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A Journey of a Thousand Miles
Begins Where You Stand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dao De Jing<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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It is easy to get started with Chi Kung
in the Tradition of the Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can literally start where you stand right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet this art is so profound and deep that you never stop learning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Training on Your own<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Study The Book: The Way of Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exercises of Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters are surprisingly easy and extremely beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equally amazing is the depth and breadth of this art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no limits to strengthening and nurturing your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to get started right away, we highly recommend Master Lam’s classic The Way of Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll find details on many basic Chi Kung exercises.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Watch the YouTube Video Series: Stand Still – Be Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Way of Energy classic, Master Lam’s “Stand Still – Be Fit” video series is a great introduction to the art of Chi Kung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Click here for the YouTube video<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Elevating Your Skills<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Foundations Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After studying on your own for a while, you may want to learn from an experienced teacher to ensure that you get all the subtle points of the art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, a natural next step on your Chi Kung journey would be attending the Foundations course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sifu Thomas has been teaching this course for more than 25 years and continually refined the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hundreds of students have learned Chi Kung this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the nine weeks of the course, you’ll acquire a solid foundation in Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is offered only once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Click here to read more<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Weekly Training with the Chi Kung Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, you are very welcome to join the Chi Kung Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a member, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n