Is Seijaku For You?

Seijaku is a Japanese word that means “stillness (or serenity) in the midst of activity.”Justin Stone uses it to describe that quietness cultivated by the practice of T’ai Chi Chih.It is also the name of the advanced form of TCC.In this evolutionary practice, one simple yet powerful principle is added internally as we do the movements, and it greatly strengthens the flow of Chi. Seijaku also improves our TCC practice.It was from Seijaku that I learned to keep my back heel low in TCC’s forward weight shift. It was also where I learned what “moving with softness” really means.

Justin originated Seijaku for teachers’ own evolution and for them to share with advanced students.He said, “For those who’ve experienced the power of TCC, Seijaku has many times the power.” I was fortunate to be among those whom Justin first taught in Menlo Park, California, in November 1986.

If you are a TCC student who has been practicing for a year and want to learn Seijaku, ask your instructor if he or she is accredited to teach it.If not, he or she can refer you to someone who is certified (through the online teacher directory.) If you are a TCC teacher who’s been teaching at least one year and want to be accredited to teach Seijaku, you must practice Seijaku (with an accredited Seijaku teacher or with Justin’s DVD, available from teachers and Good Karma Publishing) for at least six months before attending a Seijaku teacher training.If you are an accredited Seijaku teacher, renew your practice and share it with your best students and local teachers in preparation for the next accreditation – following the July 2009 Conference.