Week One: Tai Chi Training in China 💪

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[@rinshankouhai]

it's so good to see Taoists always smiling and laughing and being kind. this is really giving me the positive energy i need to continue my own reflection and study. thanks so much for sharing all of this! i can feel Master Gu's kindness from here.

[@rinshankouhai]

Merry Christmas to you too, and I hope you have a very warm one! Emotionally anyway. I've been slack on my reflection and mindfulness lately, and it's been causing issues between me and my friends-- this coming year I'm going to focus on being good to myself and good to others. I loved Master Gu's 4 tips for balance, because in true Taoist fashion, they're so simple-- he basically just said to sleep good, eat right, exercise and be nice to others. But I'm beginning to feel like that's the true heart of Taoism; doing what you know is right, taking the simple and good path to wellness. This is a bit of a word salad now, but how interested are you in learning and investing in Taoism to better yourself? I hope you're able to improve your life a lot through this! Warm wishes and happy holidays. PS, my girlfriend in Brighton says the weather's not much to write home about, so you're probably not missing much.

[@satnamo]

True. Master Gu is a nice teacher And a kind father. Mr Wang is a great cook and a good fun.

[@BreatheWithDinoo]

I love the genuine humbleness in this teacher

[@GhthorVX]

Master Gu and the entire family are wonderfully kind and nice!

[@satnamo]

True.

[@lenalee3111]

The song at the end is called Minds of the Forest by Sight of Wonders. What a beauty xxx Stunning Tai Chi Thank you

[@mantughosh647]

Hey Geroge this master has Zen like calmness in his face and mannerisms.......this is just fantastic

[@-Kobe-]

Many blessings to you George, Master Gu, and to everyone else that is dedicating themselves to learning something new about the world. Whether that is a new language, a new martial art, or simply a new perspective. A lot of growth can occur in just 1 week but most don't allow themselves to see it within themselves. May you all find what you are looking for in the end but may you also find some extraordinary things in your journey 🙏❤

[@jimloth6091]

Master Gu has beautiful Tai Chi. So smooth and fluid.

[@mrmatt2466]

I love that you can just do tai chi anywhere in china and it's like normal.

[@peterballauthor]

Nice camera work with the Tai Chi sequences man. Your teacher seems like such a cool guy. What a great experience you're having.

[@thedirty530]

What an incredible experience! Master Gu is awesome! A truly beautiful place!

[@uliuli8997]

As a Taoist Monk of 51 years...The Path is NEVER over...NEVER complete...Never Done. But...what a glorious way to spend your precious Time...Energey...Life...in the Way.

[@internalmethods]

As a long term Tai Chi/Kung Fu practitioner currently stuggling with a debilitating medical condition (also chronic and long term), I can not tell you how happy it makes me to watch this. At least for now it helps me reminisce/reminds of times with my Buddhist/Taoist masters. Your filming/editing skills are great, vids are high quality, and seeing real teaching in a family atmosphere frees up the sadness in my heart. May the heavens bless you for what you are doing.

[@trainyourselffit6829]

Very funny stick analogy. The low stances are killer (for me I found and often still find this in qi-gong). Making it look graceful actually takes incredible strength too. Such a nice tranquil atmosphere to work in too, and your tai chi family are great.

[@satnamo]

Pain and suffering are the nutrients for growth. I am that which want to grow.

[@powder77777]

Wow they are cool to train and teach you and let u stay.

[@sn7p]

I really enjoy following you on your adventure in China!

[@leefitzgerald8950]

George that was the best. I wish I started watching your channel 4 years ago. Thanks again for your program on the breath. After watching so many videos with you and Master Gu you both feel like family...cheers

[@jayumble8390]

Thank you George! If one listens carefully, one will find many gems in these videos. Thank you so much for your dedication to the path!

[@josephschofield1972]

Great video. You are so fortunate to be immersed in the Chinese Culture. Keep up the good work.

[@twelvepetaledlotus1721]

Top drawer! Beautiful movement that teacher knows what he is doing your very lucky no bullshido!! 👌fluidity will come george your young as well so plenty of time dont even worry ✊✌

[@beareggers]

The jacket metaphor is used quite often in judo.It's been said of Masters like Mifune that trying to fight them is like fighting an empty jacket. There's no tension and their movements are very fluid. I'm not surprised to see similar ideas here. Although the disciplines are different, the way the mind and body work are the same. Thanks again for your videos.

[@r6854]

Great camera work. Not trying to be disrespectful to other people and their work, but your videos are the first ones on Tai Chi that make me want to learn it!

[@SAMSARA0819]

I loved this video! You have inspired me to learn Tai Chi! I truly love all the videos with you and Master GU! hes amazing.

[@davidr9239]

The way. If you try to explain it, you will only become confused. So be natural and accepting and just be. And with that philosophy I have found that it helps in further cultivating my energy through Qigong and Tai Chi and combining with the One Source. All points in time and space are one. It is good to be calm. Free your mind in calmness, combine your energy with openness, conform to things naturally and have no bias therein. Then the world will be orderly. -Chuang Tzu. I too have subbed. Your videos seem to be interesting. Thank you for your sincerity.

[@joshuahavens4059]

Hey George, I think its super cool how you have a master, a teacher. I imagine you must have travelled quite a ways and worked hard to get there. But having a master teacher is super cool!

[@maryrichardson8790]

OMG, when Master Gu said the body could be as relaxed as the coat, this is exactly what I need to know. Fabulous. I'm on a mission now, it's time to remove my inherent fears and just BE! Oh heck, I hope I can do it, it would change my life radically, I know. I only found you today George, but I'll keep watching to catch up and hopefully a little Taoism will seep into me! 😄💞🌲💞

[@hugojobst8652]

Yes George this is amazing

[@xyan00]

Nice view, nice place, nice master, nice Taiji

[@gyford7620]

Wish I was there ! Looks amazing 👊🏽

[@NicoleBeckfordfitness]

love your videos...i started practicing Tai Chi...thanks so much

[@stephensullivan7864]

First minute has been nice

[@soiezen]

merci beaucoup superbe vidéo

[@archglobe3602]

Great videos , amazing experience for you brother. Well done. Btw great choice for music too, bang on👍🏼

[@davidetoniolo6845]

Awsome video!

[@liudmylaladniak1754]

wow, your first actual lessons! and nice track :)

[@bonniemurphy6572]

Loving the videos :)

[@EpicHotCheese]

This is interesting and quality contents. Subbed.

[@Keithphotorama]

Stretching. You could try stretching each limb for 40 seconds in 4 sets and do this 3x a day. It worked for me when I was in my 20’s. Avoid bouncing your stretching! Also, you do need to push it sometimes.

[@justinjames4446]

Just found you. This channel is AWESOME!!!

[@DerekScottOHara]

You’re a good storyteller 🙏

[@whillysilly8971]

I would love to stay with them oml

[@fernandom.tavares3551]

Some day I will train there...

[@annaarrowood8768]

Changing it cuz it's this music

[@ioanabalsan8794]

very nice experience. where did you find your teacher, is there a school?

[@Sam-ch4jh]

Thank you I am learning Yang style Taichi and realising the health benefits What is this style, how much duration required to learn full forms Does it have same effects as compared to yang style

[@resin3dprintingstats899]

would you consider making a 2nd channel for the raw vids that aren't sped up? thanks

[@morganriddiford2646]

You’re left handed. Same!

[@uliuli8997]

By 6:30 a.m. half the day was over by the Dalai Lama...who is used to getting up at 3:30 a.m. on 😯.

[@rubiuzcategui8544]

Does anyone know what's written on the wall for stretching? (0:41) I guess it says: "You'll get 10 years more of life span with the tendons 1 inch longer" (left side) "One starts aging from legs, so stretch legs every day!" (right side) Thank you!

[@sabinerufie9962]

Bonjour, i have to say I’m totally in love with your channel. I discovered it about two weeks ago and it’s very interesting. I’m a wing Chun practitioner and I was ditching for Taoist philosophie and explanation since a lot of it is in Wing Chun (the yin and yan for exemple is the most important thing and everything is in circle). And I’ve found your channel. What a chance you have. It’s very powerful. And I totally recognize myself in you for the stress part of yourself. I’m trying to work hard on it and you help me. You made me laugh with the part of the stretching with the stick in your ass... i totally know what you mean. I work on it too... but from other videos that I’be Seen you have improve yourself! Your Tai Chi family is awesome. Your Master is always smiling and peaceful. I love his teaching and how he applies modern things to Tai Chi (the jacket thing is well explained). Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us. Please carry on. One day (I promised myself) I’ll make a trip to China. Have fun beautiful person! From France.

[@v2danman]

Need to know what that song you used, cant find it on shazam

[@aeortiz2004]

The lady in blue dress seeing very pretty.

[@George-Thompson]

she is indeed!

[@ricardocysnee]

Man, I am trying to learn more about Tai chi and Qigong, its really interesting! But what I wanna say is that the soundrack of your videos are crazy good!! Can you tell me the name of the track on 6:11 minutes video?

[@Mayableification]

What is the song at 0:42 and the end? I LOVE it!

[@LadyPirate37]

“When You Move Your Body” by Quesa. Love the song, and it’s use in the video!

[@interpol-0193]

George i would like to invite Master gu in juarez mexico in my martial art school for a week or 2 do you think Master GU will accept? just to said that he is a great inspiration for me i would lkike to have a piece of is wisdom.

[@the1stnightsky404]

Hi George~ what was the name of the song in this video?

[@subashkhadgi8730]

Hello and Namaste!! Is this still open?

[@munihmuni8814]

Have you read anything by Allen Watts? I recommend his last, unfinished but still brilliant, "Wu Wei, The Waterway Course" it's not too long and like the dao de jing offers much and more.

[@RakshithNayak1]

Could you please tell me the name of the song that starts at @5:54 And I'm really enjoying this channel..Awesome learnings for us. Thank you

[@LadyPirate37]

It’s called “When You Move Your Body”, by Quesa. I like it, it has such an upbeat, positive feel, and I like how he used it for this video!

[@evah7614]

WHere is this place, Wanna go there for a spiritual retreat in august . Also can i just go?

[@luke-oakley]

what's the song called at the beginning?

[@gaaldaniel9360]

Do they eat meat or animal products there? I was wondering to visit the place for a year, wanna know if it's vegan-friendly.

[@xxtheeunuchxx264]

Yooo whats the song around 1:30 its real catchy

[@willceurvels]

Could you introduce your teachers lineage? Where did he train, what is his background? What kind of taichi are you practicing? Looks like yang style?

[@mastergutaichi]

Gu Shining, Wudang Sanfeng Pai lineage 15th generation. The founder of the Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy. We practise Wudang Tai chi or Taoist Tai chi.

[@FatalRose]

How much does it cost to train there?

[@LuckyPupil]

What language is spoken in that region?

[@JW-rb3zz]

How much did you pay for this course?

[@vandamme6379]

But what if your jacket is actually nervous?😁

[@kenbarry749]

I am after the email address for this master or his web site please

[@rogerthompson5250]

I am 60 years old and disabled. My mind thinks that I am still 25 years old, my body thinks my mind is an idiot. I really feel that I could benefit from Tai Chi but cannot find a teacher where I live.

[@jennlok6822]

Hello George, do you mean 武當山？

[@olivereckert2492]

how much did you pay to stay there?

[@mariamnabil2751]

Can a girl go learn in this temple ???

[@bennyyansen5420]

May i know what is in your mind when you meditate? I don't understand it. Because everytime i try meditate, my mind is going everywhere.

[@fardareismai4495]

There is a technique that lets you follow those thoughts. Don't fight them, they will only come back harder. Instead, let them play out, but be conscious about it. That is the most important, consciousness.

[@ZsuzsannaSpiry]

Did you ever try paying attention to your breath? Just let your mind follow the flow of the breath coming in and going out. Just focus on your breath. Nothing else. Meditation is that simple. Good luck.🙂

[@stephenmonash8245]

Can Kung Fu.. handle morning bad breath?

[@washingtonboy1986]

What style tai chi?

[@shakuhachicordoba9393]

wudang taiji

[@rupomhundred395]

Has Master Gu taught you something called 'fajing'? Just curious.

[@rupomhundred395]

Xie xie, Sifu. Hope to see you next year. Planning to visit China. Respects to you, master, from India

[@chicagocity9623]

Tai Chi is a great martial art for health and vitality but that's it hundreds of years ago it was once considered a great martial art for defense as well as offense but it has changed I wouldn't recommend in training in Tai Chi if you want to learn how to protect yourself there are plenty of MMA schools that popped up all over the place in recent years I would say go there.. because their training is more Geared toward fighting ....

[@RobinTurner]

Some people combine the two. Some t'ai chi schools are very combat oriented.

[@massiveattackdrop]

so jealous

[@vandamme6379]

你会不会陈式太极？

[@bigdogkool2546]

6:30 am? Lazy butt. I'm up at 4 am every day. may go back to bed. but I do get up.

[@crusadersable6866]

Китайскии охмурялы дурачать наивного европейского мальчика,вытаскивая из него бабки.Обычное дело.