Discovering the Power of Seijaku

In depth and beauty, amidst the glorious colors of Autumn, the Seijaku Accreditation Course in Ringwood, New Jersey was a REVELATION…..a DEEP and POWERFUL AWAKENING…..an EXPANSION into the Realm of Ultimates, where time is suspended and the rhythmic flow of Cosmic Energy is the only Reality.

We had come from near and far, united in one purpose — to learn Seijaku — and the sincerity and dedication of each teacher could be tangibly felt, creating a bond of close community as we each, in our own way, at our own level of development, attuned to the flow of Cosmic Energy and surrendered to the flow of the Chi. It was a time of DISCOVERY…..a DEEPENING of MIND and SPIRIT, as we learned to move from softness to hardness — moving through very heavy resistance with great strength, and returning again to softness — HOLDING FAST and LETTING GO. With JOY and GRATITUDE we experienced the POWER of SEIJAKU, and came to more deeply know the meaning of “Serenity in the midst of activity.” The deeper meaning of Seijaku began to reveal itself to us as a profound SPIRITUAL TEACHING for LIFE. Through Seijaku we reached a deeper level of attunement to the Intrinsic Energy of the Universe, and achieved a level of greater softness in our T’ai Chi Chih practice. With gratitude and a sense of renewal and rededication, we committed to the process of learning the wonderful gift of Seijaku for our own benefit and spiritual growth, and to also be able to teach it to others who are ready to receive its profound teachings.

Under the outstanding leadership of Ed Altman, we were guided with great sensitivity and intuitive perception each step of the way. It was clear that Ed’s teaching came from a very high level of integrity, and his dedication and sincerity was a reflection of his own commitment to the practice. Ed’s teaching was clear and inspiring, and devoted to keeping Seijaku pure, as Justin taught it. Ed’s many references to Justin’s words enabled us to feel Justin’s presence. Ed’s clarity and insightful attention to detail illumined the richness of the Seijaku Accreditation Course, which included the full “Maximum Chi Program,” with the fullest spiritual dimension, and took us deeper and deeper, opening doors for us to continue our own life-long journey of exploration and discovery. As Ed reminded us — the true teacher is the Chi.

The remarkable teachings and experiences of the Seijaku Accreditation Course shall continue to grow within each of us — seeds planted in fertile soil — and will deepen over time. Already I have experienced many breakthroughs and insights…..some still difficult to put into words. The room seemed filled with light and love as we moved together during our last practice, and I experienced a powerful new dimension open up within me, which took me to a deeper level. As I felt the weight shift, I felt completely supported by the Chi as it seemed to move on its own within me and around me. From softness, came the hardness…..tangible…..real…..a “wall”…..a mass of accumulated Energy through which I moved with GREAT INTERNAL STRENGTH…..and then once again, the SOFTNESS, out of which the hardness seemed to be “born,” as again I moved through the wall, and back into softness…..a deep, circularity…..an eternal balance…..the Cosmic Rhythm…..SEIJAKU…..SERENITY IN THE MIDST OF ACTIVITY….JOY…..GRATITUDE.

Thank you, Justin.
Thank you, Ed.