Seijaku – Wealth Beyond Measure

Many T’ai Chi Chih practitioners have been introduced to Seijaku, which Justin called Advanced TCC. The same movements we learned for TCC now take on a different emphasis and dimension in Seijaku. Instead of being on softness, as we learned in TCC, the emphasis is on strength first, then on softness. We also learn to use breath to lead us to the tan t’ien. This seems simple and it is, until we try to make it be so (which is not the best attitude). Chi does not respond well to being forced, yet that is what many new and older students try to do with Seijaku. As students begin to get the feel of the new form (this is an eternal form, so new Knowings are endless), a release in the body, mind and emotions begins to occur in a deeper, more expansive way. New ways of feeling and thinking begin to surface.

What follows are comments about the benefits and wealth received by Seijaku students in one of my beginner classes:

“I’ve been practicing at home and it’s given me the inspiration to do it more.” – Sandra

“I feel more tingling all over the body; sometimes it feels itchy like healing, but scratching does not make it go away. It’s a good feeling.” – Robert

“I am able to stay more focused with this spiritual work. Really integrating it puts me in a more harmonized space of body, mind and spirit.” – Linda

“I can feel everyone else’s Chi, and that helps me feel my own Chi.” – Shari

“I’m working on feeling the breath and letting go. Overall I feel a sense of balance.” – Rudy

“I can feel the bubbling springs strongly. I have more awareness.” – Judy

“I can breathe into the tan t’ien without my lower back tightening up, as it did when I was misdirecting my breath into my back during the strong part of the movement.” – Brock

“I feel more focused after practice; it grounds me.” – Susan

“There’s a change of energy going on. When I do Seijaku, the floor appears wavy, but I feel grounded. I’ve been able to reduce my blood pressure medication by half and cut back on my diabetes medication also.” – Simon

“I learned to let go even if I’m not doing Seijaku.” – Mary W.

“I feel more energy flow with much less effort.” – Dora

“There is more awareness of the Chi filling and spilling over the tan t’ien.” – Joyce

“I feel encircled and embraced by the Chi.” – Johnny

Teaching Seijaku has been more rewarding than I can say. If you have contemplated learning Seijaku or going deeper with your practice, this is the time to start. Perhaps there is a Seijaku teacher in your area who has been waiting for you to be ready. Perhaps now is the time to begin to get ready for the next Seijaku teacher training. It will teach you to love and share the Chi.