When the student is ready the teacher will appear. How have you found this to be true in your life, either martially or other? #teacherandstudent #whenthestudentisready #martialarts #internalarts #wudangmartialarts #wudangkungfu #masterzhou #kungfumaster #spiritualmaster #daoistpriest #chinesemartialarts
Have you always wanted to try Taiji or Xingyi but can’t find a good, authentic school near you? We’ve got these great ONLINE classes available beginning in January. Classes are ongoing but new students are welcome! Xingyiquan begins January 5, 2024 Taiji 108 begins January 15, 2024 Our teachers are trained and certified by Master Zhou Xuan Yun. For class times and to register please see link in bio. #taichi #taiji #taiji108 #xingyiquan #wudangmartialarts #onlineclasses #traditionalmartialarts #chinesemartialarts #internalmartialarts #internalarts #masterzhou
Symbolism of The Daoist Topknot: Daoists believe that people should live in harmony with the natural flow of energy that runs through all things. Not cutting our hair shows respect for the body’s natural process. Because the hair is an extension of the energy of the body, gathering up the hair in this special way focuses the heart and mind on one’s spiritual practice. Read more at link in bio. ☯️ #daoism #daoist #topknot #wudangshan #theway #naturalhair #LivingInHarmonyWithNature #daoistpriest #kungfumaster #internalmartialarts #MasterZhou
Maestri della Medicina Conferenza Internazionale Arezzo Domenica 01 Ottobre 2023 √ Per la prima volta e nell'unica data in Italia, Istituto ATS presenterà la conferenza internazionale volta ad approfondire l'approccio scientifico al Qigong e al Qi. Numerosi interventi e approfondimenti, condotti da Giacomo Catalani insieme a Costantino Valente e Dott. Zhou Gan Sheng, medico cinese, proveniente da un’area centrale della Cina, relativamente vicina al monte Huang Shan, la “Montagna Gialla” sacra ai taoisti. Ha allievi in molte parti dell’Asia e per le sue caratteristiche selettive degli studenti che si propongono, non accetta chiunque. Costantino Valente è l’unico occidentale che lui considera suo Tu Di, cioè allievo diretto. √ Da oltre 15 anni ATS, Istituto di formazione professionale in ambito scientifico, dedica un filone di ricerca e approfondimento alle Medicine Complementari, alla Nutrizione e alla Fitoterapia, presentando i migliori specialisti nel contesto internazionale. Questa occasione, sarà un momento d’incontro di assoluto valore, per conoscere il potenziale terapeutico del Qi Gong e incontrare gli studi orientali dell’arte medica, insieme all’approccio scientifico più moderno. √ Negli scorsi anni, Istituto ATS ha organizzato diversi viaggi in Cina per approcciare al Qi Gong e incontrare medici che potessero offrire un approfondimento tecnico, valutando scientificamente le applicazioni terapeutiche e studiando i relativi effettivi. I contenuti presentati dal Dott. Zhou Gan Sheng, hanno permesso di comprendere a fondo le dinamiche che sottendono tali pratiche e offerto la possibilità studiare fonti dirette. Un livello di conoscenza che riteniamo possa essere integrata con successo e valore nella visione occidentale della salute. @istitutoats #istitutoats #istitutoats👌💪 #masterzhou #dottzhou #medicine #health #science #research #neuropeople
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I just learned that my Qigong teacher and mentor Master Zhou has passed. He decided it was time to go home - I am deeply saddened by his leaving of this world and also forever grateful for his teachings and for changing my life for the better. He taught me how to heal myself from a disease - I was told I had to take medications for the rest of my life - He taught me to cultivate my Qi ( Life Force ) through the practice of Qigong. I went from being barely able to get through the day to regaining my health and strength and competing in and winning a Martial Arts World Championship. He taught me that anything is possible - that the mind and body can overcome any obstacle and that Dis-Ease can be returned to Ease by restoring Balance ☯️ That in-curable means curable from within. He lived a true life of purpose and service to others, helping people Heal on a daily basis where conventional medicine had given up. For him miracles was a daily occurrence and a way of living. He taught us that the key to a great life is to have a good heart and live Happy and Relaxed every day every moment in harmony with nature - with the Dao ☯️ Thank you for everything Master Zhou - you will always be in my Heart and in the heart of all those you helped discover their true power and potential - Your legacy lives on through your students and those you touched on your journey through this life - you will be missed - Till we meet again - “Happy Relax” 🙏🏼💛 Here is just a little glimpse into the life of Master Zhou : https://youtu.be/ZrIDmVOsQ-E - You can see the full documentary on Amazon TV and Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/masterthemovie Created by his student Dastan Khalili 🙏🏼 #masterzhou #qigong #mentor #wudangqigong #healer #qi #qiwithin #grateful #happyrelax #master #grandmaster #dao #wudang #medicalqigong #legend #kungfu #martialarts #healingarts #balance #harmony #love #legacy #sage #wisdom #blessed #disease #ease #healing
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Daoist Conference - This Weekend, July 30/31…and here’s another informative Daoist fact on the topic of Daoist Ritual: One of the primary roles of a Daoist spiritual Master is to provide various services to their community, which includes rituals and ceremonies. Daoists undergo substantial training in the ritual arts, and often preside at weddings, births, purification ceremonies and blessings for new homes and businesses. Daoists who cultivate the Dao and have techniques of the Dao (called fashi, “ritual masters”) hold ceremonies so that they might communicate with divinities through ritual, borrowing their spiritual power for the purpose of praying for good fortune and dispelling disasters. This type of ceremony has a miraculous power that can use what is formless to transform actual destiny. Daoists who persue this particular path undergo an extensive period of training (in the realization and dispositions of the Dao, nourishing morality, and the cultivation of ritual techniques) and are able to better interact with divinities, drawing the support of their spiritual power, which is what we call “ritual power” (fali). If Daoism interests you, please join us for our FREE Daoist Conference! Info in bio. #daoism #daoisttraditions #daoiststudies #daoistritual #daoistceremony #internalarts #wudangarts #masterzhou
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In Wudang martial arts, success is measured not by rank but by personal growth. Achievement is felt and not worn . This is the traditional method, but its also why some people quit this style. Chinese martial arts often do not use a belt system like Japanese arts do, which can make them less appealing to those who are used to a systematic curriculum. And although some kung fu schools use colored belts today, it’s not a universal practice and many schools still prefer to stick with the traditional method where the master decides the rank of the student. Are you more apt to train or train harder with the lure of advancement? Do you you prefer a ranking system? We’re not changing our method; We’re just interested in your opinion. What do you think? #authenticchinesemartialarts #traditionalchinesemartialarts #wudangmartialarts #internamartialarts #masterzhou
We hope everyone in The USA enjoyed the holiday weekend. Now time to get back to practice. ABS = Always Be Stretching Hope you see you at Daoist Gate Center soon. See website for upcoming events…link in bio. #martialartspractice #trainhard #internalmartialarts #taichi #baguazhang #xingyiquan #wudangmartialarts #masterzhou
NEW CLASS JUST ADDED! Our newest Teacher-in-Training, James Hester, will be offering Taiji 28 lessons via zoom, March 14 through May 30, 2022. James began training with Shifu Zhou in 2014 on Taiji 28 and 108 forms but later moved to the U.K. to pursue a Ph.D. scholarship focusing on Medieval European Martial Arts. He continued to practice his Wudang forms independently, while also taking lessons from Shifu Zhou remotely. He is very excited to help Shifu Zhou establish the Daoist Gate lineage in Britain. Classes are out of the U.K. via zoom on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM (GMT/London time) US residents are welcome to join 2:00-3:00 PM (EST/NY time) Link in bio to register #taiji #wudangtaiji #chinesemartialarts #wudangmartialarts #unitedkingdom #daoistgate #masterzhou
We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away. - Zhuangzi Keeping ourselves engaged and focused on martial arts is done many different ways beyond physical training. The cold and quieter winter months are good for reading and cultivating our knowledge of our art. I enjoy books on philosophy and like Zhuangzi a lot. The passage above from Zhuangzi very much resonates during this time of conflicting points of view. What do you enjoy reading? #martialarts #martialartslife #martialartstraining #philosophy #chinesephilosophy #alwayslearning #dao #daoistphilosophy #daoistpriest #masterzhou
A martial artist feels their art in their heart and soul and will practice whenever and wherever they can. Nature does not hinder them. In fact, it motivates and inspires. Letting your body feel the natural elements as you practice, be it sun or snow, connects you to the source of all things. Today, I let nature inspire my movements. I move freely letting my heart guide me, incorporating some Wudang Tai Chi 108 form and qigong. This is inspiration. ❄️ What are your thoughts? #alittlesnowneverhurtanyone #alwayspractice #feelinspired #staymotivated #martialarts #taichi #qigong #freeform #newhampshirelife #masterzhou
After a full day of training, we sometimes like to sit by a fire 🔥 and talk about life. 🌍 When you join our Intensive Training Program, not only will you have the one-on-one training with Shifu Zhou, but there will also be quiet, down-time to discuss our lives, share stories and learn about the essence of the Dao and it’s cultural, historical and religious heritage. Many of our past participants have called it a life altering experience. Deep bonds are formed as practice and community become a part of your daily life. If you are interested, please click link in bio to learn more. Space is limited to ensure a personal experience. ☯️ Reserve your spot today. #chinesemartialarts #wudangmartialarts #wudangkungfu #taiji #baquazhang #qigong #daoism #intensivetrainingprogram #immersiveexperience #trainallday #masterzhou
You can make martial arts a part of your every day tasks. We have a lot of snow here in New England today. Even shoveling snow can be a lesson in proper posture and spinal alignment. Just like kung fu, using your whole body for power, not just your arms, will exert less energy and prevent possible strain or injury. Everything we do can be an opportunity for practice. For those of you in other parts of the world not experiencing the “bomb cyclone”, how/where are you practicing today? Please share a pic - we’d love to see some ☀️ Stay healthy. #alwaystraining #horsestance #alwaysinform #snow #bombcyclone #noreaster #newengland #newhampshire #martialarts #kungfu #wudangkungfu #masterzhou
Daoist Breathing Technique #4: EMBRYONIC BREATHING Embryonic breathing is sometimes called "stopping the breath" (闭气). But it is important to differentiate that "stopping the breath" actually does not mean the same thing as "holding the breath". There are several Daoist practices that involve holding the breath to increase lung capacity, but Embryonic breathing is actually a bit different. Embryonic breathing means that your breath feels like an effortless, internal movement. Your breathing becomes so natural you are not aware that you are the one breathing, like a new-formed child in the womb. When I practice this type of breathing, I find that my spirit and breathing become aligned, I become less aware of myself sitting there. I become present in the moment. This is a very useful type of breathing for meditation. Focusing the mind too sharply on your breathing can prevent the naturalness of breath needed for Embryonic breathing, so instead of diligently practicing this technique, I find it more useful to let it happen naturally. If you use one hand to hold a feather under your nose while practicing this type of breathing, it will not move, your breathing is so calm and subtle. Embryonic breathing is also called nei hu xi (内呼吸 meaning 'internal breathing'). #daoistbreathing #embryonicbreathing #internalbreathing #meditation #qigong #wudangshan #daoiststudies #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
A Daily Reminder: You can’t always control the circumstances but you can control how you react to them. There will always be a distraction; sometimes the distraction is big, sometimes small (and furry). How you react will yield the outcome. Stay focused. Keep practicing. Power through. #loveallcreatures #allcreaturesgreatandsmall #daoism #martialarts #chinesemartialarts #stayfocused #keeppracticing #masterzhou #daoistgatewudangarts
Our Three-Month Intensive In-Resident Training Program is patterned after the intensive training programs in the Wudang Mountains. Being fully immersed in training has been proven to make a deep mark on students' personal journeys. The typical daily schedule looks like this: Monday through Friday 7:00 - Qigong or Taiji 8:00- 9:00 - Breakfast 9:30 - 11:30 - Kung Fu Or Weapon 11:30 - 1:00 - Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 Self-practice or reading time 2:30 - 3:30 - Kung Fu or Taiji 3:30 - 4:-00 - Tea Break, Open Discussion 4:00 - 5:00 - Weapon 6:00 - Dinner If you’ve ever dreamed of fully immersing yourself in training, with a true Master, in a way similar to programs in Wudang, China - this is your chance. daoistgate.com/upcoming-events/ #wudangshan #wudangarts #wudangkungfu #wudangtaiji #trainallday #trainingprogram #intensivetrainingprogram #daoist #masterzhou
LIVING WITH THE DAO: SAM’S STORY We all live with the Dao, knowingly or unknowingly. Life is a great training center; existence is a kind of cultivation, we are all constantly refining it. The results depend on the path we choose. I use the stories of my students to explain the Dao, to give purpose to one’s life, to study constantly, to review our experiences, to transform what we have learned into a kind of nutrition, to enrich our lives, and to reach the goals we have set in our hearts. This is Sam’s life story; the third in this series of blogs about my students. Link in bio. Please enjoy. #dao #daoism #daoist #wudangkungfu #wudangshan #martialarts #chinesemartialarts #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
We are moving at FULL SPEED in the planning of Daoist Spiritual Master Zhou Xuan Yun's Three-Month Intensive training & REGISTRATION is now OPEN! Our 3 month intensive training program includes Wudang Kung Fu forms, Taiji, Qigong, Xing Yi, Bagua Zhang, and Wudang weapons. Imagine training for an extended period of time, unfettered and detached from the outside world under Shifu Zhou's tutelage. And unlike many other intensive training workshops, students will be trained personally by Shifu Zhou, himself, not by coaches. Also NEW THIS YEAR: Option of 3 Months, 1 Month, 2 Weeks, and 1 Week It is our hope that this flexibility will accommodate those with different work schedules and priorities. Don’t miss out this opportunity to train with a traditional Master. This 3 month program kicks off March 19th! Click 🔗 in bio for information on how to register. #wudangkungfu #wudangtaiji #kungfuforms #xingyiquan #baguazhang #qigong #wudangweapons #weaponstraining #daoistmaster #daoistpriest #daoistpractice #masterzhou #trainingworkshops
NEW BLOG: THE WITCH HEALER This is the second blog in my series of stories about my students who came and trained with me in Xuan Ju during the three-month intensive last Spring. As you know, martial arts training does not only teach you technical skills, but it encompasses much more! In the case of Tatiana, the one thing that stands out is her realistic goal setting and what she would see herself doing a year from now. She set her mind to teach Taiji 108 in her community in Spanish, and she is well on the way to it now. Click 🔗 in BIO to read Tatiana’s story and why we call her The Witch. I hope that you enjoy reading these stories as much as I enjoy writing them. #witch #witchhealer #herbs #chinesemedicine #healingarts #chineseculture #daoistculture #qigonghealing #ritualmagic #daoistgatewudangarts #daoistgateteachers #masterzhou
More by-donation Teacher-In-Training classes starting in January! Today’s TEACHER FEATURE: ANDREA FAKIS Andy was drawn to Chinese Martial Arts at a young age. She dreamed of one day moving to a mountaintop in China where she would study Martial Arts and Spirituality while working to become a monk. She didn’t move to a mountaintop in China, but she did find a traditional Master and martial arts school to guide her in fulfilling her dream to train and pass on the benefits of Chinese martial arts. Andy began studying with Daoist Spiritual Master Zhou Xuan Yun eight years ago. Last year, she spent three months of intensive training at the Xuan Ju Daoist Center. We’re thrilled to now have her in our teacher-in-training program. ** Taiji 108 w/ Andrea Fakis ** Time – Thursdays and Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 PM (EST) on ZOOM Starts – January 20, 2022 Ends – April 14, 2022 (24 sessions) Fee – Classes by Donation This is a class for those with some basic understanding of taiji, ready to move on to a deeper practice. Click 🔗 in bio to register #taiji #taichi #taichi108 #wudangtaiji #martialarts #chinesemartialarts #daoiststudies #daoistcenter #xuanjudaoistcenter #masterzhou
Completion of my 100 Day Gong video 12/29/21 the practice originates from the monks of the Purple Cloud Temple of the WuDang Mountains in China - some insight and reflection ☺️🙏✨🌟💫. This is the 2nd 100 day Gong I’ve completed and I will do many more, this is still just the beginning ❄️! #QiGong #100daygong #discipline #focus #commitment #healing #medicalQiGong #chinesemedicine #masterzhou #internalarts #inspiration #purplecloudqigong
WE ARE SO HAPPY to NOW OFFER TAIJI CLASSES in SPANISH! Beginning in January, Tatiana, our teacher-in-training, will be teaching Taiji 28 in Spanish. Tatiana is a trained Medical Qigong therapist and a Reiki practitioner. After taking online lessons with Master Zhou and falling in love with Wudang healing arts, it was a natural choice to commit herself to a 5-month in-resident, intensive training with Master Zhou at Xuan Ju Daoist Center. Emerging from this immersive experience, Tatiana set a goal to teach Wudang Taiji and integrate her Taiji skills into her wellness practice. She is our first teacher to teach in Spanish and we are proud to have her on our team. Classes begin January 18, 2022 and run through April 19 (26 sessions) For details & to register click 🔗 in bio. #taiji #taichi #spanishspeakingteacher #qigong #wudanghealing #wudangtaiji #wudangmartialarts #taiji28 #wellnesswednesday #daoistpractice #masterzhou #daoistmaster #daoistgatewudangarts
Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️ During the winter months, Yin is dominant over Yang. But after today the Yang chi will slowing begin to rise again. It is important during the coldness of winter to preserve and cultivate the Yang energy to build strength. One way to do this is to use foods to keep your body in balance. During winter ❄️ EAT LESS: * Salt, which slows blood circulation and increases fluid retention * Raw foods, which cool the body * Caffeine, which is hard on the kidneys (try tea or decaf. instead) * Spicy foods, they cause sweating which releases heat from the body EAT MORE: * Warming foods: chicken, coriander, fennel, mutton * Herbs to remove cold: garlic, onions, black pepper, ginger * Foods that strengthen the kidneys: sweet potato, kidney beans, millet Stay warm. Stay healthy. 🙏🏼 #winter #winterfoods #yinchi #daoism #daoisttraditions #foodasmedicine #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
FREE 3 MONTH TAIJI CLASSES on Zoom start in January! First feature: ** TAIJI BASICS w/ TARA WEAVER starts January 3, 2022 ** Tara, a Daoist Gate teacher-in-training, discovered Wudang Martial Arts in 2013 while studying kickboxing at a mixed martial arts gym in Cambridge, MA and has been a Daoist Gate student since then. Her teaching style is centered on physical and mental awareness and injury prevention. If you’ve been wanting to try Taiji, this is a great way to start! Teacher-in-training classes are FREE or by donation. A donation to our foundation allows us to continue our work to provide the community with affordable health and wellness services but it is in no way compulsory to make any donation. We are just happy to have you try Taiji. 🙏🏼☯️❤️ Time – Mondays and Saturdays, from 7:30 -8:30 AM (EST) ZOOM with @taraweaver_fit Starts – January 3, 2022 Ends – March 28, 2022 For a complete list of classes or to register click link in bio. #taiji #taichi #wudangtaichi #wudangmartialarts #chinesemartialarts #internalmartialarts #daoistgatestudents #daoistgateclasses #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
It’s a busy time of year for most people. Here at Daoist Gate, we’ve been working hard on our 2022 class curriculum! Our Three-Month Taiji – Remote Learning Teachers-In-Training Classes are beginning in January. Be it on the beach, park, training hall, or Zoom, our dedicated teachers will offer classes in Wudang Taiji Basics, 28, and 108. THESE CLASSES are FREE or by donation. Donations go directly to our non-profit which works to provide the community with cost effective health and wellness services. We’ll keep you posted as we continue to add more classes & workshops to our curriculum so be sure to keep checking in! To learn more & register - see link in BIO. #taiji #taiji28 #taiji108 #freetaichiclasses #healthandwellness #newyear2022 #daoistgatewudangarts #martialarts #chinesemartialarts #masterzhou
Today is a good day to talk about the third of the four major Daoist Breathing Techniques. DANTIAN BREATHING The Chinese word "Dantian" literally means "cinnabar field". Cinnabar refers to mercury sulfide (朱砂 zhu sha) a toxic metal that early Daoists used to make medicine. "Dantian" is usually roughly translated as "elixir field" since the Chinese name means that it is a valuable energy center, a place where something valuable and medicinal can be cultivated. Although there are considered to be three major Dantian in the body. The Dantian we are talking about for Dantian breathing is the lower Dantian, a major energy center found slightly under and behind the navel. Dantian breathing describes when the lower back is incorporated into deep breathing breathing practice. For this type of breathing, the mind focuses on the Dantian and the chest stays relaxed, while the abdomen and lower back expand on the exhale, and contract on the exhale. There is a very important acupuncture point on the lower spine called the "Gate of Life" (命门 ming men) which can be stimulated by Dantian breathing, as can the kidneys. Daoist medicine tells us that when the kidneys are stimulated, your entire body's vitality and energy level will improve. Happy weekend! #breathe #dantianbreathing #daoistbreathing #breathingtechniques #breathingexercises #daosim #wudangarts #wudangmartialarts #healingarts #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
A beginning of a journey. In the coming months, I'll be sharing with you the joy and reward I have experienced in teaching students across ages and from all walks of life. In particular, the students who came and studied with me during the in-resident intensive training program at Xuan Ju Daoist Center in NH. In training and living closely for several months, my students and I shared many mundane and important moments. My first blog on the subject is about my student, Leah T. In this series of stories, I wish to provide you with a personal insight into my students' journey by which, I hope, will be educational and inspirational. BLOG: Becoming a Taiji and Kung Fu Master ~ a beginning of a journey Link in Bio ☯️ #taiji #taijimaster #taichimaster #kungfu #kungfumaster #wudangmartialarts #wudangarts #teacherintraining #abeginningofajourney #martialartsjourney #martialway #martialartslife #daoistgatewudangarts #masterzhou
Most people have become familiar with Taoism either through martial arts, health preservation or philosophy. Taoism is part of traditional Chinese culture. But it is more than just that. Master Zhou Xuanyun enjoys sharing his life stories as a Daoist priest and as a wandering monk. In our NEW BLOG, he shares a personal story of when he was cloud walking in China many years ago. Master Zhou dedicates his life to passing on and preserving Taoist culture and wishes for everyone to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Taoism through the telling of his own personal experiences. We hope you enjoy. Link in bio. #daoism #taoism #daoisttraditions #daoistculture #daoistphilosophy #martialarts #healthpreservation #chineseculture #chinesemartialarts #wudangmountain #wudangmartialarts #cloudwalking #daoistpriest #masterzhou #daoistgatewudangarts