The purpose of qigong practice is not just to add years to your life, it is to add life to your years, teaches John P. Milton. Cultivate Longevity teaches you the fundamentals of Chinese longevity practice. The exercises on this DVD focus on clearing your body's energy channels of blockages, developing your connection to the world around you, and learning how to use your natural "batteries" to store the vast energy of qi. The Qi Gong for Long Life series condenses the most essential lessons from qi gong and t'ai chi expert John P. Milton into three DVDs, giving you the chance to experience an authentic qi gong retreat at your own pace. Cultivate Longevity includes 14 easy-to-use reference cards to let you take your qi gong practice outdoors, where you will be able to tap into the natural healing energy from the world around you. This is qi gong as it was meant to be practicedtransmitted from an experience master under the open sky, where you can truly channel the qi of heaven and earth to strengthen you health, increase your vitality, and enrich the years of your life. Perfect for beginners seeking to establish a foundation in qi gong. Cultivate Longevity Includes: Smiling Energy practice for infusing positive, affirming emotions into every cell of your body Crane Massagesideal for clearing stagnant energy from your abdominal organs Four Bears Practicean easy-to-learn exercise related to t'ai chi, which provides the same benefits of physical fitness, prevention of illness, and a deep connection with the earth Posture of the Taocombining classic meditation and qi gong energy practice for mental clarity and presence 14 reference cards for practicing each empowering qi gong technique in natural surroundings DVD, 92 minutes, 14 reference cards