T’ai Chi Chih With Unclouded Mind

By analyzing a thing we can get a sense of it, but only by utilizing a thing can we know its value for us.

Though T’ai Chi Chih is not specific (or restrictive) about which energy vessels or meridians are more prominently influenced when this or that movement pattern is practiced, we feel that a comprehensive balancing can be achieved by one who practices a variety of the 20 individual movements of TCC, correctly, on a consistent schedule.

Some TCC teachers have theories about energy flows prompted by specific movement patterns, based on personal practice. I feel that personal theories are not necessarily useful if shared with students. These speculations might detour a student from validating his experience because it may seem contrary to his teacher’s reported experience.

A favorite T’ai Chi principle: Move With Unclouded Mind, is the best way to ‘do’ T’ai Chi Chih. Allow students to have their own experiences. The movements presented themselves to Justin intuitively, which should be trusted if one is utilizing TCC. Analysis does not bestow added benefits really. Regular practice brings results. Practicing TCC attentively, freshly, is all the ‘analysis’ we need.

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Regular and correct practice of T’ai Chi Chih will enlighten and liberate the sincere practitioner.

– Steve Ridley

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This desire world
has a Spiritual foundation
which is individually realizable
as evolving clarity of perception unfolds.

– Steve Ridley