OCEAN of CH'I

 

T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Supreme Ultimate) and Ch'i Kung (Breath Energy Work) are ancient Chinese mind-body practices.  What is ch'i?  The Chinese word ch'i means “air”, “energy” or “life”.  According to T'ai Chi theory, everyone possesses ch'i, yet we can balance, harmonize, and develop it within our bodies through learning and practicing T'ai Chi movements, breath and meditation.  In class, students learn a comprehensive system that opens and strengthens the whole body in a gentle manner.  Ultimately, the practice integrates body, mind and spirit causing a ‘ripple’ effect that not only helps the overall health of the individual, but spreads out into the well-being of the family and greater community.  

 

T'ai Chi:  Calmness, Agility, Breath, Internal Energy, Spirit  

 

*Develop relaxation and balance.

*Improve immune and respiratory system.

*Enhance strength and flexibility.

*Lower stress and blood pressure.

*Relieve chronic pains and arthritis.

*Prevent heart disease and depression.

And

*Naturally promotes good health and tranquility.

*Takes only a few minutes to practice every day.

*Requires no special equipment.

 

 

The body is essentially empty like the stem of a reed,

be still and stay relaxed in genuine ease.

The mind, like pure space, utterly transcends the world of thought,

when the swell of the ocean is at one, with its peaceful depths.

 

 

An Ocean of Ch'i resides within you.

 

 

 

American Academy of Neurology Names T'ai Chi Study as TOP TEN study of 2012   

Exercise science professor Peter Harmer’s publication in The New England Journal of Medicine has been selected as a Top 10 story of 2012 by Journal Watch Neurology.

 

 

 

T'ai Chi:  HEALTH   MEDITATION   MARTIAL ART

 

Kathryn (KT) Rusch is a member of T'ai Chi Ch'uan Center of Milwaukee since 1994 and is honored to serve on the Board of Directors.  The Tai Chi Chuan Center of Milwaukee has been offering quality training in T'ai Chi practices for 35 years. KT has been teaching T'ai Chi, Ch'i Kung and Meditation since 2009 and assistant teaching since 2002, currently in Port Washington, Germantown and Mequon.  CPR AED certified.  

I am a student of T'ai Chi and dedicate my practice to my teachers and students.  The longer I practice, the more I realize I don't know, but I still hope to be of benefit to you.  Let us study together.  kt  

 

Ongoing Classes:

Mondays: 

Port Washington Senior Center 10 - 1130 

Germantown Senior Center     1 pm - 230 pm

Thursdays:  Mequon Recreation Department Rangeline School    9 am -  Noon

From The T'ai Chi Classics:

 

 "First in the mind,

then in the body.

 

The abdomen relaxes,

then the chi (breath) sinks into the bones.

 

The shen (spirit) is relaxed

and the body calm.

 

Being able to breathe (properly)

leads to agility.

 

The softest

will then become

the strongest."

 

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My first teacher was the late Grandmaster Chian Ho Yin in the 1980’s. I am current senior student with Mike Milewski and have deep gratitude for the 18 years of practice together.  I practiced through three difficult pregnancies and 5+ years breast feeding and more.  I attend workshops with Sifu Adam Mizner, Masters William C.C. Chen and Benjamin Lo and Master Yonghong Cheng (senior student of grand-master Chen Zhen Lei, China).    I am also certified as a Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Instructor (Dr. Paul Lam). My meditation teacher is H.H. 14th Dalai Lama, attending teachings in US and India since 1997.   I practiced Iyengar Hatha Yoga, back  in the 1980's and now currently at Riverwest Yogashala, where I am excited to contemplate and practice ideas on Tai Chi Yoga cross-training.   I work at it, best i can within the matrix of family life and life in general.. 

"Simple daily practice is where its at"  kt

harmony

 

OCEAN of CH'I Blog Posts

Link to List of Our Postures

Esoteric Benefits of T'ai Chi practice:

Inner Peace, Stability, Responsiveness to Change

 

 

 

contact kt for class info--

schloegel@yahoo.com

 

 


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LINKS

T'AI CHI CH'UAN Center of Milwaukee

Everyday T'ai Chi Ch'uan Milwaukee

T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classics

Ben Lo Teachings

Medical Research on T'ai Chi Links

OCEAN of CH'I Blog Posts

 

T'ai Chi Survey Results 2013

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Short term effects -– how do you feel before and after class?

 

Before class, I felt tired and old!  After class, I have felt genuine change especially in everyday aches and pains.

 

Before class, I feel sluggish and uptight.  After class I feel energetic and calmer.

I was having balance problems, especially in one leg.  Now my balance is improving and strength is improving.  I have been doing T'ai Chi for one month.

 

Before the class I feel stiff and weak.  After the class I feel stronger and better at balancing.

 

Before class I feel tired.  After class I feel energized and balanced.  I have been doing Tai chi for eight months.

 

Those exercises you showed me for my neck worked wonders.  My neck is back to normal and everything else in between is also working good.  I just thought I'd let you know and thank you again. See you Thursday.  

My shoulders have let go after two classes.  Best I have felt in eight months.

 

Long term effects -- How has your study and practice affected you over time?

 

It is so important to relax.  I believe you need to be “still” so you can hear what you should do in life and T'ai Chi helps me to be “still”.

 

I really enjoy the class and feel it is very valuable to one both physically and emotionally.

 

I am more in tune to my body.  My posture is better.  I am calmer and I know what to do to relieve some of the pain.

 

I feel younger.  I have been practicing three years.

 

I have been practicing two years and I love the feeling of focusing and relaxing tension while flowing through the form.  Whenever I need to reconnect to this feeling whether at home or in a crowded environment, it is possible to do with great ease.

 

T'ai Chi gives me a greater awareness of my physical body’s movement.  I can feel my balance, agility and strength improve and I think this will help me to age gracefully.  Also the awareness of my ability to intentionally channel energy allows me to feel calm and strong.  I have a sense of oneness with life’s natural energy forces.

 

I have certainly benefited from your approach to T'ai Chi physically, but spiritually and holistically as well.

 

 

A unique aspect of the classes is the use of Tibetan Singing Bowls.  Sound and Vibration are powerful ways in to aligning and beneficial physical/mental effects. How do you feel about the Tibetan Singing Bowls?

 

A nice, soft sound in a noisy world.  I like it.

 

Love them.  3x

 

Love them – a genuine sense of well-being and relaxation when they sing.

 

I love the mood. Use them!  Five stars!

 

 

 

Some Personal Comments that people added…

(I am humbled, thanks, just keep going)

 

I looked up your Ocean of Ch'i website and read about your other projects.  You are every impressive person and I admire you! Thank you for all that you do. You are a good soul.

 

Can not imagine my life without T'ai Chi and you, KT.. Thank you very much and hope someday you can teach two times a week here.

 

Thanks for your patience. You have a convert to T'ai Chi.

 

I love KT’s bubbly enthusiasm for all facets of T'ai Chi.  She is very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

 

I think you are a wonderful example of the integration of physical and intentional aspects of Tai chi.  I (we) love your class!  Thank you!

 

"Hugs and love to the most compassionate woman that I know! Blessings and peace to you! :-)"

 

Really feel I learned a lot from your 2012 Fall and 2013 Winter sessions.  You are a special teacher!  Thank you!  

 

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 In addition to her T'ai Chi studies and practice, KT Rusch is a mother and musician.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University and has worked for Raytheon Corporation and in the Biomedical Field.  She facilitates therapeutic music sessions for youth at Children’s Hospital Wisconsin, disabled elders and with Express Yourself Milwaukee. She has published peer-reviewed scientific papers and poetry.  

  

           

      

 

 

 

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