Dr Paul Lam and his team of tai chi and medical specialists have produced an instructional DVD for every one of the Tai Chi for Health Programs. Using them is just like being in one of Dr Lam’s classes. You can attend one of the classes by his authorised instructors of the respective program, use the DVD as a supplementary tool, or use it alone.
- If your reason for learning tai chi is to strengthen your body and improve your mental balance – see Dr Lam’s recommendations below.
- If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis or diabetes, see below.
- Or for a quick answer see Dr Lam’s 3 best picks
You can try out the first free lesson of each program. To do this, visit Dr Lam’s website at www.taichiproductions.com, find the respective program and click on product information where you will find a free introduction and your first lesson on YouTube.
For conditions, Dr Lam recommends:-
If you have:
- Arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS or similar conditions; or lung (respiratory) problems such as asthma / bronchiectasis and a stroke – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This program is supported by Arthritis Foundations worldwide; many studies have shown its efficacy to reduces falls, alleviate pain, improves ability to complete daily activities and quality of life, as well as people with respiratory conditions and after a stroke (CVA).
- Instability wanting to prevent falls, improve balance and health – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention program. This program is based on Tai Chi for Arthritis, but has extra emphasis on falls prevention.
- A stroke, heart disease, injury, surgical procedure or tiredness and stress – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation program
- Diabetes, heart-related problems or similar conditions – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Diabetes program. This program is supported by Diabetes Australia
- Osteoporosis – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program. This program is supported by Osteoporosis Australia
- Back pain, or a weakening condition like chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation program or Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
- To de-stress or relieve depression – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi at Work or Tai Chi for Rehabilition
- Young children, to improve health and coordination – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi 4 Kidz program
To strengthen your body and mind, Dr Lam recommends:
Start with Tai Chi for Beginners or Tai Chi for Energy and then progress onto Dr Lam’s Intermediate Series. Tai Chi for Energy is a combination of Chen and Sun styles and is more vigorous than Tai chi for Beginners and slightly more challenging to learn.
The Intermediate Series is recommended for people with approximately 1 year’s tai chi experience and the Advanced Series is for those with two or more years’ experience
