Tai Chi Chuan - The Spontaneous Way - Classes in Glebe, inner west Sydney

<a NAME="top"></a><p align="center"> <font size=-1> <a href="#top">Title</a> - <a href="#benefits">Benefits</a> - <a href="#classes">Classes</a> - <a href="#contact">Contact Us</a> - <a href="2_info/info.html">FAQ</a> - <a href="2_info/info.html#history">Historical Perspective</a> - <a href="2_info/info.html#style">Style</a> - <a href="3_about_teacher/aboutteacher.html">About the Teacher</a> - <a href="4_studying/studying.html">Studying Tai Chi</a> - <a href="5_students_viewpoint/studentsviewpoint.html">Student's Viewpoint</a> - <a href="6_opinion/opinion.html">Opinion</a> - <a href="6_opinion/opinion.html#links">Links</a> - <a href="7_formystudents/formystudents.html">For My Students</a>.</font></p> <table> <tr> <td background="img/tao-fist.jpg" style="BACKGROUND-POSITION: center top; BACKGROUND-REPEAT: no-repeat"> <p align="center"><b><u><font size=+3>Tai Chi Chuan</font> <br><font size=+2>The Spontaneous Way</font></u></b></p> <br> <p>Tai Chi Chuan is the physical manifestation of the Way; the Tao.  <br>The mystical way of Tai Chi awakens the flow of the All-Pervading Energy; the Chi, spontaneously. <br>This hidden technique is based on a natural approach to the practice of the forms of Tai Chi Chuan. It does not require any willful control or interruption to any autonomic functions of the body. <br>In fact, the key to this method of Tai Chi is transparently simple:</p> <p align="center"><b><font size=+2>ENJOY    EFFORTLESS   FLOW</font></b></p> <br> <br><br><br><br><br><font size="+1"><strong>ATTENTION NEW ZEALAND FRIENDS</strong></font></p> <p> <em>New Zealand December 22 2006 to January 11 2007</em></p> <p> Expressions of interest are invited for classes in Tai Chi Chuan in New Zealand during the 20 day period from 22 December this year through to 11 January next year.</p> <p> Teacher Ric Lum plans to visit New Zealand in this period to teach Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. If you are interested in beginners' classes, private lessons, a one-week retreat, or if you have any other suggestions, please email kiwi_taichi@constantbalance.com.</p> <p> In your reply, we would be grateful if you would include the following details:<br> <font size="-1">Name:<br> Age:<br> Gender:<br> Pre-existing medical condition, if any: [must not be precluded by your doctor from Tai-Chi]<br> The town you live in:<br> The number of people interested:<br> and the reasons (if any) for your interest.</font></p> <p> Many thanks.<br><br><center> <img src="photos/salute.jpg" width="460" height="400">   &nbsp  </center> <br> <p><a NAME="benefits"></a><b><u><font size=+2>Benefits of Tai Chi</font></u></b></p> <p><table><ul> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Fun</i></td> <td>-</td><td>have fun learning Tai Chi. It becomes a part of your life. When you experience joy, it becomes a joyous passion.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Art</i></td> <td>-</td><td>it is a creative dance.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Beauty</i></td> <td>-</td><td>when you attain the level of graceful expression you recreate beauty.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Physical health</i></td> <td>-</td><td>circulation, digestion, deep breathing, blood pressure, resistance to illness, strong bones, muscles & nerves. Ultimately, your body is rebuilt. Live free from pain.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Mental health</i></td> <td>-</td><td>steadier mind, integration, confidence, timing, acute perception.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Emotional heath</i></td> <td>-</td><td>patience, harmony, going with the flow, gentler emotions, peaceful, caring of life.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Physical abilities</i></td> <td>-</td><td>balance, coordination, suppleness, speed, ambidexterity, control, strength, reflexes, refined senses and delicacy of touch, power.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Vitality</i></td> <td>-</td><td>enjoy being alive.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Longevity</i></td> <td>-</td><td>enjoy a richer, longer life.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Physique</i></td> <td>-</td><td>look better, not least because of perfect posture and litheness.</td></tr></li> <tr valign="top"><td width="20%"><li><i>Pastime</i></td> <td>-</td><td>it is at once education and a social sport. It is an opportunity for lifelong learning.</td></tr></li> </ul></table><p></p> <p>Tai Chi Chuan embodies Chinese culture, including the values of Chinese Kung Fu and learning, derived from the teaching of the sage Confucius. Its philosophy is that of the sage Lao-Tze, the master of the Way, the Tao. You become one with Nature when your inner world reaches harmony.</p> <p>Snug in the cold, cool when it’s hot. Your body becomes more adapted to the weather. Beyond removing unhealthiness, Tai Chi makes you super healthy. With mystic awareness, you become enchanted by reality. By-the-by, you may eventually realize it as the ultimate martial art.</p> <p>You can live a life beyond the grasp of ordinary mortals.</p> <p><font size=-1><a href="#top">Top</a></font></p> <br> <p align="center"><img src="photos/repulsemonkey.jpg" width="489" height="306"></p> <br> <p><a NAME="classes"></a><b><u><font size=+2>Classes in Sydney and the Inner West</font></u></b> <p> My Tai Chi classes are form classes.. what I call dance classes! The method of instruction is traditional.</p> <p>Classes are held in Glebe, inner west Sydney:</p> <p><table BORDER=0 CELLSPACING= CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="80%"><tr><td><b>Jubilee Park, Glebe, Sydney</b> <br>(Eastern side of the oval) </td> </tr> <tr><td>Tuesdays : 7:00-8:00 AM <br>Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 AM </td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><img src="img/location.gif" width="520" height="310"></p> <br>COST FOR BEGINNERS: $20 PER LESSON OR $60 PER MONTH FOR ONE LESSON A WEEK <br> <br>These Tai Chi classes are traditional ALL weather classes (rain, hail or shine).<p></p> <p align="center"><img src="file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/ric%20lum/My%20Documents/tai-chi/website/photos/all_weather.jpg"></p> <p><b>PRIVATE TUITION IN INNER SYDNEY AND SYDNEY CBD IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT</b></p> <p align="center"> <a href="invitation.pdf"><font size="5">Invitation</font></a></p> <p><font size=-1><a href="#top">Top</a></font></p> <br> <br> <br> <p><a NAME="contact"></a><b><u><font size=+2>Contact Us</font></u></b></p> <p>Ric Lum         mob. 0407 108 447 <br>e-mail: <a href="mailto: enquiries@constantbalance.com">enquiries@constantbalance.com.au</a></p> <p><font size=-1><a href="#top">Top</a></font></p> <p><font size=-1>© 2000 Ric Lum</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="91" BACKGROUND="img/cblogo_strip.jpg"> <tr> <td><img SRC="img/cblogo_stripl.jpg" BORDER=0 height=91 width=60></td> <td WIDTH="70%" BACKGROUND="img/cblogo_strip.jpg"></td> <td><img SRC="img/cblogo2.jpg" BORDER=0 height=91 width=98></td> </tr> </table>