{"id":35606,"date":"2023-11-29T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/?p=35606"},"modified":"2024-02-03T16:22:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T15:22:40","slug":"chi-kung-foundations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/chi-gong.net\/en\/blog\/chi-kung-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Chi Kung Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chi Kung Foundations Course
with Sifu Thomas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nine Weeks from 17th October 2024<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Would you like to learn Chi\u00a0Kung
in\u00a0the\u00a0Tradition\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Masters,
from a teacher with over 27\u00a0years of expertise
in teaching\u00a0this\u00a0art?<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

\n\nTo the Course Registration<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Foundations Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Sifu Thomas, a teacher in the tradition of the Masters for over 27 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get direct feed-back and answers to your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your internal energy and power to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a course that has been refined over a quarter of a century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to your Chi Kung Foundations course via Zoom!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Stephanie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At first I was quite skeptical because I had already tried several other energy systems to no avail. Looking back, I’m glad I gave Chi Kung a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a few weeks in the foundations course, I was totally surprised how much benefit I get from Chi Kung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I don’t want to be without it anymore. I’ve found the missing piece in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Burkart, Musician and Health Practitioner, Gau-Algesheim, Germany<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bonus #1
Lesson with Master Lam<\/h2>\n\n\n
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For several decades now, Master Lam has been graciously helping Sifu Thomas to learn and teach the art of Chi Kung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December, Master Lam will teach one hour of the Foundation Course that Sifu Thomas has been offering every year since 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master Lam has dedicated his life to strengthening and healing human energy. He is the successful author of many groundbreaking books and the TV series “Stand Still – Be Fit!”<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Master Lam in Ji\u01d4zh\u00e0ig\u014du, S\u00ecchu\u0101n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Michael<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Master Lam succeeds time and again in ensuring that all participants discover something new and valuable – no matter how long they’ve been practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael de Campos, HR manager, Munich, Germany<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bonus #2
Coaching Session with Sifu Thomas<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In addition to the lessons and practicing together with the group, the foundational course includes an individual coaching session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one-on-one Zoom meeting is a great opportunity to deepen your practice and to discuss any Chi Kung topics for which you need clarification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Sifu
Sifu Thomas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Sifu Thomas is a wonderful teacher,
clear and radiant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Levine, writer, director, actor and producer,
Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bonus #3
Metal Shi-Li to strengthen your lungs\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In the “Movements of Power<\/a>” course, Sifu Thomas is teaching an advanced Chi Kung exercise to strengthen the lungs: Metal Shi-Li.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feedback was very positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, in one case, Metal Shi Li was instrumental in restoring full lung function. The lungs had been compromised by Covid-19 disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the pandemic is not as dangerous as it was in the early years, this particularly effective exercise is still of great importance, as the lungs are an essential element of our well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, Sifu Thomas will teach Metal Shi-Li also in the Fundations Course.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Metal for the Lung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Erik<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Through Sifu Thomas’ training, sessions, and with regular practice of Chi Kung, I feel like my practice has truly deepened and reached a much higher level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since I can remember, I’ve suffered from chronic allergies and sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I don’t have these health issues anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wake up each morning being able to breathe freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik Olson Fernandez, Union Representative for Teachers, Sonoma County, California, USA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bonus #4
Extra Session with Claudia<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Foundations Course provides a solid basis of Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters in eight lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an advance Christmas bonus, Claudia, a long-time student, will teach an additional ninth hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claudia has already represented Sifu Thomas on several occasions, and the feedback has been excellent each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the the Voices Of Our Students<\/a> page you’ll find a short video in which Claudia talks about her experience with Chi Kung.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Chi Kung Training via Zoom<\/h2>\n\n\n
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When the Corona crisis began in March 2020, Sifu Thomas looked for ways to maintain the Chi Kung training for the local students. In mid-April, 2020, the first training via Zoom took place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turned out that teaching via Zoom is working surprisingly well – particularly for the Chi Kung practices of Zhan Zhuang and Ba Duan Jin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people find it easier to train together in a group of like-minded people, rather than practicing alone. And it’s also more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on these good experiences, we like to invite you to join the Foundations Chi Kung Course via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 8+1 hours of this course, you will learn basic positions of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung and the first 4 exercises of Ba Duan Jin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Paula\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Chi Kung Foundations Course last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sifu Thomas has a calming and joyful presence and he is very generous with his teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He managed to create a sense of community within the group even though we were joining online from different parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paula, Feldenkrais teacher, Charlotte, NC, USA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Zhan Zhuang: Standing like a tree<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The art of Standing Like A Tree has been practiced with great success over many centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The carefully balanced positions stimulate the flow of chi energy, boost our self-healing powers, and build inner strength and stamina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the good experience with teaching Chi Kung via Zoom, we invite you to experience this effective form of Chi Kung for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Click here to learn more about Zhan Zhuang<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tim Kahlhammer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Brihas\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The practice harmonizes me on all levels und leads to ever more tranquility, strength and good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As more and more life keeps flowing into my body, I’m getting more and more in tune with life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brihas, Meditation teacher, Isen near Munich, Germany<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ba Duan Jin: The Eight Noble Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In the Foundations Course, you’ll learn the first four of the Eight Brocade Exercises (Ba Duan Jin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Zhan Zhuang (Standing like a Tree), also the Ba Duan Jin tradition goes back several centuries, and is very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These exercises stretch and tone the body, and are very beneficial, especially for people with a sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Click here to learn more about Ba Duan Jin<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Oliver
Oliver Haag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Ann<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What might look simple on the outside is really quite profound when experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I appreciate Sifu Thomas\u2019 teaching style, patience, and kindness, as well as the international online community he fosters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ann McFadden , Senior Construction Project Manager, Winona, MN, USA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Course Content
What you will learn<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In the nine weeks of this course, you will learn all the basic positions of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung<\/a> and the first four exercises of Ba Duan Jin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some fundamental aspects of Chi Kung theory, which is rooted in Chinese Medicine, will also be covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hands-on training practice is the focus of this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you can watch some exclusive historical film footage that will give you a deep insight into our living tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlights of the course are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n