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Q & A: Meditation, Concentration, Visualizations, Intimidating People, Impact of Age & Ego on Practice
Shifu Ahles tackles questions from his student audience and clearly explains the different forms of meditation, including a pre-meditation exercise, and the benefits and application of each. A great talk to better understand the real world challenges and questions that arise during concentration or meditation practice. Topics shift to how to deal with intimidating people, overcoming the ego and how to overcome difficulties encountered when learning a new skill. He wraps up the talk with an explanation of how bodymind training can slow the aging process.
Continue readingPerspective: Limitations & Reasons
You won’t want to miss this engaging talk that starts with a fascinating story about a small village, 6 blind men and an elephant. Shifu Ahles skillfully illustrates his points about people’s perspective through short stories and examples. He elaborates on the theory that we learn through trauma and curiosity and how those experiences can ultimately affect our beliefs. Thought provoking questions prompt listeners to think about what their beliefs are really based on and reflect on the power they hold. This talk concludes with a rare Projection Meditation exercise. NOTE: This talk is part of the “28 Days to Change” program not yet released.
Continue readingQ & A: Meditation and Dealing with Addictions, Respect for Self, Dr. Yang Jwing Ming and Master Park’s Styles
An engrossing and important Q&A session where Shifu Ahles explains the role meditation can play in helping cope with addictions. He gives his take on the addictive personality and how to no longer feeling the need to escape. The deeper philosophy behind martial arts practice is explained. Where does therapy and medication fit in with this BodyMind practice? Shifu Ahles makes clear the dangers of abandoning things that may be truly needed and elaborates on how utilizing the tools of the practice can be a step in the right direction in conjunction with other methods. Choosing your teacher and emptying your cup.
Continue readingQ & A: Qigong & Injuries, Focus, Getting Back To a Pure, More Innocent Mind
You’ll want to turn off the TV and tune into this talk as Shifu Ahles gets into the meaning of chi kung (qigong) how it can be applied to help heal injuries such as sprained ankles and frozen shoulder. Using interruptions as a challenge to learn to keep focused and a philosophical explanation of how meditation can help you recognize “oneness” and truths. Shifu Ahles answers what is meant by the “Third Eye” and talks about how meditation can help us get to that pure mind, ultimately recognizing the ego and letting go of labels, judgments and attachments.
Continue readingABC’s of Self Development plus Q&A: Dealing with Prejudice, Cold Behavior, Visualization & Concentration
An excellent talk that is a must see for those who are serious about personal growth. Shifu Ahles goes through 6 aspects critical to self development. Some interesting Q&A also is a part of this talk including questions about dealing with racist remarks, being told one is cold and insensitive and visualization
Continue readingQ & A: Instilling Follow Through, Conflict in Speaking Out, Feeling True Joy, Reaction when Student Leave
A BMA favorite: Shifu Ahles delivers a compelling message about self discipline and determination and speaking out against prejudice. He responds to a question of how to feel inner joy and discusses how to look at negatives in a positive way. This is a motivating talk that explores the idea of choosing how long you want to feel bad and learning to accept what is. Find out about the 50/50 fallacy in relationships and more.
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