by Paul Ellsworth (Author)
Silk Reeling exercises can be used as warm-ups to doing Tai Chi. Known as "Chan Si Ching", translated "Silk Reeling Spiraling Power". Most agree came from the Chen family village (China). Developed centuries ago with the intention: improving internal chi & maintain excellent health. A primary focus: conditioning through whole body movement based on the "Circle" & retraining the body-mind-spirit connection to unify in all things done. Best of all, requires little space & can be done practically anywhere. However, it is recommended to seek training from a properly qualified teacher. This book is intended to supplement "live" teaching, unless otherwise unavailable. Or, to refresh, the knowledge of these specific exercises. Designed to limber & strengthen the joints, & circulating the internal "Chi"; can stand on their own merit, for those that do not wish to learn a traditional Tai Chi form; can be used as "conditioning" in a regular exercise plan. This is a "Literal" explanation on how to do each of these exercises. All exercises are done standing up. (NOTE: The material covered in this book does not delve into the philosophical or metaphysical aspects of qigong. The Font size of print is deliberately increased so the reader can read the instructions in the book, while doing the exercises.)
Author Biography
Paul Ellsworth was born at Ft. Bragg, NC. His father was in the US Air Force (retired Major). His family has also lived in Hawaii & Oklahoma during his father's military active duty. Mr. Ellsworth has a BA degree in Religion with minors in Biological & Chemical Sciences from Florida State University. While attending FSU, he was a member of the World Renowned Marching Chiefs. He played trumpet. He is a member of Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE), a professional chemistry fraternity. He has completed courses in Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Variable Annuities, Mutual Fund Sales (NASD Series 6) and Florida Real Estate. He has taken graduate courses in Business Law; Intergovernmental Relations; Capitalism & Human Values; Science, Technology & Society. Mr. Ellsworth began his formal training in Martial Arts in from Master F.J. Paolillo. In addition to Silk Reeling, he has studied Chen style Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Praying Mantis, Snake, Dragon style Ba Gua Chang, various Shantung weapons such as: double-edged sword, broadsword, staff, spear, cane, kwan-do, and other internal Taoist arts. He has taught numerous classes since 1995.