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Eternal Spring Chi Kung and Tai Chi
Eternal Spring Chi Kung and Tai Chi is a healing exercise created by Master C. K. Chu. It includes many aspects of the healing arts of Tai Chi, Nei Kung, meditation, and deep breathing technique. The program is easy to learn and remember. That is why it is good for all levels and ages, including, especially, seniors and people with physical conditions. You will feel the benefits from only one or two classes. To maintain these benefits, it is good to do the exercises at least twice a week. The benefits one should expect to derive from this exercise include an improvement in:
- Deep breathing from the diaphragm
- Balance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Natural healing
- The ability to relax and to manage stress
Read about how the program has helped some of our students: Student Testimonials. Or Click for book review.
For more details, please visit: www.taichichuancenter.org
On-Going Classes:
Tuesday & Friday 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Friday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 AM*
*Outdoor class. April through October only. CLICK HERE for more information.
Quarterly Workshops:
For those who cannot commute to the weekly on-going classes, we give intensive weekend workshops four times a year. In the first part of the workshop, Master Chu discusses the concept of Chinese medicine, nei kung and tai chi, on which the exercise is based. In the second part, he guides you through the exercise with attention to details. There will be time allowed for questions and answers. For the uninitiated, this is a good introduction. For students who live outside the Metropolitan area, it's an opportunity to receive corrections and ask questions directly from Master Chu. Ongoing students can reinforce their practice by understanding in depth the underlying principles of each posture. Eternal Spring teacher apprentices will receive credit for participating and assisting.
The next workshop date: June 28, 2008, Saturday, from 4:30PM to 6:15PM.
Discounted prices for early registration.
For information and registration, call or email Chu Tai Chi: (212)
221-6110, center@chutaichi.com.
Student Testimonials:
 "My name is Louis Lortie. I am classical pianist and conductor. And I am very happy I met Master Chu about two years ago. Because since then I do chi kung every day of my life. And it really helps me focus on my chi, on my center of energy, just before and during a performance, and also in everyday life. For the stress of traveling, I have to go through many jetlags so I do this even before boarding an airplane, or after getting off the airplane it helps me get much better sleep and just focus generally much more on what I'm doing and also in life--in general--easier breathing, easier connection with myself, and with the universe around me." -- L. Lortie (Click on image to Play Video.)
"I have been practicing Eternal Spring exercise since 2001. Besides coming to the class twice a week, I practice it on my own every day. I had previously practiced tai chi in Queens for about 10 years, yet never felt my chi (life force) so strongly. After my first Eternal Spring class, my body felt very energized. Since then, there have been many beneficial changes in my body.
I used to work at a dry cleaner, ironing clothes all day long. Because of my job, I had developed arthritis in my hands. My fingers were swollen and in pain much of the time. Now the fingers are no longer swollen or in pain, and I can move them without any problem.
I also find myself doing house chores for a long period of time with ease, moving things around, picking them up, bending down and reaching up. I used to have to be careful about pushing myself because I would get muscle aches and headaches. But now all I get is a deeper-than-usual night's sleep, which feels really good.
Recently at a check up, my doctor said my bone density had increased by about 20% since my last check up 3 years ago. He was very surprised.
When I hold the Easy Horse Stance, I now often feel the chi shoot up my spine like some kind of heat. Master Chu says only few people experience this in such a short period of time. I am proud of my progress." -- L. Wong
"The Tai Chi Chuan Center has been my second chance in life!!!
It started 5 years ago with a total hip replacement at the age of 42. Dealing with alcohol and drugs to overcome the pain was a way of life for me. I've dealt with this pain most of my life, with a broken back from an accident at work.
My life hit rock bottom with my wife of 24 years leaving me due to the state of mind caused from pain. Then, fate lead me to the Tai Chi Chuan Center!
It's been about one year now since I joined the Tai Chi Chuan Center and met Master Chu and the whole staff. It's just short of a miracle: NO PAIN, lost 45 lbs., and I'm proud to say that I'm spending time with my daughter and not drinking!
I attend as many classes as I can, on some days two. I hear Master Chu speak about Chi this and Chi that, make round and breathe, etc. It's over my head. But Master Chu says, "JUST DO IT, don't think about how it works - just know that it does."
In closing, I'm pleased to share the experience of my second chance. My journey ahead is long, but on my way I hope I can make a little difference in someone else's life and give back this true spirit." -- M. Baum
"I've had many surgeries all over the body: three on my brain--two of them back to back, my knees and my spine. I walk around in knee braces. My spine was damaged by a fall causing gaps between the vertebrae. I have a blood pressure problem for which I took medicine. I would faint so easily and often find myself in an emergency room without remembering anything. The falls also gave me bad head injuries. I suffered from headaches, particularly when it rained or was cold. In the morning I was always dizzy so I had to be careful stepping out of bed. You can ask any of my friends and they'll all tell you I'm the one who was always walking around in pain.
I came to Master Chu for tai chi classes and was recommended to do the Eternal Spring program. In the first class, I was unsure as to how these strange exercises would help me. The Frog Stance, in particular, seemed it could cause too much stress on my knees. I got through the one-hour class somehow. I was sure my whole body was going to ache the next day.
That night I slept like a baby for the first time in a long time. It was a surprise because I had also suffered insomnia for quite some time. The next morning, contrary to what I had expected, I had no pain from the exercises. Not only that, my dizziness was gone and my body felt very light and energized. I felt great and went right to tackling the house chores in a good mood.
After the second class, I was free of many of my chronic symptoms of discomfort. Things that used to bother me no longer affect me now. I stopped taking the blood pressure medicine and I am fine. I feel great and wake up full of energy every morning. I'm a complete new person! My friends are amazed at my change. I recommend the Eternal Spring program to them, too.
I look forward to coming to the class every week. Even thunderstorms won't stop me from walking to the school because I don't want to miss it. And I have no headache from the raindrops on my head like before." -- V. Datar
Read more Student Testimonials:
Pianist and conductor Louis Lortie describes the benefits chi kung brings to traveling, performance and everyday life.
One student's personal experience using Tai Chi and Nei Kung to overcome depression without prescription drugs
By Paul Joseph
I'm 56 years old. Three years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a stress induced disease. It makes you very tired, fatigued, and depressed. I was taking medications and injections. Then I began coming to the Eternal Spring class
This is a sad tale with a happy ending. I'm 50 years old. I have had RA for 15 years.
Eternal Spring Grows on Students (and Vice Versa)
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