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Gerard O'Connor
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 1:02 PM
Subject: Gerry's experiences.
A few weeks ago during the warm-up, without consciously moving, my arms followed yours, sort of like a puppet on a string.
Today I found that I no longer felt I had to think about what I was doing, but rather it flowed more naturally. It actually felt a lot more comfortable as well.
Mrs. Linda Cameron, CYPRUS
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: DVD Music
I am slowly practising the Tai Chi from the DVD.
I felt my Chi movements immediately in my hands and upper back.
The DVD is beautiful although as a beginner it takes patience to follow
all aspects of each move. Patience is a very good facet of my Being to
develop.
18/1/05
Happy New Year Ric
Hope your trip was great.
Well your DVD has arrived and I braved the torrential rain to go collect
it from school.
Anyway the DVD was a very welcome distraction and I watched it and did
not want to stop it as I was entranced with the movements and the feelings
it brought to me over all that distance. I felt I was watching a dance
between you and a much beloved being, maybe your Higher Self. It is very
beautiful to watch. I have not had time to practise yet as very busy this
morning so some time today will play with the moves and give you some
feedback.
Thank you so much
Love Linda
Kathy's Testimonial
“I can definitely say that the form of
Tai Chi that Ric Lum teaches is beneficial
for someone who is not able to do any other
exercise. I have not enough breath (damaged
lungs) to do aerobic exercise, nor enough
muscle power (ME/CFS) for anything more than
a short walk, but I can do 35 minutes of
this particular Tai Chi and feel more
energetic at the end of it. It was fabulous
for me to find something that I could
actually do with my body that didn't hurt it
more, that was absolutely gentle and
non-punishing, and allows me to feel like I
am dancing (almost). When I started Tai Chi,
6 months ago, I could do only 5 minutes
without muscle pain. I have gradually built
that up to 35 minutes. My muscles are
still fragile, but they are in much better
shape than they were 6 months ago, and I
feel more healthy in general. Doing a short
round of Tai Chi before bed allows me much
deeper, better sleep. Ric Lum has been
constantly encouraging, insightful and
helpful with his advice over this time.”
-Kathy Rose, Mullumbimby
Amie's Account
“I have been doing Tai Chi Chuan with
the teacher Ric Lum for 6 months. The
benefits from this particular practice of
Tai Chi have so far proven to be beneficial
in many ways.
"When I began Tai Chi I was quite unfit,
lacking energy and suffering bouts of
depression. Since practising Tai Chi I have felt
my overall energies have come into balance and
have integrated in a more harmonious and new
way.
“Through Ric’s guidance and teaching method I
have began to develop a heightened awareness in
regards to the positive effects Tai chi has had
on the physical body as well as the subtle.
“The benefits have included the clearing of
negative thinking and the clearing of subtle
blockages, becoming one with the flow in a way
that makes you feel more energised without over
exerting oneself, increased flexibility, muscle
relaxation and overall balance.
“Six months down the track I can say that
Tai Chi classes with Ric have helped me to
become more centred in my being, more
connected to the flow of things including a
newfound enjoyment in mundane activities. It
also helps with becoming less reactive angry
and I am not as volatile as I used to be. SO
whoever is contemplating classes in Tai Chi
with Ric Lum just give it a go and prove the
benefits for yourself.”
-Amie Zar, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
Snippets
“I forgot to mention the feeling of
immense pleasure and gratitude/deep
satisfaction that I feel just after I finish
my sessions of Tai Chi. It almost qualifies
as a feeling of reverence at what I have
been given.”
“Tai Chi put me into such a deep space that
it took about half an hour to come back.”
“At night I do one round of section one
immediately before bed and find that it
increases the depth of my sleep immensely.”
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