Shaolin Chi Kung with Sifu Joan

In my last post I was excited to be starting a new ‘live’ class as opposed to Zoom classes which I did during the pandemic. Well it turned out that people were still a bit unsettled about attending a group class but 8 people turned up on the first night which whittled down to 5.…

On 7th February I will be commencing the first live class again after 2 years. I can feel the excitement and am keeping it local, in the little village that I grew up in. Students will learn Chi Kung and also classes on Tai Chi Chuan. It will be interesting to see the transformations over…

A lot has happened since my last post and I will go back to continuing my story at a later date. Since last writing I became fulltime carer to my elderly Mom and also stepped down from the school. Covid hit next but thank goodness we have had it easy, living in the country has…

I was a very disciplined student. I practiced diligently morning and night, around 10am and 12 midnight each day. During and after each practice session I felt more relaxed and had less pain. Being free of pain even for an hour or two was a wonderful feeling, I am sure those who suffer from constant…

I flew home via Hong Kong and had ten hours wait for my flight in Hong Kong airport. I was intrigued to find massages and head massages being offered, but I was so relaxed after the 3 day course, I just wanted to sit and sleep. I can’t remember exactly how long I slept but…

At the end of every Intensive course, The Master, organized a dinner for participants to celebrate the ability and achievements over the 3 days. This was, and still is, known as the Graduation dinner. A sumptuous feast on the last night of the Intensive course. We were collected by a wonderful man called Chim, I…

After we finished the first day, around 7pm, I immediately went to bed. I was exhausted, yet deep inside I felt happy and satisfied. I woke many times during the night experiencing what I can only call’ waves of movement’ in my back going back and forth. It was very relaxing. Next day I asked…

I spent ages getting dressed next morning as I had read that one should be well covered in Malaysia! I later realized that not everything you read should be followed! I left my air conditioned room and again walked into a blast of heat that was almost took my breath away. Having so much clothes…

  The flight landed safely in Penang airport but unfortunately, it was dark so I couldn’t see very much. Arriving into the Arrivals hall, I made my way to the taxi office and luckily had the name of the hotel in SP written down. I am sure it would have been difficult trying to explain…