Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
May
8

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.


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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
May
15

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.




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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
May
22

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, articles and Videos, Links and more.

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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
May
29

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.




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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
May
1

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.




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Tribute to the Founder of World Tai Chi Day
Apr
28

Tribute to the Founder of World Tai Chi Day

Please join us by ZOOM link as we pay tribute and give thanks to World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Founder Mr. Bill Douglas and his wife Angela, on this the 25th year of WTCD. Sifu Michael Fuchs and a host of other leading teachers of the arts and supporters of WTCD will be sharing 5 minute video tributes to the Founder and about the arts in general, sharing their knowledge and wisdom of the arts. Here is the invitation from organizer Sifu Keith Sharp,

“Dear Friends of Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation and Mind Body activities.

On Sunday 28th April, (24 hours after the 25th anniversary of the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day), between 2pm (14.00) and 6pm (18.00) British Summer Time, tributes to Bill and Angela Wong Douglas, the creators of WTCQD, will be made by TCQ leaders from across the world.

It is hoped you will be able to tune in using the Zoom link below.

A programme (running list) is being finalised and will be viewable closer to the event.

In the meantime please distribute the attached flyer and pass on the link to as many as you are able.

Thanking you for your support and contributions to achieving healthier members of our communities.

Best Qi to you all

Keith

ZOOM LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85250744752... Meeting ID: 852 5074 4752 Passcode: earth


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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
Apr
24

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.




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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Mar
21

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

An 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, contact Sifu Mike to use paypal, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). CLICK FOR ZOOM LINK.

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Mar
14

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, PAY AT paypal.me/reikibutterfly.com, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). ZOOM LINK HERE.

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Mar
7

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, contact Sifu Mike to use paypal, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). Here is the ZOOM LINK.

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Feb
29

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, paypal.me/reikibutterfly, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). ZOOM LINK HERE.

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Feb
22

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, to use paypal go to paypal.me/reikibutterfly, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). Click HERE for the ZOOM link.

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Feb
15

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, paypal.me/reikibutterfly to pay, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). Zoom link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84059436773?pwd=zbaf4zFaC9ywames2f2oq6zHyDqkq8.1

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Feb
8

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86235608249?pwd=52zbaA61inW31rG46yWgtvYJbstb6m.1 . All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, contact Sifu Mike to use paypal, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). Zoom link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86235608249?pwd=52zbaA61inW31rG46yWgtvYJbstb6m.1

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Butterfly Tai Chi Classes
Feb
7

Butterfly Tai Chi Classes

All are welcome to join us for Tai Chi and Qigong at the beautiful Center For Higher Living; they have a large, very comfortable space for tai chi/yoga and the like as well as private treatment rooms for reiki/massage/bodywork/energy work. All levels are welcome, $20 per class, people can join anytime. Tai Chi is world renowned for promoting health and wellness, balance and harmony for spirit, mind, and body- we hope to see you there. See the Butterfly Tai Chi Portal for much more on Tai Chi Training, Concepts/Principles, Articles and Videos, Links and more.




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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Feb
1

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

The next class in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins onon Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, contact Sifu Mike or to use paypal see paypal.me/reikibutterfly, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). ZOOM link at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81896425645?pwd=Z9LpXYKOma2NRoyeDmW51JNCVGT8rN.1

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom
Jan
25

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong Class on Zoom

A 9 week course in rare, beautiful and enjoyable Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins on Thursday, 1/25 on Zoom. All levels of experience are welcome to join this unique class. People can take any combination of classes (drop in as you are free anytime), only $20 per class, contact Sifu Mike to use paypal, or copy and paste this link into your browser to pay, https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US . Shaolin Butterfly Qigong promotes health for mind and body; balance, harmony, better circulation, joint health, and more. CLICK HERE to see and read more about this true lineage art and form of qigong. Shaolin Butterfly Qigong is very much like T’ai Chi in practice and benefits, and serves as a foundation for the Shaolin Butterfly kung fu style (like T’ai Chi, an internal style of Chinese martial arts from the Shaolin tradition). Here is the ZOOM LINK,

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82093416907...

Shaolin Butterfly, yin/yang Butterfly Wings.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course
Dec
7

Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course

This 6 Week ZOOM Course will cover important Tai Chi Principles and Concepts, as well as fundamental Tai Chi Qigong, Nei Gong, Stepping Exercises and vital leg/whole body drills- click to contact Sifu Mike (or email mikesf321@yahoo.com) to join and for payment info., $20 per class (take one or all). Each class will focus on new material as well as review of the previous material. All levels/ styles are welcome to join us as this material is applicable to any style of Tai Chi or CMA and related, and for new students serves as an introduction to traditional Chinese T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan). Here is an outline of the material we will cover:

  • Tai Chi Principles and Concepts- classic Tai Chi Principles, 6 Harmonies, and more important fundamental Tai Chi Principles/ Concepts

  • Joint/Tendon/Sinew Qigong

  • A variety of arm swing and hand shake methods

  • Upper + Lower “Cloud Breathing” Methods (cleansing qigong, a.k.a. ‘Infinity Qigong’ and ‘Sun and Moon Qigong’).

  • Tai Chi Qigong- 6 exercises, 2 per week

  • Embrace the Tree Standing Meditation- 2 ways to stand including the inner nei gung, a key fundamental standing posture to activate and circulate energy, build inner strength and purify internal energy

  • Lotus Palm Standing Meditation- for centering mind/body/energy at lower dan-tien, naturally circulating energy and promotes tranquility/peacefulness

  • Tai Chi Stepping Exercises- 3 methods- forward, backwards, and sideways.

  • Bamboo Legs exercise, 2 methods of practicing this vital method of leg development, which utilizes weight shifting and hip rotation (like a figure 8 with the rotation and weight shifting) to condition the ligaments/tendons/muscles/joints of the legs from the ground up and inside out.

  • 2 methods of Tai Chi Rowing drills, one a slow weight shift holding a posture, the other involves weight shifting along with rhythm/flow change, slow to more flowing- again from the ground up and inside out. Each uses a front/back weight shift.

  • Each week we will introduce new methods and review previous.

  • ALL ARE WELCOME, contact Sifu Mike to join, CLICK HERE or email mikesf321@yahoo.com.

  • Inner Strength- Inner Peace- Inner Power

Tai Chi at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT

Sifu Mike in a posture from the rare Wu Chun Tai Chi ‘Fighting Application Set,’ at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT, circa 2000.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course
Nov
30

Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course

This 6 Week ZOOM Course will cover important Tai Chi Principles and Concepts, as well as fundamental Tai Chi Qigong, Nei Gong, Stepping Exercises and vital leg/whole body drills- pay at https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly, zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81581030869?pwd=FzawLriAoBcVNKuKPamTOTvRh51GnQ.1, $20 per class (take one or all). Each class will focus on new material as well as review of the previous material. All levels/ styles are welcome to join us as this material is applicable to any style of Tai Chi or CMA and related, and for new students serves as an introduction to traditional Chinese T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan). Here is an outline of the material we will cover:

  • Tai Chi Principles and Concepts- classic Tai Chi Principles, 6 Harmonies, and more important fundamental Tai Chi Principles/ Concepts

  • Joint/Tendon/Sinew Qigong

  • A variety of arm swing and hand shake methods

  • Upper + Lower “Cloud Breathing” Methods (cleansing qigong, a.k.a. ‘Infinity Qigong’ and ‘Sun and Moon Qigong’).

  • Tai Chi Qigong- 6 exercises, 2 per week

  • Embrace the Tree Standing Meditation- 2 ways to stand including the inner nei gung, a key fundamental standing posture to activate and circulate energy, build inner strength and purify internal energy

  • Lotus Palm Standing Meditation- for centering mind/body/energy at lower dan-tien, naturally circulating energy and promotes tranquility/peacefulness

  • Tai Chi Stepping Exercises- 3 methods- forward, backwards, and sideways.

  • Bamboo Legs exercise, 2 methods of practicing this vital method of leg development, which utilizes weight shifting and hip rotation (like a figure 8 with the rotation and weight shifting) to condition the ligaments/tendons/muscles/joints of the legs from the ground up and inside out.

  • 2 methods of Tai Chi Rowing drills, one a slow weight shift holding a posture, the other involves weight shifting along with rhythm/flow change, slow to more flowing- again from the ground up and inside out. Each uses a front/back weight shift.

  • Each week we will introduce new methods and review previous.

  • ALL ARE WELCOME, contact Sifu Mike to join, CLICK HERE or email mikesf321@yahoo.com.

  • Inner Strength- Inner Peace- Inner Power

Tai Chi at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT

Sifu Mike in a posture from the rare Wu Chun Tai Chi ‘Fighting Application Set,’ at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT, circa 2000.

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Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course
Nov
28

Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course

** Outline of 4 week zoom course in Burmese Min Zin Reiki Level One, reiki people and others interested are welcome to join. To read and see more on this rare and true lineage Reiki Art see the Burmese Min Zin Portal and links, and check out a sample Min Zin Reiki method HERE, paypal at https://paypal.me/reikibutterfly, zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86561271939?pwd=bV0ab8R7kx2rvzSNRMbDlsUQXYavDb.1

-Class 1) The Reiki Unity Mudra/ Meditation (also known as Protection Mudra and originally as Arjuna Mudra, it is for energetic protection, balance, harmony and unity of Spirit, Mind, Body) and the Reiki Channel Cleansing Meditation (a form of Dumo breathing practiced from a seated position which opens up the main channels utilized in reiki healing); Principles and Concepts of Burmese Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 2) The Reiki Compassion Mudra/ Meditation (a beautiful method for developing self love and compassion) and the Reiki Self Healing Mudra/ Routine (12 postures performed while seated, which are like reiki yogic/qigong self healing postures); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 3) Reiki Symbol Activation Mudra/ Method (a wonderful method of drawing and activating reiki symbols and mantra) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Routine for Self (an elegant, flowing method of cleansing and balancing one’s energy field/aura); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 4) Reiki Self Sensing Mudra/ Meditation (a wonderful flowing method for scanning one’s entire aura/energy field which is practiced from a seated position, practicing it develops one’s abilities to sense imbalances in the energy field on oneself and others) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Method for Others/ Clients (a beautiful method of cleansing another persons/clients energy field/aura, useful especially as part of concluding a reiki healing session); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

**The 3 Main objectives of Burmese Min Zin Reiki are as follows:

  • 1) To learn to control, balance and harmonize disruptive and destructive emotions.

  • 2) To improve physical well being and health.

  • 3) To achieve emotional well being and spiritual tranquility.

$20 per session, people can take one or all, my books on reiki healing arts support the course but are not required, I am always available for questions/ follow-up.

Sifu Mike with Dr. Maung Gyi, grandmaster of Min Zin and Burmese Bando martial and yogic arts and much more; a most amazing individual.

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Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course
Nov
21

Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course

** Outline of 4 week zoom course in Burmese Min Zin Reiki Level One, reiki people and others interested are welcome to join. To read and see more on this rare and true lineage Reiki Art see the Burmese Min Zin Portal and links, and check out a sample Min Zin Reiki method HERE: Contact Mike at shaolinbutterfly69@yahoo.com to register, receive zoom link and get payment info.

-Class 1) The Reiki Unity Mudra/ Meditation (also known as Protection Mudra and originally as Arjuna Mudra, it is for energetic protection, balance, harmony and unity of Spirit, Mind, Body) and the Reiki Channel Cleansing Meditation (a form of Dumo breathing practiced from a seated position which opens up the main channels utilized in reiki healing); Principles and Concepts of Burmese Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 2) The Reiki Compassion Mudra/ Meditation (a beautiful method for developing self love and compassion) and the Reiki Self Healing Mudra/ Routine (12 postures performed while seated, which are like reiki yogic/qigong self healing postures); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 3) Reiki Symbol Activation Mudra/ Method (a wonderful method of drawing and activating reiki symbols and mantra) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Routine for Self (an elegant, flowing method of cleansing and balancing one’s energy field/aura); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 4) Reiki Self Sensing Mudra/ Meditation (a wonderful flowing method for scanning one’s entire aura/energy field which is practiced from a seated position, practicing it develops one’s abilities to sense imbalances in the energy field on oneself and others) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Method for Others/ Clients (a beautiful method of cleansing another persons/clients energy field/aura, useful especially as part of concluding a reiki healing session); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

**The 3 Main objectives of Burmese Min Zin Reiki are as follows:

  • 1) To learn to control, balance and harmonize disruptive and destructive emotions.

  • 2) To improve physical well being and health.

  • 3) To achieve emotional well being and spiritual tranquility.

$20 per session, people can take one or all, my books on reiki healing arts support the course but are not required, I am always available for questions/ follow-up.

Sifu Mike with Dr. Maung Gyi, grandmaster of Min Zin and Burmese Bando martial and yogic arts and much more; a most amazing individual.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course
Nov
16

Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course

This 6 Week ZOOM Course will cover important Tai Chi Principles and Concepts, as well as fundamental Tai Chi Qigong, Nei Gong, Stepping Exercises and vital leg/whole body drills- click to contact Sifu Mike (or email mikesf321@yahoo.com) to join and for payment info., $20 per class (take one or all). Each class will focus on new material as well as review of the previous material. All levels/ styles are welcome to join us as this material is applicable to any style of Tai Chi or CMA and related, and for new students serves as an introduction to traditional Chinese T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan). Here is an outline of the material we will cover:

  • Tai Chi Principles and Concepts- classic Tai Chi Principles, 6 Harmonies, and more important fundamental Tai Chi Principles/ Concepts

  • Joint/Tendon/Sinew Qigong

  • A variety of arm swing and hand shake methods

  • Upper + Lower “Cloud Breathing” Methods (cleansing qigong, a.k.a. ‘Infinity Qigong’ and ‘Sun and Moon Qigong’).

  • Tai Chi Qigong- 6 exercises, 2 per week

  • Embrace the Tree Standing Meditation- 2 ways to stand including the inner nei gung, a key fundamental standing posture to activate and circulate energy, build inner strength and purify internal energy

  • Lotus Palm Standing Meditation- for centering mind/body/energy at lower dan-tien, naturally circulating energy and promotes tranquility/peacefulness

  • Tai Chi Stepping Exercises- 3 methods- forward, backwards, and sideways.

  • Bamboo Legs exercise, 2 methods of practicing this vital method of leg development, which utilizes weight shifting and hip rotation (like a figure 8 with the rotation and weight shifting) to condition the ligaments/tendons/muscles/joints of the legs from the ground up and inside out.

  • 2 methods of Tai Chi Rowing drills, one a slow weight shift holding a posture, the other involves weight shifting along with rhythm/flow change, slow to more flowing- again from the ground up and inside out. Each uses a front/back weight shift.

  • Each week we will introduce new methods and review previous.

  • ALL ARE WELCOME, contact Sifu Mike to join, CLICK HERE or email mikesf321@yahoo.com.

  • Inner Strength- Inner Peace- Inner Power

Tai Chi at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT

Sifu Mike in a posture from the rare Wu Chun Tai Chi ‘Fighting Application Set,’ at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT, circa 2000.

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Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course
Nov
14

Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course

** Outline of 4 week zoom course in Burmese Min Zin Reiki Level One, reiki people and others interested are welcome to join. To read and see more on this rare and true lineage Reiki Art see the Burmese Min Zin Portal and links, and check out a sample Min Zin Reiki method HERE: Contact Mike at shaolinbutterfly69@yahoo.com to register, receive zoom link and get payment info.

-Class 1) The Reiki Unity Mudra/ Meditation (also known as Protection Mudra and originally as Arjuna Mudra, it is for energetic protection, balance, harmony and unity of Spirit, Mind, Body) and the Reiki Channel Cleansing Meditation (a form of Dumo breathing practiced from a seated position which opens up the main channels utilized in reiki healing); Principles and Concepts of Burmese Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 2) The Reiki Compassion Mudra/ Meditation (a beautiful method for developing self love and compassion) and the Reiki Self Healing Mudra/ Routine (12 postures performed while seated, which are like reiki yogic/qigong self healing postures); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 3) Reiki Symbol Activation Mudra/ Method (a wonderful method of drawing and activating reiki symbols and mantra) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Routine for Self (an elegant, flowing method of cleansing and balancing one’s energy field/aura); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 4) Reiki Self Sensing Mudra/ Meditation (a wonderful flowing method for scanning one’s entire aura/energy field which is practiced from a seated position, practicing it develops one’s abilities to sense imbalances in the energy field on oneself and others) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Method for Others/ Clients (a beautiful method of cleansing another persons/clients energy field/aura, useful especially as part of concluding a reiki healing session); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

**The 3 Main objectives of Burmese Min Zin Reiki are as follows:

  • 1) To learn to control, balance and harmonize disruptive and destructive emotions.

  • 2) To improve physical well being and health.

  • 3) To achieve emotional well being and spiritual tranquility.

$20 per session, people can take one or all, my books on reiki healing arts support the course but are not required, I am always available for questions/ follow-up.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course
Nov
9

Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course

This 6 Week ZOOM Course will cover important Tai Chi Principles and Concepts, as well as fundamental Tai Chi Qigong, Nei Gong, Stepping Exercises and vital leg/whole body drills- click to contact Sifu Mike (or email mikesf321@yahoo.com) to join and for payment info., $20 per class (take one or all). Each class will focus on new material as well as review of the previous material. All levels/ styles are welcome to join us as this material is applicable to any style of Tai Chi or CMA and related, and for new students serves as an introduction to traditional Chinese T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan). Here is an outline of the material we will cover:

  • Tai Chi Principles and Concepts- classic Tai Chi Principles, 6 Harmonies, and more important fundamental Tai Chi Principles/ Concepts

  • Joint/Tendon/Sinew Qigong

  • A variety of arm swing and hand shake methods

  • Upper + Lower “Cloud Breathing” Methods (cleansing qigong, a.k.a. ‘Infinity Qigong’ and ‘Sun and Moon Qigong’).

  • Tai Chi Qigong- 6 exercises, 2 per week

  • Embrace the Tree Standing Meditation- 2 ways to stand including the inner nei gung, a key fundamental standing posture to activate and circulate energy, build inner strength and purify internal energy

  • Lotus Palm Standing Meditation- for centering mind/body/energy at lower dan-tien, naturally circulating energy and promotes tranquility/peacefulness

  • Tai Chi Stepping Exercises- 3 methods- forward, backwards, and sideways.

  • Bamboo Legs exercise, 2 methods of practicing this vital method of leg development, which utilizes weight shifting and hip rotation (like a figure 8 with the rotation and weight shifting) to condition the ligaments/tendons/muscles/joints of the legs from the ground up and inside out.

  • 2 methods of Tai Chi Rowing drills, one a slow weight shift holding a posture, the other involves weight shifting along with rhythm/flow change, slow to more flowing- again from the ground up and inside out. Each uses a front/back weight shift.

  • Each week we will introduce new methods and review previous.

  • ALL ARE WELCOME, contact Sifu Mike to join, CLICK HERE or email mikesf321@yahoo.com.

  • Inner Strength- Inner Peace- Inner Power

Tai Chi at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT

Sifu Mike in a posture from the rare Wu Chun Tai Chi ‘Fighting Application Set,’ at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT, circa 2000.

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Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course
Nov
7

Min Zin Reiki Zoom Course

** Outline of 4 week zoom course in Burmese Min Zin Reiki Level One, reiki people and others interested are welcome to join. To read and see more on this rare and true lineage Reiki Art see the Burmese Min Zin Portal and links, and check out a sample Min Zin Reiki method HERE: Contact Mike at shaolinbutterfly69@yahoo.com to register, receive zoom link and get payment info.

-Class 1) The Reiki Unity Mudra/ Meditation (also known as Protection Mudra and originally as Arjuna Mudra, it is for energetic protection, balance, harmony and unity of Spirit, Mind, Body) and the Reiki Channel Cleansing Meditation (a form of Dumo breathing practiced from a seated position which opens up the main channels utilized in reiki healing); Principles and Concepts of Burmese Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 2) The Reiki Compassion Mudra/ Meditation (a beautiful method for developing self love and compassion) and the Reiki Self Healing Mudra/ Routine (12 postures performed while seated, which are like reiki yogic/qigong self healing postures); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 3) Reiki Symbol Activation Mudra/ Method (a wonderful method of drawing and activating reiki symbols and mantra) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Routine for Self (an elegant, flowing method of cleansing and balancing one’s energy field/aura); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

-Class 4) Reiki Self Sensing Mudra/ Meditation (a wonderful flowing method for scanning one’s entire aura/energy field which is practiced from a seated position, practicing it develops one’s abilities to sense imbalances in the energy field on oneself and others) and the Reiki Cleansing Mudra/ Method for Others/ Clients (a beautiful method of cleansing another persons/clients energy field/aura, useful especially as part of concluding a reiki healing session); Principles and Concepts of Min Zin Reiki.

**The 3 Main objectives of Burmese Min Zin Reiki are as follows:

  • 1) To learn to control, balance and harmonize disruptive and destructive emotions.

  • 2) To improve physical well being and health.

  • 3) To achieve emotional well being and spiritual tranquility.

$20 per session, people can take one or all, my books on reiki healing arts support the course but are not required, I am always available for questions/ follow-up.

Sifu Mike with Dr. Maung Gyi, grandmaster of Min Zin and Burmese Bando martial and yogic arts and much more; a most amazing individual.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course
Nov
2

Tai Chi Fundamentals Class- 6 Week ZOOM Course

This 6 Week ZOOM Course will cover important Tai Chi Principles and Concepts, as well as fundamental Tai Chi Qigong, Nei Gong, Stepping Exercises and vital leg/whole body drills- click to contact Sifu Mike (or email mikesf321@yahoo.com) to join and for payment info., $20 per class (take one or all). Each class will focus on new material as well as review of the previous material. All levels/ styles are welcome to join us as this material is applicable to any style of Tai Chi or CMA and related, and for new students serves as an introduction to traditional Chinese T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan). Here is an outline of the material we will cover:

  • Tai Chi Principles and Concepts- classic Tai Chi Principles, 6 Harmonies, and more important fundamental Tai Chi Principles/ Concepts

  • Joint/Tendon/Sinew Qigong

  • A variety of arm swing and hand shake methods

  • Upper + Lower “Cloud Breathing” Methods (cleansing qigong, a.k.a. ‘Infinity Qigong’ and ‘Sun and Moon Qigong’).

  • Tai Chi Qigong- 6 exercises, 2 per week

  • Embrace the Tree Standing Meditation- 2 ways to stand including the inner nei gung, a key fundamental standing posture to activate and circulate energy, build inner strength and purify internal energy

  • Lotus Palm Standing Meditation- for centering mind/body/energy at lower dan-tien, naturally circulating energy and promotes tranquility/peacefulness

  • Tai Chi Stepping Exercises- 3 methods- forward, backwards, and sideways.

  • Bamboo Legs exercise, 2 methods of practicing this vital method of leg development, which utilizes weight shifting and hip rotation (like a figure 8 with the rotation and weight shifting) to condition the ligaments/tendons/muscles/joints of the legs from the ground up and inside out.

  • 2 methods of Tai Chi Rowing drills, one a slow weight shift holding a posture, the other involves weight shifting along with rhythm/flow change, slow to more flowing- again from the ground up and inside out. Each uses a front/back weight shift.

  • Each week we will introduce new methods and review previous.

  • ALL ARE WELCOME, contact Sifu Mike to join, CLICK HERE or email mikesf321@yahoo.com.

  • Inner Strength- Inner Peace- Inner Power

Tai Chi at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT

Sifu Mike in a posture from the rare Wu Chun Tai Chi ‘Fighting Application Set,’ at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT, circa 2000.

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Shaolin Butterfly Qigong 9 Week Course  (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Oct
30

Shaolin Butterfly Qigong 9 Week Course (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

A 9 Week ZOOM Class in rare Shaolin Butterfly Qigong begins Tuesday, Tuesday, 9/5, 600-700pm EST. $20 per class, people can 1 or all or any combo./ # of classes- contact Sifu Mike to join and for payment details. All experience levels are welcome, CLICK HERE to read an outline of the course which consists of 18 Butterfly QiGong methods and associated meditations/nei gung, concepts and principles; and see a sample of this beautiful style of qigong here: https://www.facebook.com/1240443970/videos/5160864024040431/

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Shaolin QiGong and NeiGong- ZOOM Course
Oct
26

Shaolin QiGong and NeiGong- ZOOM Course

In this special ZOOM course Sifu Michael Fuchs (Dao Chan I), Chief Instructor of Butterfly Martial and Healing Arts, est. 1997, will share traditional methods of Shaolin QiGong and NeiGong. To register and receive the zoom link and payment info.- $25 per class- contact Sifu Mike at mikesf321@yahoo.com.

These traditional methods come via his lineage in the White Lotus Shaolin Five Form Fist system (Bai Lien Shaolin Wu Xing Quan Fa) of which his teacher is the Headmaster of. Sifu Mike trained with his teacher Lao Shr Tao Chi Li for 17 years full time, including 7+ years as the Chief Instructor of the school and system; as well as with many other experts of Chinese and other traditional martial and qi arts.

Each class he will introduce new material and review the previous material, people can take one or any combo. of the 3 classes and ALL LEVELS/STYLES are welcome to join.

  • Material will include these traditional Shaolin methods:

  • Class One:

  • Sun and Moon and Infinity Qigong (the “upper and lower cloud breaths”)

  • Bamboo Waist Qigong

  • Rotating Wheel Qigong

  • Embrace Heaven and Embrace Earth Qigong

  • Classes Two and Three:

  • Stirring the Qi Shaolin NeiGong

  • The Circulation of the Lower Gate Qigong

  • The Circulation of the Middle Gate NeiGong

  • The Circulation of the Upper Gate NeiGong

  • The Internal Pyramid Standing NeiGong- this special method utilizes inner geometry visualization to vitalize, balance and harmonize the 3 dan-tien.

  • Associated concepts and principles of practice.


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