(KNME) Interviews with Justin Stone & Carmen Brocklehurst

Section on Developing Chi or Prana

Chi is a very deep subject that we could talk about for a very long time. The great Chinese scholar and teacher [Professor] Wen-Shan Huang, from whom I learned a lot, used to talk about the Chi apriori and the Chi apostiriori – meaning the Chi with which you came into this life and the Chi that you accumulated during this lifetime. And T’ai Chi Chih is very helpful in this respect – a great deal of Chi is accumulated and stored either two inches below the navel or in the bones. Being stored in the bones, of course, it hardens the bones and, as you know, as people grow older sometimes their bones become rather brittle. And this is probably responsible for the fact that the dentist has trouble getting the dental floss through my teeth.

My first lessons were in 1989. I had purchased a T’ai Chi Chih VHS tape from my teacher that I reviewed countless times before meeting Justin in 2001. By that time, I felt I had known him for 12 years already. Though I thanked him for bringing us TCC, I always wondered if he knew how many people have been affected so wonderfully. I speak of him often in my classes and still thank him for his gift and dedication to the TCC community.

– Chris Norkus, Whispering Pines, NC

I remember going to see Justin back in 1997 or 1998, and we did T’ai Chi Chih and meditation at his house, and he gave me one of his paintings. I still have it on my wall, looking at it right now. Thanks, Justin.

– Dale, FL

I am so grateful that Justin originated the 20 moves that help us to slow down. Recently a man shared with me that it helped him to release anxiety after a T’ai Chi Chih practice session. In January 2012, I started a short session of TCC with a class of Montessori students, ages six to nine. One young girl shared with her mother that, “I feel so peaceful after doing TCC in class.” I later learned that she hurries her brothers to get ready for school on the mornings we practice TCC in her classroom. May Justin be richly rewarded for the gift of TCC he has enabled us to enjoy. Gratefully.

– Sr. Carletta LaCour, Houston, TX

Your physical presence has left us, however, your spiritual presence will always be with us. Thank you for changing my life, Justin. Because of you I am more.

– Jerry Jonnson, Grand Forks, ND

While you and I never met, Justin, I have been following you closely for 20 years. I am grateful for the part T’ai Chi Chih has played in my life and in the lives of my students. From where you are now, you will see the effects more clearly. Rest in peace and joy.

– Sr. Kay Morrell, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

T’ai Chi Chih has been the most life-changing experience for me, and I am eternally grateful to Justin for this special and wonderful gift. Each day I am reminded of the great benefits by my students who have had relief from pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, depression and help with balance, Parkinsons’ and osteoporosis. It is a great joy to teach to others, and I will always have Justin in my thoughts and heart during my own practice.

– Carolyn Perkins, New York, NY