Category Archives for BMA Talk Highlights
End Of Year Talk 2008
This is a wonderful and informative talk given by Shifu Ahles to his students. A BMA archive favorite. Note: Access to this talk is currently reserved for those who have been members of BMA prior to April 2010
Continue readingQ & A: Awareness, Expressing Power, Bodily Reactions To Stress, A Guide For Change
This online talk is a mixed bag of martial arts, bodily reactions to nerves and stress with a dose of personal growth. Shifu Ahles gets into how we can train so that we are developing what is natural for the body so things start to flow. Hear the story of the Fisherman and his Son illustrating the importance of learning self sufficiency & responsibility. Learn about what it really takes to empower yourself in the talk.
Continue readingGetting What You Want From The Practice & Life (Part 1)
The benefits of BodyMind Training is the catalyst for this excellent talk. If you don’t have a background in martial arts or BodyMind Training, do not tune out! Within a few minutes you’ll realize this is an important talk that discusses general topics such as better mental attitude, meditation, people who push our buttons and the “why me?” syndrome. Exercise, health, weight control and self confidence are all part of this 3 part series you won’t want to miss.
Continue readingGetting What You Want From The Practice & Life (Part 2)
Part 2 in a 3 part series about the benefits of BodyMind Training Practice. This informative and thought provoking talk discusses how to increase your energy, sources of energy for the body and handling anger and increasing self control. A much needed message of having an “attitude of gratitude” and the concept of how trouble can actually be our best teacher makes this one well worth watching.
Continue readingGetting What You Want From The Practice & Life (Part 3)
Part 3 of 3 in this series covering the benefits of BodyMind Training Practice. Find out how training can help you to not accept being a victim, empowering yourself and respecting yourself and others. Self discipline, relaxation, the “adult time out” and an explanation of how the body is a reflection of the mind’s elasticity are all topics that are explored in the conclusion to this excellent series.
Continue readingQ & A: Getting Started With Eastern Philosophy, Weight Training, Quit Smoking
A diverse Q&A filled with interesting facts and tidbits from personal growth to weight loss. Learn how to begin studying Eastern Philosophy and what meditation needs to be balanced with. This talks addresses concerns over flabbiness and explains how body can get large and still thinks its starving. Shifu Ahles gives valuable guidance on how to be more disciplined with what goes into your body, resisting cravings, quitting smoking and learning to set goals without causing additional stress.
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