T’ai Chi Video 1: Breath
3,723 views · Published 30 January 2015 · 3:25 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: Portland Community College · 2015 · Education
To see all T'ai Chi videos in this playlist, go to: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfHZ9wXKs6cYW1TlvAvfCpMM0gz149pu *************************** Proper breathing technique is central to the relaxing and health-promoting benefits of T’ai Chi. Breathing occurs in a cyclical pattern of inhalation and exhalation, always continuing one breath into the next. The breath should be slow, smooth, deep and even. *************************** Dr. Kurt Beil is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist with a Masters in Public Health (ND, LAc, MPH). He is a part-time faculty member at Portland Community College, regularly teaching HE 242: Stress and Human Health. He is also a T'ai Chi practitioner and in these videos, he illustrates basic movements and techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. Link to the entire T’ai Chi playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRfHZ9wXKs6cYW1TlvAvfCpMM0gz149pu Link to Portland Community College's Health Studies program: http://www.pcc.edu/programs/health/ Video produced by Health Studies and Distance Education at Portland Community College Producers: Lisa Regan Vienop, Kurt Beil, & Michael Annus Crew: Brad Norton, Sara Robbin, Lisa Regan Vienop & Michael Annus
