Guestbook

Dr. Jesus Munoz Sanchez Nephrologists M.D.

When I first considered taking this Tai Chi Chuan course I hesitated. Now I can say it was the best thing I could have done for my self. In the eight days of the program I have learned much more than I had expected, not only the purpose of the movements but also the wonderful ideas underlying the practice of Tai Chi Chuan. Coach Keith is honest, human and skillful in communicating all the subject areas that are covered in the class. Theory, Philosophy and Martial as well as civil application.

The program returned many times more value than the actual cost.

Keith helped me personally and I consider him my friend.

If you would like to contact me in regards to my experience with this Tai Chi Chuan program you may write me at the following e mail address jesusmusan@yahoo.es.

Nick O'Brien

After dipping my toes in numerous martial arts, meditation and complimentary medicines I arrived at the retreat with the best intentions of trying on a new "outfit" to ease my mind. All my life everything has involved trying "hard", working hard and putting my well being aside while I work to attain my goals... Tai chi gave me back the basic principles of long term success in anything I set my mind(heart) to. To try "SOFTER" and relax into what has always been quietly waiting for me. I do not know what tomorrow will bring, but each day I seem to get a little more relaxed and see things a little more .... um... lighter : )

On a more material note, I was really impressed with Keith's use of his experiences and background stories to bring the classical texts to life. And also the fantastic gathering of literature I have been looking for a long time.

Stuart Sessions

I have left with a gift of potentially enormous value as an adjunct to my daily life practice.

Regina

A red carpet to the Inner Circle
As I got to Chiang Mai I thought about Tai Chi as some kind of "soft"
form of martial arts - most teachers don't guide you to more. I got on
the rooftop expecting a 10-days Tai Chi workout, which might also give
me some theoretical background to better understand the roots of this
harmonious dance.

It turned out that my expectations where wrong:
What I found was THAT and much more, it was one of the most mind blowing
experiences I ever had in my life. You can find not only some
theoretical background, you can feel the whole world of Tai Chi Chuan,
you can gain a deep understanding of its heart - and yours if you pay
attention. Follow the string, Keith puts together to guide your steps
and you can experience much more then a "Tai Chi workout", learn much
more than the movements to this smooth form of a powerful "dance". You
may know, Tai Chi is all about circles - but Keith and his wonderful
assistent Tim will take you to the "Inner Circle of Tai Chi" - which
one seldom find somewhere else (my firm conviction). To get that much
more than a general view of Tai Chi you have to know much more details
- Keith can tell and teach you!

So don't go if:
- you are not open to the unexpected - there is much more underneath
the surface.
- you just want to learn the smooth movements of Tai Chi - no way to
leave without knowing much more than that!
- you are not aware that everythings is changing - that may change
quiet a lot for you.
Can I say more? Yes, I would go there again - and I will.
So, see you there, one bright day!
Regina

Jennifer Thompson

The combination of meditation, theory, and practice made it easy to stay focused and not get bored. Also, learning a bit of theory made the application more meaningful, fresh fruit in the morning made the morning session a bit easier, martial art application was interesting as well.

The program gave me a solid foundation to continue the sequence on my own, and has provided me with a good selection of reading material for me to refer to in the future. I hope to use the practice as a form of meditation to calm the mind and also integrated mind and body with the breath.

Eve

I already feel the benefit in my breath, my energy, my state of mind. I feel ready to move on and take on the next challenge in life (or challenges). This course has helped me to shed a little more light and calm on the inner chaos I have been carrying.

Everything is most helpful, the practical Tai Chi Chuan, the meditation. the study, the reminders of what is truly important in life in general as well as my life.

Guy Pierce

My improved confidence in my movement will improve my chances with the Ladies!!

Seriously, this program has given me a really solid foundation. There is nothing more valuable when starting something new. Many of the insecurities have been quenched.

And I can continue with confidence.

The most helpful of this program is: the ability to move according to a ace pattern. To string together moments gracefully.

The philosophy!! I had no idea and it has given me an interesting starting point to do some of my own research. The meditation, nobody ever really explained to me what it was for. For a tool this useful its surprising it’s such a secret.

Darren Matthew Preston

Use of the video to view from an objective vantage. Excellent transmission of ideas visual aids assisted, but the explanations themselves were extremely lucid. Discussing the Tao Te Ching and exposing its relevance to the motions was extremely beneficial. Feeling Chi helped understand what to look for and helped convince my cynical side of the concept of energy in the body manifesting itself empirically. Access to numerous (all very relevant) reading sources.

Immediate effects include better posture and relaxation. I now have a new form to explore the martial applications. Better understanding of meditation mechanics and the underlying theory: previous knowledge was sporadic dots, the ideas conveyed here connected those dots. Tools to calm my frantic mind. I feel much more relaxed. Foundation for exploring further Chi development.

Inger Stamp

I have a sound foundation to build on.

I have knowledge of the Tao and the fundamental, elements of the philosophy and postures of Tai Chi. All this I take away with me for me to develop as much as I want to. And the most helpful is the individual feedback practice and philosophical talk/teachings.

A gift for life if I choose it to be.

Kirk Prestwich

When I came to this course, the most important thing was to learn the posture, but now that I have finished the course, theory behind the moves and the meditations seem to have come in first, I feel and think a bit more relaxed and I hope to apply these to everyday life, starting with a one degree course change!

Klarijn Loven

I believe that I have gained strength and supplest, notable in my arms and hands, which were one of my major aims in following this course, Also the theoretical discussions about the Tao Te Ching etc. have triggered me to rethink certain issues in my life. I general I think the program have helped me to become a more balanced person, both physically and emotionally.

Bastiaan de Jonge

I think that by practicing the Tai Chi and meditation that I learned during the eight days I’ll be more balanced, have a better understanding of my body and more control over my own life. The theory provided, was for a part a refreshment of things I already knew / heard before, and a part will serve as the basis for further exploration. There was a good balance between theories, meditation, Tai Chi. I was really impressed by the course; it’s by for the best thing I experienced in Thailand.

Wieslaw kaczorowski (Dex)

I feel that it help me : Develop a calm, concentrated mind as well as relaxed, supple and healthy body. Manage channel discharge raise my energy. Become a supreme martial artist. Express myself through dancing when performing the ritual, find the light within.

Emma Dixie

It's benefiting me already from day one it has helped answer questions that have been unanswered and causing me -----for years. I will practice the dance daily as it gives me such a feeling of calm that I’m hooked. I may become a Tao Chi junkie!!!

Mike Zirin

Improve concentration/meditation/relaxation.

Improve posture, some understanding into the philosophy related to taichi which will helpfully lead into further integration into it.