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Q & 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.