Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement CD by Justin Stone (Preowned)

Justin Stone speaks on Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement.

In the first part of the CD, Justin Stone speaks from the heart about his experience with Tai Chi Chih and about what you can expect to gain with regular practice. He relays anecdotes about the many benefits that have accrued to his students since he originated the movements in 1974. And while weaving apropos stories and conveying down-to-earth information about eastem philosophy, he goes on to discuss the all-important nature of chi. He speaks with quiet strength and inner wisdom about softness, continuity, and "effortless effort." He quotes from the Lotus Sutra: "From the state of emptiness, each man's body is a body pervading the universe. His voice is a voice filling the universe. His life is a life which is without limit."

In the second part, Justin fields insightful questions about this spiritual discipline. While talking about his own deep awareness, he also calls on Zen Master Hakuin, Sufi masters, Zen writer Paul Reps, and others to reinforce his teachings. Among the topics covered:
• Why is it necessary to keep your concentration in the soles of the feet while doing T'ai Chi Chih?
• What is the importance of softness in T'ai Chi Chih practice?
• What is karma?
• What is the relationship between karma and chi?
• How do emotions condition the chi?
• Why do you [Justin] use terms like "positive" and
"negative" rather than "good" and "bad"?
• Do you [ustin] still teach Tai Chi Ch'uan?
• Is there more to the science of T'ai Chi Chih than you Justin] are revealing here?
• Is T'ai Chi Chih a martial art?
• Why don't you Justin] speak of the intellect when discussing Tai Chi Chih?

45 min.