The Secret of Tai Chi
What you’ve heard is absolutely true. You’re here (or may be thinking about taking classes) because you’ve heard it through the grapevine that Tai Chi is possibly the single best thing you can do for your overall mental and physical health. It’s true!
Many legitimate modern scientific studies have shown the truth of this ancient claim. You don’t’ have to take my word for it, just go do a little homework and you will see for yourself. And if you don’t’ believe you are getting exceptionally good Tai Chi instruction here, then I encourage you again to go do some more research and see what you come up with.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that I’m not a little old Chinese man with a long flowing white beard, or that I don’t levitate into class in lotus position. Whatever your goals or desires are for health and happiness, if you made it through the process to become a student here, you are in the right place to achieve those goals. So, if there is no doubt that Tai Chi can give you what you are looking for, then what are the things that could prevent you from reaching your goals of greater health and happiness through Tai Chi?
To Learn Tai Chi You Have to Go to Class
Yes there are times when it seems like some evil universal power is conspiring to keep you from being able to go to class, but how easily do you give in? How easily do you let things stop you from doing what is in all likelihood the single most potent thing you are doing to promote your health and happiness?
Think on this.
Yet, when even despite your best efforts you have to miss class, let it go. Negativity never helps. Don’t overreact and quit if you unavoidably miss some classes or even if you have to be absent for a while—quitting is not an effective strategy for success.
To Learn Tai Chi You Have to Practice
Any practice is better than none. Don’t ever underestimate the power of just a little practice. And, while dedicated practice time is important (even as little as five minutes), don’t forget that isn’t the only kind of practice.
Do you breathe to your Tan Tien while you drive or sit in traffic? Do you stand in Wu Chi in line at the grocery store? One student told me she practices the weight shifting and waist turning exercises while rocking her child to sleep! Now that’s great practice!
Research has shown that regularity of practice is much more important than overall volume of practice, so try to practice a little bit every day; or at least most days.
And, yes, you will go through many cycles where you feel uninspired or stagnant in your practice. These are simply natural, unavoidable cycles in life—again, don’t overreact and quit.
See you in class!
For more information on Tai Chi and Qigong, visit our website: ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com .