Flowing Zen

Never before in history have students been able to learn so many techniques. It’s a nice “problem” to have. I joke that my school is like a Zen Supermarket. Yes, it can be a bit overwhelming when you first walk in, but isn’t it wonderful to have so many choices?

Let’s imagine that you’ve been practicing Tai Chi or Qigong consistently for about 2 years. Where do you stand in the curriculum? If there were belts, what belt would you be?

You’ve probably heard it before: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. This truism also applies to arts like Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu, and Meditation. If you aren’t measuring your progress, then you aren’t managing your arts (or yourself!).

Are you struggling with keeping your practice regular? Do you sincerely want to get back on track with your practice?

It’s that time of the year again — time make resolutions that you probably won’t keep! So what’s the problem? Why do so many people fail?

Would you rather take 6 months to accomplish a goal, or 6 years? I prefer the former. What about you?

I used to get sick 4 times a year, like clockwork. I would stay sick for a week or so, and I would usually miss a few days of work as a result. It was miserable.

It’s that time of year again!  Time to gather with family, relax, enjoy good food and conversation, and leave all of your stress behind. Right?  No? If that’s not how you typically experience the holiday season, then here are a few quick tips for staying Zen. 1. Do the 2 Minute Drill The 2-Minute Drill

People are usually surprised when they hear that I started out as a bad student. “But Sifu, you’re so disciplined!” That’s true now, but I wasn’t always that way. Discipline is something that I had to build.

Every week, I receive emails and phone calls from people asking me to recommend a teacher in their area. I’m passionate about helping people, and I wish that there was a qualified teacher in every town. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.