T’ai Chi Chih Retreat

Xavier Center, a catholic retreat house in Morristown, NJ was the location of the second annual TCC Retreat sponsored by the Center. (This was held only two weeks after Justin [Stone] and Carmen [Brocklehurst] gifted the space with their energy. Seventeen women attended the six day retreat, coming from a variety of experiences: mothers, grandmothers and professional women … all deeply serious about their spiritual journey – 10 were women religious. They easily sank into the movements, coming from their center, being grounded in the movements. Morning and Evening Prayer, meditation, evening gatherings were optional offerings, which to my surprise, were attended by all.

The main focus was TCC with 12 hours of class time – 3 hours over 4 days. By the final silent practice, all were amazed and delighted in the felt flow of CHI as the 18 individuals moved as one in the rhythm of yin/yang while arms flowed effortlessly (to one degree or another) in circular patterns. They practiced in small groups during the free time without my encouragement to do so and observed Justin’s Video and Carmen’s Video and their Interview Video.

I would be glad to send [a retreat] outline to anyone who may be interested – please send a self-adressed stamped envelope.