Justin Stone Speaks on T'ai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement

The originator of T ai Chi Chih discusses its origins, its spiritual and metaphysical aspects, and its usefulness as a tool for rapid evolution. In the first part of this 45-minute recording, Justin Stone speaks from the heart about his experience with T ai 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 eastern philosophy, he goes on to discuss the all-important nature of chi. In part two, Justin fields insightful questions about this spiritual discipline and calls upon Zen Master Hakuin, Sufi masters, 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 does Justin use terms like positive and negative rather than good and bad ?