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First, gain an understanding of your energy system.
Align the body correctly to facilitate energy flow.
Relax the muscles to encourage energy flow.
Learn to dissolve your mind and body together.
Develop an emotional connection to the energy within.
Become intimate with your energy.
Practice until you know what is right in your heart.
Let go of your silly ego needs.
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.
There are many paths to freedom yet only those who learn the truth will be truly free. The real you is often hidden behind layers of physical and egocentric defenses. Physical obstructions, thinking, and emotions, all inhibit your true self from shining through.
Spiritual qigong? Medical qigong? Martial qigong? Meditation? Internal, external, standing, sitting, moving, stillness, Taiji, whatever…. It makes very little difference; they are essentially the same thing. Don’t get confused by esoteric teachings. Do not be distracted from the truth by thinking too much about it.
Do not make your journey complicated; just follow the simple methods outlined in your training. Adding too much just takes you farther away from the truth. Practice “Wu Wei“; practice with diligence, yet keep it simple and you will gain profound awareness.
The truth is simple:
Love your energy as though it was the most valuable substance in the universe….in time you will discover the creator of all things.
Go to Qigong on Maui web site
Isle seniors learn graceful gestures
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Cory Williams shows Kula’s Louise Brandeburg, 84, how to block a punch Tuesday.
Seeking strength and balance in the shade of a Spreckelsville monkeypod tree, a taiji class goes through its moves at Kaunoa Senior Center on Tuesday afternoon under the direction of Cory Williams. Williams teaches a half dozen classes weekly for Kaunoa, including locations in Lahaina, Kahului, Kihei and Spreckelsville. By mixing the “energy cultivation” exercises of “qigong” and the martial-art maneuvers of taiji, Williams said, he helps Maui seniors stay active and on their feet. Williams said taiji is now the accepted spelling of tai chi.
copyright Maui News and Matthew Thayer
Thank you everyone!!!!
Aloha,
Thanks for all the support; there were twenty people at my new class on Tuesday Dec 1st.
I’m expanding my Taiji family, it was great to meet new people that understand how important learning Taiji is.
Today I was talking with some new friends and I had a thought…
To improve our quality of life, we have many options with various paths.
You could, for instance, take a Yoga class, or Aerobics, maybe a Martial Arts class, or Dance, Weight lifting would help…..Maybe go for a Walk, some Calisthenics, Pilates, Fendelkris, or Swimming.
Then of course you would need to see your Massage Therapist, a Chiropractor, or maybe a Physical Therapist, or maybe even an Orthopedic Surgeon. Later, it would be nice to Meditate, get some Quiet Time, or else you may need to see a Spiritual Counselor, or a Psychiatrist.
After that you could Relax, Read some Philosophy, and ponder what a true act of Self Love might be.
Or… you could start on the Taiji Path and get all these benefits simultaneously and with… no effort…without joining a gym, or purchasing any equipment; and at the same time, become aware of any changes in your health before you might need a doctors visit.
Certainly Taiji and Qigong will save you all the time you would have spent chasing after all those other paths.
And…….Taiji could save your life!
Aloha, Everyone!
I know most people can’t spend the time that I have been blessed with to study these arts. Also, I don’t think you need to… I dedicated myself to sorting it all out so I can share them with you.
The Taoist arts saved my life, after all the suffering, I found my Way and now I can introduce you to this ancient wisdom in the hope it may do the same for you.
I’ve read so many books, from self help, to martial arts, hundreds:
Spent years training, often over 8 hours a day …
Traveled thousands of miles attending camps and seminars…
Dedicated my life to making these skills available…
Distilling everything down, to see the “big picture”…
Now it all flows out effortlessly…
Everything here is written to be entertaining and enlightening.
Herein you will find lessons, stories, philosophy, a reading list, internet links, a journal of my journey through the universe and all open to inspection and comment.
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Finding the ultimate treasure is far from boring! Follow along here and I will keep you posted of all the exciting discoveries I have found along the Way.
Thank you all for your support and interest in what I believe are the most important set of skills that anyone can ever know.
Cory
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