{"id":33313,"date":"2024-01-05T15:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/?p=33313"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:17:05","slug":"weekly-training-with-the-chi-kung-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/blog\/weekly-training-with-the-chi-kung-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Training with the Chi&nbsp;Kung Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9472ee18 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ff487d2\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0d0b72fc gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"imTALeft fs16lh1-5\">Would you like to take your Chi&nbsp;Kung practice to the next&nbsp;level?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53a0fd15 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f996c1fd\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a0c2883 gb-headline-text\">Become a member of the Chi&nbsp;Kung Academy to&nbsp;access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14554604 gb-headline-text\">Weekly online classes, live via&nbsp;Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb138d38 gb-headline-text\">A supportive community of like\u2011minded&nbsp;people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae648d0d gb-headline-text\">Exclusive training to deepen your&nbsp;practice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3aa43763\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-3463b042 gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#membership-plans\">To the Membership Plans<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8f5ad83\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Keep reading to learn more about how membership can benefit you on your journey towards a healthier and more balanced&nbsp;life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-536c3ce3 gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d45d73e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"imTALeft fs16lh1-5\">Unlock Your Full&nbsp;Potential<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d1fd0e2\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5301afbb\">\n\n<p>Once you have been introduced to the basics of Chi&nbsp;Kung, there are three keys to further your understanding and your practice of this&nbsp;art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue to learn from an accomplished&nbsp;teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice regularly, ideally&nbsp;daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain your motivation and practice with a smile in your&nbsp;heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr.webp\" alt=\"Chi Kung Workshop with Master Lam in Petersaurach\" class=\"wp-image-31397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr.webp 800w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/DSCF8425-cpr-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b910f0a6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">When you join the Chi&nbsp;Kung Academy, you experience the benefits of weekly classes taught by Sifu Thomas, who founded the Academy 28 years ago, and other qualified&nbsp;instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You train with a group of like-minded students, which helps you to stay motivated and keeps you on&nbsp;track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And the fixed, weekly class schedule makes it easy for you to establish a routine and develop a consistent practice that leads to lasting&nbsp;results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">By becoming a member of the Academy, you will stay focused and motivated, and your Chi Kung practice will be more enjoyable and fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-780c5628\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-bf00aaca gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#membership-plans\">To the Membership Plans<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22abbcaa gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5f2194bc gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"imTALeft fs16lh1-5\">Membership Details<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-83b23461\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f207430a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5c3956b\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f1cf32d gb-headline-text\">Recommended Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weekly classes of the Academy include advanced, sometimes rarely taught Chi&nbsp;Kung practices from the Tradition of the&nbsp;Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, new members should already know the basics of Chi&nbsp;Kung, especially its foundation, Zhan&nbsp;Zhuang, Standing Like a&nbsp;Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wish to gain some practical Chi&nbsp;Kung experience before joining the&nbsp;Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be accomplished in a number of ways, including self-study of Master Lam&#8217;s book The Way of&nbsp;Energy, attending the annual Foundation Course taught by Sifu Thomas, or being introduced to Zhan Zhuang as part of another Chi&nbsp;Kung or Tai&nbsp;Chi system.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c8c35ca7 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6b8f6dbd gb-headline-text\">Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes take place as usual on public&nbsp;holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Academy closes for two weeks at the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae4742a5 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-11367e07 gb-headline-text\">The Chi Kung Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1997 by Sifu Thomas, and supported by Master Lam, the Academy offers Chi&nbsp;Kung training to newcomers and advanced practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With active students from numerous countries and five continents, the Academy is one of the largest international Chi Kung communities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Chi Kung Academy is&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry on the living Chi&nbsp;Kung Tradition of the&nbsp;Masters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer foundational courses for new&nbsp;students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide advanced training for committed students at affordable&nbsp;rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e34a19b\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/blog\/the-academy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"35206\">Click here for more details on the Academy<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bc04e2b gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-978b4f5b gb-headline-text\">Your 100 % Guarantee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a 7-day free trial at no costs whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may cancel your membership at any time during or after the trial period without notice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b2877d18\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7efb538\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fe22d87a gb-headline-text\">Technical Requirements and&nbsp;Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re using Zoom Meetings for our online classes. Zoom meetings are private video conferences where all participants can see each&nbsp;other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, in order to respect privacy rights, recording of the video conferences in any form (audio, video) is not&nbsp;allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To participate in the course via Zoom, it is recommended to install the Zoom software on a smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop beforehand. Registration with Zoom is not&nbsp;required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to a reliable internet connection should be&nbsp;available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After signing-up, you will receive the Zoom dial-in data which you need to participate in the weekly&nbsp;classes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70f8b950 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f5ce294 gb-headline-text\">Language and&nbsp;Start Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekly classes are held in English with translation into German, and begin at 6:30&nbsp;pm Central European Time&nbsp;(CET) on Tuesdays and&nbsp;Thursdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re outside of the CET time zone, please click the link below and enter the current day to obtain the start time at your&nbsp;location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b4c3dc1c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/fixedtime.html?msg=Chi+Kung+Weekly+Classes&amp;iso=20260106T1830&amp;p1=168&amp;ah=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Click here for the time zone converter<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90891bcd gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e6db024a gb-headline-text\">Participation at your own&nbsp;risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chi Kung exercises can be demanding and strenuous, depending on your physical&nbsp;condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By participating, you acknowledge that you do so at your own&nbsp;risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your health and well-being are our top priority. So please, if you have pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, or if you have any doubts or concerns, seek medical advice before participating in our&nbsp;classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please click the link below to read the Chi&nbsp;Kung Health Advisory for more&nbsp;details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aabd4794\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/chi-kung-health-advisory\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the Chi Kung Health Advisory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28988d36\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-230dc335 gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"#membership-plans\">To the Membership Plans<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56fa870f gb-container-page-outer-container-wide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa6e2c52\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-86abb537 gb-headline-text\">Student Voices<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3fc219e6\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2482df3a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2482df3a\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-45c0a3bb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-45c0a3bb photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Andrea.webp\" alt=\"Andrea practicing Chi Kung in Petersaurach\" title=\"Andrea practicing Chi Kung in Petersaurach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Andrea.webp 512w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Andrea-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Andrea-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">Through the training, I increased both my physical and mental fitness and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">It helps me to overcome crises, to stay calm and positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">The weekly lessons in the group are a great addition to my daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\">Andrea Strauss, Social Education Worker, Family and Couple Therapist, Petersaurach, Germany<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-06fd0a18\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06fd0a18\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-35b4e121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-35b4e121 photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila.webp\" alt=\"Sheng-Han practicing Chi Kung in the hills near Manila\" title=\"Sheng-Han practicing Chi Kung in the hills near Manila\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila.webp 512w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Sheng-Han-in-the-hills-near-Manila-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">This powerful system is like&nbsp;a&nbsp;tiger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">Sneaking upon the practitioner, it looks so calm&nbsp;and&nbsp;steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">Yet so much power is given and returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\">Sheng-Han Yang, Chi Kung teacher, Manila, The Philippines<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e92a93f2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e92a93f2\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a9127b9c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a9127b9c photo-border is-style-rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Ann-Mc-Fadden.webp\" alt=\"Ann Mc Fadden\" title=\"Ann Mc Fadden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Ann-Mc-Fadden.webp 512w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Ann-Mc-Fadden-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Ann-Mc-Fadden-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">This training process continues to deepen my understanding and my practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-text\">What might look simple on the outside is really quite profound when experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-citation\">Ann McFadden , Senior Construction Project Manager, Winona,&nbsp;MN,&nbsp;USA<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8deaf625 gb-container-page-outer-container-wide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e058db46\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-73c6c340 gb-headline-text\">What\u2019s Unique About&nbsp;Us?<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f0def573\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f18f593f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f18f593f\">\n\n<p><strong>Decades of Unparalleled Expertise<\/strong><br>Benefit from over 28 years teaching experience of Sifu Thomas, providing you with unmatched insights and mastery in the practice of Chi&nbsp;Kung.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-28e3fdb0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28e3fdb0\">\n\n<p><strong>Accessible Instructions<\/strong><br>Experience a grounded and comprehensive teaching style that demystifies Chi&nbsp;Kung, making it accessible to practitioners of all&nbsp;levels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f03090d6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f03090d6\">\n\n<p><strong>Cultivating Positivity<\/strong><br>Embrace a warm and joyful learning atmosphere, where our friendly approach fosters a positive and supportive environment for personal&nbsp;growth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a771fd9a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a771fd9a\">\n\n<p><strong>Real-Time Learning From The Comfort Of Your Home<\/strong><br>Engage in live online sessions led by Sifu Thomas. No pre-recorded videos &#8211; only real-time, interactive classes ensuring a dynamic and tailored learning&nbsp;experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d96fe6c0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d96fe6c0\">\n\n<p><strong>Thriving Community Connection<\/strong><br>Join one of the most expansive Chi&nbsp;Kung communities, connecting with like-minded individuals from all walks of life who share a passion for well-being and self-discovery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a5eabc4 gb-container-page-outer-container-wide\" id=\"membership-plans\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ccfb7cb3 gb-headline-text\">Choose the plan that&#8217;s right for&nbsp;you<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d7845935\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-396923ab\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-396923ab\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-acbe8496 gb-headline-text\">Basic <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-54a27a9f gb-headline-text\">\u20ac25.00 \/ month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3cf151c gb-headline-text\">7 Days Free Trial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0a92ce87 gb-headline-text\">One hour class per&nbsp;week<br>via Zoom<br>Tuesdays at 18:30&nbsp;CET<br><br>Primarily led by qualified Chi&nbsp;Kung Academy instructors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-4b8a41dd gb-button-text gb-button-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.thrivecart.com\/chi-kung-membership-basic-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign-Up<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-00203d32\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00203d32\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-057f1d49 gb-headline-text\">Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba6c517f gb-headline-text\">\u20ac30.00 \/ month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign-Up<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30bf293e gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f61b5a62 gb-headline-text\">No risk. No reason to&nbsp;wait.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You can cancel your membership at any time without prior&nbsp;notice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5060392b gb-container-page-outer-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b6fbf8ca gb-headline-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-690cf86e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3fe5c200\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37bd2b8a\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-085faad9 gb-headline-text\">Can I change my membership plan once I&#8217;ve signed&nbsp;up?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can upgrade or downgrade your membership level at any&nbsp;time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On ThriveCart, the platform used to manage your membership, you can do this yourself &#8211; or you can ask Sifu Thomas to do it for&nbsp;you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aec59a86 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-89ecc54a gb-headline-text\">Is there a syllabus or agenda for the weekly&nbsp;classes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the Academy courses, which have clearly defined topics, the weekly classes follow the flow and inspiration of the teacher and the interests and abilities of the&nbsp;students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the turn of the year, we explored the very profound concept of Hun&nbsp;Yuan and its application in Zhan&nbsp;Zhuang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer of 2022, the Academy training focused on breathing, especially the Chi&nbsp;Kung exercises for regular and reverse breathing, and their relationship with ShivLi, Power&nbsp;Testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the beginning of  2023, a series of classes covered healing with advanced Chi&nbsp;Kung practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half of last year, the focus was on using Golden Ball training to strengthen the spine, preventing and curing back&nbsp;issues.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c21a9664 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d8900bb7 gb-headline-text\">I\u2018m a complete beginner and want to learn Chi Kung. How do I&nbsp;start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to begin your Chi&nbsp;Kung journey is to read Master Lam&#8217;s classic &#8220;The Way of&nbsp;Energy &#8211; Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi&nbsp;Kung Exercise&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the very first book on Chi&nbsp;Kung published in the West, and the definitive book on the art. It is beautifully illustrated and provides excellent and comprehensive instructions for self-study of Chi&nbsp;Kung in the Tradition of the&nbsp;Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great additional resource for self-study is Master Lam&#8217;s Stand Still be&nbsp;Fit video series. You can access the videos by clicking the link&nbsp;below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-49c3fea8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y07FauHYlmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the Youtube videos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to attend the annual Foundations course taught by Sifu Thomas. The nine classes of this course will give you a great foundation on which to build your&nbsp;practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-57838cfe\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chi-kung.org\/en\/blog\/chi-kung-foundations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"35606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the Foundations Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this course, you&#8217;ll definitely be ready for advanced training in the&nbsp;Academy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-80061136 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f78cf550 gb-headline-text\">How do online courses fit into the weekly class&nbsp;schedule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online courses are included with the Standard and Premium memberships at no additional&nbsp;cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the course weeks, these replace the weekly lessons on&nbsp;Thursdays.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5eef7562\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b5e0b068\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5cd08f78 gb-headline-text\">Can I join the Academy after reading the Way of&nbsp;Energy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students begin their Chi&nbsp;Kung journey by studying Master Lam&#8217;s The Way of&nbsp;Energy on their own first. It&#8217;s a very popular way to&nbsp;start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic Chi&nbsp;Kung Foundations Course, which has been taught and refined by Sifu Thomas continuously since 1997, could be the perfect next step for&nbsp;you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don&#8217;t want to wait for the next class in July, you can sign up now and take advantage of the 7-day trial to see if you&#8217;re ready for the advanced weekly&nbsp;training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that you enjoy the weekly Academy classes and have chosen the Standard or Premium plan, you will eventually take the Chi&nbsp;Kung Foundations course &#8211; it is included in your membership, as well as all other online&nbsp;courses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aa556d1 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-81edae1c gb-headline-text\">What kind of training can I expect in the weekly&nbsp;classes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a wide range of Chi Kung exercises that you can learn as a member of the&nbsp;Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six Zhan Zhuang, Standing Like a Tree, Yin postures: 5 Elements + Wu&nbsp;Chi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 Precious Warm-Up exercises as taught by Master&nbsp;Lam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ba Duan Jin, classical stretching movements, aligned with Zhan&nbsp;Zhuang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yang positions, special Zhan&nbsp;Zhuang postures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shi Li, Power Testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healing with advanced Chi&nbsp;Kung practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tsou Pu, Training the&nbsp;legs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening the Energy&nbsp;Gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Golden Ball, essential for Tai&nbsp;Chi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finger Positions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second Heart, key for developing your power and&nbsp;balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whole Body Breathing and Reverse&nbsp;Breathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hun Yuan &#8211; The Circle of&nbsp;Power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced Zhan Zhuang, such as Tiger and&nbsp;Dragon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yi Jin Jing for&nbsp;Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 5 Signs of Professor&nbsp;Yu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tai Chi in the Tradition of Master Lam: The Small Circle and the Middle&nbsp;Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42a45d68 gb-container-heading-container-top-margin\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8895ce83 gb-headline-text\">I have a medical condition. 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