Niko Bene

Mind and Body Connection Pt 1

Classes have begun for this year and I am filled with reflections on Nei Gong training. Seeing the development and transformation in those who study with me inspires me to continue instructing them and to study deeper into the arts and their process. There can be many benefits when developing with Nei Gong, though IContinue reading “Mind and Body Connection Pt 1”

Guard your Time, Guard your Essence

Written August 2019 The concepts of Yang Sheng Fa are important beyond internal arts practice if one wishes to live a long, healthy life. Most things in society are asking something of us, whether that be money, time or effort in order to live and function in our daily life. This isn’t necessarily a problem,Continue reading “Guard your Time, Guard your Essence”

Abdominal Transformation

Journal Entry – Feb 2018 Having studied Nei Gong for about 5 years now, and Gong Fu for longer, I have noticed some major bodily changes and transformation. The shift from using muscular tension/contraction to using soft tissue/fascia extension and expansion is a fundamental in transforming the body for the internal arts. Attempting to “flex”Continue reading “Abdominal Transformation”

Dantian – An Energetic Limb

Written October 2019 The beginning stages of the internal arts can be very difficult. One of the first hurdles is locating and working with the Lower Dantian, a subtle energy centre. Energetic practices like Nei Gong require patience, persistence, and diligent personal study in order to contact and work with subtle energetic substances such asContinue reading “Dantian – An Energetic Limb”

Qi Tangibility

Written November 2019 How does one go about working with a seemingly invisible and subtle substance such as Qi? This is a reasonable and common question arising for any beginner to the Daoist Internal Arts. The term ‘Qi Gong’ refers to a goal or aim with various practices, rather than an activity or exercise thatContinue reading “Qi Tangibility”

What’s your Story?

Written July 2018 It all began in the silence of a California redwood forest. Healing from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, I found my situation became a catalyst of great transformation and a liberation I was secretly yearning for. While spending lots of time in nature, I was naturally drawn into Daoist philosophy andContinue reading “What’s your Story?”