Archive for September 2014
Life Force 2 : Belonging : TKF 17
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 10:06 PM by Sifu TW Smith the site author">Sifu TW Smith
Thank you Lisa for your very generous contribution. Hope you are doing well on the NC Coast in Wilmington. I also hope you enjoy the Membership at the Private KungFu Family Center.
During this Podcast You will follow me through three topics:
- Private KungFu Family Center
- Enjoyed doing our first Stay Connected Online Meditation and ChiKung Lesson
- Push Life Force 2. Belonging, Intimacy, Relationships.
Energy That drives us
5 questions to get a collar and leash around this powerful force
You can find the link for the PDF file at bottom of the page.
Did my first video intro to the podcast last week. That was fun.
Resource Mentioned
Posted in Personal Development , Podcasts
Life Force 1 : Sex Drive : TKF 16
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 2:30 PM by Sifu TW Smith the site author">Sifu TW Smith
Life Forces Shape Your Life. This 3 part Podcast series will look at each. First up, Sex Drive. Whether you have bunches, not as much as you want, have plenty but are easily distracted by it. We must all work with it.
If you breathe you will be engaged with these Push Life Forces. Most religions and cultures have teachings associated with these forces. A summary of various teaching led me to this :
Life Force 1 : Sex Drive
Sex Drive, Libido, Sexual interests is addressed in every philosophy, culture and religion.
- How is sex drive is involved in kung fu?
- What affects Libido?
- What Effects can it have own your life?
- Consider ways of channeling and using this life force.
I have already been asked if I plan to turn this into an ebook. I am chewing on the idea :) If you have an opinion if I do, make sure you contact me. See links below for Twitter, Email, Facebook.
This podcast created the interest to start our SexDrive ChiKung Workshop. A 2 hour Workshop designed to enhance and balance our sexual vigor and happiness.
"The day you are born and you gasp in your first breath. Life Forces are brought into lungs with the first breath. Deny their presence, empowers them to train you. Embrace their presence, give yourself a chance to train them. "
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A Video Trailor Introducing Push Life Forces
*- Artwork Permissions Requested / Received From:
Phoenix : Jon - Spoiled Panda : Jenniration Y - Romance : Angelalenga
Edited on: Friday, November 20, 2015 8:39 AMPosted in Personal Development , Podcasts
When is Deescalation Over : TKF 015
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 10:05 PM by Sifu TW Smith the site author">Sifu TW Smith
In Podcast 15, I cover 1. Author puts us in his 5 Star Weight Loss Book
- Brian Dunn lists us in his acknowledgements
2. Bagua Fundamentals Monthly Class is moving along great
- An extension for folks who have been through BaGua Fundamentals Workshop
- Emphasized Footwork and added a hand
3. Reeling Silk TaiJi ChiKung is officially under the way at Veterans Hospital
- Congratulations Bruce over PTSD study being accepted for Publication
- Reeling Silk TaiJi ChiKung effects are going to be studied in greater detail. So far, so good.
4. When is De-esacalation over?
- You are aware of said knucklehead
- We are not discussing social etiquette
- Strategies of what to look for : Get with Ms Kat for assistance at Self Defense Classes
- Some step by step
**My First Personal Introduction on Video. Youtube and Daily Motion ***
Resources Mentioned
You may also find these podcasts interesting :
TKF Podcast #51 : Progressive Use of Martial Arts Skills and Force
TKF Podcast #41 : Recognizing A Bully
Edited on: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 4:10 PMPosted in Podcasts , Self Defense , Style: Ba Gua
Transition from a Busy Day : Use Tai Chi, BaGua, / Podcast TKF 014
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 4:42 AM by Sifu TW Smith the site author">Sifu TW Smith
Mindful Transition Podcast :
- How to Transition from a Busy Day using Mindful Tai Chi and Ba Gua
- Avoid "Mental JackKnife" by hitting the brakes too hard
- How does Meditation fit into Martials Arts
- If you practice Hop Gar or Southern Style Choy Li Fut here with me
This episode brings us to an almost seasonal concern that students don't feel they have enough time to practice. A busy life makes it hard to make the time, but even when you do make the time,
Is going from '100 to 1' just hitting the brakes too hard?
I have been there, many times. Use your Tai Chi and BaGua to transition from a busy day to a calm one.
How do you transition from "Warp Speed" to "Calm Body and Mind"?
My clinical and corporate experience gave me an excellent opportunity to learn how. Avoid the "Mental JackKnife" that can occur if you go from 100 to 1. :)
We reference a few of the workshops and classes that are coming up, you can see down below.
The KungFu Bootcamp is going fantastic. Looking at going through it again very soon.
Download TKF 014 Directly : 9:14 Minutes
Comments
Tai Chi Course Yang 9
Ryan: Hope the Mok Yee Pai are working you hard. We are almost ready to take a group through the Reeling Silk Tai Chi Certification.
Question We Recently Received:
8/15/2014: Leah after BaGua Class sent us an email
"Kat,
Please tell everyone thank you for Saturday. I always leave feeling appreciative of the welcoming atmosphere at the Kwoon. Very refreshing and happy that I can look forward to the next time."
"My Dad is 76 years old and lives in Wilson with his wife. Both would benefit from Tai Chi and seem to be curious about it. Does your school have a Tai Chi component that seniors would enjoy? I'm trying to find a program to get them started in. But it needs to be very calm, low pressure etc (I've seen some very paradoxical approaches to teaching Tai Chi; my folks need very friendly and laid back, likely with no tests, etc)." Our Response : "Our atmosphere is relaxed and I respect the care you are taking for your family. Let me know and we will meet you soon."
Email from South China
Sifu Smith, My apologies for the late response. I have been traveling the last month and just returned home. I really enjoyed checking out several articles on the kung fu podcast and reading about your background and heart for the treasures of life and the Chinese martial arts. Very cool. I appreciate your willingness to share a little about our efforts through our for purpose company. If you believe what we do will be interesting and encouraging to those who view the podcast I would be glad to write something up or answer any questions you may have. I am currently in SE China so my responses would be slightly delayed because of the difference in time. Thank you for your contributions to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Blessings, Shifu Stan PawolaskiEdited on: Sunday, July 05, 2015 8:53 AM
Posted in Chinese Martial Arts , Personal Development , Podcasts , Style: Ba Gua , Style: Hop Gar , Style: Tai Chi
Scientific Reasons Why To Meditate : TKF 013
Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 at 3:43 AM by Sifu TW Smith the site author">Sifu TW Smith
Thank You, goes out to:
Sifu Pawoloski : Thank you for the Tweet, www.middlekingdomminiatures.net / Twitter : @pandaxia
Supports Orphans with cool hand made Kungfu miniatures.
Ashley Heinnickel @AshHein has followed on Twitter and I have met a couple times. She is going to also take part in mindfulness program that is designed for folks who have to blend training into a day, rather than carving 15-30 minutes out of the day.
If you have 2-4 children, the only down time you may have is from car pool to the office.
During this Episode:
- Scientific Studies that don't seem Hocus-Pocus
- Being Sifu is 75% Cheerleading
- Annual Pumpkin Carving : Prepare the Gourds
- 15:39 Minutes
How to Subscribe to Tibetan Podcast Tutorial
Resources Mentioned
Calm Water Mindful Meditation Course : http://www.tibetankungfu.net/calmwater
Tai Chi Yang 9 : http://www.tibetankungfu.net/taichiforbeginners
Mindfulness Workshop One Hour : http://www.tibetankungfu.net/mindful
Plus Special Downloads:
I combined two episodes and created a third. Using only the content on the meditation, I edited out the Kwoon segments. It was a few hours of work, but believe it is well worth it.
- You can get the Audio MP3 (25 Minutes) and PDF (>45 pages) seperate Free Downloads at our White Bamboo Store Combined: 15 Reasons not to Meditate + Scientific Reason's Why To Meditate
- Youtube Audio "Reasons Not To Meditate" Story Version
Credit:
DragonFly Artwork Used with Permission : Rev Mary at SketchClub
Edited on: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5:41 PMPosted in Mindfulness - Attention , Podcasts