Sunday, April 26, 2009

Does any one know how to focus chi into bones and muscles and skin?

i have practiced tai chi but still i cant feel chi so i tried chi skin breathing and still very few results have been found dose anyone know a way of how to move chi to my muscels bones and skin if u know a link please do tell thanx

Does any one know how to focus chi into bones and muscles and skin?
This is a process that can only be really felt with good mental imagery. I've read your description and I feel the problem may be that you are focusing chi TO the area and not THROUGH it. I am sure you knwo that Tai chi is about increasing the flow of chi. As such, your imagery must be of the energy flowing into and through the area and out of the body.





Sometimes it helps to think of water sprouting out your finger tips.





Tension doesn't really help in this matter (chi stops at the tensed area and goes nowhere). It helps if your joints and limbs are as least bent as possible, but are also not straight. I have met some people who will make a box shape with their arms when it's supposed to be more circular for the movement.





I take a few martial arts and yoga, and they each have an interesting way of stimulating your internal energy.





However, the real training in the use of your chi doesn't start until you can feel it. It may help to be aware that it will follow your thoughts. This is all i can really give you. It may help to ask your sifu and practice more chi meditation.
Reply:Chi is a myth. It has no basis in reality whatsoever. The only thing that might be close is controlling the amount of blodd flow to a particular area of your body.





"Other feats are much more difficult to explain and require the services of a qualified magician to help design control conditions. When such conditions have been provided, the effect of the Chi power again disappears, leaving little or nothing to support the existence of these powers. A 1988 CSICOP delegation to China provided such tests, and without exception remarkable powers failed to manifest themselves (Kurtz et al. 1988). Sociologist Marcello Truzzi (1985) had a similar experience. I viewed a report on a supposed test of Chi gong-inspired psychokinesis in Taiwan, and I was appalled at just how poorly designed the test was."





http://www.csicop.org/si/9509/chi.html
Reply:I think you need to work more on your meditation.


Just mimicking the moves won't do it!





Taiji is "meditation in motion"...


Unlike many other objective meditation techniques, your object of focus must be INTERNAL.





If you can master subjective meditation, that works even better!





There are 3 steps that must occur IN SEQUENCE





1. Discovering chi WITHIN YOURSELF.


2. Learning how to manipulate it.


3. Learning how to direct it.





It sounds like you are attempting to start at number 3!





Taiji is an internal martial art.


Internal martial arts can take DECADES to master!


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Reply:its hard i can only just feel chi or i should prolly say ki as i am a karate student





if you get someone who is good with chi/ ki to use it on you you can start to feel it more easy try go to a rieki healing or something they are supposed to have very powerful energy
Reply:Well, I must ask you if you are looking for chi or ki. Chi is the body, while Ki is of the mind. Since the body is on the physical realm, it is powerful yet it has limits and complications. Ki on the other hand is said to be more powerful, have less limits and complications than chi, but it is harder to access let alone master.





Since you want chi, I would suggest that you try to get your body in peak performance, while staying healthy. This should help you access it more efficiently as you have less toxins in your system. You should also try to be more in tune with nature. People may disagree with it, but this does work. I am pretty in tune with nature and untamed animals do not flee nor try to attack me when I approach them. Remember, internal martial arts can take decades to master and some have a natural gift to accessing chi and some do not. Give it some time and give many attempts at it.

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Which martial art is more practical and looks better? Bak Mei or Wing Chun or Tai Chi Chuan.?

I know nothing about Bak Mei. Of the other 2, Wing Chun takes much less time to learn. Tai Chi Chuan means grand ultimate fist. Id studied long enough, it is excellent.

Which martial art is more practical and looks better? Bak Mei or Wing Chun or Tai Chi Chuan.?
wing chun kungfu is very practical,and has flowing movements that look better .
Reply:you wanna' do ma to show off and to look good?well if thats what you want join a mcdojo because if their your reasons you'll be wasting your time and money going anywhere else.you hav'n't got what it takes to be a ma if their your reasons.
Reply:HAHA! Practical and look good? What are you trying to do? Impress people you fight? Stupid thing to do! Perfect way to get hurt.
Reply:Wing Chun won't win any awards for looking good. It's a very no-frills style of kung fu. I know little about Bak Mei but from what I've seen on YouTube it's a little more flashy than Wing Chun. It includes tiger and leopard techniques.
Reply:LOOKS BETTER?





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Reply:I like Tai Chi Chuan


I'm almost 44 and would like to begin learning Tai Chi. Any suggestions for good videos for beginners?

simplified taichi 24 is easy to learn


http://www.taichihealthways.com/tai-chi-...





about 2 dozens of simple movements of very mild excercise to improve blood circulation, any other simple videos are all right.

I'm almost 44 and would like to begin learning Tai Chi. Any suggestions for good videos for beginners?
why tai chi?


Does anyone know of a beginner course in tai chi being run in a decent venue in central london?

Classes held at Golders Green Parish Church Hall in


West Heath Drive which is just over the road from


Golders Green Tube Station which is on the Northern Line.





see: http://www.taiji.net/classes.html





Paul Brecher is the Senior W.T.B.A. Instructor for London.





Paul's classes are for both beginers and advanced students and contain training in:


Tai Chi Chuan,


Bagwa Chang and


Wu Tang Shan Chuan.





Just specify which style you would like to learn.


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Does anyone know of a beginner course in tai chi being run in a decent venue in central london?
bob breens academy,


He used to train with bruce lee.


very good classes, whatever your level there are different classes to suit from begginner to advanced,


Based in hoxton square, between shoreditch and old street.


Hope this helps.


Dean.
Reply:Have a look at these:
Reply:Stephanie Fowler


www.syner-chi.co.uk


tel: 07946 344 672





James Drewe


www.taiji.co.uk


tel: 01474-852468





Lam Association


www.lamassociation.org


tel: 020 7272 4271





Fujian White Crane Martial Arts


www.fwckungfu.com


tel: 07958 980 280





Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy


Sifu Chuang Shiou Huey


www.london.wustyle.com


+44- (0)7906 136 294

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What is the best way to learn tai chi?

From DVDs? if yeah which ones plz? And if from school, what shall determine the quality of it? thnx

What is the best way to learn tai chi?
I haven't seen a video that would do you any good yet. But maybe check out YouTube if you have a broadband connection. I have seen some decent videos in there, among the parodies. If you can find some useful exercises from a video, then it couldn't really hurt.





Tai Chi is traditionally taught for free, at dawn, in a public park. The practice was created under the Yellow Emperor as a basic wellness program for the masses. The doctors who designed genuine Tai Chi were the same who devised her brother, Kung Fu, as the fighting form of the two "hard" forms of Qi Gong. *Source, "Secrets of the Yellow Emperor".


http://www.asia2002.gov.hk/press/pict/de...





When you open up the Yellow Pages, if they don't have a listing for Tai Chi, then contact the Kung Fu schools, as they should know where classes are held and when. If you don't have any Kung Fu schools, then contact your local Asian markets. In the West, what we would call an Asian grocery store, can be the center of communication for networking among fellow expatriates.


*Note that some teachers have modified the system of traditional Tai Chi, into a self defense system as well.


http://www.hunyuantaiji.com.hk/eng/index...





Good luck.





*Note, a style called Tai Chi Chuan has recently taken root as a fighting style. It should not be confused with traditional Tai Chi. http://www.wustyle.com/ch/new/article.ph...
Reply:From your qualified martial arts teacher.
Reply:Tai Chi is very complex and takes lifetimes to master.Videos could be useful for starters,but I'd get a teacher.





good luck
Reply:i think the best way would be for u to inroll in a school that teaches it so the instructor can critic u on what your doing wrong and u can improve and stuff.
Reply:I just started Tai Chi in July and from talking to my classmates who have paid for books and DVDs, it seems that your money is better spent on just on class, especially at the beginning.





Their other comments are that with a DVD, half the time you will be fumbling around with the remote trying to review moves; and a book is even worse because you need to fumble around flipping pages. Its just too distracting, which takes away from the actual practice.





In a class, you have the instructor to give feedback. And I find that my classmates are also helpful and fun to be around.





I'm not sure how to determine the quality, but I suppose you can call your schools to find how many years of practice the instructors have.
Reply:learn it from a qualified trainer (daily if possible) + practise it daily!
Reply:a class is much better than a dvd.


Guys wat do u think about yoga tai chi n stuff???

It's very spiritual, peaceful, and good for calming your nerves and finding inner balance.





If you want to do it, I say go for it.





- 16 yo Pagan

Guys wat do u think about yoga tai chi n stuff???
GO EXPERIENCE IT





The sage Patanjali postulated an eight-fold system of spiritual yogic practice for achieving the divine goal. It comprises:





Yam (Controls) Niyam (Rules and regulations) Asan (Bodily Postures) Pranaayam (Breath Control Exercises) Pratyahaar (Sense control) Dharana (Concentration) Dhyaana (Meditation) Samadhi (Mergence)





Yams (Behavior Controls)


"Avoid...unrighteous behavior." All our behavior should be based on a disciplined approach when we interact with others. There are five behavioral controls as postulate by sage Patanjali. These are: Ahimsa (Non – violence) Satya (Truthfulness) Brahmachaarya (Celibacy) Asteya (Non stealing) Aparigraha (Non-covetousness) These five behavior controls have to be followed by the Sadhaka (Yogic practitioner) with strong dedication and diligence.





Niyams (Rules and regulations) "Follow correct moral precepts."


All our interactions require a degree of purity, acceptance and surrender. Sage Patanjali detailed five ‘ Niyams ’ as under:





Maintain cleanliness in body and speech. Be Content with what you have Perform austerities Study the Scriptures regularly Surrender every action of yours to the Universal Spirit These five regulations help you to achieve purity in body and mind, making you morally and spiritually fit to take up the yogic pathway to enlightenment.


Asanas (Body Postures)





"Learn to be still...in body and mind." The body is a ‘storehouse’ for mental and spiritual energy. It must be therefore kept in proper shape through correct posture. Sage Patanjali advocates a posture, which is comfortable to the physical body. A cross-legged posture with the spinal cord kept straight.





Pranayam (Breath control exercises)


"As you breathe...so you live."


Breathing affects your mental state. Likewise your state of mind affects your breathing. For instance, when your mind is emotionally perturbed you will notice that you breathe faster than normal. Similarly, after running for a distance, there is rapid breathing, and you will not be able to concentrate the mind for a while. Sage Patanjali advocates a deep, slow and rhythmic breathing pattern. The process is as under: Breathe in deeply for a few seconds Hold the breath for a few seconds Breathe out again for a few seconds Now wait for a few seconds Repeat this process (from S. No. 1) again. This type of slow rhythmic breathing gives your mind, a control over the senses, Simultaneously inducing a feeling of relaxation to the body and improving mental concentration to a great extent. The effects can be practically felt, when you practice it regularly, over a period of time.





Pratyahar (Control of senses) "Sense control...is mind control." Control of senses can be through three ways: Absence of desire for sense objects. Enjoying sense objects strictly as per scriptural injunctions. A strong sense of detachment. But according to sage Patanjali, it is not merely the absence of desire for sense object or mere detachment, but a complete absence of any awareness of the object itself! So, even though the object is present, the mind should be firmly fixed to give any attention to the sense objects.





Dhaaranaa (Concentration)


"Concentration is...unbroken contemplation."


When the body, mind and breath are under control, by following the earlier steps, then you can start fixing your attention at one place. Different commentaries on Sage Patanjali’s yoga sutras advocate different ways of fixing the gaze. But primarily, for improving your concentration, you should sit in a quiet place try focussing your gaze on a jyoti (light e.g. candle flame) or a suitable object. For improving the concentration, you should keep bringing the mind back to that object inspite of its natural tendency to wander away, as soon and as many times as is required and the ultimate objective is to attain sustained and fixed attention at will.





Dhyan (Meditation)


Dhyan is the final step towards samadhi.





Samadhi (Mergence)


" The only goal...is realisation of your Self. " This is the spontaneous final union of the individual soul with the Oversoul or God or Universal Spirit. The sadhak (spiritual practitioner) forgets his individuality and external environments and gets deeply absorbed into the cosmic wholeness with an intensity which encompasses his whole being!
Reply:Yoga in all its practices are about body, mind, spirit balance.
Reply:I personally like Tai Chi but do whatever works for you.
Reply:i do yoga stuff..


its very relaxing, help me to cope with stress, finding a way to life my live, n finding god..


you should try it.. but please be open minded..


What is The Process of Learning Tai Chi?

I want learn from starting from my home , what is starting exersise


,move ments,

What is The Process of Learning Tai Chi?
No idea.
Reply:either take a class or buy a reference book or perhaps find a video or CD..good luck
Reply:think a video is probably best...... cant see the flow of movement from a textbook.


theres afew videos on youtube.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SRS_z67...
Reply:tai chi has few simple streatching exersise but to do these exercises you need a trained tai chi expert .and to learn these techniques you have to join clases .i know a person teaching tai chi in mulund [w] in sarvoday nagar check it out if u need any further assistance do post a question .

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