Hello
Putting my thoughts together and looking back over the past couple of years of
studying Hwa Yu .
At this time I have a pretty good understanding of the mechanics of the form. 
I'm improving my skill with  the 15 Quick self-defenses.

Push hands I can see will be difficult.  I need to have my rowing perfect in
order to concentrate on what my upper body is doing.

Keep reading the Six Combinations and eight Methods.  It seems to come together 
and make more and more sense the deeper I get into the form.
The bowing of the knees and roundness of the back are so important.  When to
lock the shoulders and when to let them go or relax.   The angle of the arms and
straightness of the hands.  The connectedness  that is revealed in the 15 quick
self-defenses.  Being relaxed , meditative, spiritual.  Floating like a
butterfly with the strength of flowing water.  Incorporating all of the above
into the form, all at one time, is going to be a daunting task.
I'm not sure this will fit in my brain all at the same time.
Curt Eaton

Greetings! Hope you have a wonderful time. Look forward to seeing pictures!

Mark

--- In hwayutaichi@yahoogroups.com, "glenn" <hwayu121@...> wrote:
>
> We are looking forward to seeing everyone this coming Saturday at our fall
Workshop.  It should be a great day.  So far the weather looks like it will be
clear but cool.
>

Are there any members who know LHBF forms other than the 12 Animals or the long
form?

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this coming Saturday at our fall
Workshop.  It should be a great day.  So far the weather looks like it will be
clear but cool.

There will be a workshop on Hwa Yu in Connecticut on Oct. 17, 09 sponsored by
myself and The Central CT Hwa Yu Federation.  Some of the topics that will be
covered are the Animal Forms,Internal movement theories and practices, and some
of Hwa Yu's push hands exercises. All hwa Yu/LHBF players are welcome.  The
event is free.

-you should talk to Stanley about this topic. He has told me more than
once that he considers his Tai Chi training as sort of foundation
for his therapeutic work such as craniosacral technique and Rolf method
and also his own invention: Rosenberg Technique.

My teacher was a student of Stanley in both Tai Chi and The bodytherapy
curriculum Stanley teaches, so I have been sort of 'raised' with
this sort of understanding.

Qi and thus Qi healing have been  foundational for my Tai Chi
understanding.

-- In hwayutaichi@yahoogroups.com, "Glenn Newth" <hwayu121@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone out there have any experence in using Hwa Yu/lhbf for heeling
other people who were or are suffering from some sort of ailment?
>

Does anyone out there have any experence in using Hwa Yu/lhbf for heeling other
people who were or are suffering from some sort of ailment?

Although every movement in the LHBF long form is a variation of the opening
(first movement); each successive movement expands on the possibilities of it's
function by increasing the complexity of the basic movement; thereby
incorperating more of the body with each new movement.  The result of this is a
complete system of movement education and body awareness.  It is astounding that
this system can also be useful for meditation and self-defense purposes.

Just to let you know as a new student of Hwa Yu.  I want to thank you for these
postings.  The information I have gotten is greatly appreciated.  Glenn Newth 
puts up with me and is doing a great job of teaching me.  Thank you.  I can see
I have a long way to go and I'm looking forward to the journey.
I look forward to the when I can have some thing to offer Hwa Yu practitioners. 
I want you to know your comments and wisdom are appreciated.  Looking forward to
reading more.  Keep up the good work.
sincerely
Curt Eaton.
PS.  World Tai Chi day was great. I hope to see our friends again and share our
experience.

The email below is from my Manila student which I think is an interesting
subject for discussion.

First of when people ask me how many moves are in lhbf, I always say, there is
only one. This is my explanation on what was written below about my 99%
completion of each movement before moving to the next.

My view is that when practising lhbf we project chi and by not completing the
movement and smoothing it to the next, we retract chi. Doing the form this way
is a continuous projecting and retracting of chi.

Hence my student's request to send him energy for his pace replacement -- I have
discovered doing the form this way enables me to heal, including distance
healing.

In the description of my stance while practising, please read toes instead of
heel.

Any comments?

Peter O

Master Peter,

    I don't know if this will reach you in time; tried your cellphone, but Ed
said best to e-mail you. Am undergoing pacemaker replacement operation on June
17, Wednesday at 2PM, Makati Med. Kindly send me energy. Asked
cardiologist/surgeon to suggest while I'm sedated that I shall regain my health
when I was 18 years old after operation. He suggested I also tell
anesthesiologist.
     Practicing LHBF almost everyday upon waking up and right after 15 minute
Mantra chant and 5 minute stretch. Ed pointed out that in your video, your knee
seldom aligns to the middle of your foot;rather it aligns straight to the heel.
Any particular reason for that;Ed says it is more stable. He also pointed out
that you seldom complete a move 100%. Rather when it's almost 99% complete,you
are alreadyshifting to the next move. I watched again closely and saw that too.
Is this what you mean by constatnly flowing?

The email below is from my Manila student which I think is an interesting
subject for discussion.

First of when people ask me how many moves are in lhbf, I always say, there is
only one. This is my explanation on what was written below about my 99%
completion of each movement before moving to the next.

My view is that when practising lhbf we project chi and by not completing the
movement and smoothing it to the next, we retract chi. Doing the form this way
is a continuous projecting and retracting of chi.

Hence my student's request to send him energy for his pace replacement -- I have
discovered doing the form this way enables me to heal, including distance
healing.

In the description of my stance while practising, please read toes instead of
heel.

Any comments?

Peter O

Master Peter,

    I don't know if this will reach you in time; tried your cellphone, but Ed
said best to e-mail you. Am undergoing pacemaker replacement operation on June
17, Wednesday at 2PM, Makati Med. Kindly send me energy. Asked
cardiologist/surgeon to suggest while I'm sedated that I shall regain my health
when I was 18 years old after operation. He suggested I also tell
anesthesiologist.
     Practicing LHBF almost everyday upon waking up and right after 15 minute
Mantra chant and 5 minute stretch. Ed pointed out that in your video, your knee
seldom aligns to the middle of your foot;rather it aligns straight to the heel.
Any particular reason for that;Ed says it is more stable. He also pointed out
that you seldom complete a move 100%. Rather when it's almost 99% complete,you
are alreadyshifting to the next move. I watched again closely and saw that too.
Is this what you mean by constatnly flowing?

Where do you like to practice your forms?  In the warmer months I just love to
practice outside; especially near water.  I have a favorite spot in Groton CT on
Long Islland Sound where I love to spend the afternooon doing my forms.

All of the movements in the Long Form of Hwa Yu T'ai Chi are wonderful. Which
are your favorites and why? Look forward to hearing from everyone! Hope you have
a wonderful week.

Mark

On May 5, 2009, hwayu121@... wrote:

This week my class and I have begun working on the principal of rise from the
Eight Methods.  Rise as you know, refers to raising up the head , which in turn
raises the spirit which enables the chi to flow. Mr. Li used to tell us to work
on the back of the neck for this.  he practiced pullling his head back with the
muscles in the back of his neck until those muxcles were extgremely developed.
Before this we were working on Bone for quite a while.  Bone is learning to
allign the bones and joints properly so that they support each other naturally,
enabling one to move with minimal muscle effort.  Mr. Li would often remind us
that all things in Hwa Yu must be natural.

The world Tai Chi day cellibration in Connecticut was an overwhelming success. 
The weather was spectacular  and everyone had a great day.  Hwa Yu players came
from Vermont, Boston and Eastern Mass, as well as from all over Connecticut.  We
will be posting some photos in the near future.  For the first time students and
teachers alike from all the different groups did the whole form together.

How long should you practice each animal form before learning a new form? Also,
when is a good time to start learning the long form?

Stephen

Greetings! I look forward to seeing some new topics about T'ai Chi Ch'uan in the
coming days. Thank you for what you've shared in the past! There is so much we
can learn from each other.

Have a wonderful week!

Mark

The most important move in the LHBF form is the opening move, raising
your arms slowly and lowering them. This is the start of learning chi
breathing and once achieved will open up your middle chi channel so
that chi can flow freely to and from the dan tien.
Master Li's bellow breathing is his analogy of chi breathing -- the
dan tien slowly takes in air from the nose, instead of using the lungs
which are restricted from full expansion and/or intake by the lungs.
By using the dan tien, air/oxygen fully fills up the lungs
unrestricted.
--- In hwayutaichi@yahoogroups.com, "Glenn Newth" <hwayu121@...> wrote:
>
>     Many of the concepts from the Five Word Song and other Hwa Yu
> writings require quite a bit of contemplation before we truly grasp
> their meaning. (On that note)Mr. Li used to always say breathe like
a
> bellows; from the bottom of the abdomen to the heart.  What does
this
> statement mean to you.
>

Many of the concepts from the Five Word Song and other Hwa Yu
writings require quite a bit of contemplation before we truly grasp
their meaning. (On that note)Mr. Li used to always say breathe like a
bellows; from the bottom of the abdomen to the heart.  What does this
statement mean to you.