The Dragon dwells in Heaven, roaming amongst the stars… drifting in and out of the clouds. Aloof from the world, he is always observant of it. Enigmatic and free, the Dragon soars effortlessly, adrift in time upon an endless sea of tranquility. He is clarity and calm, peace and emptiness. Like a mysterious cloud, the [...]
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This is Taiji… 2 comments
New “Tai Chi for Arthritis” Class at Kaunoa Leave a comment
Update January 2012: I have just received my newest certification to teach the entire Tai Chi for Arthritis program fully sanctioned by the Arthritis Foundation of America Millions of people have benefited from Taiji training and yet many have not been able or have not felt able to participate. Now almost anyone can participate in [...]
Wudang Taijiquan Long Form Leave a comment
Here are the names for all the moves in the Wudang Style long form for your reference. Wudang Taijiquan Long Form Part One 1. Preparatory Posture (Primordial Chaos; Wuji) 2. Beginning (Birth of Yin and Yang) 3. Step Backwards with a Snapping Force 4. Grasp the Peacocks Tail 5. Single Straight Whip 6. Lift the [...]
Tai Chi Classes on Maui Leave a comment
New 2011 Tai Chi Class Schedule Many of my classes are available to seniors for no charge (county sponsored) although a a two dollar donation (five for non-seniors) is recommended by the county. Thursdays are free for everyone. Mondays at the West Maui Senior Center on Lahainaluna street in Lahaina Beginner Taiji level II 9:00 [...]
Nothing means anything… You do not “know” anything… 3 comments
To be real we must get over our perceptions that we know things. Knowing, in a way is prejudice, when we think we know something we shut down our awareness and stop being open to the moment. Who we are changes each moment… we exist as a being not just in a physical form but [...]
Taiji Applications: Open Right and “Ward-off Left” Leave a comment
“The peacock spreads its wings” is the second and third move in the Yang (Dong) Style. Here are some photos of the posture and two common applications. Thank you to Wanda for assisting in this project.
Taiji Postures Gallery #1 5 comments
Basic Taiji Principles, Overview 1 comment
The entire human energy system uses these same principles, not just your body, but also the mind, emotions and spirit. I am taking about the laws of physics; nothing is exempt from these basic principles of the universe.
Qigong & Taiji Sets for All Students 1 comment
This page is just a list of some of the forms that I have shown to my beginner classes; there are many other forms that I show only to advanced students.
Understanding Reality, Being a “Real Human” 1 comment
“The sage sees the whole universe without going out the door”
If you have a goal in life, make it to be a fully integrated human being…
Qigong Attitude 1 comment
Gain freedom from your thoughts,
Become as open as Heaven,
Be as firm as the Earth,
Shine brightly like a star,
Be as flexible as water,
Gain inspiration from all things,
Know the truth that will set you free.
Wu Wei…Non-Striving Leave a comment
Recently someone said to me, “I need to learn to relax”, after apologizing for laughing at the remark, I poised the comment, “Realize that you can’t learn to relax, you need to un-learn being discontent.” When things are going well, they just flow correctly. A pro athlete never forces anything; neither does a pro musician, [...]
Understanding Reality: Balance and Harmony Leave a comment
Align with Heaven and Earth, Relax and discover the truth about balance Move with dignity and grace through life, And harmony will be your companion. Balance is a function of aligning with Heaven and Earth, relaxing into our roots and exploring the confidence of equilibrium within the self. Harmony is a function of remaining balanced [...]
Qigong Lesson #2 “Wuji” A Physical Reality 2 comments
You need to know where you are in order to find your way. Your place in the universe is often twisted away from the ideal; it may be physical, mental, emotional,and/or spiritually misaligned. Let me first explain that in the “physical world” you can be physically, mentally, emotionally,and/or spiritually misaligned and you can also be [...]
Qigong Lesson #1 “Wuji” A Philisophical Perspective Leave a comment
My approach to teaching Qigong (energy cultivation) is equally pragmatic, I’m not asking anyone to make any leap of faith; only to see the truth.
