Categories: Teacher Experiences & Reflections
Blood Pressure Lowered by Seijaku Class
By: Eddie Yee
Salinas, CA
I have been retired for four years and I had some problems keeping by weight down, especially during the fourth year when it jumped about fifteen pounds. I went to Dr. Rita Lee for my shoulder. She took my blood pressure and found it to be in the danger zone (160/95). A few days later, after taking the high blood pressure medication that she prescribed, I had it checked again. She said the 148/91 was safer.
In November, 1997, I signed up to take an advanced T’ai Chi [Seijaku] instructor workshop in Albuquerque, NM. The week prior to this class I did my Tai Chi exercises twice a day to be in good condition and form. My wife and I had a warm welcome. Justin Stone invited us to lunch, along with Carmen, Ou Mie Shu, and Victor. The next day we started early in the morning with the Seijaku class. I was so happy to be instructed by Mr. Stone. The whole class was full of energy. I enjoyed myself, even though Mr. Stone picked on me a little. Another student commented that Mr. Stone did such because he really loves me. I felt like I had more energy than normal . . . I took long walks . . . we were always on the go. We had a nice graduation with one teacher taking everyone’s picture.
The day after coming home I had an appointment for a complete physical with Dr. Oehler. Two days later he gave me the report that everything was satisfactory. I went to see Dr. Oehler’s associate because I thought Dr. Oehler had forgotten to prescribe some blood pressure medicine. The nurse checked my blood pressure (109/85). When I saw the doctor, he also took it (110/84) and checked Dr. Oehler’s previous amount (109/85).
Up to this day, five months later, I have not needed any blood pressure medicine. My weight has gradually decreased also. I am a skeptical person, but since it happened to me, I believe. I give credit to the Seijaku class that my condition improved without medication. Thank you, Master Stone, for the Seijaku class.
Topics: Blood Pressure, California, Justin Stone's Teachings, Personal Stories, Seijaku, Teacher Training
Originally appeared in: March 1998
