Meditation & Mindset - Sifu John: Recent Episodes
Meditation & Motivation - Sifu
Enjoy regular meditations, listen to lessons and interviews on personal growth spirituality and kung fu. Sifu John is a Kung fu Master, Meditation Teacher and Founder of One Tao. I hope this audio experience brings you value, and I am grateful for you listening. Thank you đ
This is a guided meditation in which you will learn how to surrender your negative thoughtsÂ
This meditation helps you to use third person as a way to disidentify with thoughts and emotions
In this podcast, John interviews Damien Giardina through-out this podcast we discuss health, happiness, meditation, fitness, motivation, discipline, and developing healthy habits.
This is a guided meditation in witch you will learn and experence your true life intentions.
This is a 30 minute Archangelic meditation to improve relaxation, mental focus, visualisation and concentration.
In this short energy meditaion, Sifu John  instructs visualisation and sinking for one of his kung fu classes
Calming meditation where we imagine a torch đŚ shining white light into our whole body.
This 1 hour private session develops kung fu forms through integration of types of energy, such as the sinking and feeling energy.
The session is rounded out with a short meditation.
In this 25-minute lying down meditation, Sifu John instructs visualisation and energy body work for a class, with intermittent background music for relaxation and focus.
This 20-minute session with a student combines both a standing and lying down meditation to improve relaxation, mental focus, visualisation and concentration.
This short session is designed as a warmup for a Kung Fu session - Warming up the body, loosening any tension, and taking part in a moving meditation before a proper Kung Fu session.
This 50-minute lesson has two students studying Kung-Fu exercises with Sifu John and practising proper form for Bil Gee and elbow exercises, among others.Â
The lesson is concluded by a short standing meditation.
This is a 25-minute long session designed to combine meditation and energy work, improving both relaxation and mental focus while also training the energy body.
Today's Kung Fu lesson focusses heavily on meditative exercises rather than the physical.Â
Sifu John leads the class through the physical exercises but emphasises centering, tai gong and mental state as being crucial to physical form.Â
This is bookended by two meditations to enter and conclude the lesson.Â
This is a hour-long Kung Fu lesson with two more advanced students, practicing and learning Chi Sao techniques and discussing strategies for improving in the exercises.
This is an excerpt from a Wing Chun session with Sifu John, covering exercises such as chain punching, heel kicking, side slashes and heel kicking, among others. Meditative energy work is also included, and a core part of physical training.
This is a group session discussing the principles set out in the 1976 book A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman. The central topic of this session is questioning whether or not our surroundings matter in the sense of a path to spiritual growth. Sifu John then leads a reflective meditation on the content discussed.
Today Sifu John gives a short, 15 minute meditation where we visualise various kinds of light within and outside of our bodies to develop our energy bodies and our concentration.
This private session introduces a new student to Sifu John, as well as three core energies, or chis - the feeling chi, moving chi and idea chi.Â
Sifu John explains the mechanisms and use of each of these energies to the  student and shows how we can apply them both in combat and in our daily lives.
Feeling Energy - absorption and awareness
Moving Energy - intention that leads to action
Idea Energy - literally just thinking about things and envisioning them
This is an introductory session with Sifu John and a new student, where he explains some of the benefits of meditation and discusses the content of some of the classes. He also talks to her about quieting the mind when it is in an excited state, and together they set up a plan to help her moving forward.
This short session is an exploration of the concepts of judgement and forgiveness, and how to find lasting peace by practicing them.
This session comprises of three meditations - a Qigong Meditation, followed by an energy-work meditation, and lastly  a visualisation and feeling meditation.Â
These meditations are followed by questions from the class on the meditations and how their bodies react to the meditations.
Ann-Maree McClung is a breakup expert and relationship coach.
She is also Sifu Johnâs sister and joins us as she shares her story and knowledge.
This short session involves the troubles of one student, who cannot switch off and be at peace after a hectic and full workday.Â
Sifu John addresses these troubles and discusses lighting, screen use, nutrition and the ability to let go, offering useful advice for anyone having similar concerns.
This is a short breathing meditation where Sifu John instructs a very simple exercise than anybody can repeat themselves. He also offers advice about the nature of forming habits, such as meditation habits, and how these initially about consistency rather than substance.
Aidan runs a personal training studio on Chandos Street in Crows nest. He is a young and driven entrepreneur.
This one on one lesson with a student is a dialogue about the challenges she wishes to overcome, in particular letting go of negative emotion in her personal and professional life.
This one on one lesson with a student goes over his personal needs for meditation - in particular maintaining focus and letting go of frustration to achieve better balance and performance personally and in sport.
This is a lesson with Sofu John, discussing meditation habit setting, motivations, passions and careers, and other interesting and personal topics. The lesson is followed by a meditation, as well as advice for meditation habit setting.
Mari Jevanoni is a three time Australian body building champ, online trainer as well as a face to face trainer on Sydneyâs North Shore.
In this lesson Sifu John discusses the link between meditation and focus, before going through a daily fingertip meditation exercise.
This meditation is titled "I am here, I am now" Â and . allows us to be in the moment without the distractions of the past and the present. through awareness of the here and now we are able to focus on our breathing and ourselves to give us a greater understand ourselves and the world around us.
Jake Veale is a professional AFL player. He has played for the Swans, then Sturt in South Australia.Â
He is currently taking a breaking and playing for Sydney Uni in the North East Australian competition while studying Law.
This half-hour Qigong session begins with a short standing presence exercise, followed by a loosening of the joints and muscles. Then Sifu John instructs a 15 min meditation designed to help understand the elements, and so aid Kung Fu.
Standing presence exercise
Loosening up of joints and muscles
Understanding the elements
This 15-minute meditation is designed to link the process of visualisation of light and the awareness of the body, to positive emotion to bring relaxation and lasting positive emotion.
This is a 12-minute standing meditation led by Sifu John, wherein we become aware of our body and feel its components, and visualise light in and around ourselves.
This group session discusses the principles  set out in Dr David Hawkins' book Letting Go. Specifically in this session, the group discusses energy, the link between thoughts and emotions, healing, and our true nature. The session is rounded out by a letting go meditation.
Kiyan specialises in people based solutions, problem solving, retunes people and does corporate coaching.Â
Plus sheâs a counter terrorist.
This group session discusses the principles  set out in Dr David Hawkins' book Letting Go. Specifically in this
session, the group discusses energy, the link between thoughts and emotions, healing, and our true nature. The session isÂ
rounded out by a letting go meditation.
In this hour-long session, Sifu John takes a class through various Wing Chun exercises  and answers questions the
students have based upon their form and execution. Additionally, Sifu John stresses the importance of the differenceÂ
between three types of force: muscle, structure and energy.Â
This short meditation aims to improve calmness, focus and relaxation throughÂ
use of visualisation. This meditation can be used to prepare for training or as a way to relax after exercises.
In this meditation we work on shields of light protection from the 3 main chakras. With a mantra of peace, harmony and tranquility.
In this pod-session, I interview Darren Lam, apart from being an accomplished martial artist, ultra-experienced club health club manager he is a legend of a bloke who I have become good mates within our time together at Fitness First in Chatswood.Â
Enjoy lessons on success, personal growth and leadership in our discussion.
In this podcast we flip the man behind the microphone to face the questions. We ask the question "who is Sifu John" and find out what led to him becoming the man he is today.
Let go of hatred and complaint. âHolding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to dieâ Buddha
Byron Sakha joins Sifu John as he covers his upbringing and drive for how all of us can maximise our potential and bridge the gap between where you are and where you would love to be.
Join us for a discussion on health, nutrition, mindset and wellness fitness expert Coach Patty Roach.
This meditation is for combining your loving, peaceful nature, with your confident powerful side.
Use the feeling and idea energies in golden and sky blue to calm your mind and expand your consciousness.
Feel peace in your body, love in your heart and be content in your mind. This will increase your energy for yourself and others.
Join me and Heather for this lesson and Meditation on breathing.
We discuss four key points on breathing:
The breathing process Present moment and breath How breath is related to emotions Full body breathing
At the end of the lesson there is a meditation at 14 minutes and 40 seconds (in case you just want to jump ahead)
Relax into this meditation for letting go, being present, surrender and being free. Enjoy!
In this meditation, touch all your finger tips together, leaving a space between your fingers.
And we are going to focus on the feeling of the fingertips pressing against each other one by one.
This exercise is fro strengthening your focus and concentrations :)
Enjoy
Sifu John answers a question about why should someone meditate and what is meditation about.
Enjoy!
This is an 8 part meditation.
First we have the theory them the meditation follows :)
I - Inhale, where we focus on breathing A - Alignment, aligning your three main centers (chakras) M - Mantra, Repeating positive affirmations S - Spirit, Connecting to something greater than yourself U - Unconditional Love, Forgiveness, and letting go of the past P - Peace and Gratitude, creating a state of calm and thankfulness E - Envision, visualizing and creating our best life R - Release and surrender, relaxation and letting go.
This meditation, when practiced consistently for 30 days every morning, can transform your life.
Meditation for you to be Present, Here and Now.
Through your breath, your sensation, your awareness, and your visualisation you will connect to the present moment.
In this meditation you cover your centres (chakras) with calming lights, heal your body an protect yourself with a shield of white light.
In this meditation we work with the feeling, moving and idea energy as usual.
Filling your body with a healing, calming golden light.
Enjoy!
In this meditation you expand your awareness, through the idea energy (visualisation).
From your body, to your room, to your suburb, to your country.
Enjoy this 8 minute calming and expanding meditation.
Setting your highest (aka spiritual) intention is useful in many ways.
It helps you to know how you wish to be in your interacttions, it helps you to know when people align with your values and how deep a relationship you should develop.
It helps you to realise what 'blockages' need to be let go of. This means that as you set your highest intention, the things that prevent you from 'being' your intention will arise in order to be surrendered.
Here we focus on the sky blue light around us and draw it into our centre. We finish of with a calming steel of white light.
Enjoy :)
In this meditation we release tension from your face, work on your kinetic energy aka moving energy, and build a protective shell of white light, which is like a shield from negative energy.
Enjoy!
I wanted to share wit you the best time in my opinion to meditate.
I outline a few reasons here but there are definitely more.
Look, if you can't do it in the morning it doesn't matter (even though I believe the benefits are greater).
What is important is that you do it.
Take 5 minutes to calm, balance and relax, we focus on the breath, some simple visualisation and a peaceful mantra at the end :) Enjoy.
In this meditation we connect love to 3 types of energy.
The feeling, moving and idea energy.
In this short meditation you relax and release your body, then work on feeling and visualising a golden light radiating from your head centre (chakra) down through your body.
Let go of tension, soften your mind and enjoy the golden light of your consciousness.
In this guided meditation we go through the whole body from the feet all the way up to the heads relaxing, releasing and letting go.
A great meditation for deep relaxation and calming your mind.
Enjoy
In this meditation you simply feel your body, and use the release mantra. Let go of tension, release any strain and feel peaceful :)
Feel your body, move your mind, strengthen your visualisation and concentration with this short 8 minute meditation :)
This is an 8 part meditation.
I - Inhale, where we focus on breathing A - Alignment, aligning your three main centers (chakras) M - Mantra, Repeating positive affirmations S - Spirit, Connecting to something greater than yourself U - Unconditional Love, Forgiveness, and letting go of the past P - Peace and Gratitude, creating a state of calm and thankfulness E - Envision, visualizing and creating our best life R - Release and surrender, relaxation and letting go.
This meditation, when practiced consistently for 30 days every morning, can transform your life.
Hope you enjoy :)
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This 8 minute meditation helps you to bring awareness to your breath. We use a patterned breathing technique which helps you to come into the present moment and calm your mind.
This 9 minute meditation is perfect for relaxing and calming your mind. Deep breathing, visualisation and a calming mantra that will help to energise and protect you from negative energy. Best practiced in the morning but if you canât do it in the morning anytime is better than not at all. I hope you enjoy this meditation much love, John