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Hi everyone!

I'm wondering if you can give me your opinions on what works better in conjunction with Reiki.

All are wonderful for balancing our energy systems, but is one more effective than another?

I took a class which was a combination of Tai Chi and Qi Gong <sp?> but wasn't that impressed with it. Mind you the instructor was obviously way more advanced than most of the class was <definitely more than myself - lol> so perhaps it was just a bit too much to start off with.

Can anyone share their ideas or experiences?

In light and love,
Featherpoint

Hi Feather..
It depends on what are you trying to accomplish..

1)Tai-Chi (my favorite)
will strengthen the body & move energy..
It will teach you to push energy..
Builds personal Qi..

2)Qi-Gong (my first love)...(Soaring Crain Qi-Gong)
There are all kinds..
I believe we stopped counting at 2000...
All will give you a GREAT understanding of how
energy effects & moves around the body...
How to clear blockages...
Physical effects depend on what type of Qi-Gong you are taking..
Sitting.... Lying... Standing ... Moving???
BUILDS PERSONAL QI!!!!!!!
FAST!!!

3)Yoga
??????
Can't get into it...
Peter does yoga I think..

When asked why I do both Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong ..
I tell them this...
"I practice Tai-Chi for the physical benefit and the
Qi-Gong for the Energy effect"

Your Class..
There can be many reasons the class did not impress you..
I am guessing Teaching style..
Was the Shi-Fu, Asian or American???.....
Both Teach differently..
Also one must practice at least a year (every day)
before they are able to fully benefit from Tai-Chi..
Qi-Gong's enery benefits are much faster....

Also...
A 6 or 8 week class is not enough time to really learn anything.. took me at least 6 months (everyday for 3 hours, 7am-10am) before I was able to just do the 108 moves without thought, thus allowing the Qi to freely flow...

Remember:
"I Tao - Qi Tao"
"Where your intent goes, your Qi will follow"
If you are thinking of what moves comes next the Qi is "distracted"..

Another point..
In my humble opinion and that of my Master...
Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong are fundamently different and should
not be taught together..
The energy is different at higher levels..
Tai-Chi projects..Qi-Gong Heals...
Very different energy..
My Qi-Gong Master could tell what energy I was using on him.....Reiki or Qi-Gong, he felt the difference..

I better finish this...
The Bear Smiles..
Peace,
Joe

i think all are good 2 at one time mite be confusing and defeating of the perpous of each to a new person but i only have experiance with tai chi and still taking lessons.
only at step 11 on short form

i realy enjoy tai chi and the majorty of people that stay with it are very nice people and quite spiritual.

hope this helps lol fred

Hi Flyingbirde..
Why do you say that most(majority)of Tai-Chi
practioners are (quite) spiritual...
How many players do you know?
I know about a 1000, over my years of study...not one ever spoke of Spirituality....

I do agree that most Tai-Chi players are "good people",
who spend a life time learning to balance energy..
But try entering a Push Hands Competition
and things change..
*s*
Does your teacher, teach push hands???
If not, find one who does..

Why I ask:
Spirituality has nothing to do with Tai-Chi...
I was wondering if your teacher was adding spirituality to his teachings..
I would bet his Master never added Spirituality to the Lessons he taught..

In my experience most(non Asian)people do it for health,
not even for the Qi benefits
...and spirituality never enters the picture..
Qi is only a reality after 6 months or more of steady practice..

I study Yang style, Short Form (24 moves)& Long Form (108 moves).. Sword forms too..
Some Chen & Wu Style Too....

I hope you continue for your life time...
most stop around the Year mark..so if you can faithfully
practice, you will do great..
My Master is 83,
in perfect health and his Qi is unmatched....

Learn the Long Form...
More energy flows..
Harded to learn but more benefit..

Remember:
"I Tao - Qi Tao"
"Where your intent goes, your Qi will follow"

The Bear Smiles..
Peace,
Joe

Hi Featherpoint,
Namaste.
I also practise Reiki and QiGong in unison, they each compliment the other.
I use QiGong every AM for a WAKE UP CALL to my body to get me going and for boosting my energy in cold winter weather, it warms my joints and allow me more flexibility.
I use Reiki sometimes, after work, to reduce the days stress and to clear any negative energies that i may have "picked up" during the day.
I also do Reiki sessions at least another three other times a week for self healing, body mind and soul.
I'll agree with JoeBear...you have to choose which type of work you prefer to do and which effects the best result for you personally.
Love and Light,
Jade

Dear Feather,

I would suggest that six months of Yoga practice will help you connect with Tai Chi. As Joe said, one will most likely get a faster return of effort with Qi Gong.

Which is a better compliment with Reiki? All three I'd say.

Namaste,
Michael

Hi Joe,

Thanks for your help here. Your descriptions of the differences helped to clarify things for me. I have always though of Tai-Chi as a more graceful, gentle energy (based on what I had seen - not experienced), but the class I took had left me wondering. It was promoted as a Tai Chi class, but at the beginning we were told it would incorporate both Tai Chi and Qi-Gong. Although it was fun, it was also very intense, and I was sure had much more Qi-Gong to it than Tai Chi.

The Shi-Fu was an Asian man, and he had an assistant who was American. The energy that emanated from the two was noticeably different. I believe it to be because he was very well trained with many, many years of experience, while she appeared to be less experienced, although still fluid and well trained.

I would agree with you that they are both different energies and should not be taught together.

While the search for the right classes continues, I now have a much better understanding of what I am looking for.

In light and love,
Featherpoint

Thanks everyone for your input, it has all given me the additional info I was seeking.

Arati with regard to your suggestion of doing yoga for 6 months - well, ahem, I don't think that's going to happen too soon...<grin> Actually I did try yoga out, it just didn't "feel right". But there again, maybe it's a case of giving it more time to really become adept at it, to get full benefits.

In light and love,
Featherpoint