{"id":33329,"date":"2024-01-05T15:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/?p=33329"},"modified":"2024-02-03T16:20:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T15:20:38","slug":"start-here-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/blog\/start-here-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Here First"},"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\">A Journey of a Thousand Miles<br>Begins Where One Stands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d3fd47ce gb-headline-text\">Dao De Jing<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53a0fd15 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f996c1fd\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a0c2883 gb-headline-text\">It is easy to get started with Chi Kung<br>in the Tradition of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14554604 gb-headline-text\">You can literally start where you stand right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb138d38 gb-headline-text\">Yet this art is so profound and deep that you never&nbsp;stop&nbsp;learning.<\/p>\n\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=\"#classes-and-workshops\">Next Classes and Workshops<\/a>\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\">Training on Your&nbsp;own<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed3d7b7c\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7e159d5\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3db825ac gb-headline-text\">Study The Book: The Way of Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercises of Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters are surprisingly easy and extremely beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally amazing is the depth and breadth of this&nbsp;art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no limits to strengthening and nurturing your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to get started right away, we highly recommend Master Lam&#8217;s classic The Way of&nbsp;Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this beautifully illustrated book, you&#8217;ll find details on many basic Chi&nbsp;Kung exercises.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<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=\"1139\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-df69e96e is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Way-of-Energy-Book.webp\" alt=\"Way of Energy\" title=\"Way of Energy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Way-of-Energy-Book.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Way-of-Energy-Book-211x300.webp 211w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Way-of-Energy-Book-719x1024.webp 719w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Way-of-Energy-Book-768x1093.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fec5c7ba\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e8c473e\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-feb0b617 gb-headline-text\">Watch the YouTube Video Series: Stand&nbsp;Still &#8211; Be&nbsp;Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Way of Energy classic, Master Lam&#8217;s &#8220;Stand&nbsp;Still &#8211; Be&nbsp;Fit&#8221; video series is a great introduction to the art of Chi&nbsp;Kung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aabd4794\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y07FauHYlmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Click here for the YouTube video<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9636d83\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9bf0d63c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y07FauHYlmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9bf0d63c is-resized\" 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gb-headline-1fde009b gb-headline-text\">The Foundations Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After studying on your own for a while,  you may want to learn from an experienced teacher to ensure that you get all the subtle points of the art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, a natural next step on your Chi Kung journey would be attending the Foundations course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sifu Thomas has been teaching this course for more than 25 years and continually refined the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of students have learned Chi Kung this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the nine weeks of the course, you&#8217;ll acquire a solid foundation in Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course begins every year in October.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0af1997b\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3899c8b0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3899c8b0 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sifu-Thomas.webp\" alt=\"Sifu Thomas\" title=\"Sifu Thomas\" 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-cbc7c9d1\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5fa078c0\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a6e413dc gb-headline-text\">Weekly Training with the Chi&nbsp;Kung Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, you are very welcome to join the Chi Kung Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend Weekly online classes, live via Zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in exclusive training to deepen your practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be part of a supportive community of like\u2011minded&nbsp;people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that before joining the Academy, you should have already acquired a basic understanding and practice of Chi Kung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0c45faf5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/blog\/weekly-training-with-the-chi-kung-academy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"33313\"><em>Click here to read more<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f8983ab2\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ea42b3d5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y07FauHYlmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ea42b3d5 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr.webp\" alt=\"Chi Kung Workshop with Master Lam in Petersaurach\" title=\"Chi Kung Workshop with Master Lam in Petersaurach\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr.webp 800w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr-300x200.webp 300w, http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3006ef2\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c45c424c\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-49920a15 gb-headline-text\">Special Chi Kung Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Chi Kung events, such as classes, workshops or retreats, are a unique opportunity to learn and practice special topics and exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcoming events will be added to the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to be kept up to date on news and special offers, please sign up for the Chi Kung newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find the subscription form at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7cfe0dc2\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ab84edc8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ab84edc8 is-resized\" src=\"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Chi-Kung-Workshop-in-Petersaurach.webp\" alt=\"Chi Kung 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