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We currently welcome students for in person training at our center in Kamakura, Japan and we also offer annual intensive retreat trainings in the local mountains such as Mitake Mountain. 🙏

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Thank you for your comment. Very nice to meet you. 🙏 Based on our experience, I would say there are many different sets of exercises, variations and styles of Qigong which are called - 'Hui Chun Qigong'. We should look at Taoist Qigong as a very large tree - there are many different branches - but one common root. Different Teachers and different Lineages often practice different versions or styles of the movements. As far as I know, there is no formal standard of Hui Chun Qigong Practice. By my learning, generally the various styles are split into two groups - Huashan Mountain Style which is said to be the origin of the practice and later the Wudang Mountain branch. It is taught that Hui Chun Qigong spread to Wudang from Huashan through the practice of Cloud Wandering by the Huashan Taoists. Our Hui Chun Qigong Practice comes from the Lineage of Master Xu Shaoyuan. Master Xu was a Senior Quan Zhen - Dragon Gate Taoist who grew up and was trained in Pre-Communist China on Wudang Mountain by his father - who was a Senior Taoist Priest. During the Cultural Revolution Master Xu’s father sent him to the QingCheng Mountains in Western China to reside in deep seclusion under apprenticeship with an Accomplished Taoist Inner Alchemy Master - further deepening Master Xu’s Taoist learning. Our Hui Chun Qigong Practice is a wonderful legacy of Taoist Longevity Qigong from the tradition as passed down to us from Master Xu. While Master Xu was a highly accomplished Taoist - he taught very few students and was not well known in the public. ☯

@ImmortalArtsAcademy lovely to meet you as well. I really love your practice, and I can see a lot truth in your great practice. I am very glad that you took the time to explain the lineage and history of the Hui Chun Qi Gong practice. Interesting it is for me, as I have also trained through the Xuan Wu Pai and ZhuangSen (Quantsen) lineage as well at Hua Shan and Wudang Shan. I thank you for all and for your intersteing beautiful practice that you do and share . Xie xie..

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@ralfstofer8609 - Thank you very much. Yes - we plan to build more here on our CZcams channel in the future. Yes - Reversed Breathing has three different stages and applications of use in general - Reversed Breathing is very misunderstood in how to perform properly often. I can only say I was very lucky to have had Talented and Accomplished Teachers who shared much with me - I feel I am only a very small expression of the Greatness that my Teachers embodied. Happy to connect here.... 🙏

@ralfstofer8609 - I would say it is relative and changes the longer one practices - fundamental movement drills such as the 'Four Powers' - rise / drill / overturn / fall - need to be trained in combination with a program of 'Standing Meditation' - the Standing Meditation will cause changes to the physical structure and the soft tissues in the body - which will allow for a different unified connection within the pathways of force that travel from the legs, into the waist, and express through the arms -- my advise is to not overcomplicate the practice and to invest in repetition - the change and development is a compounding process that takes place over time. We plan to offer an intensive online training course this year in 'Hsing Yi Neigong' - it will be a very deep and complete offering.... be on the look out....☯

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Yes - many ancient cultures have wonderful examples of natural wisdom, especially the Ancient Greek Culture - the special contribution of the Taoist Culture in Ancient China is their research that led to understand the method and process of developing Qi - Life Force Energy internally - this was called the 'Inner Elixir - the science of Developing the Inner Elixir and gaining Harmony with Nature is perhaps the greatest contribution for the World from Taoist Culture...

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Thank you. Yes - this follows the principle of Yi Jin Jing and Xi Sui Jing practice. We hope you may enjoy...

Thank you for your question. It is not easy to try and learn from a video. Best is to learn in person or in a real time lesson. My advise is to take one practice you like and feel attracted to from our CZcams videos - and perform that sequence daily for a minimum of 100 days or longer - do the same practice everyday.... This repetition of a single practice sequence is the first steps to understanding your body and the process of developing Internal Strength.... There are many details on breath training and use of the mind that can only be taught in person - so when learning from a video, realise there can be some limitations in learning and development..... Wish you all the very best in your practice....

Thank you for your question. The first stage of development is Transformation of the Physical body - this is important to understand and focus on in the beginning. Practicing with the monthly or yearly cycles must be applied and introduced by the Teacher with the correct timing based on observing the students growth and inner development. One of the first and simple applications around time can be to practice during one or all of the 'Four Periods of Observation' during the day. These Four Periods are - 5:00am - 7:00am // 11:00am - 13:00pm // 17:00pm - 19:00pm // 23:00pm - 1:00am --- this is a first step in Inner Alchemy Practice to begin to attune and harmonise with the change of Yin and Yang in the day - and begin the Cultivation of the Inner Elixir. We wish you the very best in your Practice....

@@ImmortalArtsAcademythank you for the response to this question, as I was rewatching the video for this answer. Ive been following all the eating habits talked about here for over a year now & intuitively gave up wheat and gluten a few months back and has helped my practice and lightness. I do have coffee in the afternoon before I break-fast. Is this okay? (Sorry for long winded question)

@@andrews7414 - Generally it is viewed that coffee has a stimulating effect and most Taoist I spent time with avoid coffee. A good substitute can be green tea or a Pu Er Black tea - both have caffeine - but do not seem to have much adverse effect on long term practice. Wish you the best in your journey... 🙏

Thank you. Yes - we have a complete teaching of the entire sequence of 9 movements in our online program - Living Tao - please take a look here - www.immortalarts.org

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@sumi8681 - There can be many different physical experiences and energetic sensations one can have with regular practice. Often trembling and shaking can be a sign of the nervous system releasing stored tension -- also trembling and shaking can be from the use of the smaller connective muscles which are not normally used in daily life. When meridian channels begin to open, there can be a lack of strength internally - so as energy begins to circulate, one may experience trembling, shaking and a quality of vibration. As one changes the body through practice, many feelings and quality may arise - the important point is to progress slowly, and with a steady nature - allow the body and mind to change gradually. Slow, steady and regular practice is the key. Wish you all the best, and good luck with your daily practice.

@@ImmortalArtsAcademy thank you so much master for your kind explanation. I have stopped practicing out of fear as lately I am beginning to feel less energy in my left leg where the shaking occurs. Morever the last few days my whole body is feeling very unusual the top of it is the nervousness I am feeling throughout the whole day.

@@sumi8681 - It is important we understand the patterns and habits we have with our emotions - and we slowly transform our negative emotional patterns into States of Positive Virtue such as faith, stillness, compassion, kindness, gentleness, courage, openness and so on.... We can begin with Faith - we can use our logic and reason to understand that gentle stretching, breathing and movement will over time have a healthy effect to our body, state of health and life -- so we should not ever have fear in regards to practice -- slowly make changes, slowly practice a little every day, eat healthy foods, and develop a Positive Mental Attitude - and so much goodness may develop with all aspects of our life. Wish you the very best in your practice and in your life....

Dear Eva - thank you.....! Keep peace in your Heart and happiness in your life.... 🙏

Yes - you may practice the movements much slower and with more concentration of mind.

Dear Guillaume - thank you for your message. We are now organising a Live Online Training in 2023 - detailing the complete practice of Taoist Inner Alchemy. This will be a series of 10 Live lessons - we will teach in a highly structured manner, in order to give a very clear understanding -- each lesson will be archived for future viewing of the students. We have not announced the program yet - but please keep on the lookout on our homepage - www.ImmortalArts.org - we will be putting up the notice on the website and also the blog area. In learning Taoist Qigong - the first step is attaining and moving through the progressive levels of Taoist Longevity Breathing - Second is refining shape and form and transforming the physical - at this stage the mind will bind to the physical form at times, then also bind to the Breath - but there is a separation still.. Third we may think of gaining and entering into a Unification of the Breath and Form - Mind unifies with both form and breath at this stage - and one may gain many unique experience such as Unification with Nature. I am sorry I am not organized yet in my public offerings - but we also give private lessons online for serious students. Please contact us through our website if you have any questions. Sending all my very best. Sincerely, Jesse

@@ImmortalArtsAcademy thanks you very much Jesse ! Feeling lucky to encounter your teachings and as well your kindness ! May you rejoy yourself into peace brother 🙏☀️⛰️🌀

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Thank you for your questions. Hope you do well. There are a variety of stance used in Taoist Qigong. Different Stance has a different effect to muscles, energy meridian, tendon, fascia, and organ system. Very simply - we need to understand there are Yin Musculatures and tissue as well as Yang Musculature and tissues - in these areas we will also find Yin Meridian channels and Yang meridian channels. The stance with feet touching together is a standard and very common in Taoist Qigong methods. If you have never encountered this stance, then you may draw the conclusion you have yet to train in the Taoist Qigong Methods. When we perform standing in this way, with feet touching - we must engage the Yin Musculature on the inside of the legs - as apposed to the larger Yang Musculature on the outside thigh which most are comfortable and common for people to use. When we stand with the feet together often this is termed 'Wuji Stance' - and it will force us to engage the Yin Musculature on the inside of the thigh - this develops the downward spiral force - which builds a strong rooting into the earth - to do that though, one will need to release the strong use of the Yang muscles of the upper thigh, and engage the inner thigh Yin area, and develop the downward spiral force - when this develops - you feel as if the entire surface of the foot contacts the ground - and a strong root and connective force builds. Second - engaging the Yin Musculature of the inner thigh also will effect the kidney meridian channels - and open these channels and encourage more Qi Energy to flow to the Kidney Organ - thus tonifying the Kidney Organ and rebuilding the lost essence of the Kidney Yin. Most of the Taoist Qigong and Taoist Practice strongly focuses on the Kidney organ, the related channels and tissues, and seeks to strengthen the Kidney organ and rebuild the Yin Essence energy which the Kidney organ stores. This is just a very simple and general explanation - there may always be much more theory and explanation -- but everything we teach and demonstrate has a clear purpose, meaning and a theory behind the posture, form, shape, movement or method. In learning a specific style or with a teacher - often one must have a quality of openness and faith - not blind belief - but faith that Qigong is a method with theory, aim and purpose behind the practice. Often it is better to not think too much - and just try a method and repeat it many times - see what happens in your own body system - if you approach in this manner - often times you may have self discovery, answer many of your own questions, experience insight and develop wisdom in the realm of Self Practice. I hope this sheds light on your questions. Wishing you the best of luck in your practice. Sincerely, Jesse .

@@ImmortalArtsAcademy Thanks you Jesse, this does put light on my question . I always thought and it happened in the beginning of my practice of QIgong that any practitioner will after learning methods of a teacher(s) and practicing over time the learned exercices will after a while create his own system that is designed by himself offcourse most of the system will be impregnated of the teaching as tai-chi and different qigong are thousand of years of refining it is a blessing to be able to learn from all this destiny. I for myself focus on few exercices : i learned at first 3 set of 18 movement of taichi qigong shibashi that i enjoy practicing still. The other part that i felt important to practice for the meditation aspect is standing posture Zhan Zhuang in different variationd ( i didnt mention but practicing as well yoga and prananayama everyday as i believe meditation are the aim of yoga and as well Qigong at least on my side as well a great combination for the body/mind/spirit. Iam really glad to be introduced to daoist form of qigong by you and the video available as i enjoy the tao te ching as my favorite writing. Thanks you to open myself to deeper perspective on the practice of Qigong and taking the time for answering. Kind regards, Guillaume

@@GuiyomNamaskar - Thank you Guillaume. We hope you are in fine spirits. There is a wealth of variety in the Qigong world - and it truly is a blessing. I think it is important to find a form or practice that you naturally can enjoy - then it can be repeated - finding the joy of daily practice is truly an important key. I have found there is not much information or spreading on the Taoist Breath Training methods - but in truth many differences from the Vedic Yoga methods of breath training - if you dig deeper there are some subtle differences and also big differences from the Taoist and Vedic approach to practice. From a simple view one of the important focuses to the Taoist Path is Longevity. For the Taoist this means to refill the inherited energy from the parents in the kidney organ. Part of this process as related to the Breath Training will be to develop a silent and subtle breath - this is often termed 'Silk Thread Breathing'. All of the traditions share many wonderful aspect, and we are fortunate to have a daily practice we may enjoy to enhance our life. Taoist Practice is a treasure in my life. Wish you the best. Sincerely, Jesse .

​@@ImmortalArtsAcademy Thanks you dear friend. Best wishes as well 🙏

Dear Guillaume - Thank you for your comment. The Four Powers refer to the first level of training - the first level is the cultivation of Shape of Form / Transformation of Body / Physical Body Mechanics -- The Four Powers is a method to train the outside (physical body movement) in order to effect the inside. The Four Powers are - Rising / Spiralling / Overturn (rotation) / Falling (descending) -- The Unifying and Important Principle in cultivating the Four Powers will be Unification with the Center or Lower Dantian. The Cycle of the Four Powers must begin and end in the Lower Center - this is often termed as -- ***Arise and begin from the Root - expand to the End - withdraw from the End and return to the Root *** ((( From the Root to the End -- from the End to the Root )) This will create a constant Kinetic Wave within the Body - this wave of constant motion should be endless, without any breaks, and without any holes. To hold and maintain such a constant cycle of motion takes developed ability in concentration, breath control, connection and unification of the tendon and fascia networks, and Inner Strength. The longer one can maintain such a state - the Inner Strength develops more and more. This is something like a quality of Density Change within. Forget about Qi. If you think you can do something with your mind or imagination to effect or control Qi - you will be lost. Forget about Qi. Learn to Practice Correctly. Simply Practice. Over time as you can practice for longer periods of time, and with regularity - naturally strength, health, vitality and a healthy Qi develops. There are too many different ideas, incomplete practice methods, and different styles out there -- so in the end you have to pick one - and commit to learning a system and a method -- otherwise it is difficult to make lasting development.... ---- Think Less --- Practice More -- Be Simple --- Follow Nature -- Open the Heart --- With all our very best, Jesse Lee

@@ImmortalArtsAcademy thanks you really appreciating and will keep practicing. Hopefully will met soon friend ! 🙏🌀

Dear Guillaume Namaskar , Thank you for your message. Yes - we often offer series of live lessons - now we are in the middle of a 9 month course online. You can visit our website to be on the lookout for our next live series, or take part in our pre-recorded learning programs. All our best to you. Tao bless, peace, and happiness... - Immortal Arts Online -- www.immortalarts.org/ .

​@@ImmortalArtsAcademy Thanks you Jesse !

Thank you so much. Happy to see you here on our Channel.... ☯

Dear João - we hope you are in fine spirits. Taoist Alchemy is much like a lost or legendary art. Because of this - there is no idea or understanding of the basic standards of practice -- thus one may say anything or teach anything, call it Inner Alchemy, and no one can know if it is true or real or fake and a lie. In addition, there are many different lineages, and all have some different theory or approach. A good sign or a real tradition will be the system of teaching physical Foundation Training - often dealing with transforming and changing tendon and muscle through movement, posture and stretching. I can not explain all the steps and levels in practice here on the comments. One of the first steps will be the process of opening the meridian system - that is a very important step - generally postures are used to accomplish this, combined with mind will concentration. In Taoist Neidan, there is taught generally Three Levels of the Microcosmic Orbit. First Level is often termed 'False Circulation' or 'Mind Circulation' - this is following the pathway with the Mind - and is generally not looked on as an end practice - not much can be gained in the long term from this. Second Circulation of the Microcosmic Orbit is 'Circulation of the External Medicine' - this is a natural circulation that may arise after one has gone through the process of 'Harvesting External Medicine' or Yang Qi. Third Circulation of the Microcosmic Orbit is 'Circulation of the Inner Medicine'. To try and describe such things are relative to one's personal experience. Understanding such things is also relative. If one has not experienced such things directly in an embodied manner - it means nothing, and makes no sense - Taoist Inner Alchemy is a very wonderful and profound method and culture. The first step one must undertake is 'Purification of the Heart' and 'Cultivation of Virtue' - transforming the Heart Nature is the Foundation for real and true practice of the Path of Taoist Inner Alchemy. Anything else is artificial and based on human will and mind force -- it is not a method which will lead to Unification of the Great Nature.... Please take care. With our very best regards. ☯