: Enliven your Mind, Body and Spirit Week 3: Feel abundant Qi (energy) and great health Week 4: Express positive energy in all areas of your life (Region 0, all regions) NTSC. 225 minutes. (ALL Region DVD) Plays Worldwide. Review: Exactly what I wanted - This is a gentle, easy workout that strengthens while stretching. Each day is a 7 minute workout of 3-6 movements while standing that are repeated slowly. It's energizing enough to do first thing in the morning and calming enough to do before bed. My body felt warm and worked, but not exhausted after I finished. In-fact I always feel like I want to do another once I finish and I probably will once I finish the full 30 days. This is also *the* most effective stretch I've ever found for my neck and upper back. This is just the short, simple workout I wanted to be able to relax while getting myself in the habit of setting aside time for working out. I love the host's peaceful voice as he gives instructions and the backdrop of the ocean over cliffs or from the beach. Everything about the music and setting are relaxing and unobtrusive and his instructions are so clear I often found my eyes closing during motions after the first few repetitions. In many ways this is more like a moving, stretching meditation and I love that. The movements are easy and simple and you get out of them what you put in. You can bend your knees a little more deeply or make the movements of your arms more expansive or more controlled to change the intensity. Nothing is difficult, but everything can be done more precisely as you like. Each daily workout stands completely on it's own that you could jump into with 0 experience, but also builds on what you've learned in days before. EX: On day one you do a simple circular motion with your arms while standing and breathing; a few days later you do a similar movement, but add a push-pull motion of your arms when they reach your chest. The menu setup is a little deceptive. You see highlight-able options of 1-5, 6-7, etc, which implies a single workout for those 5 days or that you'll be able to play a segment of 5 continuous workouts. Actually there are 30 completely individual and unique workouts (wow). The main menu is actually more like a scene selection menu on a movie. Clicking on any of the 5 day segments just starts you at the first of those 5 workouts - each day is it's own "scene" that you can use the skip button to go to directly. Each day starts with a title card saying "Day _", so you can "channel-flip" through the days and not worry about skipping the one you're aiming for. I've tried another Qi Gong DVD and while I really liked that one, it was 40 minutes and I found I was always finding an excuse not to do it due to length. These 7 minute segments are so easy to do and make me want to do more of it. If you're wanting to get yourself into the practice of Qi Gong, this is an excellent way to get yourself to set aside time, or if you just want to try Qi Gong for the first time this is exactly the bite-sized workout to get a feel of it with. Simple, easy to commit to and not at all intimidating. I highly recommend this to absolutely anyone. ***update Dec 2021 - 2.5 years after I first got the dvd.*** I still stand by everything I wrote above. I've used this almost daily since I first started, either restarting the 30 day program each month, or just doing my favorite days/the workouts that stretch in the way I need if I'm stiff in some particular way. It's so easy to commit to doing the 7min, and I always feel better after doing them. I am going to continue to use this dvd daily indefinitely. It hasn't just improved my mobility, mentally and emotionally I'm more resilient and calm than I was two years ago. I am forever grateful I ran into this dvd and bought it. Review: Just Right - The short segments are a wonderful introduction to Qi Gong. Also, the short sessions allow daily practice with few excuses to skip.
| Contributor | Lee Holden, YMAA Publication Center |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 468 Reviews |
| Format | DVD |
| Genre | Exercise Fitness, Faith & Spirituality, Special Interest, Sport |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 3 hours and 45 minutes |
F**N
Exactly what I wanted
This is a gentle, easy workout that strengthens while stretching. Each day is a 7 minute workout of 3-6 movements while standing that are repeated slowly. It's energizing enough to do first thing in the morning and calming enough to do before bed. My body felt warm and worked, but not exhausted after I finished. In-fact I always feel like I want to do another once I finish and I probably will once I finish the full 30 days. This is also *the* most effective stretch I've ever found for my neck and upper back. This is just the short, simple workout I wanted to be able to relax while getting myself in the habit of setting aside time for working out. I love the host's peaceful voice as he gives instructions and the backdrop of the ocean over cliffs or from the beach. Everything about the music and setting are relaxing and unobtrusive and his instructions are so clear I often found my eyes closing during motions after the first few repetitions. In many ways this is more like a moving, stretching meditation and I love that. The movements are easy and simple and you get out of them what you put in. You can bend your knees a little more deeply or make the movements of your arms more expansive or more controlled to change the intensity. Nothing is difficult, but everything can be done more precisely as you like. Each daily workout stands completely on it's own that you could jump into with 0 experience, but also builds on what you've learned in days before. EX: On day one you do a simple circular motion with your arms while standing and breathing; a few days later you do a similar movement, but add a push-pull motion of your arms when they reach your chest. The menu setup is a little deceptive. You see highlight-able options of 1-5, 6-7, etc, which implies a single workout for those 5 days or that you'll be able to play a segment of 5 continuous workouts. Actually there are 30 completely individual and unique workouts (wow). The main menu is actually more like a scene selection menu on a movie. Clicking on any of the 5 day segments just starts you at the first of those 5 workouts - each day is it's own "scene" that you can use the skip button to go to directly. Each day starts with a title card saying "Day _", so you can "channel-flip" through the days and not worry about skipping the one you're aiming for. I've tried another Qi Gong DVD and while I really liked that one, it was 40 minutes and I found I was always finding an excuse not to do it due to length. These 7 minute segments are so easy to do and make me want to do more of it. If you're wanting to get yourself into the practice of Qi Gong, this is an excellent way to get yourself to set aside time, or if you just want to try Qi Gong for the first time this is exactly the bite-sized workout to get a feel of it with. Simple, easy to commit to and not at all intimidating. I highly recommend this to absolutely anyone. ***update Dec 2021 - 2.5 years after I first got the dvd.*** I still stand by everything I wrote above. I've used this almost daily since I first started, either restarting the 30 day program each month, or just doing my favorite days/the workouts that stretch in the way I need if I'm stiff in some particular way. It's so easy to commit to doing the 7min, and I always feel better after doing them. I am going to continue to use this dvd daily indefinitely. It hasn't just improved my mobility, mentally and emotionally I'm more resilient and calm than I was two years ago. I am forever grateful I ran into this dvd and bought it.
E**A
Just Right
The short segments are a wonderful introduction to Qi Gong. Also, the short sessions allow daily practice with few excuses to skip.
A**N
It works. Calmness in the mind and better sleep.
This is probably the best 23 dollars I’ve ever spent in my life. I‘ve enjoyed Lee’s morning and evening routines on YouTube and wanted to learn more so I bought this DVD. I like it because it is easy to follow and it works. I like to do 5, 7 minute routines at a time. I’ve been practicing qigong everyday for a year now and it has improved my life. I am sleeping better, my mood has improved, I have less anxiety and I feel lighter. I have bought 2 more of his DVD’s but this might be the only one you really need. I do the routines over and over again because it makes me feel so good. You can not go wrong with buying it.
L**S
A great way to start your path in qigong
I’m addicted! Lee Holden is wonderful and this DVD has me doing qigong everyday. I also purchased 4 other dvds of his exercises and I’ve just completed 91 days of doing qigong everyday. Holden makes it easy. I feel better. This is the DVD to get you started down an incredible path
N**R
Great, short Quigong exercises to start your day
I really like these exercises and the way Lee Holden explains the moves. They are seven minutes long and the scenery is calming and beautiful. Lee is good to look at too. Nice product, I just use the fast forward button on my remote to get the whatever day I'm on. I recommend this for beginners or people who are looking for low-impact exercises and stretches.
L**I
30 day challenge
This is an excellent video for anyone who is just starting out and wants to understand what she is all about. Lee Holden is an amazing person and his instruction is not only physically helpful but inspiring on many levels… It’s great for someone who’s just starting out and concerned about turning themselves into a pretzel doing yoga… Learning how to stretch and breathe without feeling like it’s a competition is really important and Holden makes it feel natural and inspiring.
K**Y
Great daily Tai Chi practice! Highly recommend!
I loved this product so much, I actually bought it in 2 separate formats (this DVD and the app). Great way to practice Tai Chi and decompress. Loved the short, manageable sessions! Highly recommend!
T**S
I feel the difference!
I'm scared to say it but yoga stresses me out. I need variety and movement to destress but still want the grounding that many get from yoga. This is it!!! It's easy, fast, and grounding. It's perfect for me and my go-to morning routine. I've got a lot of stress in my life and I can tell when I miss a day and when I don't. My only complaint is the days are combined into 6 groups making it awkward to get to the day I want. That's a personal thing and has not in any way kept it from being my morning zen followed by One and Done workouts. That combo has worked wonders for me.
D**N
Lots of choice
The 7 minute practices are in groups of 5 so I practice 5 at a time which is a perfect session for me. Superb backdrop of the beach and ocean.
C**E
Great Beginner Qigong DVD. Only 7 minutes per day.
I'm brand new to Qigong and have several chronic health issues (ie. Arthritis, gravitational Edema, tennis elbow, bursitis and Tendonitis in both shoulders). This 30 day challenge has been perfect so far. Each day is only 7minutes. The movements are gentle and designed to improve circulation, release stress held in the body, and increase energy. I highly recommend this 30day Challenge DVD, if you are new to Qigong like myself.
D**P
great to get you into Qi Gong
A great set of Qi Gong exercises for 'busy' people. Each daily routine lasts just ofer 7 mins, and I usually do two in a row, repeating the one from the previous day first. I bought a few more of Lee's DVDs and they all do seem thorough, pleasant, easy to follow, invigorating and revitalising. A few of my other favourites would be: AM/PM Routine, Better Breathing, Mindfulness in Motion, and Energy and Vitality. I seem to prefer 'longer' routines than just 7 mins, but this DVD is great either to get into Qi Gong, or to exercise when you don't have time for 20-40min routines from other DVDs.
M**E
Energie und Bewegung
In 7 Min tägl. Energie tanken und beweflucher werden.
D**S
Boring
Boring, not what I expected. Can easily find better for free on YouTube. Send it back.
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