If
true to our essential natures,
we can make no mistake.
(I Ching)
Be natural
The human body
works perfectly well by itself.
Modern living introduces bad postural and usage habits, in addition to
physical tension.
Our school of tai chi aims to capitalise upon your body's existing
abilities, to subtly remove bad habits and encourage
awareness.
Be relaxed
Some forms of exercise require you to
push your body.
You are asked to apply
willpower and force a change.
Dynamic Balancing Tai Chi is different.
Instead of forcing, you allow.
Instead of pushing, you
relax.
Be comfortable
We do not
ask our students to adopt low stances or
walk in a funny way.
Your body rebels against the low stances; the muscle cry out for you to
stand up.
And funny walking?
What is the point?
You already know how to walk.
Tai chi works with
the body, it does not seek to force a change.
Breathing, standing and walking are explored without undue
interference.
If your tai chi practice feels arduous, then you are probably not listening
to your body.
Be
yourself
Tai chi is not macho.
You can just be yourself.
People who practice tai chi tend to be pretty laid back.
They are content to get along with one another and work together as they
discover tai chi.
Be patient
Your body re-grows
slowly and comfortably.
The skills arrive without fanfare and you become stronger and more flexible
without realising that anything has changed.
Things just become a little easier.
Page created 1 February 2001