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Physical
exercise is important, but to be healthy we also need to exercise our Qi
(pronounced Chee). It is a different kind of exercise that focuses more
on inner strength.
Over the past few years there has been increased interest in balancing body and mind via relaxation and meditation techniques.
Tai Chi Qi Gong offers this possibility. It is all balance, about growing your energy, the ultimate energy that powers the universe - everything from the greatest star right down to the smallest of microscopic creatures.
Tai Chi Qi Gong movements are very graceful and flow like water and cloud. It has many health benefits like building strength in joints and balancing the body.
One key principle is the action of non-action, which refers to going with the flow - not forcing things. Grand Master T.K. Shih of Connecticut, USA, states that when practicing Tai Chi Qi Gong you must have one mind instead of many. Using this principle, students quickly learn to "feel the chi".
"The ancient Masters were profound and subtle.
Their wisdom was unfathomable.
There is no way to describe it;
all you can describe is their appearance.
They were careful
as someone crossing an iced-over stream.
Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.
Courteous as a guest.
Fluid as melting ice.
Shapeable as a block of wood.
Receptive as a valley.
Clear as a glass of water.
Do you have the patience to wait
till your mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
till the right action arises by itself?
The Master doesn't seek fulfillment.
Not seeking, not expecting,
he/she is present, and can welcome all things."
Lao-tzu, Chinese Philosopher
From Tao Te Ching