Summary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 WORCall number: DVD 709 WOR
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Summary: Meditative movements, focused breathing, and visualization techniques relieve stress symptoms along with boosting stress resilience both physically and mentally. For all fitness levels.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gaiam 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.714 QUGSummary: Increase flexibility & strength, improve your health & vitality, transform yourself, feel younger & more energized. Tai Chi for beginners is the perfect way to explore and experience the numerous benefits of Tai Chi. These 8 easy-to-follow lessons teach the Tai Chi postures with clear, step-by-step instructions. This ancient, meditative practice of the Yang style 24 posture form is designed to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Body Wisdom Media 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Presents three "body-mind-spirit" workouts designed for maximum benefit in the least amount of time: a morning routine for increased energy (including extended version); an evening routine for relaxation (including extended version); basic routine for health and vitality. Music with or without instruction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Exercise to Heal 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 SEVSummary: "Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong is a complete introduction to the practice, history, benefits, and philosophy of these immensely rewarding activities. In 24 half-hour lessons, you learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qigong from an internationally renowned tai chi champion and trainer, David-Dorian Ross, who has been practicing tai chi for more than 35 years"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 ESSSummary: This course introduces the student to the history of the English language, from its origins as a dialect of the Germanic-speaking peoples, through the literary and cultural documents of its 1500 year span, to the state of American speech of the present day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2008
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 420.9 HISCall number: DVD 420.9 HIS
Summary: A demonstration of qi gong, which combines gentle movements with breathing techniques to stimulate the body's energy for the purpose of promoting resiliency to illness and stress. Movements coverered in program include wuji qigong, swimming dragon, dragon pearl, and bagua xun dao gong. Instructor Francesco Garripoli discusses how he came to practice qi gong.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gaiam 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 QIGDise, Robert L.
Summary: (THIS IS A SET. Book and DVDs must be checkout together).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2009
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 930 ANCCall number: DVD 930 ANC
Summary: "Classical Stretch offers safe and gentle workouts that unlock tight muscles, liberate joints and ensure long-term body health. Each 23-minute episode offers you a full body flexibility, strength and mobility workout aimed at rebalancing every muscle in your body. Season 11 of Classical Stretch focuses on achieving full body mobility. This mobility series is aimed at keeping you feeling young,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016