From There To Here

My first exposure to T’ai Chi Chih was a workshop in 1990, led by Janet Yannacone of Albuquerque. I still remember that day and experience with clarity. Building on the immediate and major increase in the flow of Chi during that workshop, I immediately acquired Justin’s manual and video.

The ease of the TCC practice and the relatively quick experience of flowing Chi inspired me to pursue teacher accreditation in order to pass this gift on as I shift into retirement. In addition to many years of practice, the accreditation week was preceded by more than a year of private study and two intensives. There have been major breakthroughs throughout the year and no less so during accreditation week. In addition to Sandy and Pam’s wonderful instruction, I’ve received expert guidance from Athena Mantle and Lorraine Lepine; both provided intuitive paths towards solving some major impediments. The general spirit of support and assistance offered by teachers at each of the events is a blessing and an incentive to reciprocate.

A highlight from accreditation week was bearing witness to each candidate’s sharing during the presentations. Delighting in Justin’s presence, as well as the music and celebrations of his 93rd birthday, was also a highlight, of course. I am grateful to be a member of this vital and caring community of practitioners – grateful not only for the personal healings and spiritual unfolding, but grateful to help spread the practice to others.

Thoughts from New Teachers

The outer world went away, and the inner world came forward. I experienced a profound opening up with a deep awareness of the way I am in this world. Rather than practice through limitations, I learned to accept them and ask for gentle release. Time expanded here to make room for change. – Roselee Blooston, NJ

Deepening my understanding and experience of the TCC movements (i.e. the release in the waist and pelvis) has also deepened my spiritual practice. – Dennis McCann, CT

TCC has become part of my life path as a whole. – Aimee Becker, MD

TCC is truly an inner practice and a gift. – Pat Spiech, NJ

TCC has changed my life profoundly. I’ve come home to myself. I have a stronger foundation from which to begin. – Marilyn Powell, NJ

I’ve had the realization that my TCC practice is in its infancy. – Lois Servon, NJ

I’ve had the sense of heightened evolution. The week offered exceptional camaraderie and companionship. – Stacey Moore, PA

The week brought me to the point of knowing what TCC is. – Suanne Lewis, MD

The week was transformative. There was a real sense of harmony and love. – Raymond Reid, NJ

This was a real process of letting go of being in my head. I feel I now have the confidence to pass TCC on to others. – Pauline Emery, NL, Canada

There was so much joy in the midst of the intensity. I received many valuable ideas for presenting TCC. – Phyllis Segal, NJ

I learned that I can let go and that the inner me can prevail. – Joyce Manning, NJ

I felt the layers peel away (like layers of an onion) while letting go and letting my true self emerge. I realized that letting go allows me to let love in. – Kathleen Bente, NJ

It has been a time of renewal, re-growth, release, friendship, love and support. – Cleo Roemele, PA

TCC is a part of life, learning and growing. I’d do it all again. – Betty Roberson, PA