Circling Chi - Lesson 1 of 13

[banjoswagon]

nice wig.

[12345jovo]

tnx for a lessons it helpt me a lot ..but i have one problem..sometims i use tao and sometimes buda breathing ..should i choose just one or is it ok to do both..?

the lessons r great and very easy to understand ..tnx

[mdgilman]

@12345jovo Dear Friend, I think breath is dependent on the application - on what you want to accomplish. Both Taoist and Buddhist have uses. I tell my students not to concern themselves with breathing for a long time - until the movements are mastered. And then I would practice breathing separate from the movements, until the breath comes naturally. Only then coordinate. Try both methods and see what feels right. iGood luck

[Ilisity]

Hi Michael , just wondering if you know of any good chi kung exercises to help to flatten your chest . thx in advance

[mdgilman]

@Ilisity There must be, yet I am not aware of such a thing. Good luck.

[wiwiyy]

how come it's not availible?

[mdgilman]

What do you mean. It plays when I click on it.

[wiwiyy]

yeah, it is playing right now....yesterday i tried many times but it didn't works...maybe theres some internet preblems with my computer...however, thx you very much for post such a valuable dem.

[mdgilman]

I'm glad to hear you have solved the problem. The more you practice, the more you benefit. Try it out for a while and let me know how you do. Best regards, Michael Gilman

[wiwiyy]

OMG! Michael Gilman himself! Im so so suprise!

I start to learn Taiji about half a month ago, and your vedios are the main references. I love the way you teach each lessons. It is very easy to understand and follow. When every I feel upset or nerves, I try your method, and It amazingly helps.

Just have a little question, is that matter for me not do the poses exact the way you did? (My arms were injured couple years ago. I cant make big circles. )

[Ilisity]

Sometimes it doesn't work , just refresh the page a few times and it should get going .

[mdgilman]

Keep at it and you'll have a friend for life.

Good luck,

Michael Gilman

[Ilisity]

thx , have you considered using the playlist tool so all you vids will run continuously? I for one would find this really useful .

[Ilisity]

Just too let everyone know , I've turned this vid and a few others into playlists . You can view them if you head on to my profile and click playlists.

[Ilisity]

Thank for all you vids Michael , I'm just starting out at tai chi and proving to be a massive help.