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"My students over the years have shared with me their stories. Some of them have been so kind as to write me of what Taiji has meant to them in their lives. I firmly believe that the most important benefit to the practice is not in gaining mastery of Taijiquan, but rather to improve one's quality of life from day to day." |
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| “I learned to look at my own dark side, the innate anger and violence, releasing the angst and frustration in a way that left me feeling energized and free. Marc commits to his students completely. He was present in all my struggles and all my successes. He noticed not only the smallest thing wrong with the form, but the state of mind or being that created that error." EK, Attorney "Marc provides the clearest, most concise feedback I've ever had in push hands." BG, Physical Therapist "Marc has an uncanny ability to instantly diagnose each student's area of misalignment and help them to make the needed adjustments. Studying with Marc is deep, healing and life-changing work!" SDC, Actress/Singer "You have done for me, and for everyone in that class, more than you can possibly imagine. I hope that the group’s sense of community and spirit that I felt was what you were smiling about. It’s your doing. Marc--you have touched us all and changed us in so many ways. No matter what else happens in your life you must always remember that, for this period of your journey you have had a remarkable influence on each of us both individually as well as the 'group' collectively." MR, Author "Self-insight as well as physical accomplishment have been my rewards for studying Tai Chi with Marc Sabin. His supportive approach to teaching this art permits willing students to work in a vernacular in which the illusory protection of well-practiced psychological defenses is replaced by an honest exploration of hopes and fears that our minds attempt to disguise, but our bodies disclose." HH, Professor "With vigilant but gentle observations, he adheres to a high standard of internal principles. The practice moved me toward good health." SL, Composer/Musician “I am consistently in awe of your gifts, your ability to see in others what they are unable to see in themselves, the way you are able to read people’s hearts and minds, and heal both their physical and mental aches and pains. Over these five years I have learned to appreciate the art of Tai Chi in a way that I may not have if I had not felt that initial connection to you. First there is the rush from the physical power of the martial aspect that attracts most people. Then slowly, you taught me how to start centering myself where I began gaining the ability to release my fears and let go of my past as well as my expectations for the future." JN, Consultant "Special thanks to Marc Sabin, a superlative martial artist and more superlative person." RM, Editor "Marc provided a safe environment in which I could begin to relax and experience the present. He has helped me discover the natural energy that exists in all living things and how to tap into that energy to find a power and strength that I never knew I had. Little by little he has helped me uncover the breadth of this power, which goes beyond physical strength and into my very spirit. I am constantly amazed a t the relief I feel from knee, shoulder and back pain, as well as my elevated mood and energy levels from his instruction in class. The practice of Tai Chi itself is remarkable but without his skills I would never have reached the depth of understanding I have to fully appreciate the art. Marc will forever have my respect and admiration." WS, Interior Designer "Thanks again for sharing your great knowledge with me. I only wish I could be in your area more often to study with you. Thanks again for your patience with my ability."MT, Taiji Instructor "I have been studying Taiji for 9 years, the last 2 with Marc Sabin. I have worked with several different Taiji teachers. Others talk of moving from the center; he shows you how. Marc can see where tension is held in the body and prove to you that he is right. He has startled me more than once by divining the emotional source of a particular tension. I have come to know of the intertwining of mind and body in an intimate way. As tension is released in my body, emotional tensions are released in my psyche. I have faced truths about myself that I never could have imagined, and recognizing these truths has been liberating in all aspects of my life." SR, Taijiquan Instructor "Your reflections, your teaching guide me all day long. I won back hope in areas I long ago gave up. When I cry now, it is not out of despair, but merely because I realize that there can be another, better, truer way to go--and I cry because I grieve all the years (I know there are not sooo numerous yet) I have been so far from myself. It is, like you say, the soul that grieves for not having gotten the attention it deserves for so long. Thank you, Marc, you are a true master to me." EJ, Classical Pianist |
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