I have ADHD and Tai Chi has been the only thing I have ever tried that comes near to focusing my hyperactive brain, and keeping me calm. 😊

@slyjable

5 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life (40s). I had been taking taekwondo classes for a few years before that and never really realized that - when I was doing something that demanded my physical AND my mental attention at the same time - things finally felt in sync. It's amazing what martial arts can do, especially for those of us blessed with ADHD super powers. Keep it up, friend. You are not alone.

@Jennifer-oz8ec

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a wonderful explanation of how Tai Chi affects our inner & outer being as well and how we can experience bliss. I love that word, bliss. I am starting a Tai Chi session on Tuesday, March 26 and am so looking forward to it. It is something I want to incorporate into my life long-term.

This is, without a doubt, the most useful and insightful video I've seen about tai chi on KZread. I've practiced tai chi for 40 years. Presence is the essence of tai chi practice, and the experience of presence becomes continually deeper and deeper, and at some point, the presence of Tao is another possibility.

Live in New York City and had a lot of opportunity to observe Chinese people performing tai chi in Chinatown where I worked. They were incredibly strong physically I saw a man in his 60s climb up a flagpole keeping his feet in an L formation all the while looking at me as he ascended to the top smiling and laughing as he went. I’m grateful that they let me practice with them as I knew this would aid me in my old age now that I am older I am so grateful to have been exposed to tai chi

I remember the first time I felt that flow state while doing tai chi. It lasted for about four or five movements, then I realised "I'm not moving, my body is moving itself!" and of course, that interrupted the flow, but ... wow. Having your mind be nothing, only being present, letting your body go on autopilot and do the thing, it's a hell of a feeling.

@elginbolling337

2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly exactly exactly what you mean! You feel like you are being moved effortlessly is that feeling you get when you’re doing isometrics and you suddenly let go and your arm goes in the direction that it was going in by its self it is a glorious feeling until you’ve experienced it it will just look like slow motion dancing and nonsense

@rhondawoodhouse5508

Жыл бұрын

My sentiments precisely! Bless you!🧘🏾‍♂️

Just coming up to middle age and have been practicing tai chi for 25 years. I'm so grateful to have this under my belt at this stage in my life

@rodrigohenrique2219

3 ай бұрын

What benefits Tai Chi brought to your life?

When you control your inside, you control your external world. Well said.🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈

"People that get stuck thinking about whats going to happen next or what's going to happen in my future is because they're not present." That just spoke to my soul. You have earned your subscriber! *Martial Arts Bow*

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

King cj thank you very much for sharing I’m glad you got something valuable from this video and I appreciate your feedback very much. Many thanks 🙏

@gioncarol73

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that comment!!!! 👍

"In the present moment there are no problems" That really makes me realize.. hehe...😀 all my problems are in the future right now... right here everything is fine.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Ive noticed that because of work ive became stressed and inpatient. Ive been working on daily mediation but i like movement. This morning i started my journey of thai chi, and i already loved it.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. Tai chi will dissolve stress and impatience guaranteed. I suffered in the past with anxiety and problems breathing due tightness in the chest area from too much "holding on" and "holding in". Tai chi is about letting go, release, and relaxation, which are the antithesis of stress. It only gets better!

I've been practicing tai chi for so long. I def have gained that advanced awareness flow state. I use it at the gym and create new functional workout techniques. Its really amazing

@PabloTheOne

2 жыл бұрын

tell more about your Tai Chi

@mv5384

2 жыл бұрын

@@PabloTheOne it starts with doing simple movements that are altered according to the syncing of your breathe. Then overtime , you'll reach an awareness where you feel the muscle fibers spark. Over time, you'll feel the muscle fibers through whole motion Spark together. Then with practice youll really feel a flow of the ignited muscles with even a Slight tai chi gesture you practiced like 1000 times atleast. Notice with each body part , you must allow your breathe to travel there to open up blocked areas where Chi isn't flowing properly. All this stuff Then you'll notice when you apply with weights, your workouts will feel so dynamic and flow driven.

@PabloTheOne

2 жыл бұрын

@@mv5384 thank you, I appreciate your wisdom

Currently on Day 2 of my Tai Chi 100 Day Journey and ALL OF THIS - this is what I feel right now. I’ve decided now that I want this to be a part of my life forever ❤️

@biancahagen6982

2 жыл бұрын

Day 12 and I feel the same!

@iammahi766

2 жыл бұрын

how do you feel now? this guy is just tryna sell us some tai chi course ?

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Come join my December class in Sydney if you can!

@wighty5434

Жыл бұрын

@@CenterLifeBalance Good come-back - I have just started Tai Chi and this video gives excellent reasons why I should continue, and others should start. It's a pity some people find a course not worth the money. The only way to learn is with a Master!

I heard Anne LaMotte last night on a PBS station out of San Francisco. I was moved when she said it's OK to feel awkward in attempting to join a new group and to feel awkward for a while. This morning when I meditated, I thought of a Tai Chi group which meets in an old public park here in Northern California. I drove by and saw a group practicing. I decided to get a cup of coffee and come back when they were finishing. I met a lone man on his way to his car and I asked what it took to join. He said "just be here at 8 am. I'm the instructor." I introduced myself and we both have the same first name! I have not flourished during the pandemic. My nature is to be reclusive. I needed to get out of the house more. I get up very early so there is nothing stopping me, so I will be there tomorrow morning. Your video on the benefits of Tai Chi is just excellent, a real affirmation for the beginning of my journey. Thank you!

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That you for sharing that wonderful story. I'm delighted you have found a local tai chi school and I'm humbled that my video helped you move in this direction. You won't regret it!

Hi, I’ve just started tai chi at the age of 60, I’m really enjoying it! Thanks for mentioning the benefits, it helps to understand. 🙏

Excellent words about Tai chi and I agree with everything. The detail and nuance of Taijiquan is incredible, endlessly fascinating. The understandings practice of this art can lead to are unlike anything else. Tai chi can help improve whatever else you do.

I had some lessons in the '70s and the instructor always said to stay aware of your breathing. The in-out of your breath is the basis of the flow of movement. Tai-Chi is like meditation in movement.

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

I can't disagree that breathing is important. The breath is fascinating and powerful. That said I don't give much attention to it other than to be aware of if I am holding the breath in anyway or if the breath is restricted in anyway. I usually focus on relaxation, alignment, sinking/rooting (requires relaxation) and center. I believe intention and relaxation are more important for flow of movement than anything else. Do you want to enter into a state of non-resistance, of non-interference. So long as we don't interfere with the breath and try to control it - because it doesn't want to be controlled anyways - flow will occur naturally.

I'm 65 and after a debilitating flu a couple of years ago I felt drained and without energy most of the time. Then I found a few good Tai Chi videos on KZread and just joined in and I feel so much better especially more energy. At the same time I felt I wanted to learn some self-defense, but we live in a small village and there are no classes. Then I read more and more about Tai Chi and it seems to me that it fits the bill for me. I can get more energy and I can learn some internal form of self-defense. Nice. Thank you for uploading your videos, I will follow along! Greetings from sunny Spain!

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Antje I’m glad you’ve found tai chi. Tai chi is one practice that will look after you for life. It is healing on so many levels, some of which make sense, and some are beyond words. Tai chi frees up energy which tends to get stuck in the body. One of the first benefits is increased vitality and energy. Well done for getting started!

@weragalagesunilabeyratne7446

3 жыл бұрын

Sir,Thanks you,very nice explanation.

@wandaarnt234

2 жыл бұрын

Well said cheers from Pennsylvania 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mackenziebiegler848

Жыл бұрын

What books did u find helpful?

I had learned a Yang Tai Chi and a Chen Tai chi form BOTH on VHS,and a friend wanted me to do them at his birthday party. I did them and a guy I recognized from a TKD Dojo asked me who my Sifu was and told him i learned them from, and Itold him from some old VHS tapes I had. He still kept asking and I told the same thing. He told me nobody could perfect forms like that unless a Sifu was teaching them in Person and I did that I didn't have to be a stuck up a-hole. I am learning a Both a Yang Form and Chen Form. and I know what everyone is talking about . This is a nice video . Neal

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is very difficult to learn taiji from a video. There are many angles and subtleties to master. If you can demonstrate a good quality form from video training alone that's fantastic. Well done. 👊

The greatest martial art combatants also studied Tai Chi, because it put them in tune with their inner power, thus enhancing any combative martial art.

Well, I just had tai chi lessons lately in hospital with a physiotherapist. And while I really liked it, and it made me feel excellent, and I want to continue with it, I DID think about other things all the time. For example, one time I was just about to make me a cup of coffee when my therapist asked me if I would like to have a tai chi lesson, I thought about wanting my coffee. All the time I thought about that. Coffee, coffee, coffee... Yes, I did have to think about what I was doing etc but my mind could still wonder all over the place. I just cannot understand how people are able to stopn their mind from wondering. I do have problems with anxiety, that"s why I was in the hospital. That"s why I cannot concentrate. I hope tai chi and yoga will help me. Greetings from Estonia!

@CenterLifeBalance

4 жыл бұрын

Helen Golovin thanks for sharing. All thoughts arise as an expression of feelings. I understand what you mean about thoughts coming up during tai chi. Even though tai chi practice requires concentration, there’s not many things that can contend with the minds incessant need to always be thinking, to always be busy. That you are aware of your thoughts in the first place is already a great achievement. as you witness thoughts it becomes more and more clear “that we are not our thoughts” we are merely the witness of thinking. I used to be very anxious and have panic attacks. Tai chi helped a lot, especially with my breathing, which used to be mainly chest breathing leading to tightness in the chest. As I practiced more tai chi and sitting meditation, I learned to let go of tension faster, until letting go became a habit. After a few years of practicing acceptance, release, and letting go, this became the dominant pattern. If you are interested in diving deeper into the mechanics of letting go I highly recommend a book called “letting go” by David R. Hawkins. I’m not an expert on yoga, but I have no doubt it will help with anxiety, as will tai chi and meditation. All three aim to direct awareness inside the body, and more internal awareness of what’s going on inside the body is a good thing. Thanks again 🙏

@helengolovin7443

4 жыл бұрын

@@CenterLifeBalance Thanks for the answer. I will check out that book. I have always had difficulty with staying in the moment.

I am very impressed that this guy, a guy talking about the benefits of Tai Chi, just slipped in a truth which you only hear from the old masters and gurus, one which we often overlook. Peace is your birthright. Peace is your natural state. It’s the monkey mind that seems to mess it all up. The “present moment” isn’t new, we have been talking about it since forever, but it’s really mind blowing when you think on it. It’s not a koan, u can go at it with logic. In AA they say - “yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery,” it’s true the present moment is literally all we have, the rest is in our heads. And whatever you are looking for, it’s better to seek it inside than on the outside. “Having never left the house, you are looking for a way home.” I forget the author.

Woke up this morning with a bad migrain. Decided to try and do my normal workout Dvds had to give up half way through as head was so painful. Did my Tai Chi one as I know I feel so relaxed and fulfileld after( only been doing a few weeks). By the end I suddenly realised my megrain had gone!

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that amazing? Tai chi is the most transformative system of movement in existence. Any type of tai chi will bring unexpected positive results. I've been practicing for about 13 years and still only scratching the surface of this incredible art. The main reason people feel so good in my opinion is because of relaxation in the form of releasing tension and letting go, which is contrary to many other forms of exercise that require resistance as a premise.

I discovered the benefits of tai chi when I was very high on weed. The thing when you’re high on weed you can feel everything inside of your body. I noticed when I moved slowly I felt so good. And I started tai chi

@user-en8mv6vv1y

2 ай бұрын

Seriously?😂

Honestly whoever is reading this this man is speaking truth. To me taichi is like magic, i dont know about others but since i started tai chi i felt my chakras opened and how do i know this ? Not only did i felt amazing like water flow in my breathing but also all of a sudden good things started to happen to me thats when i thought maybe tai chi opened my blocked chakras ? Anyway tai chi is a blessing i cannot a have a day go without me doing it even if for 20mnts

@CenterLifeBalance

Жыл бұрын

Definitely balances our chakras have experienced this myself. Once you've had taiji there's no going back!

Discovered my first class today in the park and signed up for the next one. I, too, noticed how it completely had my focus and that felt great/unusual! I am a former dancer and I LOVE the flow, and the whole body moving as one. I feel a natural "rapport," you could say, with this idea. I'm excited about beginning my journey with this practice and your video further inspires me!

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Madeline and thank you for sharing your experience . It really is one of the best things we can do for the mind and body, and many people are yet to discover this for themselves. I hope you stick with it. There is a certain "timing" to movement which I'm sure you already know about. I think you will enjoy the journey ahead. Thank you 🙏

Amazing. As you spoke. Within a few seconds I was able to relax the pain in my shoulder. I’ve tried Tai Chi I love it. Thank you for your words.

Awesome and very helpful how you explained the effects of taichi. Thank you kindly. I love taichi. Changed my life.

most clear concise ,explanations available on you tube.thank you!

"The way we do some things, is the way we do all things." So true! It's wonderful to recognize how the practices of softening can make transformations within our whole life. Such a beautiful method! Thanks for sharing with the community.

Thank you, this confirms what I've felt and thought through practicing Tai Chi

I had the same experience of being present. Amazing. I missed it so much. Thank you for this video 🤍

For me its a moving meditation, develop mindfulness and feeling the nature. Beautiful

I'm a wing tsun Practitioner 🙏 but I started to learn tai chi for developing my sensation and relaxation 🙏

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Tai chi is excellent for this. Relaxation is the key to being able to move freely when your opponent is stuck. Tai chi will help your other practices. 🙏

Great Video! Thank you for post!

Thank you for the very clear and inspiring explanation.

This is a gift I'm sharing with my students. Thank you so much for the time and energy you've put into this .

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arlene much appreciated 🙏

Thank you so much Colin :) Your explanation was wonderful... I loved every word you said and felt great in my being... I remember my first Tai Chi class, about 5 years ago, where I had a master; an amazing beautiful woman, who like me, loved Tai Chi and drawing/painting. She was really calm and confident and I had a target at that time, to be like her... But still loved to continue Tai Chi, even without her, cause she left there after a few months. And now, I'm very glad to meet you and benefit from your lovely channel. Thank you again... Peace & Love :)

Thanks very much indeed, Colin. Your video on the benefits of Tai Chi is fascinating and very motivating! You explain the importance of internal energy very clearly. I subscribed to your channel and will watch all of your Tai Chi videos. By the way, you deserve many, many more subscribers than you have.

I love this. I practice Tai Chi, always looking for more knowledge.

You are a great teacher and this is a great video. Thank you!

thank you for the benefits of tai chi. just started 3 days ago and I am already experiencing the ingle in my arm an my shoulder just keeps feeling better. will continue

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

That's great I'm glad you're feeling good. Tai chi is the gift that keeps on giving! Thanks for sharing your feedback 🙏

@projectdelorean3133

2 жыл бұрын

So how is it working for you now?

Thank you. Suprising how little body moments and awarenesses can do.

@CenterLifeBalance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley for your comment. Much appreciated 😊

Wow! This is great I'll make sure to mention these health benefits on my blog.

Thank you for the content. I am just beginning my journey on tai chi and this information has been very valuable

Thank you for that! I’m very interested in learning Tai Chi and this is by far the best explanation I’ve found!

Thanks for your very informative video, very nice explanations for people who are new to TJ.

Thank you so much, I believe, TaiChi is a wonderful experience. I was introduced to lessons many years ago when I worked in NYC. I loved learning the great classes that gave me a good work out for my body, and mind was satisfied. I always had TaiChi on my mind and totally admired the process to study although I was finding it easier to practice Yoga at that time. Now in my later years I’m so happy to have the videos and of these ancient exercises available as I have feel in love with the flow and never forgot the movements I have learned after all the years gone by and looking forward to do and learn as much as I can.

Great ! Love your enthusiasm and take on Tai Chi !

Wow. Thank you so much for this inspiring and heart warming video! I started to practice Tai Chi few month ago and I was positive shocked how fast I am able to relax doing this beautiful Martial Art. Especially in our current time it's more necessary than ever to come in a smooth and strong state to create a peaceful world. May the force be with you! ☯

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated! 🙏 relaxation is the way. It is the number one principle, and it sure is needed now more than ever. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Stupendous. I practice Tai Chi Chuan flow for fifteen minutes every day and it's been amazing (over six or seven postures.)

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip. You have one of the main keys that open the energy channels which is "every day". Keep up the good work 👍

I'm currently stuck in the covid shelter in Shanghai and and a thought popped into my head - well, I can't do yoga here, but why not give tai chi a try. I've been seeing these amazing elderly people in the local parks practicing tai chi and I was always astonished by the beauty, flawlessness, and perfection of their moves, like water waves. And I tried today and it definitely is a new milestone for me, I loved it. It's very similar to yoga in a way. But different, here you practice more balance standing on your feet. And your explanations and tips for beginners are super helpful, cuz it's definitely hard to make it smooth. Hope you are safe and healthy! 谢谢，师傅🙏

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome thank you for sharing. Hopefully they drop the charade soon.

Thanks Colin, I can tell you are learning the Chen tai chi. Please keep posting your sharing!

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated!

So very well explained. Thanks

A very enlightening article! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated 🙏

Great video again thank you. I feel the chi energy it's moving, relaxing and beautiful. Thanks again. Lyndon

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lyndon I appreciate your support. When one thing moves, everything moves! 🙏

Subscribed Zenfully @great content!🧘🏾‍♂️

Hi Colin, many thanks for this wonderful video. I’ve been practicing tai chi for around 12 years but I’ve never heard it explained this good. I’m hooked on your channel. Cheers Pete

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter I appreciate that.

thanks for your inspiring talk

Great instruction/Great video . Cymru Tai chi Wales

I love the information in the video and your excitement about wanting to get ppl into this, so they can all feel the amazing benefits. I am and Essentrics instructor (a fitness program inspired by tai chi, among other things) and i love it, wanted to understand more about tai chi to see what that can give you (as i have never tried it). A lot of what you said was resonating with how i feel about Essentrics. I will definitely give tai chi a try at some point, i have a feeling i would love it!

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Once you get into tai chi there no going back. It's truly uniquely transformative. Thanks for sharing 🙏

Best explanation, I will try next week

Nice job buddy I just had my first session this morning keep up the good work

@CenterLifeBalance

4 жыл бұрын

James Tracey thank you very much. Congratulations on your first tai chi session. Stick with the results will be fantastic.

AMAZING PRESENTATION! I am about to introduce TAICHI to interested residents in my condo building. What a wonderful referral I can make to your videos. WELL DONE! Thank you for your invaluable contribution towards furthering health and peaceful personal development practices available to us all in these worrisome times. Blessings.

@CenterLifeBalance

Жыл бұрын

Very kind and appreciated thank you 🙏

Thank you so much for this video. Yes, I also think Presence is the key. Greetings from Serbia!

@CenterLifeBalance

4 жыл бұрын

Tanja J thank you for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I Appreciate your support!

really important info for all. thanks

Thank you so very much for this inspirational video. I was just starting to learn about tai chi but I didn’t understand all these important significant powerful treasures, so you have definitely inspired me. I wish though that it would also burn calories like a regular workout. I so look forward to your other videos. Thank you

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon I'm delighted that you found inspiration through this video. For the record when done correct tai chi absolutely burns calories - especially once we learn to relax. When we relax the weight from the upper body sinks down into the legs which in turn have to deal with the downward force. Tai chi makes the legs stronger. For most practitioners however it will be a low calorie burning exercise when compare to other cardio or high intensity workouts. Thank you 🙏

@sharongonzales2495

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I did a practice right now and I loved it, especially knowing it will help make my legs stronger and most importantly will help me RELAX. I became aware of the excess tension I was carrying in part so my body. Again, thank you!

I hear you brother! Great video, thanks.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Stevie Paul thanks for the positive vibes! Cheers.

very well explained thank you!

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maxime I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏

What a great video thanks

Very excited to learn more. Started a tai chi chih class at a local YMCA. just felt so intrigued. I’m a type A personality and need more balance. You are right I was so focused on the moves and Could really just be so present and I really enjoyed it. There was Spa I like your music playing and I love the focus it takes. Oddly enough I felt so energized after the second class. So yes it’s relaxing but very freeing and energizing. Will watch more of your videos thanks for the great explanations. I’m excited to see what is to come 🥰 namaste

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had a great experience. That's exactly what I would expect for who practices tai chi! We feel more energised because of the relaxation. The more we relax the less tense we are, the less tense the less resistance. Less resistance = more flow. Glad you found tai chi and thanks for sharing your experience 🙏

Wow… I am inspired!

thank you for this great video

Thank you, I started on line

Subscribed! Love the video

Incredible. Here we go.

Thank you 🙏

Thank you ❤

Nice conversation.

amazing video!

Six months and I feel so much better.

Well said, my experience also.

Exceptional bro.

Wow thank you so much. This video is brilliant. Had my first TC class this evening and I came away kinda thinking I'll never get this, is it even worth it. You've given me the encouragement and inspired me to keep at it. Happy New Year to you

@CenterLifeBalance

Жыл бұрын

Please stick with it. Taiji is the gift that keeps on giving and it will take care of you for life. Someone close to me started in their 60s and only gets stronger and stronger and more relaxed every week. Appreciate your feedback!

@sixteenstringjack

Жыл бұрын

@@CenterLifeBalance Thanks for the message. I've had 4 classes now and actually, I'm starting to feel something......it's subtle but good. Definitely going to keep going with it! Cheers

Thank you Sir 🙏🏽 ✌🏾

Every moment new and again

Hey Colin, Thomas Ogram here. Great to see you and a brilliant video. Hope all is well. I have a new FB profile now.

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas good to hear from you. Thank you for the feedback. I'll add you on FB.

Great ! I am german. Your voice is calm and easy to understand. You are right! There is so much contraction, tension, non-awareness in the world. And if you see Adam Mizner-pushing hands, its a kind of miracle what Qi and Emptyness can effort. Sorry, for my english…

@CenterLifeBalance

Жыл бұрын

Taiji is indeed miraculous and mysterious! Good English 👍

Fantastic explanation of the inner and outer universe simultaneously all-encompassing multi-faceted existence monitoring even when exercise has finished it just moves on into daily life. Warm gentle round wellbeing.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Sooner or later we realise that everything is Taiji. The known and the unknown, the seen and the unseen, the movement and the stillness. Every "thing" is yin yang.

Due to start my tai chi journey in Edinburgh next week. Found this video interesting and informative as I’m about to start my classes... thank you

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham I wish you the best with your tai chi journey.

@grahammartin4161

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

We have to learn to detach ourselves from the mind. Our mind is our worst enemy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Tai Chi. I am learning Tai Chi myself.

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Observation is the key. The mind can be a powerful tool if used correctly. In some ways it can be like an enemy to be conquered or defeated. later we come to see ii more like a pet to be tamed. Tai chi will help unite the mind and body through focus, concentration, and awareness of the internal states. Thank you for your comments.

This is a great video, thank you for doing this it is so helpful. Lyndon

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Lyndon I'm glad you enjoying the channel.

Love yr explainations about tai chi . Am already a practioner of Qi gong and could follow and understood your meanings. This will be my next step to seeking harmony of self by way of Tai Chi practice. Only problem there's not many good master here to learn from . Been seeking a sifu who is willing to part their knowledge wish me luck, cheers .

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Masters are very rare. Which country do you live in?

@mikekok

3 жыл бұрын

@@CenterLifeBalance Malaysiato be precise

Congratulations on this lecture bringing froth the benefits of Tai chi. May be some practical prersentations ctop those principles could heklp connectiong ideas into a series of steps scucceeding one another. Best regards. Paul, 67.retired instructor of Karate.

Thank you for your words. I teach a free class for mostly seniors and they have not reached that place of relaxing. We only meet once a week but they are all trying so hard to learn the movements. So I have no doubt they will reach a place that they will just let go and do their tai chi. It is hard to explain to them what will happen when they reach a place that everything goes inward.

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Some things are beyond explanation and have to be experience to be known. Great work passing on your knowledge and skills to others!

At 15:15 I realised you must be somewhere in Australia! Awesome video by the way :)

Well said! New sub from LA

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your suppport much appreciated!

Thank You for the great sharing . Do you conduct any class

@CenterLifeBalance

Жыл бұрын

Yes I teach in Sydney Australia. For the moment there are no online classes.

Good stuff. Which style do you practice? Assuming you’re familiar with Yang and Chen have you experienced different benefits? I hear Chen is more self defense oriented and has more taught emphasis on fajin. I wonder which one to pursue.Thoughts? Thanks.

@CenterLifeBalance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I only practice Chen style. As I believe Chen style is the original and all other styles follow from that. Of course I'm not a historian and I wasn't around hundreds of years ago so I can't speak fact, but everything I've experienced leads me to believe that Chen style is the original. I'm biased toward Chen style and recommend that if you want to learn taiji Chen is best. Chen style involves more spiralling movements and is known to be more difficult to learn. Regarding Martial application it is less to do with the style and more to do with the individual and their ability to master the principles. But effort and experience all being equal, Chen style would be superior in my opinion for both Martial application and health. Those who use the benefits of the internal martial art will absorb equivalent health benefits. Hope that helps.

Very Nice explanation. Really enjoyed the video .. the way you put things in perspective

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I’m glad you got some value from the video 🙏

@drprashantnairarnishalloffame

3 жыл бұрын

I am a practitioner of a style called Konton Tai Chi as taught by Grand Master BaiYihai. I found your explanations to be very articulate. Thank you

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

@@drprashantnairarnishalloffame thanks again and I’m glad you found tai chi. I encourage you to stick with the training the benefits go deep and are too numerous to mention. Enjoy!

@drprashantnairarnishalloffame

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100 percent. My teacher is also teaching me the marts practicality of the art too. Thank you...its an amazing mart.one needs to be patient

@CenterLifeBalance

3 жыл бұрын

It is extremely practical as a martial art. The unique combination of balance, relaxation, alignment, and whole body movement taken to the extreme make it an incredibly efficient martial art that doubles as an amazing health practice. If tai chi is practiced daily, skill will improve much faster, just like learning any skill like learning the guitar or piano. Patience is cultivated over time.

Excellent video on the benefits of Tai Chi! I am a Tai Chi instructor as well & found this highly beneficial for me as I promote this amazing practice in my area. Thank you so much! I love everything about Tai Chi & Qigong & also starting to learn Mandarin. Let your chi flow Colin, you’re awesome!!

@CenterLifeBalance

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment thank you very much! We need many more teachers like yourself with a passion for Tai Chi. Keep up the good work!

Hi, what programs do you recommend to become trained to teach tai chi (and develop my own practice), especially for women and children? Thank you. Ps... my son named our dog Shen years ago...and incidentally he has been sitting right next to us, alert and looking relaxed and happy while we have been song morning qigong lately aa a family. Thank you!