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JOIN NOWInfinite Chi Yoga is in-depth training course aims to strengthen and heal the physical body, calm the emotions and awaken the spirit of those individuals who are willing to devote themselves to personal and spiritual transformation. Graduates of this course will be strong, positive, radiant practitioners who have gained a deep understanding of themselves and human nature.
What is Infinite Chi Yoga?
‘Two Great Ancient Arts Merge Into One’
Infinite Chi Yoga is a unique path to spiritual awakening, created by Master Jason Chan. It is based on a dynamic fusion of Chi Kung and Yoga philosophies, techniques and practices. Infinite Chi Yoga thus combines thousands of years of treasures from these two complimentary paths to personal radiance and spiritual wisdom. Through a new synthesis of Chi Kung and Yoga, Jason Chan aims to bring greater richness, depth and beauty to these two life-transforming arts.
Yoga and Chi Kung truly enhance each other when practised together. Each art is very deep and rich, and practising either in a systematic way will change you in ways you cannot begin to imagine. Synthesising both arts will speed up your personal and spiritual growth as you begin to master your body, your breath and your mind and prepare yourself to receive the divine grace that is your natural birthright.
Levels of Attainment in Infinite Chi Yoga
The Benefits of Infinite Chi Yoga
Initially, Infinite Chi Yoga™ focuses on increasing and maintaining the flexibility of the spine whilst toning and rejuvenating the whole nervous system. Gentle but powerful stretching, twisting and bending movements and postures are combined with rhythmical systematic breathing exercises. Whilst the body is strengthened and rejuvenated, the mind is trained to maintain a relaxed focus on the breath and posture. The goal is to develop sustained, wakeful alertness throughout one’s practice.
In time, the practice of Infinite Chi Yoga™ will bring flexibility, suppleness and nourishment to the joints and muscles whilst massaging the vital organs and glands with life-enriching Chi. Respiration and circulation will also be improved, thus ensuring a rich supply of nutrients (oxygen, chi , prana) to all the cells in the body.
Purification on the Path
As students advance into the practice of Infinite Chi Yoga™, their chakras and other energy channels will gradually open. Purification of body, mind and emotions will lead to deeper insights into the true meaning of life and greater awareness of spirit. Diligent students will eventually experience a major expansion of consciousness that will be accompanied by great love, joy and compassion as they anchor back into the depths of their hearts.
The advanced practitioner of Infinite chi Yoga will ultimately discover the Truth of Life itself that is always available to us here and now. Once they have tasted this Truth, advanced practitioners will know that henceforth their only purpose in life is to serve others with all their heart, mind and spirit.
Infinite Chi Kung
‘To harness the power of the universe’.
Infinite Chi Kung comes from the Tao. ‘Tao can be expressed but not the eternal Tao. Names can be named, but not the eternal name. As the origin of heaven and earth the Tao is nameless, but as the Mother of all things, it is nameable’ (Lao Tzu)
‘Like the Tao, Chi cannot be described. It can only be experienced. Universal Chi is inexhaustible. The more you cultivate Chi the more you will be able to hold it. The more you can hold it, the more you will be able to extend it out to others. The more you extend chi outwards to support the others the more you too will receive its great benefits’ (Jason Chan)
A simple translation of Chi Kung is energy work. Chi means breath, air, energy, vitality Kung means work and is used to refer to any technique or skill that requires time, effort, aspiration and constant practice to perfect or accomplish one’s art.
When the power of chi is combined with virtue this is an expression of the ‘Tao’.
Through balancing and harmonising the power and wisdom of heavenly cosmic forces, combined with earth’s nature forces and human forces, we can enjoy radiant health and vitality, attain physical strength and longevity, enhance our mental awareness and spiritual insight and eventually overcome our fear of life and death. The ultimate goal of Chi Kung practice is to realise the primordial immortality of our Human Spirit.
A perfect description of the presence of a truly accomplished Chi Kung practitioner is: ‘Be still like a mountain. Flow like a great river’ (Lao Tzu)
When practising Chi Kung it is essential that every movement and all stillness is guided by Spirit or ‘clear consciousness’. In Chi Kung there is stillness in each movement and movement in stillness.
Yoga: A Royal Path towards Enlightenment
The word yoga literally means ‘to yoke, bind or join’. Yoga can also mean union or fusion. The ultimate aim of yoga is to merge with the ‘One’ The path of yoga is the path of self-mastery.
The Self to be realised beyond the ego is ‘Atman’ or pure consciousness. Through disciplined yoga practice, the adept will eventually discover this intuitive enlightened state. In yogic terms this is known as ‘Samadhi’
As a mirror once tarnished by dust shines brightly again once it has been polished, so the accomplished yogi becomes free from grief and fear after once tasting the true nature of the Self.
Infinite Chi Yoga is simple, direct and faithful to Patanjali’s Eight Limb Path.
Infinite Chi Yoga has been created to embrace the essence of Yoga in its purest form.
Patanjali indicated that there are two ways to transcend the ‘waves’ of the mind: practice and non-attachment.
He defined practice as ‘effort or vigilance toward steadiness of mind.’ When this practice is ‘well attended to’ with all earnestness for a long time and without a break it will become effective and ultimately effortless.
Patanjali sets out the eight limbs of yoga or the eightfold path.
a) Ahimsa – non violence – or living without harming others by thought, word or deed
b) Satya – truthfulness
c) Asteya – non-stealing
d) Aparigraha – abstaining from greed
e) Brahmacharya – celibacy – to walk with God / higher consciousness
2 Niyama – Observance
a) Sauca – purity / cleanliness of mind and body
b) Samtosa – contentment – facing reality without reacting with strong emotions c) Tapas – austerity or self-control – to burn
d) Svadhyaya – continuous learning / studying spiritual books
e) Ishvara pranidhana surrendering to higher intelligence / devotion to God
3 Asana – the practice of postures
4 Pranayama – balanced breathing / restraint (or control) of life forces
5 Pratyahara – withdrawal of the mind from external objects and distractions
6 Dharana – pure concentration or fixed attention
7 Dhyana – Meditation or contemplation
8 Samadhi – the transcendental state of bliss, super- consciousness, Self-realisation
Who can benefit from learning Infinite Chi Yoga?
This wholesome art transcends all doctrines, dogmas and man-made barriers to the Truth. This art can be practised by people from all faiths and by those with no religious beliefs. Infinite Chi Yoga is a universal art, a wholesome discipline and practice for health, abundance and fulfilment of our natural human potential.
Who Can Become a Teacher of Infinite Chi Yoga?
Anyone who not only cares for their own well-being, but also knows that others’ interests and benefit are as important as their own, can become a teacher of Infinite Chi Yoga.
Teaching is demonstrating. We are all demonstrating something to ourselves and the world each time we do anything. In every given moment our actions will reflect what we believe we are and what we think the world is for. As we become more aware of our own higher potential and purpose, so we will demonstrate and teach differently.
Two Approaches to this course
Although this curriculum outlines a three-year course, some students who are inspired to become Infinite Chi Yoga teachers may take longer to graduate. Some students reach the standard required of teachers in just three years. Others may take up to five years. It all depends upon an individual’s enfoldment.
The second approach to the course is to take it for the purpose of self-development. Many students take this course not to become Infinite Chi Yoga teachers but simply to enhance their own health and spiritual growth. This in itself will benefit and enhance the lives of others. It is possible, having started the course for personal development reasons only, to change to commit to becoming an Infinite Chi Yoga teacher if that is your new inspiration. This change of approach is subject to certain requirements that are set out below. It is also subject to you reaching certain levels of ability.
When commencing this course you will need to make clear to the Infinite Ats which approach you are taking. Course teachers will be available to discuss your options with you either before or during the course. We will always endeavour to give you our support. We are here to serve your best interests throughout your years of training with us.
Course Teacher reserves the right to ask a student to leave the course at any point if he decides that such a decision is in the best interests of the student concerned and/or the other students on the course.
Course Structure
What will you practice and learn?
– Golden Sun Series
– Primary Standing like a Tree
*14 foundational yoga asana postures
– Intermediate Standing like a Tree
– Six Healing Sounds Spirals in the Air
*Sleeping Buddha Chi Yoga
*21 yoga postures with connecting flow
– Advanced Standing Like a Tree
*Understanding the principles and purpose of teaching Infinite Chi Yoga
Developing teaching and demonstration skills
*49 Yoga asanas
a) 2250 Euro per year
b) Discount if paid in full before or on the first weekend – 2025 Euro
c) 650 Euro deposit + 3 installments of 535 Euro
Location: Banteer/Millstreet, Co.Cork, Ireland Contact Us: +353 85b 718 0291 / Email: info@theinfinitearts.com