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Kunal Kapoor

Rakesh is not only a really good teacher but also someone who incorporates the principles of taichi in his personal life. Interacting with him has been an enriching experience as a student and as a person

Ramesh S. Damani

Fitness – if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body. Unfortunately it does not come in a bottle. But fortunately for us, in Mumbai, we have Rakesh Menon. From Tai-chi to tighter thighs, from mastering sit ups to learning self defence — Rakesh can teach it all! Get phsical, get healthy with Rakesh.

Sifu Dai Leon

Rakesh is a genuinely dedicated student of the internal martial arts and yoga of Tao. I am a teacher who has little time for egoic bravado. My time with Rakesh in recent years has proven to produce solid value as Rakesh serves to his upmost in the capacity of a heart-felt instructor. I look forward to my next Mumbai visit and sharing of the Inner Way with my good friend.

Late Master Len Lee Nam

This is to certify that Mr. Rakesh R. Menon has undergone intensive Huang Tai Chi training with Association of Tai Chi Huang Malaysia, Kepong WPKL Branch We found Rakesh to be respectful, diligent and punctual throughout the entire duration of training. Rakesh is a martial artist having extensive background in self-defense and healing and with his knowledge and understanding in Huang Tai Chi, I am sure he will achieve a higher level in these fields.

Mahesh Dattani

When I first joined Rakesh Menon’s Tai Chi class, I did not know what to expect from the form or the teacher. My friend’s daughter recommended the class and I joined out of sheer curiosity. Rakesh turned out to be very friendly and accessible as a teacher and encouraged me to think more deeply about Tai Chi and its benefits. It is entirely due to Rakesh’s dedicated efforts to teach me in a systematic and disciplined way that I have had unprecedented health benefits. I have acquired greater sense of balance and poise.

Mike S. Perry | Director of Band, American School of Mumbai

Rakesh is such a patient instructor with a wonderful, caring spirit. He goes far beyond the mere physical requirements of teaching the moves of Tai Chi, further helping his students to understand the spiritual impact and the physical benefits of our practice

Vijay Kalanjee | Radia sons & Co. Pvt.Ltd

I have been studying Tai Chi and Chi Kung with Rakesh for over a year now. His skill in communicating his deep knowledge clearly, with patience and good humor , make all his classes informative without being dull. I am always amazed at how he manages to keep track of individual students in the class, who are at different stages, and deal with their queries and problems as if it was a one to one session. I admire the patience with which he deals with the same query again and again ,without making the student feel like a fool ,making sure that the concept is understood. I am truly grateful to him for what I have learnt from him and hope to learn a lot more.

Raksha Tanna | Solicitor & Advocate High Court

For the last 5 years I had been hunting for Tai Chi classes; I found a few but not being satisfied, I never joined them. One day, I saw a colleague practising something and upon asking was told ‘It’s Tai Chi’ and she asked me to get in touch with Rakesh. When I did, I felt really very good hearing a warm and cheerful voice greeting me on the other side of the line. The next thing, I found myself at his class.

As soon as I joined, I was informed of a Lonavala camp which he had organized. I decided to go for the camp. At the camp Rakesh introduced me to his students from other batches and I was amazed to meet people from all walks of life and ranging from 5 years to 65 years.

At the camp Rakesh taught us the Healing sounds, Defense techniques and showed us the traditional form of Tai Chi. He took us for a trek down 2500 ft. of mountain side and up. An experience to remember always!

Tai Chi is a phenomenal art! It’s exciting to feel the energy flow and develop. I am grateful to Rakesh Menon for this and I congratulate him on a job well done!

Aziz (Munna) Javeri | Chairman of A Joyeria Art Foundation

I started practicing Tai Chi with Mr Rakesh Menon in the year 2000. During those years I used to be a late riser and was so sure that I would not be able to continue, as I was busy socializing every night. But there was something which I felt, which I still cant explain, that made me practise continuously till today. There was a total change within me. I got disciplined, got good energy, no more feeling lethargic the whole day, no yawning. I Started losing weight, not only that my body became V shaped, all bulges started disappearing. I started looking taller as I got slimmer and I derived many many more benefits from tai chi. If you have time just google tai chi in your computer and find out many more benefits of tai chi.

I am very grateful to the Almighty that I got introduced to Tai Chi and more because of Rakesh teaching me Tai chi. Rakesh is a wonderful human being and the best tai chi teacher one can ask for, having perfect knowledge of the art. To practice with Rakesh is like flowing with Nature. Above all he is a down to earth person having lots of patience & is very punctual. No other name comes in my mind other than Rakesh if I have to recommend to anyone. My best wishes & blessings to Rakesh.

Albert Mathews

I joined the Flowing Wheel class, conducted by Rakesh Menon , in April ,2005 ,which was the inaugural batch , in Chembur . The class has been functional every sunday morning for the past 4 years. Attending the classes has helped transform me physically, mentally and emotionally . From a physically unfit , anxiety ridden individual, Rakesh has with great patience and through regular practice helped me understand myself better , which in turn has helped me overcome most of my insecurities. Even though it is a fairly rigorous martial art form , the classes are conducted in a very informal and easy manner, emphasising more on the relaxation, de-stressing and enjoyment of the experience.

Smitha

“Some say it’s a form of a slow dance, some call it a martial art but for me Tai-Chi is the sense of being, a sense of pristine alertness and a gradual sense of self awareness. It builds you brick by brick in every aspect of your character. All you need to do is learn the art and follow the master with complete sincerity. I thank my master Mr Rakesh Menon for imparting this knowledge to me flawlessly… and I am still learning…”.

Anne-Marie Rego

I am a 45 year old homemaker, who suffered previously from allergies, vertigo and breathing problems. I started Tai Chi with Rakesh in 2005 in Bandra, and have noticed a great deal of improvement in my health. Rakesh teaches us with such patience, he never hesitates to repeat a step any number of times before we get it right. He is knowledgeable, observant and calm, and encourages us to move ahead. Having benefited from Rakesh’s lessons, I highly recommend him as a teacher and a mentor to all those who might want to learn Tai Chi.

Ram Kotak

I would like to ask Rakesh’s wife at an opportune moment that is he as cool as he appears to be when he is training his students ? My accurate guess makes me believe that her answer would be in the affirmative. Thus it is not just a facade but Rakesh’s persona itself is ‘cool’ depicting his inner self to be really calm – an attribute that a Guru should possess !

Such a quality combined with his unassuming and humble self, makes Rakesh stand out amongst many a teachers I have come across in my entire sports and holistic self-improvement trainings I have undertaken since my childhood. I am one of those fortunate ones who have come across this wonderful human being called Rakesh Menon and learning Tai chi under him has made me a much calmer person. I am thankful to him as I have learnt to remain calm in this hectic and pressurized life style we are all living on day-to-day basis.

I recommend Rakesh’s training not just for Tai Chi but for many other “values” in life ! Meet Rakesh, train with him and Rakesh’s Tai Chi will take you forward in life !

Skanda Reddy

There are times when you just know that something’s for you. It’s been that way ever since I watched a Taichi master practice his form. A Grandmaster said “Anyone who can walk, can practice taichi”. However, it’s only a master who appears to be effortlessly weightless during forms. This becomes quite apparent when Rakesh demonstrates various routines with easy energy and grace.

Ive always enjoyed my Sundays at Chembur. Rakesh draws from a vast repertoire of practical martial arts and can relate each taichi movement to its combat version in the external hard forms. He has the ability to make the class interesting. His guidance is precise and can change ones experience altogether. His approach towards each student is holistic rather than ‘right-wrong’ so everyone is all right today but gets better tomorrow.

An outstanding feature of the class is its super-flexible structure which allows freshies to learn alongside more advanced students. This helps me stand along with regular students quite easily even though my job keeps me away for months at a time.

Taichi has helped me physically and mentally. Im glad that ive chosen this path and hope to keep progressing day by day.

Kenny Desai

Tai chi is a wonderful system ,combining exercise and meditation. You can practice it according to your needs. Rakesh Menon is a dedicated and experienced teacher, with a thorough grasp of his subject. He gives unstintingly of himself as a teacher, combining enthusiasm with patience. He is passionate about tai chi. It is his calling in life, as any of his students will testify. As an actor, I found tai chi particularly beneficial. In addition to improving the mind-body connection(like yoga), tai chi is movement oriented. So it creates a spatial awareness and teaches you to move in a controlled, co-ordinated and precise manner. Any actor would find that valuable and learning under Rakesh will give you excellent value for your money.

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Kunal Kapoor

Ramesh S. Damani

Sifu Dai Leon

Late Master Len Lee Nam

Mahesh Dattani

Mike S. Perry | Director of Band, American School of Mumbai

Vijay Kalanjee | Radia sons & Co. Pvt.Ltd

Raksha Tanna | Solicitor & Advocate High Court

Aziz (Munna) Javeri | Chairman of A Joyeria Art Foundation

Albert Mathews

Smitha

Anne-Marie Rego

Ram Kotak

Skanda Reddy

Kenny Desai

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