Thomas Apfel
@chi-kung.bsky.social
Teaching the art of authentic Qigong for 28 years.
Founder of Chi Kung Academy—training more active students worldwide than any other school.
"Energy for a Healthy Body and a Happy Mind"
https://chi-kung.org/en/
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Founder of Chi Kung Academy—training more active students worldwide than any other school.
"Energy for a Healthy Body and a Happy Mind"
https://chi-kung.org/en/
🇺🇦
Happy Holidays! ☀️
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy Holidays! ☀️
Tomorrow (Tuesday):
The last Chi Kung session of this year.
As at every turn of the year, we’ll enjoy the special practice of Hun Yuan – The One:
Unifying Wu Chi, the Five Elements, and the Three Tan Tiens.
Something to look forward to. ✨
The last Chi Kung session of this year.
As at every turn of the year, we’ll enjoy the special practice of Hun Yuan – The One:
Unifying Wu Chi, the Five Elements, and the Three Tan Tiens.
Something to look forward to. ✨
December 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Tomorrow (Tuesday):
The last Chi Kung session of this year.
As at every turn of the year, we’ll enjoy the special practice of Hun Yuan – The One:
Unifying Wu Chi, the Five Elements, and the Three Tan Tiens.
Something to look forward to. ✨
The last Chi Kung session of this year.
As at every turn of the year, we’ll enjoy the special practice of Hun Yuan – The One:
Unifying Wu Chi, the Five Elements, and the Three Tan Tiens.
Something to look forward to. ✨
Out of thousands of Qigong teachers and hundreds of styles, one image stands at the top of the Wikipedia page for Qigong.
It shows my teacher, Master Lam.
I took the photo on one of the study trips he led through China - a time of deep learning and connection with the roots of the tradition.
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It shows my teacher, Master Lam.
I took the photo on one of the study trips he led through China - a time of deep learning and connection with the roots of the tradition.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Out of thousands of Qigong teachers and hundreds of styles, one image stands at the top of the Wikipedia page for Qigong.
It shows my teacher, Master Lam.
I took the photo on one of the study trips he led through China - a time of deep learning and connection with the roots of the tradition.
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It shows my teacher, Master Lam.
I took the photo on one of the study trips he led through China - a time of deep learning and connection with the roots of the tradition.
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From Austria to Australia, Sweden to Switzerland, and Canada to California.
The 2025 Chi Kung Foundations Course ended last week.
Once again, the quiet strength of this practice brought people together, from 15 countries across 4 continents.
More students than ever before.
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The 2025 Chi Kung Foundations Course ended last week.
Once again, the quiet strength of this practice brought people together, from 15 countries across 4 continents.
More students than ever before.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
From Austria to Australia, Sweden to Switzerland, and Canada to California.
The 2025 Chi Kung Foundations Course ended last week.
Once again, the quiet strength of this practice brought people together, from 15 countries across 4 continents.
More students than ever before.
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The 2025 Chi Kung Foundations Course ended last week.
Once again, the quiet strength of this practice brought people together, from 15 countries across 4 continents.
More students than ever before.
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Exciting news!
The Lam Association hosts a special workshop:
"Self-Healing with Chi Kung" on Sunday, August 31, 2025
Led by my teacher Master Lam and his son Sifu Tinyu, this workshop focuses on self-healing through Chi Kung practice.
👉 Details at bit.ly/46HJaz5
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The Lam Association hosts a special workshop:
"Self-Healing with Chi Kung" on Sunday, August 31, 2025
Led by my teacher Master Lam and his son Sifu Tinyu, this workshop focuses on self-healing through Chi Kung practice.
👉 Details at bit.ly/46HJaz5
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August 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Exciting news!
The Lam Association hosts a special workshop:
"Self-Healing with Chi Kung" on Sunday, August 31, 2025
Led by my teacher Master Lam and his son Sifu Tinyu, this workshop focuses on self-healing through Chi Kung practice.
👉 Details at bit.ly/46HJaz5
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The Lam Association hosts a special workshop:
"Self-Healing with Chi Kung" on Sunday, August 31, 2025
Led by my teacher Master Lam and his son Sifu Tinyu, this workshop focuses on self-healing through Chi Kung practice.
👉 Details at bit.ly/46HJaz5
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Celebrating 28 years of The Chi Kung Academy!
Join our annual Summer Party on Sept 3rd in Petersaurach, Germany.
Chi Kung practice at the forest's edge, then dinner at a local beer garden.
€36 participation fee (FREE for Academy members!)
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
See you under the trees!
Join our annual Summer Party on Sept 3rd in Petersaurach, Germany.
Chi Kung practice at the forest's edge, then dinner at a local beer garden.
€36 participation fee (FREE for Academy members!)
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
See you under the trees!
August 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Celebrating 28 years of The Chi Kung Academy!
Join our annual Summer Party on Sept 3rd in Petersaurach, Germany.
Chi Kung practice at the forest's edge, then dinner at a local beer garden.
€36 participation fee (FREE for Academy members!)
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
See you under the trees!
Join our annual Summer Party on Sept 3rd in Petersaurach, Germany.
Chi Kung practice at the forest's edge, then dinner at a local beer garden.
€36 participation fee (FREE for Academy members!)
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
See you under the trees!
Incredible energy in our Foundations Course – our largest group ever!
Students from 15 countries, all practicing together, live via Zoom.
From Australia to Austria, Canada to the Philippines, Sweden to New Zealand – different continents, same journey.
We begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.
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Students from 15 countries, all practicing together, live via Zoom.
From Australia to Austria, Canada to the Philippines, Sweden to New Zealand – different continents, same journey.
We begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Incredible energy in our Foundations Course – our largest group ever!
Students from 15 countries, all practicing together, live via Zoom.
From Australia to Austria, Canada to the Philippines, Sweden to New Zealand – different continents, same journey.
We begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.
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Students from 15 countries, all practicing together, live via Zoom.
From Australia to Austria, Canada to the Philippines, Sweden to New Zealand – different continents, same journey.
We begin tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.
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Something special is happening in our upcoming Foundations Course.
Master Lam himself will guide one hour of our upcoming Foundations Course.
Details and registration: chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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Master Lam himself will guide one hour of our upcoming Foundations Course.
Details and registration: chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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July 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Something special is happening in our upcoming Foundations Course.
Master Lam himself will guide one hour of our upcoming Foundations Course.
Details and registration: chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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Master Lam himself will guide one hour of our upcoming Foundations Course.
Details and registration: chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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A glimpse into stillness and shared practice.
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/ru...
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday in Ruhpolding, near Salzburg.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/ru...
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday in Ruhpolding, near Salzburg.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
July 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A glimpse into stillness and shared practice.
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/ru...
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday in Ruhpolding, near Salzburg.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/ru...
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday in Ruhpolding, near Salzburg.
👉 chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
Wonderful news from Manila – my long-term student Sheng-Han has opened his own studio.
There’s something deeply moving about watching your students become teachers.
The tradition continues, spreading from person to person, country to country.
Here’s Sheng-Han leading a beautiful Tai Chi class.
There’s something deeply moving about watching your students become teachers.
The tradition continues, spreading from person to person, country to country.
Here’s Sheng-Han leading a beautiful Tai Chi class.
July 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Wonderful news from Manila – my long-term student Sheng-Han has opened his own studio.
There’s something deeply moving about watching your students become teachers.
The tradition continues, spreading from person to person, country to country.
Here’s Sheng-Han leading a beautiful Tai Chi class.
There’s something deeply moving about watching your students become teachers.
The tradition continues, spreading from person to person, country to country.
Here’s Sheng-Han leading a beautiful Tai Chi class.
The most powerful time to practice Chi Kung:
☀️ Greeting the Sunrise ☀️
Start before dawn, settle into the stillness of Standing Like a Tree.
And watch the world awake!
You're aligning with nature's shift from Yin to Yang – the most potent transition of the day.
👉 chi-kung.org/en/blog...
☀️ Greeting the Sunrise ☀️
Start before dawn, settle into the stillness of Standing Like a Tree.
And watch the world awake!
You're aligning with nature's shift from Yin to Yang – the most potent transition of the day.
👉 chi-kung.org/en/blog...
July 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The most powerful time to practice Chi Kung:
☀️ Greeting the Sunrise ☀️
Start before dawn, settle into the stillness of Standing Like a Tree.
And watch the world awake!
You're aligning with nature's shift from Yin to Yang – the most potent transition of the day.
👉 chi-kung.org/en/blog...
☀️ Greeting the Sunrise ☀️
Start before dawn, settle into the stillness of Standing Like a Tree.
And watch the world awake!
You're aligning with nature's shift from Yin to Yang – the most potent transition of the day.
👉 chi-kung.org/en/blog...
The most overlooked secret to lasting vitality?
While the world rushes ahead, the ancient masters knew something we’ve forgotten - how to cultivate true inner strength
By standing still between heaven and earth.
Join me next Saturday in beautiful Ruhpolding near Salzburg:
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
While the world rushes ahead, the ancient masters knew something we’ve forgotten - how to cultivate true inner strength
By standing still between heaven and earth.
Join me next Saturday in beautiful Ruhpolding near Salzburg:
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
July 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The most overlooked secret to lasting vitality?
While the world rushes ahead, the ancient masters knew something we’ve forgotten - how to cultivate true inner strength
By standing still between heaven and earth.
Join me next Saturday in beautiful Ruhpolding near Salzburg:
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
While the world rushes ahead, the ancient masters knew something we’ve forgotten - how to cultivate true inner strength
By standing still between heaven and earth.
Join me next Saturday in beautiful Ruhpolding near Salzburg:
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
The most overlooked way to restore clarity, focus, and resilience?
Stillness.
This July, I’m offering three opportunities to experience Chi Kung — a centuries-old practice that cultivates balance, presence, and internal strength.
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Stillness.
This July, I’m offering three opportunities to experience Chi Kung — a centuries-old practice that cultivates balance, presence, and internal strength.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The most overlooked way to restore clarity, focus, and resilience?
Stillness.
This July, I’m offering three opportunities to experience Chi Kung — a centuries-old practice that cultivates balance, presence, and internal strength.
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Stillness.
This July, I’m offering three opportunities to experience Chi Kung — a centuries-old practice that cultivates balance, presence, and internal strength.
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You’re warmly invited to join us for Chi Kung this Saturday.
For many years, we’ve gathered each July in the Usinger Schlosspark, a picturesque place in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt.
There are just 3 days left to join - sign up now and enjoy a beautiful day in the park.
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
For many years, we’ve gathered each July in the Usinger Schlosspark, a picturesque place in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt.
There are just 3 days left to join - sign up now and enjoy a beautiful day in the park.
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
July 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
You’re warmly invited to join us for Chi Kung this Saturday.
For many years, we’ve gathered each July in the Usinger Schlosspark, a picturesque place in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt.
There are just 3 days left to join - sign up now and enjoy a beautiful day in the park.
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
For many years, we’ve gathered each July in the Usinger Schlosspark, a picturesque place in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt.
There are just 3 days left to join - sign up now and enjoy a beautiful day in the park.
chi-kung.org/blog/wo...
A glimpse into stillness and shared practice.
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday, July 4, in Usingen, near Frankfurt, Germany.
chi-kung.org/blog/im...
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday, July 4, in Usingen, near Frankfurt, Germany.
chi-kung.org/blog/im...
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A glimpse into stillness and shared practice.
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday, July 4, in Usingen, near Frankfurt, Germany.
chi-kung.org/blog/im...
Here are impressions from our last Chi Kung workshop.
Moments full of energy, grounding, presence, and gentle joy.
Feel inspired to join us this Saturday, July 4, in Usingen, near Frankfurt, Germany.
chi-kung.org/blog/im...
Great news: Master Lam will teach one session of the upcoming Foundations Course!
Whether you’re new to Chi Kung or returning to deepen your foundation, this is a perfect opportunity to cultivate a strong, natural flow of Chi — nourishing both your body and your spirit
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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Whether you’re new to Chi Kung or returning to deepen your foundation, this is a perfect opportunity to cultivate a strong, natural flow of Chi — nourishing both your body and your spirit
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Great news: Master Lam will teach one session of the upcoming Foundations Course!
Whether you’re new to Chi Kung or returning to deepen your foundation, this is a perfect opportunity to cultivate a strong, natural flow of Chi — nourishing both your body and your spirit
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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Whether you’re new to Chi Kung or returning to deepen your foundation, this is a perfect opportunity to cultivate a strong, natural flow of Chi — nourishing both your body and your spirit
chi-kung.org/en/blog...
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Chi Kung in the German summer
Looking to deepen your practice in person?
This July, I’ll be teaching in:
* Usingen – in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
* Ruhpolding – in the Alps near Salzburg
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
Early-Bird Discount until 22. June
Looking to deepen your practice in person?
This July, I’ll be teaching in:
* Usingen – in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
* Ruhpolding – in the Alps near Salzburg
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
Early-Bird Discount until 22. June
June 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Chi Kung in the German summer
Looking to deepen your practice in person?
This July, I’ll be teaching in:
* Usingen – in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
* Ruhpolding – in the Alps near Salzburg
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
Early-Bird Discount until 22. June
Looking to deepen your practice in person?
This July, I’ll be teaching in:
* Usingen – in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
* Ruhpolding – in the Alps near Salzburg
chi-kung.org/blog/worksho...
Early-Bird Discount until 22. June
Ready to discover what real Qigong feels like?
Join practitioners worldwide in this year’s Chi Kung Foundations Course.
Learn the six essential Zhan Zhuang positions and four Ba Duan Jin exercises that create lasting vitality.
Early bird pricing until June 22nd.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Join practitioners worldwide in this year’s Chi Kung Foundations Course.
Learn the six essential Zhan Zhuang positions and four Ba Duan Jin exercises that create lasting vitality.
Early bird pricing until June 22nd.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ready to discover what real Qigong feels like?
Join practitioners worldwide in this year’s Chi Kung Foundations Course.
Learn the six essential Zhan Zhuang positions and four Ba Duan Jin exercises that create lasting vitality.
Early bird pricing until June 22nd.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Join practitioners worldwide in this year’s Chi Kung Foundations Course.
Learn the six essential Zhan Zhuang positions and four Ba Duan Jin exercises that create lasting vitality.
Early bird pricing until June 22nd.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
„Baduanjin is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.“
Interested in Baduanjin for your life?:
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Scientific study:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Interested in Baduanjin for your life?:
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Scientific study:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
May 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
„Baduanjin is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.“
Interested in Baduanjin for your life?:
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Scientific study:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Interested in Baduanjin for your life?:
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Scientific study:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Today marked the final session of Master Lam's four all-day instructor workshops this March.
The training was exceptional once again, providing numerous fresh insights and ideas, both for my personal practice and for teaching my students.
Sign-up for the newsletter!
chi-kung.org/en/newsletter/
The training was exceptional once again, providing numerous fresh insights and ideas, both for my personal practice and for teaching my students.
Sign-up for the newsletter!
chi-kung.org/en/newsletter/
March 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today marked the final session of Master Lam's four all-day instructor workshops this March.
The training was exceptional once again, providing numerous fresh insights and ideas, both for my personal practice and for teaching my students.
Sign-up for the newsletter!
chi-kung.org/en/newsletter/
The training was exceptional once again, providing numerous fresh insights and ideas, both for my personal practice and for teaching my students.
Sign-up for the newsletter!
chi-kung.org/en/newsletter/
Another wonderful all-day workshop with Master Lam!
From the intricacies of warm-up to ShiLi exercises for highly advanced side postures such as Tiger and Dragon.
Grateful to deepen my practice under such expert guidance.
Each workshop reveals new layers to explore.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
From the intricacies of warm-up to ShiLi exercises for highly advanced side postures such as Tiger and Dragon.
Grateful to deepen my practice under such expert guidance.
Each workshop reveals new layers to explore.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
March 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Another wonderful all-day workshop with Master Lam!
From the intricacies of warm-up to ShiLi exercises for highly advanced side postures such as Tiger and Dragon.
Grateful to deepen my practice under such expert guidance.
Each workshop reveals new layers to explore.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
From the intricacies of warm-up to ShiLi exercises for highly advanced side postures such as Tiger and Dragon.
Grateful to deepen my practice under such expert guidance.
Each workshop reveals new layers to explore.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
STANDING LIKE A TREE
- among the trees in the forest
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree) is the most traditional and powerful Qigong practice.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Sheng-Han, one of my long-time students who teaches Qigong in the Philippines, sent me this picture of some of his students.
- among the trees in the forest
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree) is the most traditional and powerful Qigong practice.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Sheng-Han, one of my long-time students who teaches Qigong in the Philippines, sent me this picture of some of his students.
March 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
STANDING LIKE A TREE
- among the trees in the forest
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree) is the most traditional and powerful Qigong practice.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Sheng-Han, one of my long-time students who teaches Qigong in the Philippines, sent me this picture of some of his students.
- among the trees in the forest
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree) is the most traditional and powerful Qigong practice.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/chi-...
Sheng-Han, one of my long-time students who teaches Qigong in the Philippines, sent me this picture of some of his students.
Today: Another full day instructor workshop with Master Lam.
This time on Tai Chi.
Master Lam not only taught a myriad of details to perfect the form.
He also demonstrated the martial applications which are key to a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
This time on Tai Chi.
Master Lam not only taught a myriad of details to perfect the form.
He also demonstrated the martial applications which are key to a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
March 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Today: Another full day instructor workshop with Master Lam.
This time on Tai Chi.
Master Lam not only taught a myriad of details to perfect the form.
He also demonstrated the martial applications which are key to a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
This time on Tai Chi.
Master Lam not only taught a myriad of details to perfect the form.
He also demonstrated the martial applications which are key to a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
Today, I enjoyed a full day Chi Kung instructor workshop with Master Lam.
As always with his workshops, the training was very rich, insightful and profound.
Every time, I'm surprised that even after 32 years of practicing Zhan Zhuang, there is still so much to learn.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
As always with his workshops, the training was very rich, insightful and profound.
Every time, I'm surprised that even after 32 years of practicing Zhan Zhuang, there is still so much to learn.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
March 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today, I enjoyed a full day Chi Kung instructor workshop with Master Lam.
As always with his workshops, the training was very rich, insightful and profound.
Every time, I'm surprised that even after 32 years of practicing Zhan Zhuang, there is still so much to learn.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
As always with his workshops, the training was very rich, insightful and profound.
Every time, I'm surprised that even after 32 years of practicing Zhan Zhuang, there is still so much to learn.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/mast...
THE CHI KUNG ACADEMY TEAM
In 2025, our international Academy Team is stronger than ever before.
Instructors from four different countries are supporting me in teaching twice a week via Zoom.
Every one of them has been appointed after years of intensive training.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/the-...
In 2025, our international Academy Team is stronger than ever before.
Instructors from four different countries are supporting me in teaching twice a week via Zoom.
Every one of them has been appointed after years of intensive training.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/the-...
March 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
THE CHI KUNG ACADEMY TEAM
In 2025, our international Academy Team is stronger than ever before.
Instructors from four different countries are supporting me in teaching twice a week via Zoom.
Every one of them has been appointed after years of intensive training.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/the-...
In 2025, our international Academy Team is stronger than ever before.
Instructors from four different countries are supporting me in teaching twice a week via Zoom.
Every one of them has been appointed after years of intensive training.
chi-kung.org/en/blog/the-...