Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get for my monthly membership fee?
Each month you will have members only access to the most recent talks given each month. Additionally, we provide a rotating list of archived talks so that there is always plenty of material available for viewing.
What can I expect to get out of BodyMindAwakening Talks?
You can expect to gain a better understanding of the importance of gaining control over your own mind and how that can be achieved and applied in all aspects of life. We also hope that you will feel inspired to start questioning old habits and beliefs, develop some new and fresh perspectives on life and relationships and develop a greater awareness so that you may more fully experience and enjoy your life. The talks cover a variety of topics, many focused on learning to let go of our worries and anxieties as well as teach about meditation, mindfulness, and how to achieve personal growth.
What are the Membership Terms & Billing for BodyMindAwakening Talks?
The term of your subscription and access to the talks will begin upon successfully submitting your payment information. You will be sent a confirmation email containing your user name and password and log in information.
Trial Periods:
Your trial period is for the amount of time specified on the sign up screen. If no cancellation request is received (see Cancellation information below) within a minimum of 24 hours before the end of the trial period, regular billing will commence at the price specified and recur every 30 days.
Note: The terms for trial period for students of the Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts will be different than shown above.
How do I cancel my on-line subscription membership?
If you would like to cancel your subscription to BodyMindAwakening.com, you can email your request along with your name and email address used for billing purposes to theteam@BodyMindAwakening.com. The request to cancel must be received within 3 days, before the commencement of the next 30-day period for recurring subscriptions. Note: Only 24 hour notice is required to cancel a 3 day trial subscription.
Is my personal information and credit card purchase secure?
Yes, when you provide us with any personal information including your name, address, e-mail and credit card number, it is processed over a secure connection on secure servers. We use Secure Socket Layers (SSL) to encrypt all information you provide before sending it to our servers. SSL is the industry standard and the best software available for secure ecommerce transactions.
When I try to Sign Up, I am getting a message that says “An account with the same email already exists. Please login to your existing account. If you have not completed payment, you will be able to complete it after login.”
If you receive this message, you may have started a subscription, but not completed it. To complete your sign up click here. On the left side of screen, you will see if you have any active subscriptions. On the right side of screen you under the heading “Add/Renew Subscription” you can then select the subscription product from the drop down and click the “Order” button beneath that to finish the order process.
How often are new on-line talks posted to the site?
You can expect that new talks will be posted anywhere from 3-4 times in a one month period. In rare instances, there could be exceptions to this in which case additional archived talks will be posted. Typically a new talk is posted within 1 week after it is taped, often sooner.
Do I need to be a student of martial art or philosophy to get something out of these talks?
No, you do not. We do hope that even those who do not practice or have an interest in the martial arts will gain an appreciation and understanding of what traditional martial arts training can do for people.
Are these talks intended for students of a specific martial arts style?
No, in fact the focus of the most of the talks is not about martial arts training specifically. However, Shifu Ahles is speaking to many of his own students when he gives his talks and occasionally refers to Ba Gua Zhang, the rare Chinese kung fu style he teaches. But most of what is said about the practice of martial arts applies to all disciplines as the philosophy behind the training can be applied universally. All are welcome to listen to these talks.
How can I rewind or fast forward a section of the video?
Directly below the video screen you will see a gray bar that fills as the video progresses. Just move your cursor over that section and a button with arrows will appear allowing you to rewind or fast forward.
How do I lower or raise the volume on the videos?
Just underneath the screen, look for the speaker icon to the right and this will bring up a slider bar so you can adjust the volume.
What should I do if no PLAY button appears on the the video player screen?
Simply hit the refresh button on your browser and the play button should instantly appear.
May I submit a question to Shifu Ahles?
Yes, if you have a question for Shifu Ahles that pertains to the topics covered in his talks, you may do so by emailing theteam@BodyMindAwakening.com. Your question could be answered in one of his upcoming talks.
Where does Shifu Ahles teach martial arts?
Shifu Ahles is the owner and Chief Instructor of the Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts located in Bergen County, NJ. For more information on the school you may visit www.BlueDragonKungFu.com.
Can I come see Shifu Ahles give his weekly talks in person?
Yes, those who live near or are visiting the Northern NJ area may come to a Thursday evening talk but arrangements must be made in advance. You may contact theteam@BodyMindAwakening.com for more information.