But today Claudia is completely free of her symptoms! She explains, “I am proud to say that I am symptom free now and I can eat whatever I want providing of course, I still eat healthy most of the time which is, I believe what everybody should do anyway.”

“What did I do to become symptom free of MS?” she asks. “Well the first step to is to take responsibility for your own health and believe that your disease CAN be cured. While my success to recovery can be attributed to many things, I can tell you that Shaolin Qi Gong has been a tremendous help.”

Claudia then explains further that, “I have been doing Shaolin Qi Gong on a regular basis for about 5 months and since then my symptoms have completely disappeared for the first time in 10 years. I feel more energetic and alive. The deep breathing exercises of Shaolin Qi Gong have already done wonders on me so I can only imagine how I will feel in another year! I feel like I’m a new person.”

Instructor Dao at the STQI Toronto school in downtown area offers some insight, “One of the key principles behind Shaolin Qi Gong is to improve oxygen intake and blood circulation, and thereby allow all the cells in your body to operate at peak levels. Without oxygen, your cells cannot synthesize with carbohydrates and fats, and therefore would not be able to extract the energy they need to perform its individual functions. By practicing Shaolin Qi Gong, you would give your body its best chance to heal on a daily basis.”

Claudia concludes, “I highly recommend you try Shaolin Qi Gong if you suffer from MS or any other so called ‘disease’ that makes you think you are doomed to a life of suffering. Do NOT believe that and give Qi Gong a try!”

Finally we ask Instructor Dao his opinion on Shaolin Qi Gong as a cure for multiple sclerosis. He comments, “I cannot guarantee that Shaolin Qi Gong will cure multiple sclerosis, and furthermore it would be difficult and expensive to prove in a scientific research project because so there are many other factors in play, such as the overall health of the person, the person’s ability to learn, and the person’s persistence in daily practice and practicing correctly. What I can tell you though, is that Shaolin Qi Gong is a gentle exercise that anyone can do, even lying in bed or sitting in a chair if necessary. Through daily practice one can learn to increase oxygen intake, increase the body’s ability to heal itself, and therefore improve overall health.”

His final food for thought is, “I cannot see anyway that Shaolin Qi Gong can prevent you from recovering from illness, and on the other hand it has helped so many people… Isn’t it worth a try?”

You may have heard about the wonderful healing effects of sitting meditation, or chi kung (also known as qi gong / qigong or moving meditation), or seen some kung fu movies with Shaolin warrior monks fighting with incredible grace, speed, and power.

Shaolin is world famous for its martial arts prowess and moving meditation practice called Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong.

And we have great news! Shaolin has come to the downtown Toronto core and now you can learn these skills or have fun participating in a workout regimen unlike any other. Note that you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this event.

Instructor Shi Chang Dao, disciple of Master Shi Guo Song (a 34th generation Shaolin Warrior Monk who lived and trained at the Shaolin Temple since the age of 6), will be on hand to provide free lessons and explain the intricacies of these arts.

Participation in any or all the events are completely FREE for the day with no obligation. But, space is limited so please be sure to confirm right away so that we can properly prepare.

For more information about the classes offered, please refer to our class information page here.

Come join us and experience Shaolin for yourself! Please click here to fill out the registration form.

On Saturday, January 14th, we hosted a free day of trial classes for Shaolin Meditation, Shaolin Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong / Chi Kung, as well as Shaolin Kung Fu Fitness. The classes were conducted in English by Instructor Dao and closely reflects the actual beginner classes.

The turnout was great with 30 people in attendance. While our classes normally have a capacity of 10-15 students, we somehow managed to fit all 30 students at once on the floor! We are very grateful for the new mats which made it not only comfortable to sit on, but also safer to practice on.

Thank you to everyone that showed up and participated. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we look forward to hosting another day of free trial classes in April.

For many of us, health and exercise is a hot item on our New Year’s resolution list. We tell ourselves, “I’m going to hit the gym!” but either A) Never do it or B) Join a gym and workout for a couple months and then lose the motivation. Why is this?

Let’s face it, exercising at the gym is not particularly exciting, motivating, or challenging. Whether you’re on the treadmill or pumping iron, monotony settles in pretty quickly.

And then there’s the Shaolin workout. Over the past 1500 years, Shaolin kung fu masters have created a holistic workout regimen as part of their kung fu martial arts training. It involves increasing flexibility, improving cardio, building strong core muscles, coordinating your mind, body and limbs, developing speed, and generating power.

With this Shaolin workout all of your muscles will be tested. Tremendous energy is expended and therefore this workout is a very effective and challenging way to burn calories and lose weight. It helps you to build your muscles proportionately and you will feel more athletic, coordinated, and stronger. Most importantly you will feel much healthier.

The Shaolin workout consists of various (and unique) exercises and drills and requires no weights (although you can further challenge yourself by adding light weights to your hands and/or feet). Some of these may be familiar such as the duck walk, push ups, and sit ups, although that is barely scratching the surface of the workout routines, of which many are not easy to describe. Perhaps it can be described as drills that they use your arms, legs, and body in ways you would not normally envision! By using your own body weight, you develop your muscles naturally and they do not become out of balance or disproportional.

If you’re concerned that you are out of shape or this sounds too intense for you then do not worry as you are in control of the intensity you want. The Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute (S.T.Q.I.) under the guidance of Master Shi Guo Song, a Shaolin Warrior Monk originating from China’s famous Shaolin Temple in Song Shan, adapts the workout to men and women of all ages and for any fitness level and athletic ability. As you get stronger, you will find yourself expending even more energy with greater speed and power.

Under the careful guidance of a Shaolin master or trained instructor, this workout can be carried out in a class with mixed abilities. And with the stronger students supporting others, it becomes a great motivating experience where one can improve quickly.

You may be wondering if this is really traditional Shaolin training, and the answer is yes it is. The workout is designed to build a strong foundation which is the most important development for anyone wanting to learn traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. In fact, if you wish to learn traditional Shaolin Kung Fu then this is a mandatory class that precedes practical Shaolin kung fu training.

So if you’re looking for something different this year, try the Shaolin kung fu workout offered by Shi Chang Dao at the S.T.Q.I. downtown Toronto location (for more information, please go to http://www.canadashaolintemple.com/stqi-toronto-class-information). Classes run throughout the year and new students can join any time.

Get fit, strong, and flexible the Shaolin way… get challenged!

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You may have heard about the wonderful healing effects of sitting meditation, or chi kung (also known as qi gong / qigong or moving meditation), or seen some kung fu movies with Shaolin warrior monks fighting with incredible grace, speed, and power.

Shaolin is world famous for its martial arts prowess and moving meditation practice called Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong.

And we have great news! Shaolin has come to the downtown Toronto core and now you can learn these skills or have fun participating in a workout regimen unlike any other. Note that you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this event.

Instructor Shi Chang Dao, disciple of Master Shi Guo Song (a 34th generation Shaolin Warrior Monk who lived and trained at the Shaolin Temple since the age of 6), will be on hand to provide free lessons and explain the intricacies of these arts.

Participation in any or all the events are completely FREE for the day with no obligation. But, space is limited so please be sure to confirm right away so that we can properly prepare.

For more information about the classes offered, please refer to our class information page here.

Come join us and experience Shaolin for yourself! Please click here to fill out the registration form.

Instructor Shi Chang Dao, disciple of Master Shi Guo Song, will be teaching traditional Shaolin kung fu in the Toronto downtown school in January 2012, located at Queen and Spadina. Classes will initially cater beginners from teens to mature adults.

For more information including schedule and fees, please visit our class information page here.

To sign up please use the sign up form or send us e-mail at info@stqitoronto.com.

Are you often tired, stressed, feeling weak, or getting sick frequently? Learn and practice the ancient art of Shaolin Qi Gong (Chi Kung, Qigong, Chi Gung), also known as moving meditation, and experience the mental and health benefits from energy manipulation and enhanced blood circulation.

For details about our classes including pricing and class times, or to request a free trial, please visit this page.

You may also wish to use our online contact form for general enquiries or e-mail us at downtown@canadashaolintemple.com.

Shaolin Qi Gong (Moving Meditation / Chi Kung) Class Highlights

• Learn about Qi, Qi Gong, and Shaolin Qi Gong
• Understand the benefits of practicing Shaolin Qi Gong
• Learn how to sense Qi
• Learn to manipulate Qi with Shaolin Qi Gong exercises
• First time students will receive a school t-shirt
• Fully qualified english speaking instructor

Children Hand Form ( 8 yrs & under )
Gold – Vincent Thai
Silver – Justin Wong

Children Hand Form ( 9 yrs – 11 yrs )
Silver – Victor Fong

Children Hand Form ( 12 yrs – 14 yrs )
Bronze – Horace Yip

Children Hand Form ( 10 yrs & over ) – Novice
Gold – Horace Yip
Bronze – Hailey Yip

Children Hand Form ( 9 yrs & under ) – Advance
Gold – Keavin Elias
Silver – Vincent Thai
Bronze – Kami Feng

Children Hand Form ( 10 yrs & over ) – Advance
Bronze – Terry Wong
Bronze – Victor Fong

Children Long Weapon
Gold – Victor Fong

Adult Hand Form – Advance
Gold – Alan Phung
Silver – Marc Andre Lalonde

Adult Long Weapon – Advance
Gold – Alan Phung
Silver – Brian Ko

Group Hand Form
Gold – Keavin Elias, Kami Feng, Vincent Thai