In addition to our fine instruction in authentic and traditional Chinese and Filipino Martial Arts, White Lotus also offers training and instruction in several wonderful holistic healing disciplines, including: Chi Kung, and Meditation.

These arts access and promote wellness on all levels of being, and with consistent daily practice can contribute greatly towards keeping ourselves healthy and happy into old age.

It is estimated that 80% of all illnesses are stress-related, and the top six causes of death are stress-related. Obviously, anything we can do to aid in recognizing and releasing excess physical, mental/emotional and spiritual stress is to our, and our environments, great benefit. This is where these disciplines can be of immense value, as they promote balance on all levels, with no adverse side-effects when properly practiced.

Please see the following brief descriptions:

Chi Kung:
These arts are heath nourishing exercise systems which greatly enhance heath, wellness, and vitality. Many stationary and moving methods of Chi Kung and Nei Kung are taught within the body of the T'ai Chi Ch'uan curriculum itself. T'ai Chi, of course, is an advanced system of Chi Kung, in addition to being a philosophical and self-defense system. Benefits of Chi Kung, Nei Kung, and T'ai Chi training include, but are not limited, to the following:

Reduces anxiety, depression and overall mood disturbance
Alleviates stress response
Boosts the immune system
Enhances body's natural healing powers
Increased range-of-motion and joint health
Most efficient form of balance training available
Lowers high blood pressure
Lowest impact weight-bearing exercise known (very safe for all people)
Increased bone density and strength
Better over-all muscle tone and strength, especially the legs Facilitates      personal growth and creativity ·
Promotes Balance and Harmony, both with the individual, and between      the individual and her/his environment
Many other positive benefits

Additionally, within the Five-Formed Fist Shaolin Kung Fu curriculum are taught many methods and forms of martial arts chi kung. These specialized exercises can promote great strength and vitality, along with skills vital to the martial arts practitioner.

Meditation:
Many methods of seated and standing meditation are taught both within the T'ai Chi Ch'uan curriculum. These include various breathing methods; meditation utilizing sound (mantra) and visualization methods.

Meditation is vital for accessing and balancing deeper levels of ourselves, as well as for training the spirit, mind/emotions, breath and body to work in optimum efficiency for ourselves and our environment.

Please feel free to call regarding any of these programs, and view our list of upcoming events for special classes/workshops on these and other areas of study.