Two Suns Rising

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Learn the Movements

One movement at a time·Watch·Repeat

How to use this page

Every part of Two Suns Rising, in practice order. Find the part you're learning, watch it, and repeat it until your body knows it.

How to use it. Each clip is one movement. They run in the same order as a class, so you can also play them straight through.

The videos are also on our YouTube channel, Two Suns Rising Tai Chi. New here? Start with What Is Two Suns Rising?, then Arriving and Soft Knees, Cracking the Shell, Your First Class and Class 2: Settling the Centers. Questions? See Questions & Answers.

What Is Two Suns Rising?

Eight minutes. Then take Your First Class.

Opening

Arrive, and offer the practice.

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    Clip 1Arriving and Soft KneesFind the tension we carry, and let the body drop into gravity. Jiggling opens the spaces for the seals.2 min
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    Clip 2Cracking the ShellWake up the body, reach out, a vagus nerve reset. Then Find, Feel, Forgive, and strike a new note.12 min
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    Clip 3The Dedication"I am here. I dedicate today's practice to the highest and best for all my relations, free in love."4 min

The Seven Seals

Each seal has its own posture. Say the statement slowly, and let your body take part in the words.

  1. Clip 4Bear Resting · RootWeight spread across both feet, soft knees. Attention down through the legs into the ground.
  2. Clip 5Bear Rising · BellyTwo or three inches below the navel. A belly that can finally relax.
  3. Clip 6Heron Rising Moon · Solar PlexusCupped palms toward the center, right hand outside left, 4–6 inches apart. Silver, like the moon.
  4. Clip 7Heron Rising Sun · HeartThe heart seal, in gold. Can you feel your heartbeat under your hands?
  5. Clip 8Heron Rising Song · ThroatThe same cupped hands, at the throat and the base of the neck.
  6. Clip 9Heron Rising Peace · HeadBehind the bridge of the nose. Shoulders, knees and eyes stay relaxed.
  7. Clip 10Holding Heaven's Bridge · CrownBoth hands above the head, cupped toward each other.

Between Classes

For any moment of the day.

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    Clip 11The Body DropLet the weight of your body become real. Hand on the heart, five seconds in, five out, and gratitude.7 min

Full Classes

Practice the whole shape, start to finish.

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    Clip 12Your First ClassA few simple directions, the whole practice from root to crown, then heart coherence: the five-second breath and gratitude.18 min
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    Clip 13Class 2: Settling the CentersBody position, a stable container, Two Suns Weaving, then the full practice.14 min
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    Clip 14The 63-Day Challenge, Days 1 to 21I am undivided. An introduction to the challenge, then the full practice.14 min
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    Clip 15The 63-Day Challenge, Days 22 to 42I meet myself with honesty and kindness. The Second Sun Rising, then the full practice.14 min

Ready to practice it every day? The 63-Day Challenge →

Practice with care. Two Suns Rising is a movement and awareness practice. It complements but does not replace medical or mental health care, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Move within your comfort. If you have a health condition, check with your healthcare provider before starting. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency services.

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