A special workshop with Shifu Yan Xin, combining Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong to help release tension, open the body, and restore smooth, balanced energy flow.
Working with the energy of spring, this session supports clarity, flexibility, and a renewed sense of direction.
Sunday 26 April | 15:00-16:30 GMT | €55
Members: Free
(Zoom Interactive Session - Limited Space Available)
A Live Workshop
with Shifu Yan Xin
In a time where the world feels uncertain, fast-moving, and constantly changing, it’s easy to feel unsettled.
You may notice it in small ways:
feeling more rushed than usual
tension building in the body
reacting more quickly to things
difficulty switching off or finding clarity
a sense of being slightly out of sync
Why this happens
In Chinese philosophy, spring is governed by the Wood element, connected to the body’s Liver system.
This system plays an important role in:
how smoothly energy flows through the body
the health and flexibility of the tendons
emotional balance (especially stress, frustration, or rising anger)
clarity of mind and sense of direction
As spring energy rises, everything begins to move and expand.
But if that movement is not balanced, it can show up as:
tightness and stiffness in the body
restlessness or agitation
emotional tension or irritability
lack of focus, motivation, or direction
What this workshop offers
In this live session, Shifu Yan Xin will guide you through a series of traditional Shaolin practices, including:
Qi Gong to regulate and restore liver energy flow
Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) to open the body and improve circulation
Yi Jin Jing (Muscle & Tendon Classic) to strengthen and release the tendons
Five Animal movements to awaken natural movement and coordination
Six Healing Sounds to release internal tension and emotional stress
These practices are simple, accessible, and guided step by step.
No force. No pressure to perform.
Just a gradual return to awareness and flow.
What changes when energy flows again
When the body begins to open and energy moves more freely:
the body feels lighter and more flexible
the breath becomes deeper and more natural
the mind becomes clearer and more focused
emotions feel calmer and more balanced
a sense of direction - and even zest for life - begins to return
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ and hope it will answer any questions you may have. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for your place.
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The session will take place live on Zoom.
Once you register, you’ll receive a link to join. You can simply click the link at the start time and follow along.
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No experience is needed. The focus is on simple, guided practices that help you reconnect with your body and energy.
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Comfortable clothing you can move in, and a water bottle. Everything else will be guided during the session.
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The session is balanced. It includes gentle, flowing qi gong movements as well as light activation, but with an emphasis on awareness rather than intensity.
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Yes—this is exactly what the session is designed for. You can work at your own level, and the focus is on helping the body settle and energy begin to move again.
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A recording will be available after the session. (This will be available for 1 month after the live session)
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Just a small, comfortable space where you can stand and move freely.
Around the size of a yoga mat is enough. -
Yes. This is a live Zoom session, and Shifu Yan Xin will be guiding the practice while also offering feedback and gentle corrections where possible.
You’re welcome to have your camera on if you’d like guidance, or keep it off and follow the session in your own way.
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Yes, this workshop is included for our members.
Non-members are welcome to join as a standalone session.