T’ai Chi Chih along the Colorado River

Dear Friends,

Another busy year has passed and opportunities to teach continue to present themselves to me. I enjoy the teaching more and more, and with each class I improve my skills as a teacher.

I remember Justin telling us to make every movement count, keep the focus, and never do the movements halfheartedly or in a sloppy manner. Since my students are counting on me to show them everything and explain what the chi is doing, as well as motivate them to practice, I in turn, am motivated to keep a sharp eye on my own form and focus. That’s great! I also continue to read the Vital Force and other books on chi, and that knowledge has proven to be a good resource when I’m asked questions, or when I take a few minutes at the end of each class to talk about what the practice is doing for us.

I’ve taken my T’ai Chi Chih practice to exciting locations this year. I travelled to the Greek Isles and Turkey with a group of friends, and I enjoyed doing T’ai Chi Chih on top of a beautiful mountain overlooking the Agean Sea. And this summer, in June, a group of friends took a six-day raft trip down the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon. What a thrilling experience! And I was asked to lead a group along the rushing river! A teacher can never guess when she or he will be called upon to explain the T’ai Chi Chih or to lead a practice! And I always welcome the opportunity!

Enclosed are some pictures of us practicing T’ai Chi Chih — and I will continue to update you on my travels and teaching.

My wishes for peace and blessings for you all,

– Jeanne Marlowe