Some Benefits

Carol, one my faithful regulars at our monthly practice, has often shared with the other students and me some of the many benefits she receives from T’ai Chi Chih. Several of you readers will recognize a number of these benefits as similar to what you have experienced; for others, they may be new paybacks.

Carol reports that she feels calmer and sleeps better at night. Her normally high blood pressure seems to be benefitting from regular practice. She declares she has more energy on the days she practices. She likes that she can do it any time of the day or night, at almost any place, with no special equipment or clothing needed.

Carol has adapted her approach to one of the movements. She sometimes awakens in the middle of the night and is often able to gently get back to sleep by arising and doing a few movements by her bed. If she uses Pulling in the Energy, (or if she goes through the entire form close to bedtime), she eliminates the visualization. To avoid being counter-productive, she does not imagine bringing in all the energy in the universe from the most distant star through her fingertips.

Carol had some challenges after knee replacements; it took quite a while to redevelop the balance she had had prior to surgery. “After practicing T’ai Chi Chih,” she says, “I have regained my balance to the point that I sometimes find it hard to believe these are not my original knees.”

Justin pointed out that we are not to put any limits on what TCC can do for us. It’s enough to practice regularly and be open to what results occur.

Thanks From Deana

I attended my first Mesa Spirit T’ai Chi Chih class in Arizona today. I am so thankful that my friends invited me to come along. I had never heard of TCC before but as you well know, when the student is ready the teacher will appear. I have fibromyalgia and have tried yoga a few times but could not make it work for me. You have done more for me than you could ever imagine. Thank you. I will attend as many of your classes as I can. Namaste.