The Way of Life: Shaolin Art of Qigong Level 1

Discover inner stillness, cultivate vitality, and reconnect with your true nature.Join us for a rare and deeply nourishing seminar that bridges ancient wisdom and modern well-being. This immersive experience invites you into the timeless tradition of Shaolin Qi Gong and Kung Fu—arts rooted in mindfulness, healing, and the harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Under the guidance of Shifu Yantuo, a 34th-generation Shaolin master, you’ll be introduced to powerful yet gentle practices designed to awaken life force (Qi), enhance self-awareness, and cultivate resilience from the inside out.

What to Expect* Insight & Wisdom: A rich introduction to internal Qi Gong—exploring flowing movement, breathwork, and meditative awareness as tools for healing and personal empowerment.* Tea Ceremony: Begin with a calming tea ritual led by Flowing River, inviting presence, intention, and connection.

Qi Gong Practice - Level 1* Ground yourself with standing meditation to activate internal energy.* Learn the Eight Brocades, an accessible and profound Qi Gong form that opens energy pathways and promotes vitality.* Conclude with a silent meditation to absorb and integrate the practice in deep stillness.

Why Attend?* Deepen your mindfulness practice through embodied movement* Experience traditional Qi Gong directly from a Shaolin lineage* Support emotional balance, immune strength, and holistic well-being* Reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and presence

Whether you're new to these practices or seeking to deepen your path of self-discovery, this seminar offers a sacred space to realign, reflect, and grow.

Facilitators

Shifu YantuoCommon name: Wang Lu, Buddhist name: Shi Yan Tuo a 34th generation Shaolin disciple. Native of Shandong province of China. He has been learning local traditional martial arts from his father since he was six years of age. In 1997 given a special opportunity, he was able to enter and train in Shaolin Temple. In 2000 he formally became the 34th generation of Shaolin Warrior monk under his teacher, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Shi Yong Xin. Under both his master’s strict and compassionate guidance and his long hours of practice, he quickly mastered traditional Kung Fu hand forms, weapons, sparring forms, and internal Qi Gong forms. Over the course of his training, he grasped the spirit of “Zen Kung Fu Are One” which embodies the need for both spiritual and physical training. Always keeping the essence of this phrase in mind, he quickly rose up the ranks and became one of the top students of the 34th generation. During the time when he was still training in the temple, he was able to participate in many international exchanges in America, Europe, Australia, Thailand, Korea and some more countries. In 2008, the Shaolin Temple was given the privilege to go to Seoul, Korea’ s Shaolin’s Cultural Center to spread the teachings of Shaolin. In 2009, he was given the rare opportunity to begin teaching in Los Angles and Bay Area. In 2014 he established school the Shaolin Temple of San Diego until 2020.Now based in Seattle, WA teaching via online, in person, and traveling for seminars. He wishes to spread the spirit and essence of Shaolin Arts and Kung Fu to others.Flowing RIver

Flowing River is a poet, musician, and spiritualist that studies under the tutelage of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji and the Sangat of the Divine Light. Having traveled to over 30 countries over the past 15 years he has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to cleanse, clear, and purify the mind, body, and spirit. Flowing River shares this wisdom freely with all who are ready to make a positive change in their lives for the better. Now he aims to cultivate conscious community through cups of tea that warm the heart and enlighten the soul.

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