All posts by Shifu Ahles
NOW In Vogue
This talk leads into a subject everyone living in a busy society can relate to. You will find yourself re-evaluating how much you really are able to focus on the present moment rather than always being lost in the past or future. Are people who live in the past and love to retell how they were wronged by others relieving the painful emotions over and over? Learn how self awareness leads to self improvement and find the dangers of getting caught up in what was. Learn how to enjoy not dread family gatherings are just a few examples of the practical insights from this week’s talk.
Continue readingQ & A: Exercising When Sick, Panic During Meditation, Tension, Crying
A diverse Q&A session, that is well worth listening through to the end for some surprises. This talk starts with a discussion about exercising while sick and feelings of panic and anxiety during meditation. How to breathe in a way that controls the body’s tension is explained and how being a slave to our senses affect ultimately works against us. Get answers to why someone might cry during meditation along with rare insight to what realization and enlightenment feels like according to Shifu Ahles. The talk concludes with dealing with pain from the past and learning to work your way through it.
Continue readingThe Privilege To Practice
A classic talk rich in the history of the martial arts. Access to this talk is currently reserved for those who have been members of BMA prior to April 2010.
Continue readingPatience plus Q & A
This talk was given shortly after a visit from Shifu Ahles’ own teacher. He addresses the challenge & frustrations of being a beginner in anything and the need to learn to be patient with ourselves. Shifu encourages his listeners to focus on improving themselves rather than comparing themselves with others. A short Q&A includes topics about the value of keeping a journal, breathing and digestive problems. Note: Access to this talk is currently reserved for those who have been members of BMA prior to April 2010
Continue readingEnd Of Year Talk 2008
This is a wonderful and informative talk given by Shifu Ahles to his students. A BMA archive favorite. Note: Access to this talk is currently reserved for those who have been members of BMA prior to April 2010
Continue readingQ & A: Awareness, Expressing Power, Bodily Reactions To Stress, A Guide For Change
This online talk is a mixed bag of martial arts, bodily reactions to nerves and stress with a dose of personal growth. Shifu Ahles gets into how we can train so that we are developing what is natural for the body so things start to flow. Hear the story of the Fisherman and his Son illustrating the importance of learning self sufficiency & responsibility. Learn about what it really takes to empower yourself in the talk.
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