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This product  Material is brought to you bySusan Mathews – Power Stretching GBThis is the result of a Group Buysharing elsewhere will result in being banned!GB Thread  : HereGB Status  : CLOSEDPower Stretching(Fascial Stretching)Power stretching is an integral part of the martial arts practice of an internal fighting style called Lan Shou Quan. Any practitioner of Chinese Internal Martial Arts who studies long enough and consistently will eventually arrive at a point of learning some form of power stretching exercises. My understanding of power stretch comes through Lan Shou Masters George Xu, Wu Ji and Ye Xiao Long, as well as Wang Ming Bo and Shou Guan Shun. These masters are from Shanghai. Most study several forms of internal arts and consider power stretching essential for whole-body or one-unit connected, loose, relaxed, spiraling power in all styles. Power stretching is an amazing gift from the Lan Shou System.More about Power StretchingQuote:http://susanamatthews.com/power-stretching.html#powerstretchMaster George Xu Complete Practice: Dantien Gong, Power Stretching, and Spiral TrainingMaster George Xu Complete Practice: Dantien Gong, Power Stretching, and Spiral Training is the perfect training set to practice every day with George. Follow along as he demonstrates and discusses four essential components of taijiquan and all internal arts: Dantien Gong, Power Stretching, Spiral Training and Shrink/Expand. Dantien gong (8 moves), shrinking-expanding moves (8), power stretching postures (8), and Chan-shi-jing (10 spiraling postures). These are crucial practices to be aware of whether utilized for longevity or martial application.Master Xu is true to the authentic ancient knowledge that has been passed down through the ages. He is both traditional and modern in his practice and perspectives. Listen to him elucidate his unique perspective on the art of internal movement and the importance of understanding being connected as a single unit, moving the dantian like a predator, and spiraling for power and ability.A special feature of this video is of Master Xu demonstrating spiral technique in the Bagua Zhang form and Chen style Taijiquan form. Master Ye Xiao Long Power Stretching PosturesYe Xiao Long demonstrates amazing flexibility as a result of practicing power stretching. Many many hip and leg stretch postures are demonstrated. Master Ye also demonstrates Yang style Form. Master Ye’s thin frame belies his considerable bone-tendon-ligament power developed from power stretching. This arclhival footage came from Master George Xu Library.Ye Xiao Long and George Xu Workshop: Lan Shou and Power Stretching Essentials Telluride 1998Lan Shou Quan Essentials with Ye Xiao Long and George Xu documents the Power Stretching and Lan Shou Workshop in Telluride, Colorado, 1998. Video has rare footage of Ye Xiao Long. Both Chen and Lan Shou forms are practiced as well as two person drills and push hands where power stretching and the value of greater range of motion through power stretching is emphasized. Great footage of Master YeArchival footage, digitized from VHS so some quality is lost.Mind and Energy Movement in TaijiquanSusan Matthews presents instruction ranging from detailed techniques to overarching concepts on the biomechanics of key movement principles of taijiquan, such as zhong ding, dantian, open and close, and spiral anatomy. She describes and demonstrates techniques, and leads workshop participants in simple, single movements common in taiji practice.In her unique trademark approach, Shifu Matthews integrates neuroscience and her extensive knowledge of anatomy with using mind intention and energetic awareness to move the body. This is the essence of which distinguishes taijiquan from other forms of martial arts, as well as other forms of exercise. She also incorporates pieces in her training from other Chinese internal martial arts styles, including xing-yi quan and lan shou quan. She also brings into the equation her practice of medical qigong as well as a section of guided visualization and meditation practice.This video contains information useful for beginners and beyond. More advanced practitioners will hear new information as well as familiar concepts presented in a fresh and unique manner. Higher level practitioners will be pleased with the fresh approach her unique teaching approach brings.She details each concept then leads the group to incorporate them in simple exercises.