{"id":32447,"date":"2023-12-30T15:36:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T15:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/?p=32447"},"modified":"2024-02-06T17:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T16:11:43","slug":"movements-of-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/blog\/movements-of-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Movements of Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1aa22a8d gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c89c523b\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f542a48e gb-headline-text\">Advanced Chi&nbsp;Kung Course<br>with Sifu&nbsp;Thomas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-76a76837 gb-headline-text\">Eight Weeks from 8th February 2024<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56fa870f gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06fd0a18\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a0c2883 gb-headline-text\">Would you like to deepen your understanding and practice of Chi&nbsp;Kung?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14554604 gb-headline-text\">Do you want to improve your health and&nbsp;well-being, and strengthen&nbsp;your&nbsp;inner&nbsp;power?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb138d38 gb-headline-text\">Are you ready to take your Chi Kung practice to&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;level?<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-536c3ce3 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d45d73e gb-headline-text\">Strengthen Your Inner Power<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d1fd0e2\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5301afbb\">\n\n<p>Most Chi Kung students are only familiar with the Yin positions of Zhan&nbsp;Zhuang. These are very popular and have been widely practiced for many decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, for each of the well-known Yin&nbsp;postures, there is also a Yang&nbsp;posture and Shi&nbsp;Li movements that are very effective and are rarely taught.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sifu Thomas will guide you through these advanced methods and concepts, so that you can continue to practice these exercises on your own after the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is for you, if you already have a basic understanding of Chi&nbsp;Kung, and want to advance your training.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b910f0a6\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sifu-Thomas.webp\" alt=\"Sifu Thomas\" class=\"wp-image-32457\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sifu-Thomas.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sifu-Thomas-300x200.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sifu-Thomas-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-780c5628\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-bf00aaca gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#registration\">To the Course Registration<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3e679050 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-566ee526\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4cf7dd7e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4cf7dd7e photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila.webp\" alt=\"Sheng-Han practicing Chi Kung in the hills near Manila\" title=\"Sheng-Han practicing Chi Kung in the hills near Manila\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila.webp 512w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila-300x300.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">This powerful system is like&nbsp;a&nbsp;tiger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">Sneaking upon the practitioner, it looks so calm&nbsp;and&nbsp;steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">Yet so much power is given and returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\">Sheng-Han Yang, Chi Kung teacher, Manila, The Philippines<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fba94a73 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7728dbe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b7df0072 gb-headline-text\">In this course you will&nbsp;learn&nbsp;to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a deeper understanding of Chi Kung principles and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve your physical and mental health, and reach a new level of inner power through advanced Chi Kung techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your Chi Kung practice to the next level through the conscious interplay of Yin and Yang in the movements of&nbsp;Shi&nbsp;Li.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-334d312a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 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Through him I discovered my passion for Zhan Zhuang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\"><em>Oliver Haag, Qigong teacher and Author of &#8220;Modern Qigong&#8221;, Neu-Anspach, Germany<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2abfcd8a gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-59384ed3\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a0d1d699 gb-headline-text\">Shi Li &#8211; Movements of&nbsp;Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The advanced practice of Shi Li is traditionally translated as &#8220;Power&nbsp;Testing&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Its deeper meaning is Movements of&nbsp;Power.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d7ac761\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f8a3d433\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b7e159d5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7e159d5\">\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These slow, careful movements take place on one spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They involve the movement of the whole body and are an indispensable part of the martial arts training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also be practiced to develop skillful synchronization of mind&nbsp;and&nbsp;body.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><em>Master Lam, The Way of Power<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-282bc3cc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-282bc3cc\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-df69e96e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1135\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-df69e96e is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Way-of-Power-Book.webp\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Way-of-Power-Book.webp 800w, 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gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#registration\">To the Course Registration<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-115625d1 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5524b579\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-80d5261d gb-headline-text\">Additional Special Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Shi Li movements, you&#8217;ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c09c6329 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Reverse Breathing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A special practice that is closely related to an advanced form of Shi&nbsp;Li<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-09885138 gb-headline-text\"> <strong>Yang Postures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Powerful extensions of the standard Yin postures<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4884ade7\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-672cb14f gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#registration\">To the Course Registration<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yin Yang theory and its relevance to Chi&nbsp;Kung training is rounding off the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yang positions, Movements of Power (Shi Li) and Reverse&nbsp;Breathing are rarely taught.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for this Advanced Chi Kung course and take the first step towards reaching a new level of inner power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t let this opportunity pass you by!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d2de5d6 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-19cb25f4\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f3591282\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f3591282 photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Christian-Bellina.webp\" alt=\"Christian Bellina\" title=\"Christian Bellina\" 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class=\"gb-container gb-container-d10103b6\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7851b84e gb-headline-text\">Metal Shi&nbsp;Li to strengthen the&nbsp;lungs\u200b<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dab8b312\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-786812a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fa6103ab\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa6103ab\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Four years ago, Sifu Thomas started teaching Metal Shi&nbsp;Li, an advanced Chi Kung exercise to strengthen the&nbsp;lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The feedback since then has been very positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in one case, Metal&nbsp;Shi&nbsp;Li was instrumental in restoring full lung function. The lungs had been compromised by Covid-19 disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the pandemic is not as dangerous as it was in the early years, this particularly effective exercise is still of great importance to all of us, as the lungs are an essential element of our well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal Shi Li is just one example of how Shi Li can be used within the framework of the Five Elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers all Five elements as well as Wu&nbsp;Chi.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4faec09d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4faec09d\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-75b65134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-75b65134 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Metal-for-the-Lung.webp\" alt=\"Metal for the Lung\" title=\"Metal for the Lung\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Metal-for-the-Lung.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Metal-for-the-Lung-300x167.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Metal-for-the-Lung-768x426.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8e43d6f0\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-42817b4a gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#registration\">To the Course Registration<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-878698cf gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b598c02\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9f27f748\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9f27f748 photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Erik-Olsen.webp\" alt=\"Erik Olsen\" title=\"Erik Olsen\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Erik-Olsen.webp 512w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Erik-Olsen-300x300.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Erik-Olsen-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I don&#8217;t have these health issues anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wake up each morning being able to breathe&nbsp;freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\"><em><em>Erik Olson Fernandez, Union Representative for Teachers, Sonoma County, California, USA<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22abbcaa gb-container-page-outer-container-wide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e058db46\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f1cf32d gb-headline-text\">What\u2019s Unique About This Course?<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f0def573\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f18f593f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f18f593f\">\n\n<p><strong>Decades of Unparalleled Expertise<\/strong><br>Benefit from extensive  decades-long teaching experience of Sifu Thomas, providing you with unmatched insights and mastery in the practice of Chi&nbsp;Kung.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-28e3fdb0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28e3fdb0\">\n\n<p><strong>Accessible Instructions<\/strong><br>Experience a grounded and comprehensive teaching style that demystifies Chi&nbsp;Kung, making it accessible to practitioners of all levels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f03090d6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f03090d6\">\n\n<p><strong>Cultivating Positivity<\/strong><br>Embrace a warm and joyful learning atmosphere, where our friendly approach fosters a positive and supportive environment for personal growth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a771fd9a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a771fd9a\">\n\n<p><strong>Real-Time Learning From The Comfort Of Your Home<\/strong><br>Engage in live online sessions led by Sifu Thomas. No pre-recorded videos &#8211; only real-time, interactive classes ensuring a dynamic and tailored learning&nbsp;experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d96fe6c0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d96fe6c0\">\n\n<p><strong>Thriving Community Connection<\/strong><br>Join one of the most expansive Chi&nbsp;Kung communities, connecting with like-minded individuals from all walks of life who share a passion for well-being and self-discovery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18c8b4a9 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-53d925a9 gb-headline-text\">Survey Results from Previous Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d302760\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a3d7cdb8\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f21dba16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"441\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f21dba16 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-1.webp\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-1.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-1-300x165.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-1-768x423.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bcfd6edb gb-headline-text\"><em>Course evaluation<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5c2f3f86\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-122d98b1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-122d98b1 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-2.webp\" alt=\"Mentimeter Foundational Course (2)\" title=\"Mentimeter Foundational Course (2)\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-2.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-2-300x167.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Mentimeter-Foundational-Course-2-768x426.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1876b157 gb-headline-text\"><em>Student feedback on &#8220;Which words best describe your experience of the Chi Kung course?&#8221;<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d5e7afe gb-container-page-outer-container\" id=\"registration\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5f2194bc gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"imTALeft fs16lh1-5\">Registration and Technical&nbsp;Details<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-83b23461\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f207430a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5c3956b\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-97364491 gb-headline-text\">Fee and Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for the 8-week course including the coaching meeting with Sifu Thomas is \u20ac145,00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you register by January 21, 2024, you will receive an early bird discount of \u20ac29,00. 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