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A podcast dedicated to the nourishment of the soul through wisdom, fun and engaging information. Interspersed with this are interviews with leaders, experts in wellness and human improvement.We try to engage with fun, informative and use humor to observe life through the various approaches to help the listen be inspired towards an authentic lifestyle. A Cup of Chi is a moment of nourished energy through audio. Your host Anthony Monteith imparts how centeredness and lightheartedness can help towards becoming Human Beings not Human Doings.

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May 17, 2026Episode 421 hr 10 min

Cup Of Chi #0042 | Jonathan Shubs | Dance of the Channels | September 2026

Dance of the ChannelsChannel Interactions and Holography(formerly Unified Acupuncture Theory Foundations)https://www.tickettailor.com/events/qilifeacademy/1974569A unifying approach to understanding channel interactions through image-based thinking.“Do not needle where there is already pain.”Instead, choose a distal location to both relieve symptoms and address the root. This principle lies at the heart of meridian interactions and all distal needling systems.The real skill is not in memorising points, but in knowing where and why to place the needle.This course moves you beyond rigid protocols and point memorisation. Jonathan breaks down distal needling systems into their fundamental building blocks, allowing you to clearly understand, apply, and adapt them in clinical practice.Whether you are new to distal needling or already working with systems such as Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, this training will deepen your understanding and refine your clinical effectiveness. You will leave with a clearer treatment strategy, improved precision, and practical tools you can use immediately.A note from Jonathan:“There are many systems that teach similar principles—Dr Tan’s Balance Method, distal needling approaches, and others. When applied as taught, they can all produce results.What makes UAT Meridian Interactions different is that it breaks these systems down into simple, understandable components, then reconstructs them in a way that reveals the underlying logic.This means you don’t just learn a system—you understand it.Some might say, ‘If it works, why do I need to know why?’ I would argue the opposite. Without understanding, you cannot adapt, integrate your prior knowledge, or evolve as a practitioner. Relying on a system you don’t fully understand limits both you and your patients.”With UAT Meridian Interactions, you will learn:How to apply distal needling effectivelyWhy it worksHow to integrate it with any acupuncture style you practiceRather than being confined to one method, you gain the ability to think, adapt, and develop your own clinical approach.BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/qilifeacademy/1974569#acupuncture#distalneedling#meridiantheory#chinesemedicine#tcmeducation#balanceMethod#holistichealth#qiflow#clinicalacupuncture#energymedicine

May 6, 202629 min

Cup of Chi #0041 | Master Yap Boh Heong | What is Qi Gong? | Special Interview

Episode 41 | What Is Real Qigong? — with Master YapCup of Chi PodcastIn this fascinating episode, we sit down with Master Yap for a deep and clarifying conversation about one of the most misunderstood practices in the wellness world — Qigong.With so many movement-based exercises passing themselves off as Qigong — flowing hand gestures, breathwork routines, and choreographed sequences — Master Yap cuts through the noise to answer the question that so many practitioners and curious minds are asking: What is real Qigong?Master Yap draws on decades of experience to explain the authentic roots, principles, and transformative depth of traditional Qigong, distinguishing it from the watered-down versions that have become increasingly commonplace. This is a conversation that will genuinely reshape how you understand this ancient art.We also hear about Master Yap's recent travels across Ireland, where he has spent the past week sharing his knowledge and introducing students to Yan Shou Gong — the powerful system he teaches — bringing its wisdom to communities throughout the island.Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a curious beginner, or simply someone who loves a good cup of chi and a great conversation, this episode is one not to be missed.☕ Pull up a chair. The chi is flowing.Tags/Keywords: Qigong, Yan Shou Gong, Master Yap, real qigong, qigong Ireland, traditional qigong, breathwork, energy healing, mindfulness, wellness podcast, Irish podcast

April 24, 20263 min

Finding Your Centre | Wuji and The Feather | Guided Meditation

QiLife One Zero One — Finding Your Centre LineA Guided Meditation Script (approx. 3 minutes)Begin by finding your standing posture. —Feet shoulder width apart. Knees soft. —Allow your body to simply... arrive. —This is Wuji. —The state of emptiness. Of pure potential. —Not empty like a void — but empty like the space before a great river begins to flow. —Everything... coming from nothing. —Now, bring your awareness to your feet. —Feel the soles of your feet connecting with the earth beneath you. —Your leg bones, your thigh muscles — allow them to soften and receive the energy of the earth, drawing it gently upward. —Now bring your awareness to the crown of your skull. —Allow it to open — like a portal — receiving the energy of heaven, of the atmosphere all around you. —And between these two points — earth below, heaven above —feel your spine. —Your sacred centre line. —Imagine it now as a beautiful crystalline vessel — —hollow, —luminous, —running all the way from the base of your pelvis — your perineum — —up through every vertebra —all the way to the very crown of your skull. —And now — —imagine a single feather. —It might be silver. It might be gold. Or simply white. —This feather appears at the very top of this crystalline vessel — —and it begins — —to fall. —Not quickly. —Slowly. —Gently floating — left — right — forward — back — —softly touching the inner walls of your spine as it drifts downward. —With every gentle touch — —feel a release. —A dissolving. —This is Song. —The art of letting go. —Not forcing. Not controlling. —Simply... allowing. —Let the feather continue its journey — —all the way down — —to your sacrum — —to your root. —And as it arrives — —feel the weight of your body dropping down through your feet into the earth — —as the crown of your skull floats upward toward heaven — —and your spine — —finds its centre. —You are connected. —You are still. —You are ready. —

February 1, 2026Episode 4046 min

Cup Of Chi #0040 | Dr. Ortwin Lüers | Wuji Medical Qi Gong | Bali Retreat 2026

Cup of Chi – A Conversation with Dr. Ortwin LüersIn this episode of Cup of Chi, host Anthony Monteith sits down with Dr. Ortwin Lüers for a deep and engaging conversation exploring the intersection of internal martial arts, healing, psychology, and spiritual cultivation.Dr. Ortwin Lüers is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in Berlin, and a long-time disciple of Shaolin Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong. With over three decades of dedicated practice, teaching, and clinical experience, Ortwin bridges the worlds of modern medical psychology and ancient internal arts, particularly Wuji Quan, Qi Gong, and Nei Gong.Together, Anthony and Dr. Ortwin discuss:The principles and philosophy of Wuji QuanHow internal martial arts support mental health, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulationThe role of meditation, fascia, breath, and awareness in cultivating QiIntegrating ancient Shaolin wisdom into modern life and healing practices“Details for the Yan Shao Gong Bali Healing Retreat (July 2026) will be shared via the official Yan Shao Gong channels.”This conversation is both practical and philosophical—offering insights for martial artists, healers, therapists, and anyone interested in embodied awareness and authentic inner development.About Dr. Ortwin Lüers & Wuji QuanDr. Ortwin Lüers is a key figure within the Wuji Quan / Wu Chi Dao network, preserving and transmitting internal Shaolin teachings passed down through Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong. His work emphasizes experiential learning, partner practice, and direct understanding of internal principles .Relevant Links:Wu Chi Dao / Wuji Quan (Germany):http://wuchidao.de/The Martial Man – Wu Ji Quan Online Course (taught by Dr. Ortwin Lüers):https://themartialman.com/courses/wu-ji-quan-harnessing-the-power-of-yin-and-yang/This comprehensive online course introduces the foundations of Wu Ji Quan, including Yin and Yang forms, internal principles, breath integration, and practical applications, with direct guidance from Dr. Ortwin Lüers.☯️ Cup of Chi is a podcast dedicated to nourishing the soul through honest conversation, ancient wisdom, and modern insight—helping us become more centered, embodied, and authentically human.Hosted by Anthony Monteith.CupOfChi#WujiQuan#InternalMartialArts#QiGong#NeiGong#ShaolinWisdom#MartialArtsPodcast#MindBodyHealing#EmbodiedAwareness#AnthonyMonteith

December 26, 202546 min

Cup of Chi #0039 | Brandon Tong | Bali Healing Retreat 2026

Join Anthony Monteith as he speaks with Brandon Tong of Yan Shou Gong who has spent a while building his health and wellness through internal practice after many year of previous kung fu practice.Brandon Tong is a teacher of yang Shou Gong, 5 Ancestors Fist, Wu Ji. He is involved in creating a special retreat in Bali for 2026.DescriptionThe theme of this upcoming healing retreat is the fusion of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and internal arts, with each discipline playing a distinct yet complementary role in cultivating internal power and healing ability.Instructors for the arts:Yan Shou Gong: Master Yap Boh HeongTCM: Master AnthonyHan Yang Ruyi: Master Dennis12 Steps to Wu Ji: Dr. Ortwin LüersYan Shou Gong forms the foundation for internal. Using the concept of “string,” it integrates neuroscience, physiology, and fascia theory to build the body’s internal architecture—posture, alignment, fascial connectivity, internal pressure, and Qi circulation. By mastering these fundamentals, practitioners forge a powerful internal engine essential for advanced practices and effective healing.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides the framework for linking internal skills to the body’s meridian channels. Through foundational TCM theory and diagnostic techniques, participants discover how internal cultivation aligns with energetic pathways, forming the “energy bridge” required for precise and potent energy healing.12 Steps to Wu Ji strengthens the internal system. Qi Gong by Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong offers a unique combination of the approaches described with an additional focus on stimulating the 12 organ systems of TCM with their meridians. The aim is to stimulate the deeper fasciae of the internal organs down to the bones and marrow in order to strengthen the immune system, build up vital energy ( qi ) and promote cell regeneration for self healing and healing others.Han Yang Ruyi embodies the healing application of internal arts. This moving meditation emphasizes “finding stillness within movement,” drawing on Shaolin stretching, internal–external Qi enhancement, and targeted techniques for applying Qi in healing. Practical healing protocols will be taught, empowering participants to use their internal skills for self-healing and supporting others.REGISTER HERE FOLLOW THI LINK :https://yanshougong.org/courses/profile?courseId=138

September 29, 2025Episode 381 hr 9 min

Cup Of Chi #0038 | Applied Nanjing Acupuncture | Trauma | Soul Acupuncture| Jonathan Shubs

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn directly from Jonathan Shubs, an internationally recognised acupuncturist and educator, as he brings his acclaimed Applied Nanjing Acupuncture seminar to Ireland.Applied Nanjing Acupuncture is a groundbreaking style that blends the deep wisdom of the Classic of Difficulties (Nanjing) with modern clinical insights. Jonathan has refined this approach into a clear, practical system that empowers practitioners to understand acupuncture theory at its roots while applying it with precision, confidence, and creativity in clinical practice. His teaching is renowned for being clear, engaging, and immediately applicable.This November, Jonathan Shubs will be in Cork, Ireland, on the 15th and 16th of November, delivering a two-day seminar packed with knowledge, clinical pearls, and hands-on learning. Whether you are seeking to deepen your understanding of acupuncture theory or integrate more effective treatment strategies into your clinic, this training offers a valuable and transformative experience.Don’t miss this chance to study with one of the most inspiring voices in modern acupuncture education.#AppliedNanjingAcupuncture#JonathanShubs#AcupunctureIreland#CorkEvents2025#TCMSeminar#AcupunctureEducation#TraditionalChineseMedicine#AcupunctureTraining#IrishAcupuncturists#CPDEventsJonathan Shubs' work can be found and explored through several key platforms and resources:Official Website and Practice: Jonathan Shubs practices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and his professional site "Acupuncture Lausanne" shares detailed information on his work, philosophy, and approach integrating acupuncture with Compassionate Inquiry psychotherapy. The site showcases his clinic work, course offerings, and background. (acupuncture-lausanne.ch)

July 10, 2025Episode 371 hr 24 min

Cup Of Chi #0037 | Dan Brierley | Grounding Your Practice | Finding Truth | Conspiracies |

Conscious Movement Chi Kung Message from Dan: "I have been practising Chi Kung for nearly 30 years and teaching for over 15. It has been a constant in my journey. In that time I have also trained in various therapies and studied other forms of exercise and movement. It seems like the theme of my life to this point has been a journey towards healing, on all levels physical, mental and emotional. A a journey without beginning or end. With many twists and turns along the way. As a teacher my main goal is to empower people by giving them a tool that will support development and growth throughout their life. The question I continually ask myself is what is Chi Kung? It seems so vast and so simple, its hard to touch the edges. For me it is much more than just a form of movement for health. I think that Chi Kung has been placed inside a box that can’t contain it, and its struggling to break free from misunderstanding and misrepresentation. Chi Kung is a multi dimensional tool and It comprises form, flows, stretches breathing techniques, meditation and philosophy. The reason why I decided to call my system Conscious Movement Chi Kung is because I want to feel free to explore the movement, breath and forms without feeling restricted to a one dimensional limited expression of the art." https://www.danielbrierley.co.uk/chi-kung-teacher-training-course

July 4, 2025Episode 361 hr 18 min

Cup of Chi #0036 | John Kempf | Part Two: Working with Qi

Align Your Mind, Body, & Soul While Being Recharged by the Sacred Lands of Maui & Held in Conscious Community for 12 Weeks After the RetreatGET YOUR RETREAT SPOT HERE:-https://retreat.kfitnesspro.com/living-yoga-august-202563227461?affiliate_id=4307051John is a holistic fitness and wellness coach, yoga teacher, author, and founder of Kempf Fitness Professional and Henosis Academy.With a foundation in kinesiology, functional movement, nutrition, and deep study in mindfulness and Eastern philosophy, John integrates physical strength with spiritual awakening.John has been professionally training clients and athletes of all levels since 2010, teaching yoga and meditation since 2013, and facilitating retreats around the world since 2018.His retreats & teachings are rooted in the principles of living yoga. He invites people to realign with nature, reconnect with purpose, & remember their oneness with all that God is.Through breath, movement, stillness, & intentional living, John holds space for the community to experience deep & meaningful transformation that nourishes the body, mind, and soul.John P. KempfCPT, USAW, CFSC, FRCmsFounder & Head Coach of Kfitnesspro

July 4, 2025Episode 361 hr 7 min

Cup of Chi #0036 | John Kempf | Part One: Working with Qi

John P. KempfCPT, USAW, CFSC, FRCmsFounder & Head Coach of KfitnessproKempf Fitness Professional is a holistic training platform designed to bring you valuable coaching and education to improve your mobility, strength, physique, health, performance, and wellbeing so you can enjoy your life fully and do more of the activities you love for longer.Founder and head coach, John Kempf, is a functional strength and mobility coach, dietary specialist, yoga teacher, former natural bodybuilder and semi-professional football player, and published author of two fitness books available on Amazon.John has been professionally training clients and athletes of all levels since 2010, teaching yoga and meditation since 2013, and facilitating wellness retreats around the world since 2018 with clients in Hawaii, Peru, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Canada, Bali, Costa Rica, and the UK.John has a Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree along with six additional certifications as an ACE personal trainer, a USAW sport performance and Olympic weightlifting coach, an FRC mobility specialist, a KINSTRETCH group mobility instructor, an MBSC functional strength coach, and an MPI mindset behavior specialist.John integrates a scientific and spiritual approach to human development that focuses on functional fitness, holistic nutrition, and lifestyle design to help his clients breathe, move, train, think, and feel their best. He is passionate about empowering his clients to take control of their health and make sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to long-term success so they can better serve themselves, their families, and their communities for generations to come.#WellnessCoaching#PersonalTraining#MobilityTraining#NutritionCoaching#YogaAndMeditation#FitnessCommunity#CustomWorkoutPlans#MindBodySoul#healthylifestyle

April 20, 2025Episode 3527 min

Cup of Chi #0035 | Wuji Quan Impromptu Talk | Dr Ortwin Lüers

nthony Monteith speaks with Dr. Ortwin Lüers about Wuji Quan and Wuji 12 Step Medical Qi Gong and all things related to its concepts and development. Plus benefits to ones health from practicing this system. Dr. Ortwin Lüers is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in Berlin, specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic stress disorders in both clinical and outpatient environments. His interest in Eastern martial arts, meditation, and Buddhism began early in life, and since the 1980s, he has devoted himself to intensive study and practice of Buddhism.In 1985, Ortwin was first introduced to the internal styles of the Southern Shaolin tradition—including Wu Ji Quan Energetics, Nei Gong, and Qi Gong—through a Western student of Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong. Four years later, in 1989, he met Grandmaster Chee in person, who accepted him as a disciple. Until Master Chee’s passing in 2001, Ortwin had the rare opportunity to train and study closely with a select group of German and Swiss students in intensive training camps, benefiting from the direct, personal guidance of this distinguished master.People also askHow did Dr. Ortwin Lüers integrate his knowledge of psychiatry with his practice of Wu Ji QuanWhat specific techniques from Wu Ji Quan does Dr. Lüers find most beneficial for mental healthHow has Dr. Lüers' training with Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong influenced his approach to psychotherapyCan you explain the connection between Wu Ji Quan and the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorderWhat are some practical applications of Wu Ji Quan that Dr. Lüers recommends for stress management.