Tai Chi Chuan

YUAN - CHI
The Spontaneous Way

Yuan-Chi Tai Chi Chuan is the Dance of the Way; the Tao.
The mystical way of Yuan-Chi awakens the flow of the All-Pervading Energy; the Chi, spontaneously.
This hidden technique is based on a natural approach to Tai Chi Chuan. It does not require any wilful control or interruption to the autonomic functions of the body.
In fact, the key to this system of Tai Chi Chuan is transparently simple:

ENJOY

EFFORTLESS

 FLOW

Benefits

Constant Balance - A Paradigm Shift

"The only way I would be able to describe it would be as being touched by Grace." Carlos

 "Eternity is now.  Because Reality is only ever the present moment." Brenda

 "I've never known squirrels to be so loving with one another, it was almost like a dream!" Amy

 "I experienced the feeling of many parts of the form expressing the dance of Shri Ganesha." Andrew

 "At times when practising I would get a sensation of shimmering vibrations on my hands, and lots of cool." Andrew

 "And I felt like that I could be a balloon - that if I lifted my feet off the floor that I'd float." Sharon

 "Then it came to me that in comparison how quiet our own form is-when it is done it seems to leave nothing behind. No trace except peace." Danya

 "It was as if my body moved by itself." Stefanie

 "I need to thank Janaki for reminding me today that Taiji Chuan practice can be performed as a devotion to the Absolute." Lionel

 "I started feeling Tai Chi like a piece of music." Eva

 "I could feel it rushing through and around my body - like being part of a building whirlwind..." Sharon

 "Time is another aspect that is changing for me as I am now noticing that the form feels a lot quicker." Mick

 "I left Push Hands this evening brimming over somehow. I pedalled my bike home seemingly powered only by Chi - it was like an effortless stroll the entire way, and very peaceful." Danya

 "Early in the form I realised that my way of thinking and perceiving has developed during my life so far in a particular way," Gregor

 "..and a decrease in emotional reactivity when I am under stress." Miranda

 “..Tai Chi classes with Ric have helped me to become more centred in my being, more connected to the flow of things including a newfound enjoyment in mundane activities." Amie

Grace

 "..all that remained of *me* was my awareness..." Danya

 “One of the most profound experiences was that of experiencing becoming aware of moving the feet very lightly and gently on the living, loving, supporting Mother earth.” Ray

 "..there was a powerful urge to just sit down and meditate..and just blissfully watched my bodymind do its thing." Lionel

 "Within the first couple of lessons I noticed my attention was more focused for meditation after practising Tai Chi." Andrew

Beauty

 "Tai Chi Chuan is like a sassy woman. Once you have discovered her and she has touched you with her spirit, you have a lot of trouble breaking it off." Cameron

 "The stillness in movement felt like floating on legs -" Danya

 "This morning I felt very strongly again the beauty of movement. I love it!" Gregor

 "The grace and elegance of the form, and the underpinning strength and balance, flow through into the rest of my life..." Danya

Dance

 "I felt I was watching a dance between you and a much beloved being" Linda

 "The sense of Chi directing my form that I mentioned to you in person several weeks ago is persisting." Danya

 "Then there was a realisation that we were telling a story with the form.." Jane

 "The fascinating observation was that it could almost be described as dance ..." Gregor

Music

 “My immediate response was that it was like variations on a theme of music..” Magda

 "By traversing such areas I found a landing, a support from the flow of Chi, a song that supported every movement." Eva

Wholeness

 "I love the way birds gather when we are practising Tai Chi Chuan with you, they seem to be drawn to the energy." Brenda

 "Today I felt more the relation as one of connection and even longing to return home." Sally

 "You realise that you are doing something really worthwhile.." Susanne

 "..this movement cleared the path of feeling between my lower abdomen and my chest, like they could more effectively communicate afterwards." Lionel

Chi

 "When participating with the class I sometimes feel the spontaneous flow of Chi..lifting my body and connecting it to the greater Chi flow." Brenda

 "..there was a very strong sensation of there being a sort of "puff" of Chi that...was enough to truly move me." Danya

 "Also the figure eight chi flow is apparent in my body as I part the mane. Pretty "Wild" Stuff!" Master John

 "I felt my hands awaken with a connection of energy from my heart coming through my palms, and to (and from?) the universe." Amy

 "I felt an energy source in the middle of the soles of my feet connecting me deep down into the earth-" Sally

 "I started to experiment using my own sense of touch and feeling following that session a couple of Saturdays ago {5th May}" Jane

 "An interesting footnote: after the lesson I had the best “run” of the traffic lights along Glebe Point Road I have ever had." Gregor

Mystical

 "And how does it feel? To Surrender?" Amy

 "Interesting tangent from applied maths/mathematical physics - " Danya

 "I think that the true Tai Chi Chuan is an expression of life energy that is pure and unadulterated, because there is nothing in-between the source and the outlet." Amy

 "An interesting thought to be coming home to my Irish ness through Tai Chi!" Sally

Magical

 "I found it very hard to distinguish the two in terms of their flow...I had to actually clear my head to see that it was two people, not just one person in two places." Danya

 "I felt my connection to the source of Chi open up dramatically...It was very amazing." Danya

 "Again this was repeated only this time it appeared my movements were easier and in fact drifting along independently of me..." Mick

 "In the evening I had my first special / experimental lesson." Gregor

 "Returning neutral hands to him and he is repulsed almost before I touch him." Danya

 "..it felt like the body was in more control than "I" was." Lionel

Cool Breeze

 "I had been getting quite hot, and suddenly my face and neck were very cool." Gregor

 "John unconsciously emitted a strong cool breeze..." Master Michael

 "Godfrey told me he could feel the cool chi in his palms" Master John

 "Oh, on a really high note – Dinh had a wonderful experience at Tai Chi on Saturday (a drop of Kundalini energy on her back)..." Gregor

Lightness

 "..my arms floated up in front of me and my whole body was carried through the form..." Danya

 "I didn’t actually feel myself at all, which was quite disconcerting. At the time there were two emotions: joy at the newfound lightness..." Gregor

 "Gregor was in front of me and he appeared to be somehow 'in' the air" Jane

 "Over the last couple of months I have felt lifted tall..." Danya

 "Speaking of light, ..I notice my lower arms beginning to feel fluffy and lighter around the outside layers. An unusual, but very pleasant feeling." Gregor

 "I feel a lightness in my movements which I could never imagine to gain after such a short time." Sieghilde

Peace

 "Quite early on in my learning I found that at the end of practice I would be greeted by a kind of 'explosion of peace', this still occurs." Jon

 "Last week, a feeling of deep peace and contentment came over me" Gregor

 "Despite our pride being shattered and after much laughter I did experience some delightfully peaceful moments in which I think the "Chi" was experienced." Mick

 "My mind is definitely switched off" Sieghilde

Rehabilitation

 "Last ISPS holidays we took her to Tai Chi classes with Ric and the problem was fixed within 2 months." Ray

 “I feel very confident now that I've been able to go twelve months without a migraine pharmaceutical drug that I'll now be able to do this for the rest of my life.” Mick

 “..it prevents recurrence of DVT?” Gregor

 "..my shoulder pain gradually dissipated..." Brenda

 "I’m eating MUCH better than I have for a very long time…Sharon

 "1) A wart on my left index finger that has been there for at least four years is now gone." Lionel

"Attending so regularly has evened out my excesses in sleeping patterns which has improved my general wakefulness and alertness" Ben

Rejuvenation

 "The only difference in this particular weight loss attempt was Tai Chi.." Miranda

 "1) The "spare tyre" is rapidly receding! Yay!" Lionel

 "And here is a note on coming to class straight from a long distance flight:" Brenda

 "..it appears that my feet have changed shape!" Sharon

 "It is like I am sharper and I think faster and more clearly...my typing is faster... weird." Jane

Strength

 "..such power coming through all of them that it was frightening..." Danya

 "..my students could see that I have roundness and internal power even within my linear Mantis forms. As for Choy Li Fut, well those low stances feel effortless to do now." Master John

 "..there is a force from the sacrum that is driving my legs into the ground." Lionel

 "Other benefits which I have gained from my Tai Chi practice have been increased strength and muscle tone, significantly improved posture and balance..." Miranda

 "..they felt light and yet not powerless (quite the opposite) and under control/well rooted." Ss

 "I seem to be getting bigger despite doing minimal strength training lately..." Lionel

Fitness

 "I fell into a new style that happened to me spontaneously on Thursday..." Danya

 "My own morning's sensory repertoire included mostly stretching of all the tendons and muscles..." Danya

 "Today I have no problems at all while walking and I now run up staircases quite effortlessly." Sieghilde

Learning - for Life

 "This is incredibly illuminating...I'm sure I'll be having unpredictable flashes of insight for week, months, years just from this alone." Danya

 "The shifts, for me, have been more than physical. Beyond the dance, I have learned about myself." Sharon

"..you mentioned that Chinese learning derives far more from observation than typical “western” learning." Brenda

 "..and, btw, one of the nice (and, at times, drives-me-potty) things about learning Tai Chi as a Westerner is learning a different way of learning.." Sharon

 

Contact Us

Email:   enquiries@constantbalance.com.au
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 "..doing Tai Chi alongside Ric is a wonderful experience which clears mind, body and soul." Sally
 

DVDS ONLINE

You can now buy online DVDs of the 108 styles of Yuan-Chi Tai Chi Chuan. It comes in 3 DVDs, one each for sections 1, 2 & 3.
They can be purchased separately or together. Please click here to go to our purchase page.

 "..the DVD was a very welcome distraction and I watched it and did not want to stop it as I was entranced with the movements and the feelings it brought to me over all that distance." Linda

 "I started viewing the section 1 DVD you gave me. It's really hard work. I felt physically strained whilst practising although moving was almost effortless." Jo

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Beginners' Classes in GLEBE, Inner West Sydney

 "As long as you can stand on your own two feet, you can do Tai Chi." Danya

Beginners' Classes in Glebe - an Invitation
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Private tuition is also available by appointment.

 "I understand now what you mean, when you talked to me about real Tai Chi Chuan!" Stefanie

 "Ric develops each student’s abilities gradually, guiding our progress on the basis of a traditional Chinese approach adapted to the context of today’s environment in Sydney!" Brenda

 

Our Tai-Chi classes are form classes.. what I call dance classes! The method of instruction is traditional.
Come and join our spirited community in a natural environment.

 "I am getting a lot of value from your classes, and am especially learning a lot from the format of watching you.." Brenda

 "I believe that one way or another mother earth is healing herself, and if I believe that, for example, through Tai Chi..." Gregor

Our Tai-Chi classes are traditional ALL weather classes; we're on whether it rains, hails or shines....it’s only weather!

 "I love the spaciousness of the practice along with Ric's simple yet subtle teaching methods." Sally

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.

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 martial art of the ultimate.

You can live a life beyond the grasp of ordinary mortals.

 "..the attraction of yin to yang or yang to yin is soft and without end." Danya

 "I enjoy not only my own slowing down but the sense that the whole world around me in the park also seems to be in slow motion." Sally

 “I felt how the bird might have perceived me – like a tree, part of the landscape. A very memorable encounter!” Gregor

 "When I go swimming I can adjust better to cold water, a very significant experience of being less sensitive to changing temperature." Sieghilde

 "Tai Chi has a profound effect, improving leg strength and..." Danya

 "I am just amazed at the "parallel universe" that is there in the form, hidden in plain sight." Gregor

 

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