Joan Browne Holistic Life Teachings

04/01/2026

Did some review of the 8 Brocades on this morning's course, correcting posture, sharing benefits and picture perfect form while staying relaxed.
We also covered Wuji stance and Flicking Fingers.
A great class of Intermediate and Senior students.
Well done everyone. It was so nice to see you all despite icy roads.
Glad ye are choosing to be healthy, happy and free for 2026
See you all on 8th February 💖🙏

The 8 Brocades Qigong set is the first 8 patterns of The 18 Lohan hands taught by Bodhidharma to the Shaolin monks. They are considered the best patterns e.g...

03/01/2026

The first of our monthly Sundays for Intermediate and Seniors begins tomorrow in Killarney court hotel.
I'm so glad so many of you are joining me in our continuing journey of being healthy, happy and free for 2026.
The Beginners syllabus begins in a few weeks both online and in person.
You can check out my website for full details on that and the in person Tai Chi syllabus and dates also.
In my opinion, Tai Chi Chuan cannot be taught online so this is an in person course over set Sundays throughout the year.
I'm looking forward to sharing these two amazing and profound arts with you.

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31/12/2025

A very Happy New Year. May you be happy, healthy and free in 2026

20/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas with many sudden joys and blessings along the way.
I'm back on December 29th so will reply to bookings then. I also have QR codes for payment on my website now if you are sure you wish to participate in the year long Good Health and Vitality course for 2026.

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12/12/2025

2025 is a 9 year signifying endings 2026 is a 1 year signifying new beginnings. As I was thinking about this I realised that 1999 was a 1 year and that was the year that I bought Sifus book Chi Kung for health and vitality and booked an Intensive Chi Kung course in Malaysia with him.
Even though the course was January 2000 a 2 year, the seeds were set in 1999 and what a new beginning it was 😀 those seeds sprouted really well and not only helped me but hundreds since then.
What seed are you setting for 2026?
Many Blessings and sudden joys - Sifu Joan. 🙏💖

11/12/2025

Website is updated now for most of what's happening in 2026.

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10/12/2025

I have decided to
also run levels 1 to 6 of Tai Chi Chuan in 2026 similar to the Chi Kung yearly course...The difference? Tai Chi Chuan is self defence with all the energy and mind aspects of Chi Kung.
It is Chi Kung but the movements are training self defence for work, business and daily life. A very high level art of energy and mind as well as attaining good health, flexibility and a calm mind.
Excellent for over thinkers!
Full details later.

10/12/2025

Goodmorning Everyone 💖

I hope you are all well.

Just a note to say that tomorrow night I am doing a Zoom class from 7pm to 7.50pm on one of the school's favourites Cosmic Shower where we enjoy showers of Golden chi to wash away old emotions and blockages.

If any of you are interested please let me know so I can send you the Zoom link.

The fee is €20.00 paid by PayPal, Revolut or Bank transfer. (you can let me know which you prefer).

Many Blessings,
Joan
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05/12/2025

Why am I focusing on a year long course for 2026?
One reason is:
In Chi Kung, or indeed any art, learning techniques is an objective but turning those techniques into skills is the aim.
It is not feasible to transmit that on a day or weekend course, especially if I never see that student again.
The year long course brings the best out in the participant and is also a lot of fun with a like minded community and access to your Sifu.

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03/12/2025

Hi Everyone, the new format for 2026 is as follows:
Beginners - join the year long syllabus of levels 1 to 6 on Zoom or join 7 Sundays in Killarney court hotel, Killarney for the same levels. (The Sunday dates will be advertised shortly).
Attend me privately for one to one sessions attending for at least 4 depending on presenting issues. In person or Zoom.
Shaolin Chi Kung is a high level art, a commitment to daily 10-15 minute practice is essential to receive the wonderful benefits and raise your vibration for good health, wellbeing, mental clarity and spiritual joy.
I really look forward to meeting you in 2026 💖

29/11/2025

I have been asked: how did I learn levels 1 to 12?
Answer: Over many years travelling around the world meeting Sifu in various countries and doing Intensive courses in Malaysia.
My very first course was a 3 day course in Malaysia and cost £800.00 Irish pounds 25 years ago.7
It was an investment in my health, wellbeing and the profound Shaolin Arts.
I discovered for myself that the old saying 'The Shaolin arts are more precious than the ability to turn stone to gold by touch' is true.
I feel so blessed and grateful for the gifts and transmissions I have received from my Sifu and the wonderful people I have met along the way💖💖🙏

14/11/2025

The year long 2026 Shaolin Chi Kung Syllabus Levels 1-6 details are now available and ready to book by texting, emailing (sifujoan@gmail.com, 0871212249 ) or mention here or DM

The details are on my website www.chikung.ie or please see below.

Shaolin Chi Kung Syllabus Level 1-6 2026 for Beginners on Zoom (open to International students)

A new format for 2026 on Zoom, for Beginners, will include the first 6 levels of the Shaolin Chi Kung Syllabus and 2027 levels 7-12. This is a big commitment for beginner students but is by far the most efficient and effective way to progress in your Chi Kung/Energy training.

Here are the details:

Level 1- Wednesday January 7th 2026 for 8 weeks up to Wednesday February 25th 2026 (once a week).

Level 2- Wednesday April 1st 2026 for 8 weeks up to Wednesday 20th May 2026 (once a week).

Level 3- Wednesday June 3rd 2026 for 4 weeks up to Wednesday 24th June 2026 (once a week).

Level 4- Wednesday July 22nd 2026 for 5 weeks up to Wednesday 19th August 2026 (once a week).

Level 5- Wednesday September 2nd for 4 weeks up to Wednesday 23rd September 2026 (once a week).

Level 6 - Wednesday October 7th 2026 for 10 weeks up to Wednesday 9th December 2026 (once a week).

The breaks in between are for the absorption and assimilation of the new energy levels for your body and mind. During these breaks Sifu Joan will organise a one to one private session with each participant as part of the course which will also be on Zoom.

The fee is €1200.00 if booked before December 30th 2025 and €1360.00 after that. All bookings must be in before January 6th 2026 and fully paid. This is to ensure that you continue with the levels as it is very easy to let life get in the way. For this year long course there is no part payment. It is for those who really wish to commit to their health, well being, clarity and spiritual joy.

The times are Wednesday evenings 6.50pm to 7.50pm and a morning course Wednesdays 10am to 11am. Separate courses.

This course will not be recorded to protect the privacy of attending students but Sifu Joan will send you a video of each exercise throughout the year on whats app and set up a whats app group for any questions that may arise.

If you wish to book, please email sifujoan@gmail.com with heading Shaolin Chi Kung Syllabus 2026 or text on 0871212249. Payment can be made by bank transfer, revolut or paypal. Once you email/text your booking intention, Sifu Joan will send you the bank, revolut or paypal details and once payment is received you will receive your Zoom link for this unique and special course.

There will be an intake in April and September also and days and dates will be released later.

'When we take good care of ourselves, we open ourselves up to miracles and sudden joys from the cosmos' Sifu Joan

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