I practice multiple qigong forms, tai chi, breathing and meditation techniques within the Energy Arts system developed by Taoist Lineage holder Bruce Frantzis.  These practices are based upon the Water Method of Taoism which focuses deeply on the concept of “relaxing into your being.”  I appreciate the water method’s approach since it is opposite to the common western mind set of “no pain no gain.”  A general theme of the water method is maximum effort without strain often referred to as the 70% principle.

The qigong teachers I have worked with have the ability to relax, kinesthetically connect with and move their bodies at very deep and integrated levels.  Many of my teachers are older in age and I find the fluidity and flexibility of their bodies an inspiring alternative to our western perception that old age means our bodies creak, are broken and in endless pain.   I have found the strength of this system to be in its ability to awaken and deeply integrate kinesthetic awareness in the body at endlessly increasingly subtle levels.