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Starts: Fall Equinox
Ends: winter Soltes
Organs involved:
Lungs: starts in the lungs, runs through the shoulder down the inside of the are to the thumb.
Large Intestine: Begins at the tip of the index finger and runs up the outside of the area then down to the Lake intestine.
Color:White
Taste: Spice for warmth
Negative Emotion: Grief
Silk reeling is at the centre of Tai Chi training, helping the student to develop strength, co-ordination, body awareness, unity in movement, relaxation and grounding. Also known as Chan Si Gong; Chan (pulling), Si (silk) and Gong (skill achieved through applied effort).
The quality of silk reeling is where the body coils and spirals within itself. The feet, legs, torso and arms moving through positive and negative circles and spirals connecting the body deeply through the connective tissue. Quality means how you hold yourself in your Tai Chi practice, rather than the bigger shape, it is an internal quality.
Silk reeling exercises are a series of repetitive movements performed on both the left and right side of the body that include; circling, curving and figure 8 movements, whole body relaxation, Dantian rotation, soft opening and closing of the Kua, expansion and compression of the joints, mobilizes and elasticizing the connective tissue, smooth weight shifting, appropriate body alignment, relaxed waist involvement with coiling limbs, a rooted lower body and diaphragmatic breath work.
The coiling action of silk reeling creates a spiraling internal force, used for power in Tai Chi Chuan. What sits at the heart of an effective coiling action is relaxation (fang song) of the whole body and a rooted structure. In silk reeling exercises the whole body moves as one continual spiraling unit driven from the waist/Dantian through the feet and legs. At any level of training Tai Chi, silk reeling drills are of great importance. How you move in silk reeling is how you move in the Tai Chi form, both are interdependent on each other. Training silk reeling drills is a life long skill to improve your Tai Chi form.
Many of you have asked about paying for the classes. If you wish to donate, see methods below. The amount is whatever you think classes are worth to you. If you are unable, please continue to participate as often as you like. To those of you who have already been very generous, we extend our sincere thanks.
Mail checks to: Vince Sauter, 527 Clinton Hollow Road, Salt Point NY 12578
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