After Seijaku: Life Will Never Be the Same

I have attended all three Seijaku courses in the past three years, but this years’ was quietly exceptional. All those who attended felt something of the depth of the practice, and, as the following letters show, many went away not only on a spiritual high, but subsequently experienced dramatic changes in both perception and circumstances which they attribute to Seijaku. Others have declared that the Seijaku course was “life-changing.” (We urge you to write your experiences and share with other teachers through the Vital Force!)

This year I began to KNOW that Justin is right when he says that Seijaku practice compared to T’ai Chi Chih practice is like comparing a 1000-watt bulb with a 100-watt bulb. For me, the combination of attending Seijaku course on March 3 and the Heightened Awareness course two weeks later in Orange County was like opening circuit breakers in my being so that energy and awareness flood through in a way I have never experienced. Tasks and projects that previously seemed formidable and confusing now make sense. I see the way into and through upcoming challenges, with clarity and certainty. My life is a process of balancing writing projects, publishing projects, teaching, parenting, householding, and volunteering. Upon switching from one realm of activity to the next there often used to be a period of fumbling around mentally in transition between the different realms. After Seijaku and Heightened Awareness, I noticed a dramatic reduction in confusion and in the length of these transitions, with a corresponding increase in ability to focus on and execute projects. Disappointments, mental derailments, and emotional morass are “burned off,” incinerated, and released, sometimes within only a few minutes of Seijaku practice, a total transformation. Awareness is accelerating in many directions, simultaneously. I compare it to taking “power pills” and begin to understand Hakuin’s statement that “the things of this world became like looking at the back of my own hand.” The power of Seijaku is remarkable, almost too remarkable for words. Despite what I have experienced, a great deal of its power remains unappreciated and unknown by me. Many thanks to Justin for continuing to make this gift of Seijaku available for teachers to learn.

– Corinn Codye

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Dear Justin,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

. . for the gift of Seijaku and its powerful influence in my life.

. . for having me lead the last Seijaku practice on Sunday. That was a very powerful experience for me! I’ve always been nervous leading a group of teachers, especially with you there–and I was for the first few Push Pull movements. Then I settled down to the Tan T’ien and everything began to flow. It felt like all the Chi generated by all the teachers was funnelled thru me! It felt like there were 1000 teachers there instead of 30, and I flashed on Corinn’s vision of 1000 teachers doing T’ai Chi Chih at a conference in Hawaii!

Susan and I felt like we could fly home without my car. We sent the Chi before us and had a smooth trip–including passing thru Santa Barbara without a stop and very little slowdown! Traffic normally bogs down there on Sunday evenings with the freeway ending, so that was terrific.

Love and Joyful Chi,

– Pam Towne

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March 8, 1989

Thank you for the Seijaku weekend. It has led me into a new awareness within myself. On Monday a.m. I did Seijaku in place of my regular T’ai Chi Chih practice, then on Tuesday I did a practice of mixed Seijaku and T’ai Chi Chih. I felt how powerful Seijaku is while in Monterey, but doing my own practice on the beach as the sun rises is something very special. Today is Wednesday and this a.m. I did only T’ai Chi Chih which was the most incredible experience I ever had with it. I have been practicing for almost 5 years and definitely have felt the Chi flowing and thought I had experienced T’ai Chi Chih doing T’ai Chi Chih, but indeed I had not. Today was a first and what an episode it was.

I am fasting today and plan to do Seijaku this p.m. before teaching my class. I will continue this letter after my practice because I want to let you know how the fasting effected my Seijaku.

This is a special day because tonight is the last lesson (#8) of my very first class. I have a feeling this will be a day I long remember. One I plan to share with my precious teacher, Carmen, as soon as I can get a call through to her. Thank you, Justin!

Also when I returned I gave notice at my job so I can have more time to teach T’ai Chi Chih. The job took up too much time for me to be able to teach the way I want.

March 10, 1989

Yes, Justin, Seijaku is more powerful after a fast. I felt quite a difference. I think, for me, the most powerful part was my meditation after. It was beautiful!!!

My last class of my first group was a very special event. One of my students, Tom Gleba, may be coming to the Heightened Awareness Seminar, and the D.O. in my class did buy your audio cassette, Abandon Hope, and Heightened Awareness. I talked with him today and he said the tape is so wonderful and he plans on listening to it many, many more times. Thank you for that advice. I haven’t been using that tape to its highest potential.

Love and Chi to you,

– Susan Webster

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Seijaku

Thank you so much for the gift of Seijaku! The weekend was really inspiring. I’ve been practicing Seijaku since March of last year and feel it has propelled me through so much. I used it daily for about six months then backed off to several times a week. Now I intend on using it daily again. It’s transforming power is incredible. My body feels much better after the weekend and I have a new sense of purpose and faith in myself! Thanks so much for the gift of you. Several times when I’ve needed assistance in the past year, you’ve appeared in a dream or I’ve recalled something you said to me that gave me the answer I needed. T’ai Chi Chih is flowing into all moments of life. At times when I rest between moves I become one with all life. The first time it happened I cried for hours then laughed for hours. At other times, my awareness flows to the light at the top of my head and I’m transfixed in the awe of it all. Kundalini rising is incredible! I used to write poetry but lately I haven’t found the words to express what’s happening. Soon though I feel a new level of being coming forward–bursting from my heart. A heart kindled by the fire of Seijaku. A fire you carried into my life.

Thank you again — for Love, Light and Life.

– Tim Stuetz