You Get To Choose
I want you to try a short experiment. Look straight ahead, then look up, and then look straight again.
Did you notice yourself inhaling when you looked up? If not, try it again and pay attention to your breathing.
Breathing is often taken for granted, but it can have a profound impact on our practice. A small adjustment in our breathing can yield significant results.
Kung Fu and Tai Chi, with their generations-old wisdom, have never disconnected movement from breathing. The ancient practitioners realized that the breath could affect the nervous system, heightening, relaxing, or balancing it.
Breathing is unique in that it’s the only physiological function we can control both consciously and unconsciously. It bridges the gap between our voluntary and involuntary processes.
While breathing is automatic, we have the ability (if we choose) to control its speed and depth voluntarily.
At Wah Lum, we emphasize breathing first, allowing movement to unfold naturally. We then sync our movement with our breath, creating a harmonious mind-body connection.
Breathing is the foundation of our practice, whether it’s Kung Fu, Tai Chi, or strength training.
It cannot be overemphasized.
From beginning to the end of every movement system, breath is the essence.
Stay mindful of your breathing and let it guide your practice.
Sifu Oscar
P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.
1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi? First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.
2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching. Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.