standards of discourse, tai chi

[Guest guest]

Just a couple of quotes from Professor Cheng,

 

 

" ...A person's abdomen stores too much water. It is similar to our

earth having too much water. Excess rain may saturate the land. The

minor harm is that dams break, and the major harm is that flooding

occurs. When the body contains too much water, major illness will

develop such as edema, jaundice, or paralysis. Lesser ailments will

also occur: too much sputum, ring worms, rashes, and many types of

diseases of the lungs, spleen, stomach, and intestines. To prevent

illnesses from excess water in the body it is necessary to exercise "

 

" ...Relaxation helps your body repel illness; it allows your ch'i and

blood to flow smoothly; it harmonizes the sinews and vessels, balances

the Five Internal Organs, and opens the Triple Burners; how can any

disease invade your body? The ancients said that the best doctor cured

those not yet ill, and t'aichi is the finest medicine of the best

doctor. Unfortunately, many who've received these benefits are most

likely to stop practicing once they get well. "

 

and,

 

....Taichi is the crystallization of mankind's most profound

philosophical ideals. Its subtle and essential elements raise it above

every martial art, and makes perfection more elusive than any

beaux-art "

 

Fernando

 

, sherrilgol@a... wrote:

> Thanks for bringing this up. I have practiced Wu style tai chi

since 1974

> and teach now around Miami. I think it is a profound advantage over

my TCM

> classmates who had no tai chi or qi gung experience, only WM

backgrounds.

>

> Sherril