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TAI CHI
"To yield is to be preserved whole"
This Tai Chi class is for those who want to embrace the mystical TAO, to cultivate spiritual energy in different chakras (life-force vortexes) and to lead a lifestyle that is conducive towards this cultivation. When the movements are done correctly, a person will naturally become more calm, centered, balanced, and blissful, but the goal is actually of a much higher order. The goal is liberation from the cause of suffering. The goal is the successful compounding of reproductive energy (ching) into vital energy (ch'i), then spiritual energy (shen), then non-being or emptiness (wu chi). The goal is enlightenment.
Silent Thunder is famous for its spiritually charged atmosphere. Wood floors, skylights and undisturbed quiet are only the beginning. Mandalas, Yantras, and other sacred geometrical art forms grace both the walls and windows, and are used for gazing techniques. A dharma talk (spiritual discussion) is given in each class, drawing from various Taoist, Buddhist and even the more mystical Christian sources. A creative selection of exercises to improve balance, concentration, coordination and skill make classes fun, as well as providing an effective solution for today's overly-stressed culture. |