I Can Now Teach!

By: Rachel Rilinger

Kansas City, Missouri

It’s official – and it is with great spirit and Chi that I submit this article. I feel abundant Chi helping me every moment (especially writing this right now). I was introduced to T’ai Chi Chih many years ago by my aunt, Terry Jennings, and I began practicing regularly about six-and-a-half years ago (including with my son in utero). Since starting my practice, I have wanted to grow in my practice, but above all I wanted to share this tremendous gift. Countless people have asked me what I am doing and could I teach them, and I was always disappointed when I couldn’t teach them. I would refer them to the website and other teachers. But now I can teach. I am so excited to share the joy and health benefits that Justin and this practice helped bring into my life. And I look forward to sharing my stories of sharing the Chi. I have a few projects in mind: sharing at a camp for people with disabilities where I have been volunteering for 16 years, at a women’s shelter, in a prison, at a substance abuse treatment facility, at the psychiatric hospital, with people at my climbing gym and more. Thank you to all my teachers who helped me to get here.