Learning About Chi: November 2012

Wednesday 7 November 2012

I FINISHED ChiFusion™ LEVEL 3!

David Wells Helping Me Demonstrate an (UN)balance point.

I am going to blow my own horn here.
So far I have submitted close to 8 hours of performance and teaching videos for evaluation to Al Simon, my Tai Chi teacher in Oregon.

Last summer I submitted the second set of ChiFusion™Level 3 videos including about 30 minutes of performance and over an hour of teaching two common Tai Chi stances; Cat Stance and Bow Stance.

This is Al’s comment:
“Hi Jackie, you’ve put me in an awkward position. With your teaching video something has happened that has never happened before and that is, I have nothing to say. An excellent evaluation. I really don’t have any serious criticism or things that need to be changed. I thought it was excellent. I’m speechless. And, it’s really difficult to make me speechless... I really enjoy watching your teaching video and enjoy listening to the way you explain things. Great work - really, really, good work.”

This is high commendation from Al, indeed. He never minces words. If he sees a problem with what I am doing, he is very clear in letting me know exactly what it is and how to change it.
I appreciate that... and his praise.
It means a lot to me to meet Al’s standards.

Welcome and Hello

I'm Jackie Davies, a seventy-something life long student who loves learning and sharing life skills.

I teach Qigong, Tai Chi, and other energy based self-applied wellness techniques in and around Norfolk, Haldimand, and Elgin Counties in Ontario. This is where you can find information about my Qigong classes.

For people new to Qigong or energy work, we usually start with the easy to learn Qigong practice called the Eight Brocades. This is a series of exercises or 'patterns' developed in China over 800 years ago but with roots extending back thousands of years earlier.

Many younger people practice, or 'play' as the Chinese say, but it is the older generations that have ensured that this Qigong persists and remains vital to this day. And for good reason: the Eight Brocades is gentle and easier to learn than the more complex Tai Chi. It is a subtle and powerful practice and when done daily will keep you healthy and vigorous throughout your later years. The Eight Brocades is also a good practice if you are ill, injured, or physically compromised in any way.

So, if you are a senior, an almost senior, ill, injured, or otherwise physically compromised this may be the place for you. And if are already fit and well, in addition to keeping you healthy, Qigong practices will help you reach your highest personal goals.

After learning the preparatory groundwork found in the Eight Brocades Qigong we move on to more complex Tai Chi patterns which offer many additional benefits among which is a great sense of accomplishment!

To find out why Qigong can work so well for you, check the video at the very bottom of this page.

May you enjoy abundant Chi
Jackie
Certified ChiFusion™ Instructor
Fitness Leader Certificate YWCA (1982)

CONTACT:
QigongWithJackie@gmail.com

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Wednesday 7 November 2012

I FINISHED ChiFusion™ LEVEL 3!