Talk Back
How important is it to understand the movements as I leam the form i.e. what the movements are 'doing' on a physical level Is it more important to just leam the form without too much thought and let the deeper understanding come later It is very important to learn the movements clearly and understand tliem. Each movement has it's own meaning, dealing with both the mind and the body otherwise you would just be moving your arms and legs, this is not Qigong, just physical movement. When we...
And Chi Kung
The Interna Arts focus upon the development of Chi Qi - the Vital Intrinsic Life Force which is responsible for the well being of all our mental, physiological and spiritual growths. When the Subtle Energy Systems both within and outside one's physical body are suitably activated and balanced in accordance to the specific needs of that individual to effectuate an appropriate level of energy fusion between Shian Tian Chi the pre-natal Chi which is yin in nature and Hou Tian Chi the post-natal...
Shri Kalachakra Mandala
Manjusri for learning and wisdom. Chenrczig for compassion and healing. Tara for the female aspects of compassion and Kalachara. the wheel of time. The mandala in the picture showing Kalachara represents how things come into being and then pass away. In Tibetan traditions of Buddhism, mandalas are created for initiation rituals, when the teacher gives the pupil permission to meditate on and follow the teachings of a certain deily in order to produce the same attributes. This is known as direct...
Day
have taken a lot of exams in my time - but none quite Many things were the same waking up and thinking What's life got in store for me today , the shock of remembering and diving out of bed in order to get ready, the nervous glances at the clock to see the time ticking past, the recurring thought of If only I'd done a little bit more work, and the reluctant conclusion It's too late to worry about it now , but still the butterflies twitch and flutter. In the exam room and again familiar sights...
Connection
When you analyse and digest the barehanded forms of Taiji, a natural ability with weapons develops. a study of the barehanded postures of Taiji and their applications reveal movements which not only resemble those found in weapons forms but some are in fact the same, e.g. Step Up To Make Seven Stars Step Back To Ride The Tiger Fan Through The Back Strike With Both Fists Kick With The Heel to name but a few. but which came first Whilst barehanded training traditionally comes before weapons it is...