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Profile: Sifu Joan
Born in a little townland, near Scartaglen in Co Kerry, in the heart of the Sliabh Luachra area. Sifu Joan trained as a psychiatric nurse, working in Cork, London and Kerry in both psychogeriatric and acute admissions. During her school years,she won many awards for Irish dancing and Irish music having come from a family steeped in tradition. She was also involved in Irish debate in secondary school. She was club secretary in the local Comhaltas Ceoltori Eireann organisation.
Was also very involved in drama and Scor junior and senior with the local Scartaglen GAA club. Completed a Business course in Tralee before setting up The Shaolin
Wahnam Institute of Ireland. She has also trained as a Louise Hay teacher.
Her first love is teaching Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung to those who value the profundity of the art. Her interest in Shaolin began after reading a book called 'Chi Kung for Health and Vitality' by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. After attending an Intensive Shaolin Chi Kung course in Malaysia conducted by the renowned Grandmaster, whe overcame a back and neck injury of six years.
In 2001 she was given permission to teach by her Master-Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit and started teaching a small group of students in Tralee. She now has schools in Dublin, Cork as well as Kerry. In the years between 2001 – 2007 she has travelled all over Ireland teaching, and has students in Galway, Donegal, Athlone,Waterford, Limerick, Clare and London. The excitement of the impending residential Shaolin Wahnam Institute of Ireland in Kerry is palpable!
She has invested and trained with Sifu (Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit) in Malaysia, London, Edinburgh, Switzerland and in Ireland and is honoured to be amongst a select few students who are considered Inner Chamber disciples.
She can now offer a very high standard of teaching and transmission to her students.
More of Sifu Joan's story on how she became involved in Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung as a result of a back and neck injury can be seen here
WEEKEND COURSES WITH SIFU JOAN BROWNE- Dublin November
Sole authorised Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung Instructor in Ireland with the Shaolin Wahnam Institute
founded by Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit
SHAOLIN SISTERS WEEKEND- Killarney December 29th & 30th 2007
Followed on 31st by New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance.
You are more than welcome to join us to ring in the NEW YEAR in Killarney.
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conducted by Sifu Joan and visiting Instructor Sifu Emiko Hsuen (Toronto).
SHAOLIN SISTERS WEEKEND DECEMBER 29TH & 30TH 2007
SIFU EMIKO HSUEN (TORONTO) AND SIFU JOAN BROWNE (IRELAND).
'Increasing your Joy, Efficiency and Potential through the Shaolin Arts'.
Weekend seminar- Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry.
December 28th-29th-30th 2007
Beginners and Advanced are welcome on both courses.
Special New Year's Eve Dinner on 31st- You are welcome to join us in Killarney to ring in 2008
Just email sifujoan@gmail.com before November 30th.
The Shaolin Wahnam Institute of Ireland is very happy to announce a very special weekend seminar conducted by two inner chamber disciples of Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. These two Shaolin sisters are uniting to share with you the essence and profundity of the Shaolin Arts. Sifu Joan is very excited and honoured to have Sifu Emiko as a guest instructor in Ireland and hopes to make this a regular event.
Christmas has always been a time of ‘family gatherings’ in Ireland. In true tradition this special weekend will see the Shaolin Wahnam Family worldwide and new students, gather in the beautiful and scenic little town of Killarney, Co Kerry. If your dream has been to deepen your skills to enhance your training and life as well as those around you, then don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity. You may book now by contacting The Shaolin Wahnam Institute of Ireland office: sifujoan@gmail.com
In addition to the weekend courses, we have planned a special dinner on December 31st to celebrate the New Year. Please let us know if you would like to join us as numbers are limited.
Profiles:
Sifu Joan Browne (Ireland)
Sifu Joan is an inner chamber disciple of Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. In 2000, she overcame a chronic degenerative back injury of six years by practising Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung. She became an authorised instructor with the Shaolin Wahnam Institute in 2001 and founded Shaolin Wahnam Ireland the same year. She is a former Psychiatric nurse and trained as a Louise Hay teacher. She holds certificates and awards in business, music, debating, Irish dancing and drama. Grandmaster Wong and she were invited onto OPENHOUSE on RTE 1 in February 2003. She is currently in the process of building the first Shaolin Wahnam Institute in Ireland and outside of South America ( please see here for more information on building project). Sifu Joan is authorised to teach Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung and Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan.
Sifu Emiko Hsuen (Canada)
Sifu Emiko Hsuen first began learning martial arts at the age of eleven. She trained in various styles under well-established masters, until finally meeting her current master, 4th-generation successor to the Shaolin arts from the southern Shaolin Monastery, Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. Sifu Hsuen has been studying under him since 2000 and is honoured to be one of his inner-chamber disciples. She is certified to teach Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung, Shaolin Kungfu and Wahnam Taijiquan. Sifu Hsuen is also the Chief Instructor for Shaolin Kungfu in Canada.She is also an accomplished musician, singer, writer and business lady. http://joyandfreedom.com/aboutemiko.php
'Increasing your Joy, Efficiency and Potential through the Shaolin Arts'.
Students will deepen their understanding and efficiency of the Shaolin Arts in daily life.
Sifu Joan Browne will teach: 'Deepening Skills, Increasing Joy’ through the Treasure of Shaolin 18 Lohan Hands.
In the Shaolin Tradition, there are three known treasures- Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung, Shaolin Kungfu and Zen meditation. Sifu Joan will lead students in one of the treasures- Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung. This is a very special traditional set of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute. Students will learn how to flow more deeply through each pattern, using breathing, mind focus and energy flow.
We will also discuss the effects of Stress on the individual and how Shaolin Chi Kung is a 'one stop' shop instead of taking individual medication for high blood pressure, anxiety, heart problems, depression etc
We will discuss the importance of Forgiveness and how it can become almost a 'poision' in our body, if we do not 'let go'.
We will also discuss the importance of Gratitude!
This was the set taught by the great Boddhidharma to the Shaolin monks in 527AD to enhance their physical and spiritual aspects.
Course Content
1) Entering a Chi Kung or meditative state of mind.
2) Practise each pattern in a Chi Kung state of mind.
3) Generate Energy Flow
4) Standing meditation
5) Patterns: Lifting the Sky, Shooting Arrows, Turning head, Plucking stars, Thrusting Fist with angry eyes, Merry Go round, Nourishing Kidneys, Carrying the moon, Three levels to the Ground, Dancing crane, Carrying Mountains, Drawing Knife, Presenting Claws, Pushing Mountains, Separating Water, Big Windmill, Deep knee bending and Turning knees.
You can read more on this set on:
http://www.shaolinwahnamireland.com/ireland/chikung/lohan.htm
The regular correct practice of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung has helped many many people overcome so called ‘incurable’ or chronic diseases. It also helps increase vitality, mental focus, well being and to increase the ability to live life with a sense of purpose and joy.
Sifu Emiko Hsuen will teach: 'Stand up for your Self and your Life' through the Principles of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan.
Tai Chi Chuan is not just about performing a classical set over and over again. Tai Chi Chuan is, first and foremost, a combat-efficient art. It
is graceful, elegant and deceptively powerful - an art suitable for gentlemen and ladies of all ages. This fun-filled 8-hr course is designed to
give individuals a comprehensive grasp of what genuine Tai Chi Chuan is all about. By the end of this workshop, participants will have the tools to
continue on - either individually or through the guidance of another instructor - in this priceless art. Beginners to masters alike are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there
Course Content
a) stances - in "flowing" stillness and "rooted" movement
b) wuji to taiji - entering tao
c) "Cloud Hands" set
d) 4 simplified sequences of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan (strikes, kicks, fells,
holds)
e) solo and pair-training aspects
f) Principles of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan in daily life.
Where:
The Innisfallen Suite, Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry.
When:
December 28th-29th-30th 2007
Times:
Deepening Skills, Increasing Joy -
Friday 28th from 8pm-10pm
Saturday 29thth from 9.30am-12midday
Sunday 30th from 9.30am-12midday.
Stand up for your Self and your Life through the Principles of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan-Afternoons.
Saturday 29th from 2pm-4pm and from 5pm-7pm.
Sunday 30th from 2pm-4pm and from 5pm-7pm.
Fees:
Deepening Skills, Increasing Joy
€250.00. For those who book and pay either deposit of €80.00 or full payment before December 3rd the fee is €220.00. 40% of Fees is being donated to the Shaolin Wahnam Ireland Institute Fund.
Stand up for your Self and your Life through the Principles of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan
€350.00. For those who book and pay either deposit of €80.00 or full payment before December 3rd the fee is reduced to €320.00. Sifu Emiko is very generously donating 40% of her fees to the Shaolin Wahnam Ireland Institute Building Fund. Thank you Sifu Emiko! It is much appreciated.
Both Courses:
€600.00. For those who book and pay either deposit of €80.00 or full payment before December 3rd the fee is €550.00
Booking online is Easy! Just click the button below for full payment. Deposits of €80.00 may be paid here
Lunch in the Gleneagle Hotel is included in the Fee on both days.
Sifu Joan and Sifu Emiko will instruct on correct Shaolin Etiquette during all Shaolin Wahnam Family mealtimes throughout the weekend. This will be taught in a fun way, but is an essential part of our Shaolin training and dining together.
Accommodation:
For assistance with accommodation please contact the Shaolin Wahnam Institute of Ireland office- sifujoan@gmail.com or 00 353 66 7147545 stating exactly what type of accommodation you wish to book, e.g Single, Double, Twin in B/B or Hotel and for how long.
Travel
Nearest airport is KERRY airport, 10 miles from the Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross road, Killarney. Car hire is available and if there are more than three people arriving on Ryanair or Aer Arann flights, a special bus will be arranged.
Bookings:
Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu Emiko
Stand up for your Self and Life through the principles of Tai Chi Chuan €320.00
Weekend Shaolin Chi Kung Foundation for Beginners
DUBLIN-
The Baily suite, Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross Dublin 13 (North side near Clontarf).
see map of area and directions below.
NEW DATES: The Foundations of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung- March 1st & 2nd 2008 Dublin
Students practicing outdoors during the October weekend course.
The setting of the Marine Hotel is stunning.
A special weekend for beginners to learn the basics and foundation of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung.
This course will be taught by Sifu Joan- Inner Chamber Disciple of Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit.
Students learning the Chi Kung pattern Carrying the Moon in Killarney recently. The pattern is practised in a Chi Kung or meditative state of mind, then the energy is allowed circulate in Chi Flow and students return to standing meditation. Benefits of this pattern are many including Back problems, neck problems, Kidney problems, hair loss, and encourages youthfulness!
Comments on last Dublin weekend course conducted by Sifu Joan Browne
Firstly, thank you for the great course last weekend. I have just finished my qigong morning practise! I feel like a door has just opened and a dark period of my life is coming to an end. So thank you Sifu and by proxy Sigong. As you know I had become very disillusioned with martial arts here in Ireland, so I am very interested in the possibility of Shaolin Kungfu coming here, it would be a wonderful opportunity. It would be an honour to be considered for any upcoming classes. J.D. Dublin.
Sifu Joan, Thanks for a great course in the Jury’s Inn on April 1st and 2nd. M.B. Dublin
Marine Hotel Weekend- October - some comments from those who attended.
Sifu Joan, Thanks for the weekend. it was great. If you are having one before Christmas, please put my name down. Rob.
Sifu Joan, Anne and I would like to just say hello, we hope you are well and thank you
again for the time you spent with us on the course.
We are both enjoying practicing daily and wondering what will happen next
with the chi flows !
I have felt the benefits even in such a short time and I know that Anne
feels the same way.
We hope to drop in on the Thursday session in the next few weeks and look
forward to meeting you again.
Best wishes
Mark
NEW___The Weekend: November 24th & 25th 2007 Dublin
The Foundation of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung (weekend or 6 week course-) will focus on learning the basics of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung. Each participant will be well able to practice on their own after the course. Included will be
Weekly classes are conducted in Clontarf in Dublin for those who wish to continue.
To be accepted on a course: please scroll down to the end of page and read Code of Conduct and 10 Shaolin Laws. Email your details to me at sifujoan@gmail.com You may pay online or by cheque by post - deposit or full payment.
Weekend Venue - Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross, Dublin 13 www.marinehotel.ie
Directions & Map
From Dublin Airport Drive to the main exit and follow the signs for the M50. Leave the motorway after about 3km at the signs for Malahide. Continue straight down that road passing through four roundabouts to Baldoyle. Keep straight on through Baldoyle's residential area until you pass through another traffic light and reach the Coast. Turn right for Sutton. Within 1km you will be at Sutton Cross with the Marine Hotel straight ahead.
From North (M1 and N1)
Coming down the N1/M1 join the M50. Leave the motorway at the signs for Malahide. Continue straight down the N32, crossing the Malahide Road with the Tesco supermarket on your right, pass through four roundabouts to Baldoyle. Keep straight on through Baldoyle's residential area until you pass through another traffic light and reach the Coast. Turn right for Sutton. Within 1km you will be at Sutton Cross with the Marine Hotel straight ahead.
From the City Centre
From O'Connell Bridge, join Eden Quay (one way). Turn left at Liberty Hall, joining to Amiens Street. Follow the road straight through Fairview (R105) all the way by the Coast to Sutton Cross. The Marine Hotel is on your right. Allow 20-25 minutes for this journey.
From all other main roads N4, N60, N6, N7, N72, N8
Join the M50 motorway. Leave the motorway at the signs for Malahide. Continue straight down the N32, crossing the Malahide Road with the Tesco supermarket on your right, pass through four roundabouts to Baldoyle. Keep straight on through Baldoyle's residential area until you pass through another traffic light and reach the Coast. Turn right for Sutton. Within 1km you will be at Sutton Cross with the Marine Hotel straight ahead.
By Public Transport
Taxi
The driver is obliged to bring you by the shortest route.
DART
The Dublin Area Rapid Transport system has a station in Sutton, a four minute walk from the Hotel. www.dart.ie
Bus
There are frequent buses servicing Sutton, with the bus stop located immediately beside the Hotel. The routes are 31, 31a and originate in the city centre from Abbey Street. www.dublinbus.ie |
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More information on Shaolin Chi Kung- what you will learn, benefits, code of conduct etc
What you will learn at a weekend or weekly Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung course:
Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese art, which was kept a well guarded secret by the Chinese for many centuries. It was only taught to Emperors, generals and the elite students in the Shaolin temple. It is not a martial art, but can be used to build internal force in martial art training. Chi Kung incorporates form, breathing, mind focus and energy flow.
Today, we are very lucky to have the chance to learn this priceless art. Professor Sen, a leading Chinese Scientist, has predicted that high level ‘Chi Kung’ will be the greatest medical breakthrough in this century.
What are the benefits of regular practice?
Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung improves and maintains health, increases vitality, mental focus and internal force as well as aiding personal development and Spiritual cultivation.
During a weekend/6 weekly course students will learn:
- How to relax.
- How to Smile from the Heart.
- How to let go
- How to generate internal energy.
- Various Chi Kung patterns customised to the special group taking part.
- Standing Meditation.
- Moving Meditation.
- Aims and Objectives in training.
- Do’s and Don’ts in training.
- Maximising results in training.
- Stress- what is it?
- Chi Kung in relation to chronic pain, stress, anger, anxiety, depression, worry and fear.
- Plus Question and Answer sessions.
- Everybody will be capable of practising on their own after the course.
The benefits which can be expected from attending Shaolin Chi Kung classes, private sessions and correct practice are:
- Learn how to relax and focus.
- Learn how to generate energy through the meridians by means of chi flow.
- Enter a Chi Kung or meditative state of mind
- Experience Chi effects e.g. tingling, warmth or cold in various areas of the body.
- Feel fresh and energised after some time practising.
- Feel relief of pain, stress, fear, anger, sadness, worry, infertility, degeneration and stiffness.
- Feel emotionally uplifted.
- Experience mental clarity.
- Have an art for attaining and maintaining good health and happiness for life.
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You will feel relaxed and refreshed.
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You will have a trusted art to practice each day, which is relaxing, enjoyable and takes only ten to fifteen minutes.
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You will have learned how to generate chi or energy to clear stagnant chi in the meridians.
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You will be able, by regular practice, to balance yin/yang harmony in the body.
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You will have learned and be competent in practising an holistic art that will help you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
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It will help you overcome stress and stress related problems, irritability, depression and lead to personal development and an 'empowered' you.
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You will be taking control of your own life rather than life overwhelming you.
What is expected of the student: Code of Conduct
Shaolin Chi Kung is an ancient Traditional Chinese Art, therefore respect is an essential aspect in its philosophy. In relation to this, the student should:
- Understand and agree to abide by The Ten Shaolin Laws (please see below)
- Always arrive on time.
- Address the Master/Teacher as Sifu with the required greeting.
- Have practised the required ‘homework’ during the week.
- Payment of course fee at the beginning of course.
- Practice exactly what has been taught. Not adding extra or leaving out any required instructions. This is essential for improvement.
- Not teach what has been learned to other family members or friends, you are still a student. Please understand that from our institutes philosophy, it is both immoral and unethical to teach if you are not fully qualified to do so.
- If cancelling a booking for a course with Sifu Joan Browne or Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit please cancel 5 days before the course begins. Later cancellations will incur inability to attend later courses, unless in the case of bereavement or being taken ill.
- No foodstuffs or chewing gum during class.
- For private sessions it is necessary to ring 48 hours ahead of time to cancel an appointment. (Cancelled appointments less than 48 hours are charged at the same rate as attendance).
- For private sessions payment of required fee at the end of each session.
These guidelines are intended for the most expedient progress of the student in relation to health, mental focus, mental clarity and personal development.
The Ten Shaolin Laws.
- Required to respect the Master, honour the Moral way and love fellow disciples as brother and sisters.
- Required to train the Shaolin arts diligently, and as a prerequisite, to be physically and mentally healthy.
- Required to be filial to parents, be respectful to the elderly, and protective of the young.
- Required to uphold righteousness and to be both wise and courageous.
- Forbidden to be ungrateful and unscrupulous, ignoring the Laws of man and heaven
- Forbidden to rape, molest, do evil, steal, rob, abduct or cheat.
- Forbidden to associate with wicked people, forbidden to do any sort of wickedness.
- Forbidden to abuse power, be it official or physical. Forbidden to oppress the good and bully the kind.
- Obliged to be humane, compassionate and spread love and to realize everlasting peace and happiness for all peoples
- Obliged to be chivalrous and generous, to nurture talents and pass on the Shaolin arts to deserving disciples.
To book please answer the following questions: copy and paste and return by email or post with deposit or full payment.
Name:
Address:
Date of Birth:
Occupation:
Contact details: Phone Email
Reason for attendance:
Any medical problems/current medication.
Agreement to abide by the Ten Shaolin Laws.
Please forward the following details to Sifu Joan Browne, Shaolin Wahnam Ireland, Mullin, Cordal, Castleisland, Co Kerry. Over 16’s for weekend course only. Special course for under 16’s by request.
Name, Address, Phone No, Email, Age, Occupation, Any health problems or current medication, why you would like to be considered for the course and affirmation that you agree to abide by the Ten Shaolin Laws. (see www.smilefromtheheart.ie for details)
Sifu Joan Browne
Founder and Course Director.
066 7147545 – 087 12 12249
www.smilefromtheheart.ie
sifujoan@gmail.com
Weekend -Foundation of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung- Dublin- March 1st and 2nd 2008 Course Fee - €420.00
Please note that this does not include accommodation, but I am very happy to help you locate suitable B/B if you wish. Lunch on both days is included in the Marine Hotel.
Overcoming chronic pain and depression here- Sifu Joan's story click
Stories from students of Shaolin Wahnam click
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