Sydney NeiGong Foundations Workshop

NeiGong 內功 translates to "Internal Skill" or "Internal Development". As a practice, Neigong guides individuals through a series of transformative internal processes.

The initial stages focus on opening, aligning and cultivating the body & mind, building a solid foundation to enhance health and well-being. This groundwork prepares practitioners to awaken the largely dormant energy matrix within, a crucial step in NeiGong’s progression.

At its core, NeiGong is rooted in the ability to cultivate, mobilise, and utilise Qi (commonly translated as "energy" or "life force"). This is achieved through a series of carefully designed QiGong exercises that optimise the body, mind, and energy systems.

With these foundational aspects activated, practitioners can explore the deeper dimensions of NeiGong, encompassing martial, medical, alchemical, and meditative practices. NeiGong is best understood as a journey—a path of inner cultivation and self-discovery.

Whether you are new to the Internal Arts or seeking to deepen your practice, this two-day workshop offers a structured, practical introduction to NeiGong.

What Will You Learn in This Workshop?

This workshop introduces foundational methods from Damo Mitchell and Lotus Neigong, one of the most renowned schools globally in this field.

The focus will be on foundational practices, including:

• Wuji standing practice
• Dan Tian Gong & Building the Container
• Stretching & Opening the Body
• Basics of Building & Mobilising Qi
• Foundations of seated practice
• General Guidelines for Beginners

Event schedule

22-23 Febrary, 9.00 am - 17.00 pm on both days.

(Doors open at 8.30am for a 9.00am start)

Day 1

• Introduction to NeiGong
• Stretching & opening the body
• Foundations of seated practice
• 12.00 - 2.00 pm: Lunch
• Stretching spine and torso
• Wuji standing practice
• Dan Tian Gong
• Seated practice

Day 2

• Stretching & opening the body
• Wuji standing with focus on "kua"
• Daoyin practice
• 12.00 - 2.00 pm: Lunch
• Shui gong sleeping practice
• Strength training
• Seated Dan Tian Gong & first mudra
• Ji Ben QiGong

Can you do this workshop as a beginner?

Absolutely, this workshop is designed for beginners and those who are already familiar with Neigong.

What if I cannot sit on the floor?

No problemo. Being able to sit on the floor is slightly more effective, but it is perfectly fine to train the seated work on a stool or chair.

What to bring?

• Yoga mat: There should be enough yoga mats in the venue, but if possible, please bring your own.
• Something to sit on: Please bring something to sit on for seated practices such as a cushion - or a rolled up towel will do.
• Notebook: If you like taking notes, please bring a notebook and a pen

Lunch break

Lunch break will go from 12 - 2 pm , there are many cafes and restaurants nearby, feel free to bring your own food too.

About the teachers

This workshop is brought to you by Kate and Henri Lebedev. We are both full time students at Damo Mitchell's Lotus Neigong Bali School, where we train 7 months of the year since it opened in 2023.

Prior to this, we have both studied with a number of Qigong and Martial arts teachers across Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

We are also final year students of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and TCM and study at the Xian Tian College of Chinese Medicine.

Although we are still students, we have the generous blessing and encouragement from Damo to start teaching the Neigong Foundations in Australia and New Zealand, which is a great honour.

Learn more about us: www.cloudwanderers.com

More about Damo Mitchell online Internal Arts Academy: www.damomitchell.com

For more comprehensive in-person training, we recommend Damo's Bali school programs:

https://lotusneigong.com/bali-school/