The Dragon's Head Blog: Do you want to change?

« You enter the Taoist training through the body. »

Participants worked hard on finding the feeling and the stillness as the leader of a five-day International Retreat in Perth helped us to go deeper in our Taoist Tai Chi ^® practice.

We began each day with chanting at the Shrine – and an intention to work together which we carried into our practice throughout the day, including sitting and standing meditations, lok hup and a reception and banquet in the evening.

The retreat leader asked us: « Do you want to read another book about changing or do you want to change? »

These are some of the comments from the 144 participants:

« In my tor-yus this morning it was still inside but everything was moving. It felt absolutely great. »

« My body felt really elastic; there was no pain. It was beautiful. It’s just amazing what this practice does. »

« When I relax more I feel softer, lighter. Part of it is having the courage to let go. And there’s the sense that the chanting is the same as the set. »

« I feel quite profoundly different today after practising tor-yu and chanting. »

« I felt a bit of anxiety about kneeling for so long and hurting my knees … but actually it was an amazing experience My knees were amazing; they didn’t hurt. The chanting really had this profound effect and it was really special. »

« I feel fabulous. I can finally relax in bed at night. »