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The CenterTao Lounge: Tai Chi, Ki Gong, Yoga, Kung Fu

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    • CommentAuthorMike-D
    • CommentTimeMar 14th 2006 edited
     # 1

    I was just wondering what everyone practiced and whic do you find is the best.

    I did 3 Months of Dhan Yoga, with Ki Gong which I found a lot better than Yoga but was thinking of taking up Shaolin Kung Fu.

    thoughts, experiences, etc

    Whats best for Chi

  2.  # 2

    Mike

    It depends on what works for you - I tried yoga for almost 2 years and although I liked it, it didn't do anything to help the dodgy knee I've got (dislocated my left kneecap twice, 6 years apart, doing Fencing (swords)) :shock: Note: my advice, don't dislocate anything - it really hurts!!!!!!!!!

    Anyway, I took up Tai Chi via the Taoist Tai Chi Society about 5 years ago now and not only has it worked wonders for my knee, but it's also helped rebuild the dent in the thigh muscle that I got from a car accident in 1991.

    As to whether it's better for Chi, well it depends on what works for you - personally, I feel my energy levels are much better with Tai Chi so I've stuck with that. Other people I know prefer yoga, pilates or other martial arts.

    My advice, suck it and see - although I would say that you should give it more than 3 months - these things often take a little time to work their way in.

    • CommentAuthorCarl
    • CommentTimeMar 14th 2006 edited
     # 3
    Little Dragon:

    ....you should give it more than 3 months - these things often take a little time to work their way in.

    Little Dragon has it right. I'd add that it takes at least 10 times that 3 months to just get a sense of the beginning, the first step. :) And, as always, 'what' we do is trivial compared to 'how' we do.

    After a lifetime of yoga and Tai Chi, I'm still realizing what 'it' really does. 'It' is quite mysterious and not well described with words. One thing I can say, 'it' isn't out there...

    • CommentAuthorBuddy1
    • CommentTimeMar 15th 2006 edited
     # 4

    as long as you're doing something, exercise-wise, youre ahead of the game...

    • CommentAuthorBuddy1
    • CommentTimeMar 24th 2006 edited
     # 5

    btw, i take shoalin kempo-a mix of karate, kung fu, judo& jui jitsu, plus whatever the teachers have studied that week...the head of our schools master robert pearlswig is one of only 96 people in america officially certified at 8th degree black belt or above (and 69 of them live in florida, so we're really, really lucky)- i have my green stripe test tomorrow-im a lil behind the pace i should be at but its all good-and im a little nervous-but this month i've had people trying to rip everything that means anything to me away form me-my kid, my job,my freedom- that getting a lil piece of tape on my belt or not doesnt bother me a whole lot...what i really ned to do is meditate more-hell im thinking about going to a buddhist monastery, but if i cant do it here, i cant do it there...

    • CommentAuthorunclebob
    • CommentTimeMar 26th 2006 edited
     # 6

    I take Korean style TaeKwonDo (not ATA). I find it helps with mobility and fitness. We also practice HapKido

    • CommentAuthorTaoCow
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2006 edited
     # 7

    I never trip up when I practice Tai Mai Shu. :)

    • CommentAuthorTao Nut
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2006 edited
     # 8

    Uhh . . . Zing?

    • CommentAuthorTaoCow
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2006 edited
     # 9

    Hi Tao Nut,

    I see you didn't read mine out loud. Tai Mai Shu...Get it? Please don't hurt yourself rolling on the floor in laughter. :D

    • CommentAuthorBuddy1
    • CommentTimeMar 31st 2006 edited
     # 10

    taocow has it all: beauty, brains, and a sense of humor...

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