Qi Gong is dangerous Interestingly, many people in Asia are actually hesitant to learn Qi Gong. The reason for this is the scary Chinese term for negative effects of incorrect practice, "Fire escapes, Evil enters" (Zou Huo Ru Mo). However, this term is not to be taken literally, but simply means "negative side effects". To avoid these, it's important to find a good teacher and follow their instructions. In general, Qi Gong is a very safe practice. In Shaolin Wahnam, we also have our safety valve, the “Qi Flow”, which immediately eliminates any unwanted effects, if they even arise. So, don’t be ..read more

You surely know that moment early in the morning. You wake up and stretch your body whilst letting a hearty sound of yawning or moaning fill the room and enjoying the relieving feeling. Most probably, you don’t think “I should lift my arms up at an angle of 78 degrees, then turn my torso in a counter-clockwise direction to stretch my latissimus and re-align my c4 vertebra. Hmm, what sound would be appropriate this morning? Should I use a loud ‘Huaaaa’ sound or rather a rumbling ‘Hrmm’?” Nope. You just do what your body wants.   We’re rarely in this natural state of being. Most of the time ..read more

Wusstest du, dass man Fortschritt in zwei Dimensionen einteilen kann?  Diese zwei Faktoren, die auf Qi Gong, Kung Fu und alles andere angewandt werden können, sind Breite und Tiefe. Ich möchte nicht zu viel verraten, weil es dazu ein Video für dich in unserem Blog gibt. Nur soviel sei enthüllt: Für den idealen Effekt deiner Praxis ist es am besten, wenn du dich in beide Dimensionen entwickelst. Das heißt, wenn du verschiedene Übungen lernst und sie beständig übst.   Da wir in Shaolin Wahnam und hier im Shaolin Treasure House immer Fähigkeiten den Vorrang geben, ging es im grundlegend ..read more

"Is it normal for my body to enter a gentle vibration after practicing?" "My hands feel heavy now, but in a pleasant way." "I feel so grounded. I stand much firmer on the ground."   These are just a few of the comments I regularly hear from my students.   Some accompanying effects of powerful Qi Gong Many doubt the existence of Qi, the invisible yet life-giving energy. For those who have practiced high-quality Qi Gong for some time, this question eventually ceases to arise, as they experience this energy and its power for themselves. Whether through the positive effects on their live ..read more

Did you know that development in anything we learn can be categorized into two dimensions? The two factors that apply to learning Qi Gong, Kung Fu and anything else are breadth and depth. I don’t want to give away too much upfront before watching the video. Just so much: For ideal effects of your practice, it’s best if you progress in both dimensions, meaning that you learn various exercises and practice them diligently.   As we prioritize skills in Shaolin Wahnam and at the Shaolin Treasure House, my fundamental course “The Essence of Qi Gong” (or its German version "Die Essenz von ..read more

This legendary set of Qi Gong exercises was taught to the monks at the Shaolin temple by the Venerable Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism (or Chan in Chinese) about 1,500 years ago. The exercises provide a wide range of benefits on health, performance, martial arts and spiritual cultivation.   Where does the name come from? It is said, when Gautama Buddha left this world, he left behind 500 enlightened disciples, called “Arahant” or “Arahat” in Sanskrit, an ancient language spoken in India at the time of the Buddha. By the way, 500 is just a figurative number to represent “a ..read more

There are countless styles, exercises and abilities in Qi Gong. In Shaolin Wahnam, and here at the Shaolin Treasure House, we look after a lot of gems and precious skills. Some of them have always been rare and kept secret. In our mission to preserve the treasures of Shaolin Cosmos Qi Gong and Chinese martial arts, we share them quite openly with deserving students, once they reached the appropriate level for a particular art. Some arts are perfect for beginners and those who are sick or in pain. Further ones can increase mental and physical performance. Others are meant to cleanse the soul an ..read more

Back again with some more common wrong believes and misconceptions about Qi Gong, its principles and teaching methodologies. In part 1 of this series you learned that not all Qi Gong is the same and that it is taught and practiced at vastly different levels. But one article is not enough to cover all the many persistent misunderstandings that surround this beautiful and transformational art. Without further ado, let’s bust some of them to help you see Qi Gong how it really is and to achieve better results in your practice!   Qi Gong is only for women I am glad that people from all genders ..read more

Authentic Energy Work or cheap Imitation? Understanding an art is a mixture of acquired knowledge and personal experience. Thanks to direct transmission and written records, the Shaolin arts represent the accumulated knowledge of countless masters over 1,500 years. Unfortunately, they were initially banned by the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution in China and later revived in a superficial, appearance-focused version. In the West, they have been altered by influences from the New Age movement and other energy arts, or misinterpreted and distorted through incompatible Western world ..read more

Authentic Energy Work or cheap Imitation? Understanding an art is a mixture of acquired knowledge and personal experience. Thanks to direct transmission and written records, the Shaolin arts represent the accumulated knowledge of countless masters over 1,500 years. Unfortunately, they were initially banned by the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution in China and later revived in a superficial, appearance-focused version. In the West, they have been altered by influences from the New Age movement and other energy arts, or misinterpreted and distorted through incompatible Western world ..read more