Sunrise Tai Chi - DVD
Awaken, Heal and Strengthen Your Mind, Body and Spirit
by Ramel Rones

Let the sun shine in! Master-teacher Ramel Rones gently guides you through the morning with a series of powerful mind/body exercises that awaken the senses, stimulate the mind, and fill your body and Spirit with abundant energy.

Filmed in high-definition at the beautiful Harvard University Arboretum, this simplified, short Tai Chi sequence is practiced to both the left and right for balance. Sunrise Tai Chi was created as a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, which will allow you to fine-tune your practice before moving on to more complex Tai Chi. It includes suggestions for intermediate and advanced students, to help you grow and improve over time.

Each day, millions of people worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation, excellent health, & to prevent injuries & illness. The movements in Sunrise Tai Chi will help you to loosen & build your muscles, tendons & ligaments, which will improve your circulation of blood & Qi energy. The program also teaches you to find balance between strength & flexibility, increase bone density, & massage the internal organs, improving your quality of life & daily physical performance.

• Revitalize your health and well being through deep relaxation, breath, meditation, stretching and strengthening techniques.
• Apply core principles of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga together with Mind/Body Science to tap into the abundant universal energy.
• Prevent injuries and boost your immune system to heal chronic conditions, including Arthritis, Osteoperosis, Sarcopenia, and Cancer.

DVD Special Features: ? Filmed in High Definition ?  Nearly 4 Hours long  ? Over 50 Chapter Selections  ? 20, 40, or 60 min. Workouts with choice of music to suit your taste ? Never-before-seen animations of energy moving in the body ? Simple to follow 'Demonstration' section, and detailed 'Instruction' section ? Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with 30 additional minutes of YMAA video previews

YMAA PRODUCTION ? RAMEL RONES ? "SUNRISE TAI CHI" ? WRITTEN BY RAMEL RONES AND DAVID SILVER ? PERFORMED BY RAMEL RONES, ILANA ROSENBURG-RONES &  AXIE BREEN ? EDITED BY DAVID SILVER AND MEDIA MANIC ? VIDEO PRODUCTION SUPERVISION BY DAVID SILVER ? DVD PRODUCTION BY MEDIAMANIC ? DIRECTED BY DAVID SILVER

Ramel,(Rami) Rones, has witnessed first hand the profound long-term benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong practice. Since 1989 he has been working to improve the lives of Cancer and Arthritis patients. He is a Scientific Consultant of Mind/Body Therapies at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools, as well as co-author of numerous scientific publications. He is co- author of the book "Mind Over Cancer" with Amy Paturel.
He is the creator of the exhibit "Tai Chi Chuan - Secrets of Aging" Science Museum traveling exhibition (Boston, Columbus, Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Minneapolis) 2000-2004.
A senior disciple of renowned teacher & author Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, in Boston, MA, Ramel is a Gold medalist in Internal and External Martial Arts: Three-Time Gold Medalist in Shanghai China, for Tai Chi, External & Internal Weapons (Grand National Championship 1994) & Gold Medalist for Tai Chi & Kung Fu Sword, 1994. From 1991-1993, Ramel earned Gold Medals for Tai Chi, Pushing Hands and Tai Chi Sword in the International North American Chinese Martial Arts Competition.

Sunrise Tai Chi is a modern and thorough handling of an ancient subject. The production staff at YMAA Publications has made a successful marriage of the visual and martial arts. Filmed in a high definition format, this production uses the best of the advancements of special effects to illustrate the esoteric. The animated visual representation of chi movement brings a new dimension in illustrating this foundational component of health, vitality and longevity. Ramel Rones is an ardent keeper of the flame of Dr. Yang's vision for preserving this eastern wisdom for students all over the world. In fifty well-arranged chapters, Rones steadily and confidently opens the door for both the curious and the committed. The material is accessible and usable at its first hearing, and still fascinating and instructive at its one hundredth. This film is a must for the libraries of teachers and students alike. - Dr. Robert N. Darnell
220 minutes - color ? DVD9-NTSC ? All Regions ? ? Ramel Rones 2005 ? Manufactured in the USA ? ISBN: 1-59439-027-4