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About Jonathan Gaines
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T`ai Chi and meditation. I am a 30+ year student and teacher of T`ai Chi Ch`uan. My teacher was the late Grand Master Cheng Man-ching with whom I studied for seven years. I am knowledgeable about the principals, practices and the applications of Tai Chi as well as the many benefits and some of the pit falls of practice. I am also knowledgeable about Chi Kung and have developed my own `simple and easy` method. The benefits of T`ai chi Ch`uan and Chi Kung include health and wellness as well as self defense based on principles of yielding rather than resisting. Fascinating! As a life long spiritual seeker I am also knowledgeable about meditation and contemplation. My principle practice is Dzog Chen which I am learning from Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. The benefits of Dzog Chen are the potential to discover your own mind stream and master it. The point is to enter into the non dualistic state of `no thought` and then learn to be aware of this state while entering into thought. Self liberation from samara and for the sake of all sentient beings is the purpose of Dzog Chen practice.

   

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In Category  Yoga & Tai Chi

SubjectDate Asked

Tai Chi9/7/2008
  Q: I am interested in doing tai chi. I am also trying to lose weight. I have already lost 45 pounds ...
  A: Aloha Brittney. Ho, That 45 lost is a good start. Frankly I recommend lot's of walking....lots and ...
Tai Chi in Denver8/23/2008
  Q: I was a student of yours in Denver in the 80s and have not been able to find a teacher teaching the ...
  A: Aloha Wanda, I am now living since I left Colorado in rural Hawaii. The only person who I know is ...
tai chi and lotus posture7/11/2008
  Q: i can meditate sitting in the lotus posture or half lotus posture comfortably for ten minutes. Now ...
  A: Aloha. The first rule in any practice is the same as in medicine, i.e., 'Do no harm'. Take care ...
stammering6/30/2008
  Q: I have stammeing at the age of 3. I tried a lot to over come this problem. Can u suggest any therpy ...
  A: Aloha Nixon. Here are some thoughts and ideas on clear flowing speech. 1'st, notice that I am ...
Raising Chi5/21/2008
  Q: Greetings- I was hoping to study Tai Chi, but career induced scheduling constraints have made that ...
  A: Aloha. I replied to you a few days ago...perhaps you did not receive it. Please let me know if you ...
Tai Chi2/17/2008
  Q: I have often heard people talking about the benefits of Tai Chi. I had a chance to watch a dvd ...
  A: Aloha Wendy, Email my classmate Bill Phillips and ask if you can study via DVD with him. He has a ...
Tai Chi or something else for me?1/16/2008
  Q: I won't ask the "solve all" question of what is best, since it depends on one's expectations, ...
  A: Aloha Beau. Well kiddo, you have some problems, but don't we all. The first thing I suggest is to ...
which style of yoga is right for me?1/4/2008
  Q: I am looking towards yoga to help me with the following problems...1) Quitting smoking 2) Body ...
  A: ..when i find a hatha yoga studio how can i tell if it is a legitimate place or not...i want to make ...
which style of yoga is right for me?12/29/2007
  Q: I am looking towards yoga to help me with the following problems...1) Quitting smoking 2) Body ...
  A: Aloha Nicole. AllExperts tells me I did not reply to your question last week and I tell them I did. ...
Healing, travel, study...12/9/2007
  Q: I am experiencing a clicking and misalignment in the base of my skull around the first cervical. I ...
  A: Jake By 'Sharp' I mean it drives the chi out of the area vs. gentle smoothing exercises such as ...
Healing, travel, study...12/6/2007
  Q: I am experiencing a clicking and misalignment in the base of my skull around the first cervical. I ...
  A: Aloha Jake. The clicking in the neck sounds like not enough chi there. This can be caused by ...
tai chi teacher trainings in NYC area11/26/2007
  Q: i am a yoga teacher living in NYC. i've become very interested in tai chi and enjoy practicing it. ...
  A: Aloha, Regarding certification, the tradition of Tai Chi is to learn well, very well, the form and ...
pranayam abortion8/30/2007
  Q: I underwent an abortion 2 months back, when can i start practising pranayam again ?. Als when I do ...
  A: Pranayama is not a principle practice of mine. One really needs a qualified teacher who has many ...
Tai Chi practice7/6/2007
  Q: Mr. Gains I have two questions: 1. I have recently started practicing Tai Chi and wanted to know if ...
  A: Aloha Shay. 1. I have recently started practicing Tai Chi and wanted to know if there is a need, or ...
Becoming a Tai Chi Teacher5/1/2007
  Q: I would like your advice on the best Tai Chi Teacher Training Programs available in Toronto. Is ...
  A: Aloha Dawn. As I live in Hawaii I am out of touch with TCC training opportunities in Canada. My ...
Yoga and Pranayama for OCD and panic attacks3/1/2007
  Q: Can you please prescribe the best yoga asanas for a person suffering from reactive hypoglycemia and ...
  A: Aloha. All I am able to suggest is to try some yoga class's until you find a teacher and a group of ...
yongquan---Bubbling Well11/2/2006
  Q: what about the youngquan in the big toe,out side edge?thankshi there could you please tell me what ...
  A: Professor Cheng Man-ching said to 'Walk like a desert traveling camel', meaning the foot relaxes and ...
practise time8/25/2006
  Q: Hey, I attended to a qigong class in Sweden three times. The teacher said that he practise 5 ...
  A: Aloha Daniel. I agree that 20 minutes is a minimum and 60 to 120 minutes is necessary if one is ...
External And Internal7/3/2006
  Q: can i do wushu with tai chi both? my wushu class is medium to hard style and now i want to teach ...
  A: I assume you meant to say '...learn Tai Chi rather than ....teach tai chi.... Yes, you can do both, ...
Tia chi6/2/2006
  Q: I want to know how to do tia chi and All the benifits of it.
  A: Ryan. First, attend some classes and see if the teacher is really qualified, meaning is his or her ...
Tai Ch'i and Christianity5/30/2006
  Q: I am examining the art of Tai Ch'i Chuan to see if it is suitable for me as a martial arts ...
  A: Aloha Shawn. Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a wonderful martial art and really in harmony with Christ ...
Steve/Love2/2/2006
  Q: Does Steve want to be with me? Will I see Steve when I am in Los Angeles this month? Will I be ...
  A: Aloha Arlene. It sounds like you are asking for some spiritual guidence to help make the good ...
basics of tai chi2/1/2006
  Q: My husband and I were considering joing a beginners yoga class, and I noticed a listing for Tai Chi ...
  A: Aloha Tai Chi and Yoga class...it all depends on the teacher you study with. A few are highly ...
tai chi and yoga1/30/2006
  Q: could you tell me what is the difference between taichi and yoga? thanks
  A: Aloha Kami. In general, we see these points; Tai Chi Chuan is a 'Internal style' martial art ...
illusion and phenonoma12/16/2005
  Q: i was thinking about this and the thought of a young child with no toys playing came to mind. why ...
  A: Joseph. Re; The Man(child) Meditates to see the oneness to create Happiness/Suffering again. ...
illusion and phenonoma12/13/2005
  Q: i was listerning to the dali lama about illusions and the mind. i wondered since all things are of ...
  A: This question goes to the basis of Buddhism and I will do my best to answer. A highly ...
yoga and heart rate control9/9/2005
  Q: I've read reports that some yogis can significantly speed up or slow down their heart rates at will. ...
  A: Max, Why would you want to do this? The reason may be more important than the accomplishment. In ...
Simple and easy Qigong2/1/2005
  Q: I was reading your profile and I must admit your reference to your simple and easy qigong method ...
  A: Aloha Justin, The DMCK system consist of three routines, stretching, chi kung and meditation. Very ...
Chen style Tai Chi and yoga.10/30/2004
  Q: I am seeking to create for myself an integral body mind spiritual practice. This includes exercise, ...
  A: Aloha Damon. Since you live among some of the best traditions of TCC then I suggest Chen style as ...
im so scared of aging and...9/16/2004
  Q: im so scared of aging and death ...im 50 and i feel like my life is over...how do i lose these fears ...
  A: Aloha Helen. Thiis is good information; ...
Realizing my self.9/8/2004
  Q: My name is Darryl Goudreau and I live in Sudbury ,Ontario,Canada. I am a seeker of the truth and ...
  A: Tashi Delek Darryl. This is a very open and generalized question. Essentially we are all seeking ...
Tai chi8/25/2004
  Q: Sir, Can Tai chi be practices as aerobics like for about 10/20 minutes What could happen if I do ...
  A: Tai chi is a very profound 'Taoist' martial art, difficult to learn and demanding committment. It ...
yoga books8/16/2004
  Q: My mother is interested in getting into yoga; she is what you would classify as a complete novice in ...
  A: Augusto, I suggest that you and perhaps with you mother visit some of the yoga studios in her area ...
Tai Chi Chuan7/29/2004
  Q: Jonathan, Thank you very much for answering my question. I am familiar with Master Cheng's (and his ...
  A: Aloha Jeff. Currently I an in Dharamsala, India for Losar and for meetings with officials of ...
Tai Chi Chuan7/28/2004
  Q: I believe in the importance of opening the shoulder joint. I have read that Chen Man-ching stressed ...
  A: Aloha Jeff. Actually there are the Nine Joints that must be opened, and in sequence; Wrist, elbow, ...
feeling chi7/15/2004
  Q: Jonathan. and yes, I enjoyed studying under Eric immensely. One quick followup question tho. you ...
  A: Professor Cheng said this; Cory, Tai Chi Chuan is a Taoist art. It's purpose is to help one ...
feeling chi7/14/2004
  Q: I practiced tai chi years ago and am just returning but with more of a focus on building up and ...
  A: Aloha Cory. I have to be breif as I am on the road on business. Eric learned from your's truly and ...
IQ5/5/2004
  Q: I hope the person on the other end of the web who recieves this email recieves this well. This is a ...
  A: From a Tibetan Buddhist view we are while alive we are all manifesting with 'Human perception' which ...
Yoga body openers4/22/2004
  Q: Are there any books that take you through different asanas to open your shoulders, back, hips?
  A: Aloha. Books can be found through reccomendations from area Yoga teachers. The teacher if qualified ...
Finding the YOGA what is it really!!4/13/2004
  Q: I know somewhat YOGA is really the best exercise and very benefical to mankind for physic, mind and ...
  A: My experience is in Tai Chi Chuan and Dzogchen. For yoga best to consult other teachers. To learn ...
Tai Chi for more energy / less sleep3/20/2004
  Q: I am currently a student with little time and energy, but big goals. I would like to hear whether ...
  A: Aloha Brian. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is excellent for physical and energitic health. However finding a ...
heart domination2/29/2004
  Q: how can i dominate and rule my heart? when i talk for alot of people or when i talk to a girl my ...
  A: Regarding "Subject: heart dominationhow can i dominate and rule my heart? when i talk for alot of ...

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