Shaolin Life Blog

In the beginning of this year we traveled to the redwood forests of California to reconnect with nature. Creating harmony and balance within ourselves helps to create harmony and balance in our outer world. Enjoy the video that we captured of Master Sheldon sharing his beautiful play with energy and movement Shaolin Life is proud to present Harmonious Movement.

Many people ask, ” What is Qi-gong?”. Is it like Yoga or Tai-Chi? Do I have to be a Martial Artist in order to practice it?

You’ll be surprise to learn that Qigong is much simpler than you know.

In our weekly class offerings at Shaolin Life, we are not only dedicated to furthering ones knowledge of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and it’s many aspects, but we are committed to “keeping things simple” and accessible in furthering the understanding.

We are excited to share that Shaolin Master Sheldon Callahan will teach a Qigong workshop on
Saturday
April 6
6-9 pm
Athletic Playground in Emeryville.

If you’ve haven’t experienced Qigong or maybe you have but want to seek more understanding, then come and learn how to gain body strength, improve your flexibility, and balance your mind and body harmony using breath, movement, and energy.

Master Sheldon will lead and show the difference between power and force while improving your...

Master Sheldon Travels to meet 4 Shaolin Masters to get their perspectives on the combat aspects of Shaolin.

2017  was an amazing Qi Fest. The growth, learning, and awareness of this event were off the chart. We learned traditional Chinese medical concepts and Qigong with fun dance and songs from Dr.  George Love. We learned complex rhythms and movements of Indian Odissi dance and the connections to Kung Fu, Qigong. We explored Shaolin Kung Fu and its energetic principles and forms. We flowed with Tai Chi Movements and push-hands exercises. Don’t miss next year's event.

Welcome to the new Shaolin Life Website
She is alive and better than ever. With a new responsive design, blog the ability to book classes online our new site is ready for 2016.

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We are proud to announce our new Shaolin Life Logo. We have had subtle iterations over the last several years but after a long process and branding exercise for not only Shaolin life but our parent organization Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies. Today we reveal both logos.  Without further ado…