I shall tell
you a great secret my friend.
Do not wait for the last judgement, it takes place every day.
(Albert Camus)
Touch
For our
tai chi students, nothing is better than
working with the
instructor directly.
You feel
how they move, how
softly they make contact and how little
effort takes place.
This is an invaluable experience.
Your teacher offers you a
physical illustration of what is to come.
They should embody the very
characteristics and
qualities you are currently working
towards.
Without working 'hands
on', this understanding is not possible.
Distance
A book, video or workshop cannot offer direct transmission.
You need to train with the teacher, in addition to your own practice.
Tai chi study must be
tactile.
Training with the teacher changes how you use the tai chi. You become soft, sensitive and fluid in a completely new way.
But if you cease this relationship prematurely, old
habits encroach and the body forgets.
Living art
We seek to perpetuate the art of tai chi.
We want to pass it on, and every lesson is designed with this in mind.
As with any
artist, the teacher is very particular.
We want to make sure that every
aspect has been
thoroughly understood and retained.
The standard is very high.
The teacher is
offering you their art every time you make
contact with them.
Are you alert enough to learn from the experience? That is the
question.
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