Peaceful
Wolf T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Spring 2008 Newsletter
Once again Dr. Jay Dunbar has inspired us to continue
on our T'ai Chi path. "The Search for the Peach Blossom
Spring" workshop lead us to explore the meaning of
immortality for each of us. Whatever our interpretation
of that word, our practice can lead ,at least, to a healthier
longevity and possibly spiritual enlightenment. The tale
of the Peach Blossom Spring reminds us that the road is
a long one and we need to keep focused on our path in
order to not lose our way
 Peach
Blossom Spring by Wen, Zheng Ming
As you flow down that road remember you
are never alone:
"Approach your practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
with a
mixture of awe, respect and love. Realize that
people have been doing the same movements
that you are now doing for at least twenty genera-
tions, and every time you start, the cumulative
greatness of this art is expressed through you.
You are the forward edge of a wave that is moving
endlessly forward, pushed by the entire ocean of
past experience."
Michael Gilman
Enjoy the ride!
David
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Thank you.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
QIGONG CLASSES
Two premier qigong practices are available
this session. Beginners can join either class even though
you have not been in the class previously. Wuqin Qigong -
The Five Animal Frolics - comes from Hua To in the third century.
It is a core qigong practice that is used both for health
maintenance and treatment of health problems. Shiba Luohan
Gong - Eighteen Luohan Qigong" - Comes from the Shaolin
Temple. It is believed to have been the first practice taught
to the monks by Bodhidharma when he came from India in the
fifth century.
CLASSICS CLASS
This session we will begin the study of "Taijiquan Lun"
(The Taijiquan Treatise) by Zhang, San Feng. This class will
meet on twelve Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. starting April 1st. See
Flyer.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
STEPHEN WATSON will be here April 20th. He will teach two
workshops that day. In the first, Zip, Zero, Zilch - Nothing
101, Stephen will explore the fundamental necessity of nothing
Attendees will learn to find, nurture, experience, allow and
return to a state of supreme possibility. The second is called
Diagnosis, Healing, Dance, and Self Defense. Exploring the
intersection of these four will be "the most fun you
can have on two feet". So come have a fun day of exploration
with Stephen Watson.
THE 10th WORLD T'AI CHI AND QIGONG DAY will be April 26th
this year. Once again we will be at the Waterford Beach Park
where the event has been held for the last few years. This
is a wonderful time to come and play with our Taiji brothers
and sisters from other schools, to see wonderful demonstrations
of other styles and forms and to have the opportunity to take
workshops with other teachers. Bring family and friends and
enjoy this day. Help us celebrate ten years of World T'ai
Chi Day
The Fall SAN SHOU INTENSIVE with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen
Cusick will be August 21 - 25, Thursday thru Sunday this year.
Talk to David or one of the senior students who do San Shou
about the value of this training. It will change your T'ai
Chi in the most positive ways. Mark your calendars now!
Come join us this spring at our school in
the woods!
Nameste`.
David
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