Don't go back 3 days - TaijiFit LLC

 

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13 Form Reminder What's Coming Up Weekly Positive Thought Tip of the Week

Hi Maria, "Every day that you don't practice, you go back by three days". These are words from my very first Sifu. When you've been practicing as long as I have, you'll find that there are lessons that stick with you no matter how many years have gone by.  This is one of them, and I'm so glad that I get to share this with you. I'm also thankful to you all for the birthday wishes, and hope that you enjoyed the gift that I sent out last week. Here's to another year of doing good, feeling good, and leaving good behind us. —DDR

13 Form Reminder

Did you know that DDR was invited by Jet Li to go to Beijing and film all the teaching parts of the program for his online school? Another fun fact about 13 Form (aka Cloud Hands): We're the only school outside of China that Jet Li has given permission to teach this form and this program!

This form was designed as a way to teach the basics of Tai Chi to beginners, but everyone can benefit from taking this class on an exclusive style. You can sign up for 13 Form here, or check your Membership Page for details on how to enroll with your Membership Tier discount already applied!  Tier 1  Tier 2  Tier 3  Evolved Tai Chi All Access (formerly known as Tier 4 All-Access)  Traditional Tai Chi All Access  TaijiFit Unlimited

What's Coming Up

Good news—Fire Fusion is officially in the works! DDR has been working diligently to get this course created and ready for you. Stay tuned for updates about when it'll be ready!

Here's what Fire Fusion is about:  Be led through a powerful movements blending Tai Chi and a series of Kung Fu kicks and punches. This is an invigorating mind-body workout that can rapidly transform your health. Learn the integration of Tai Chi and Kung Fu—a fusion of the internal and external together.  While we don't have a release date just yet, we can tell you it is on track to be released this year! And don't forget that you can get this class for free with the TaijiFit Unlimited Membership, along with every other new offering we have in the works.

Weekly Positive Thought

We've all had days that could have gone better. Maybe someone was snippy with you, someone cut you off in traffic, or you got some unfortunate news. Most of us don't go around advertising to the world that we've had a bad day. But it can show in our behaviors, whether or not we're aware. The last time someone I love was having a bad day, I was extra kind to them. I was mindful in the way I interacted with them, because it's important that they know I love and care for them, and that they matter. Now imagine that you've just ordered a coffee, and the barista was a bit rude to you. Maybe they rolled their eyes when you took longer than they thought was necessary when placing your order, or had an angry tone with you for no reason whatsoever. You could have taken it personally and matched their energy, or you could decide that this person needs a little extra kindness in their day, and left them with a nice tip and a smile at the end of the transaction. So why would you be kind to someone who wasn't kind to you? First, we have no way of knowing what's going on in that person's life. It's possible that they don't have anyone who would be mindful of their need for extra love and care after getting bad news, and they're having to deal with everything on their own. Second, other people's behavior doesn't need to dictate ours. We get to choose when to be kind, regardless if someone 'deserves' it. And finally, we know that being kind begets kindness. Your simple act of kindness can spread faster and further than you'll ever know. So this week's message is this: Remember that your kindness spreads like ripples in an infinite pond, touching more than you can possibly imagine. —David-Dorian Ross

Tip of the Week

This week's tip is a quick reminder that what you expect to happen may not always be what actually comes to pass.  When the unexpected happens, it's important to remember that messy situations can be cleaned up—and your track record for surviving whatever has come your way is 100%.