One thing I particularly appreciate is the fortnightly format, as it gives me time to practice and consolidate what we've learned without feeling under pressure to attend every week. It also gives me an opportunity to become more familiar with new patterns between classes. My memory is not always on point with the sequences, though!
I've found that practicing Qigong in the morning helps set me up well for the day. When I manage to do a session before lunchtime, I feel calmer, relaxed, motivated, and more positive afterward. I particularly notice this feeling during Wuji at the end of practice, which I love! The fact that only 10 to 15 minutes is required is a bonus, but I do have to remind myself of that, especially during Wuji at the end!
Physically, I feel that the practice has been helping my shoulder considerably. I had quite a lot of tightness and discomfort when I first started, and although I'm still experiencing this, there is a definite improvement with my range of motion and discomfort. I seem to be drawn to Pushing Mountains and Lifting the Sky, and Dancing Butterfly. I also really like Green Dragon Presents Claw but find it can be challenging. I love Lohan Draws Sabre and always feel so good and light after doing it, and it helps to loosen me up.
Regarding Bear Walk, for some reason, I found it quite challenging to learn and remember. I managed it during the class itself, but would really appreciate revisiting it during a future session as I think I would benefit from further practice and guidance.
One thing that has stood out to me is how quickly I seemed to be able to experience Qi flow and tangible benefits through Shaolin Cosmos Qigong. I did attend Qigong more than 20 years ago, and I remember it being more like just exercises, and I definitely didn't experience Qi flow or even understand what it meant the way that I have with Shaolin Cosmos Qigong.
Thank you again for your teaching and guidance, Sifu
What I learned the less hard you try, the easier it is, go with the flow.
Classes are relaxed, open and well paced.
Sifu James has time for each student in what is an eclectic and varied mix of personalities. His care and patience with the class is second to none, and the level of attention given is extremely high - light hearted and gentle, yet extremely powerful. I've tried other forms of internal work in the past (yoga, meditation etc) with various teachers, instructors and gurus.
Maybe it wasn't my time then and it is now, but I believe with Sifu James' class I have truly been gifted something.
The Lohan Hands’ patterns we’ve covered during the course have now become part of my daily routine and I am hoping to further my practice of Cosmos Qigong with James in the near future.
Very easy to follow instructions both at lessons and when doing it at home. Benefited physically and mentally. All done at my own pace. So much more to learn and enjoy.
For me it was clearing my mind of thought which helped calm me when I was feeling anxious and also when pain was keeping me awake.
Sifu James explains it all with such detail and patience. The health benefits were obvious. Would highly recommend this this class. Excellent teaching. Thank you ☺
Sifu James is an Instructor that will share his many years of experience with you in a heartbeat. I found the techniques very calming and the exercises (forms) aren’t overly strenuous no matter your physical conditioning. If learning how to calm your mind, relax your body and be at one with yourself have become priorities for you in an age of fast food, rush hours and digital overload, I really recommend this course.
I feel I gained a solid grounding over the 3 months that have allowed me to practice confidently at home.
Thoroughly enjoyable and valuable – have already recommended to others.
This made it easier for me to learn to be more mindful and achieve a meditative state.
James very patiently taught me the steps of a Chi Kung practice called ‘lifting the sky’ and i am addicted to the move now performing this twice a day and the results are a vitality I never had before. I sleep more deeply and I had stiff joints around my elbows which are now gone. I’m certain these steps taught by James have caused these great results.
I am very grateful to Chi and James.
The teacher, James encourages questions and is very patient and attentive to all the students. The atmosphere is very inviting and friendly which is really important to me.
There’s lots of supporting material sent to you after each lesson, for example, videos and emails, so that you can practice what you learn in your own time. I’ve practiced for 10-15 minutes every day at home and the benefits to my health and wellbeing are gradual but very noticeable.
It’s helped me to clear my mind of runaway thoughts, helped me relax and become better at handling stress. The relaxation/meditation techniques taught can be applied in everyday life, like when you are in the office or on a crowded tube, where nobody would know what you are doing and it helps me nip anxiety in the bud before it builds up.
What I like about this school is that we’re not just taught Chi Kung movements but also other skills and techniques for physical, mental and emotional relaxation which all comes together to encourage the natural flow of chi energy around the body that ultimately is essential for good health.
Learn Traditional Genuine Qigong (Chi Kung)
◉ Do you lack time in your day?
Learning Shaolin Cosmos Qigong brings the great benefit of Vitality and Clarity of Mind. This alone will enable you to manage your time more efficiently and will give you more time for yourself and your loved ones.
◉ Are you fed up with exercise Classes that provide little or no real health benefits?
Shaolin Cosmos Qigong is very simple to learn and gives remarkable results.
◉ How can simple exercise give such great benefits?
What you learn in the Classes are the Skills and Techniques to be able to achieve Qi Flow or Energy Flow, this is the essence of Qigong. The qi flow is the key to Qigong success this enables us to achieve greater benefits than most other schools struggle to find.
Qi flow (energy flow) is the effect of energy entering the body through the practice of qigong . When energy is attracted into the body it enhances the bodies systems to balance the person in a holistic way, thus it has great benefits for physical, emotional and mental health.
◉ I have been to Qigong classes before, why is this different?
As mentioned above I apply specific skills and techniques to enhance Qi Flow. Most schools practice debased forms of Qigong and do not achieve Qi Flow. Because of this they miss the essence and art of genuine Qigong and hence they get very little in the way of benefits.
◉ The class is too far!
This tells the Master that an individual lacks self commitment. Some merely browse over words and lack real understanding of genuine Qigong, this is because they think they can find Qigong in any School.
With an open mind and trust, the deserving students find the right master. Those students who realise the benefits will genuinely make the effort.
To Quote our Grandmaster;
”… it is useful to know the difference between ordinary chi kung**, which is usually low-level, and high-level chi kung.”
The difference is that ordinary chi kung takes a long time to obtain little benefit, whereas high-level chi kung takes a short time to obtain a lot of benefit. The forms, or techniques, may be the same. It is the skills that make the difference
(**Please note that Grandmaster Wong uses the word ‘Chi Kung’ instead of ‘Qigong’, this is purely for the convenience of the phonetics in the English language.)
◉ Can I use Qigong (Chi Kung) to help with other ongoing therapies?
Yes, Shaolin Cosmos Qigong is complimentary as well as a complete system for health. Utilising the skills, techniques and through correct practice, students stand a high percentage of speeding up their personal recovery. This is another great benefit for our students!
◉ I practice Kung Fu at another school, can this help with my practice?
Shaolin Cosmos Qigong will enhance whatever you already know, especially as you have background skill and experience in Martial Arts.
By practicing on a regular basis a practitioner will realise the benefits of internal force training as opposed to external force training thus reaping extended rewards & benefits.
This of course depends on the school that you train, it may be that they already teach internal martial arts, in which case I would ask, why do you need to find another school, what would be the purpose for your extended search?
◉ I have been to classes before and they have seem to have lots of students, sometimes I can’t see the instructor. What are your classes like?
My personal preference is to teach smaller more intimate classes and if needed I will limit the numbers. This means my students get a more individualised focus class so they can learn the deeper aspects of Qigong. My focus is to teach high level quality classes to maximise the students benefits.
If too many people apply for the course, student intake will work on a first come first serve basis.
◉ What happens if I miss a class?
When any student misses a class I often pass on relevant information for them to practice at home. I usually send an email and a video link on a weekly basis of what was learnt in the class. Students who miss class find this very useful and are well prepared for the following weeks class.
◉ Do you come from a credible school?
Yes, our Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit is a 4th Generation Grandmaster from the Southern Shaolin Temple in China. We have a rich and rewarding lineage with several genuine links to the Shaolin Arts and other well respected masters of the Qigong Arts. The Shaolin Wahnam School has about 60,000 students world wide, we address them all with respect and as Shaolin Wahnam Family Members.
◉ Who is your Teacher?
My Teacher is Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, he has dedicated his life to bringing back the Shaolin Arts of Qigong, Shaolin Kung Fu and Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chaun). Sadly much of the arts are debased and grossly misunderstood hence he has chosen to bring integrity and the essence back to life for deserving students to be healthy, to have vitality, to have longevity, to be proficient in self defence and to enhance spiritual cultivation.
In 1997 Grandmaster Wong was awarded Qigong Master of the Year at the Second World Congress on Qigong that was held in San Francisco, he has also written several popular books that include ‘The Art of Qigong’, ‘The Complete book of Tai Chi Chuan’ and ‘The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu’
◉ The benefits and real results of Students when practicing Shaolin Cosmos Qigong.
To help with long term illnesses
To help build vitality for everyday living
To help eliminate body toxins
To help Insomnia
To help balance issues
To help balance blood pressure
To help physical relaxation
To help inner peace and calm the mind
To enhance & strengthen the immune system
To enhance & build Internal force for martial Arts
To enhance & boost energy levels for sporting activities and active lifestyles
To enhance everyday time management
To help mental and emotional imbalances like Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Low self esteem and confidence.
To enhance Spiritual Cultivation regardless of culture, race or religion
Reasonable Course Aims
☯ To learn the Skills & Techniques of Shaolin Cosmos Qigong.
☯ To learn how to Generate Qi flow (Energy Flow).
☯ For Students to become proficient at learning on their own using one or more of the Qigong exercises taught.
◉ Benefits of Qi flow
☯ Cleansing, Clearing Blockages, attain Good Health, Vitality & Clarity of Mind, and enhance Spiritual Cultivation.
☯ The best outcomes for Good Health & Vitality is progressive practice.
☯ At more advanced stages students will build internal force & maintain harmonious energy flow.
☯ Potential to move onto more advanced Qigong and to learn internal aspects of Tajiquan & Kung Fu