Comments for Tai Chi | Qigong | Yoga

Comment on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day by Bob Ellal

Bob Ellal — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:57:10 +0000

Qigong—Chinese mind/body exercises–helped me immensely in my successful battles with four bouts of supposedly terminal bone lymphoma cancer in the early nineties. I practiced standing post meditation, one of the most powerful forms of qigong–as an adjunct to chemotherapy, which is how it should always be used.
Qigong kept me strong in many ways: it calmed my mind–taking me out of the fight-or-flight syndrome, which pumps adrenal hormones into the system that could interfere with healing. The deep abdominal breathing pumped my lymphatic system—a vital component of the immune system. In addition, qigong energized and strengthened my body at a time when I couldn’t do Western exercise such as weight-lifting or jogging–the chemo was too fatiguing. And it empowered my will and reinforced it every day with regular practice. In other words, I contributed to the healing process, instead of just depending solely on the chemo and the doctors. Clear 14 years and still practicing!

Bob Ellal
Author, ‘Confronting Cancer with the Qigong Edge’

Comment on Tai Chi Form Movements – Preparation by Lucy Gallimore

Lucy Gallimore — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:30:57 +0000

Dear Kris,

Thank you so much for taking the time to describe the moves so thoroughly and so clearly. This will be a big help to practicing at home and “grooving” the movements into my brain. You are very clear when you demonstrate the moves in class, as well. I am looking forward to the class in July at Wards Grove.

Lucy

Comment on The Tai Chi Walk – Walking Brush Knee and Press by Susan

Susan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:41:27 +0000

Kris,

Very clear instructions–no more excuses not to practice!

Thank you!

Comment on The Tai Chi Walk – Walking Brush Knee and Press by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:00:50 +0000

Thank you kindly Pat. It is a joy to teach a group such as the one you joined.

Comment on Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga in Northern Virginia by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:58:38 +0000

I am searching for space out in the Gainesville/Manassas area. I hope to offer classes soon. As of now, the Burke class on Monday nights will start again end of July/beginning of August. Stay tuned for updates. Please subscribe to news and updates for email contact. Thank you kindly, Kris

Comment on The Tai Chi Walk – Walking Brush Knee and Press by Pat Meder

Pat Meder — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:50:17 +0000

Kris, these exercises that you have put together are terrific. Thank you so much for going to the effort. Your patience and precision make you a fine teacher.

Comment on Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga in Northern Virginia by Lisa Mathalon

Lisa Mathalon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:51:13 +0000

My 15 year old son would like to try Tai Chi. What do you suggest? We live in Prince William (previously in Burke), so you are fairly close. Do you offer drop in classes?

Comment on A Response to Dahn Yoga Cult News by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:53:51 +0000

I find it very interesting that my comment “The latest news regarding Dahn Yoga and it’s cult accusations is disturbing to me as I do not desire to see a shadow cast upon the Yoga community here in Northern VA, or anywhere else for that matter” would be taken out of context to mean that I am slamming Dahn. I said I am concerned about the news, not anti Dahn. Do you not find the accusations disturbing? I actually HAVE taken Dahn classes in the past and did not resonate with it like other forms that I continue to study. I did not slam, nor support Dahn. As with anything with good intent, there ARE those that will turn it into something it was not intended to be – let’s look at world religions for heaven’s sake. Please take some time to be a bit more open minded if you are going to comment in my blog in the future and please do not insult others. Blessings.

Comment on A Response to Dahn Yoga Cult News by Marie

Marie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:49:42 +0000

Dear Readers,
The post from Will above was a long time ago, but I just want to share he has his facts wrong. The Dahn Instructors (i believe they are not masters, but masters-in-training, and believe this is their view too) do not teach that yoga came from korea! That is ludicrous!! I have never heard such a thing. So are the accusations in the rolling stone article. They truly are. I support the yoga community, and the dahn yoga community, wholeheartedly (i too am in sedona). there is no need to follow the media’s ludicrous sensationalization for selling news.

Comment on A Response to Dahn Yoga Cult News by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:50:45 +0000

I have been happily employed by Dahn Yoga for almost ten years, and I do not appreciate the slanderous and untrue comments made by various people who really don’t know what they’re talking about, and some who are being intentionally malicious and misleading. The people who make such negative statements about Dahn Yoga and its founder are, in effect, basically saying that the many employees and practitioners are idiots incapable of making their own choices. This is obviously untrue, as we can see that there are people who have chosen to leave the business and people who have chosen to stay. I have found Dahn Yoga employees and instructors to be highly independent yet harmonious people who are caring and wonderful to work with; we are aware of our connection to this Earth and our fellow human beings, and we are devoted to making positive contributions in our members’ lives. I just hope that people who have no direct experience of Dahn Yoga will not miss any opportunities to benefit from an excellent practice provided by dedicated instructors. It is truly unfortunate when various media communicate misrepresentative information and people assume without question that it is based on fact.