Lotus Nei Gong Cork

24/07/2025

I am looking forward to meeting everyone next week at An Sanctoir. The first 2 days will be foundations, and then we will explore a little deeper.

To do the foundations in anything less than 3-5 years would be a tall order but hey, let’s begin. These days will give everyone an opportunity to find out whether the art of Nei gong is something you want to explore.
Very much looking forward to being an Ireland again 🦚

10/04/2025

Looks like I'm coming back to Ireland, Hooray:) come and join me for some training it would be wonderful to see old and some new friends.

We are doing a couple of days of foundations in case some of you need to review this vital part of the art, or are newish! Then we will crack on with some more advanced work, Qi building, Dao Yin and some Environmental practice to assist this.

Folk can join for all of the days or just the part of the course that appeals. Look forward to training with you soon.

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https://www.sophieneigong.com/ireland

26/06/2020

Taking further our Yi Ji Jing work, deepening it and consolidating gains made. We will be including environmental work.  

22/06/2020

Hi all in case your interested:)

Plans
1. This Wednesday class in person in the wild orchard for actual humans (we will have sunshine) and on Zoom 2-4pm. Flesh humans feel free to bring snacks for post class gobbling, sorry zoomers. Whos coming? Let me know here is fine.

2. RETREAT 17 - 19 July Channels, Dao Yin and things! Taking further our Yi Ji Jing work, deepening it and consolodating gains made. We will be Including environmental work.

We have VERY limited residential spaces and for these we cannot do our usual concessions, sorry, we are fortunate to still run at all and will offer this again as soon as we financially can:) i will also offer the course on Zoom at a cheap rate and as usual concessions/free courses available this way. Most of the training will be available via Zoom but not all:) Camping possible to.

Residential £350 £310 if you can bring (which is preffered) your own duvet, pillows and linen. If not we will provide safe linen options, camping cheaper but we will need to fill the staying spots first.
Locals with food non res £220
Zoom £90

Can you let us know (via email only bonhays.calendar@gmail.com) if you want to come/participate in this training and stipulate in what way. First come will operate on the residential spots:)

We will keep numbers sensible for inside training and train outside as much as possible. We shall provide these wonderful ninja stylie masks 😏 if you forget yours, (only for inside training) the cleaning/hand/fabric sanitising protocols are already in place. Meals and inside training will all be at the correct distance.

Really look forward to doing some real time Nei Gong with you ❤️

11/06/2020

Free 7 Hour Course...

We would like to invite you to join an in-depth training program in the Microcosmic Orbit (Xiao Zhou Tian).

This training is available for free, and is open to those with a sincere wish to study the Internal Arts.

The course is available at www.damomitchell.com/microcosmic-orbit

No need to sign in, share your details, register or anything like that... it is simply a free offering that we hope may help some people in their practice.

I hope that you find it useful and interesting - if you like it, please do share it! 🙂

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Internal Arts Academy - Online training in the Internal Arts
www.damomitchell.com
www.lotusneigong.com

25/04/2020

This crisis has presented us with many challenges but one thing that has shone through during the past month is people connecting to nature and whilst we are all at our homes connections to the wildlife that surrounds us have become stronger.

25/11/2019

Thankyou to all the lovely folk who came along yo our inaugural Nei Gong event in Cork. You were all a great bunch, put your heart and soul and aches all into the training. Email will be following with all the resources/details/next step options for you. Many thanks to Freya for all her hard work letting you all know and venue finding!
See you all in February.

21/11/2019

Not long now to our first event starting tomorrow. Very much looking forward to meeting all the folk coming and introducing you to this wonderful art.

We will be covering amongst other things, building the body for Nei Gong, the Kua, Wuji, the importance of correct relationship to relaxation/release, starting the Ji Ben Qi Gong and enjoying practice, company of each other amongst some culitivation.

11/10/2019

Great post from Rob Aspell co director of xiantian college, the Daoist medicine school associated with Lotus Nei Gong

The Nine Heart Palaces - Jiu Xin Gong (九心宮)

This post is a little longer than usual, and is still a very brief introduction and overview of what are known as the ‘Nine Heart Palaces’ - I hope some may find the post helpful and interesting enough to begin exploring this construct when identifying the nature(s) and causes of emotional and mental distress...

The Nine Heart Palaces within Chinese medicine are essentially nine key areas of someone’s life that a classical doctor may explore in order to identify certain emotional and mental issues. If there is indeed an issue with one of the ‘palaces’, it is said to become a ‘Heart pain (Xin Tong, 心痛)’ - this is seen as a potential root for mental discomfort, and will need to be addressed in order for the patient to recover. The Nine Heart Palaces are as follows:

1. Health - the health palace is not necessarily about being in good health or ill health, it’s about whether or not one’s health causes mental distress. It is more commonly out of balance when one has a chronic illness, though any over attachment to health can cause it issue. When this palace is stable, a patient can be quite unwell but be detached enough to not experience distress.

2. Abundance - Sometimes known as the ‘wealth’ palace, it is associated with the act of acquiring and being comfortable with what we have. It does not necessarily mean being ‘financially’ rich, as wealth is relative and subjective. Though it is about the feeling of being satisfied with what you have in life. This is linked to the Yi and the Earth quality, and imbalance often causes issues with clarity of thought and digestion.

3. Prosperity - this palace is linked to the Fire quality and the Du channel. It is associated with being able to give, and having enough to offer and provide. As with abundance, it does not only relate to materialistic belongings, but also the ability to have enough Qi and stability to give energetically and emotionally.

4. Relationships - this palace is associated with having relationships that allow and assist us to progress and learn throughout life, as opposed to simply feeling loved or needed. It is linked to the Heart Shen and the Fire quality. It should be noted that it is not only about being in a relationship or having enough social relationships... Being alone for certain periods may indeed be needed to progress and learn certain lessons. This palace is often disordered due to putting others’ needs first.

5. Creativity - this palace is associated with having purpose and creating something that gives our lives meaning. It is again closely linked to the Heart Shen, and the Fire quality.

6. Adventure - having adventure in life is linked closely to the Wood quality and the Hun, which requires the potential to experience new things in life rather than the feeling of stagnation and mundanity. Much like abundance, what gives a sense of adventure is relative to the individual.

7. Career - this is not only associated with having a career or occupation that we necessarily enjoy, but our ability to find our vocation in life. It is important that it matches our life path and that we have the requirements to engage with it based on our congenital constitution. It would not be good for instance if we felt the need to perform to a crowd and be among others, but were in a career that involved isolation (or vice versa).

8. Sanctuary - some refer to this as home or family, though not having a home or family is also considered ok so long as the person is comfortable with that. It is essentially a place (physically or psychologically) that one can feel rooted and safe in. It’s the aspect of the mind that feels comfortable to let down it’s guard at times and feel at rest. This is associated with the Kidneys and Zhi.

9. Wisdom - this correlates with our self-reliance and acceptance for who we are. It is linked to our understanding of situations, our adaptability, and ability to go with the flow. This palace often only becomes harmonised once the others are settled.

13/09/2019

Hi everyone, I hope your coming to train with us in November in Cork, learning the complex and intriguing art that is Nei Gong.

We have plenty of work with the body, opening, stretching, and strengthening. All tailored to your age and stage, and aiming to build the kind of body that we need to manage the increased flow and efficiency of Qi that the process will create!

We have many practices and exercises for Qi flow, stagnation removal, regulation of the organs and mind. We also have soundwork, mantra, sitting and breathing practices, different forms of Qi Gong and Dao Yin working into the varying layers of the body and energy system. Practices for regulating Qi, building Qi and expelling Qi! Lots to do:)

Plus lots of wonderful theory for the brain and heart to understand and learn.

We are a comprehensive school that aims to cover all aspects of the art of Qi Gong in a classical an uncompromised way. Come and join us in November and see what you think:)