Welcome to everyone who is new - looking forward to connecting soon! Few things coming up: 1. Coffee Morning this Sunday - at 10:30am for anyone who would like to log on, meet, catch up, chat with coffee/tea. I can onboard anyone new and would be lovely to meet any new faces - very relaxed and casual for those who would like to make. There is also VIP Level Qigong and a meditation slot too on that day. 2. Meditation slots up for next week - as usual if anyone would like any other slots during the day please message on the discussion tab under Community (top far left) or message me privately and i'll add them on. For anyone new - you'll find the classes in the Calendar tab. 3. As well, if anyone has any questions, or would like any methods or help with their meditation/mindfulness/spirituality/qigong practice or tips on how to start one - then please reach out :) 4. New Article out - first part below - to read the full article go to: Classroom/Standard/Articles: Article: Meditation is for Everyone: There is a myth that meditation is for monks, mystics, yogis, or middle class mums in yoga classes. But meditation is not about being spiritual. It’s not about believing anything. It’s not about escaping the world and chanting ancient syllables on Moon days. Meditation is about being with yourself— and learning to live with your mind in a healthier way. If you have a brain, nervous system, job, relationships, stress, emotions, or responsibilities…then meditation is for you. The Universal Human Problem: Across every wisdom tradition in history—Buddhist, Daoist, Yogic, Zen, Sufi, Christian mysticism, Stoicism—the conclusion is always the same: A chaotic mind creates a chaotic life. A clear mind creates a clear life. When I stayed with a remote Maasai tribe — still living in an ancient, ancestral way with no electricity, no running water, and no Western influence — I asked one of the Elders (through a translator) whether they experienced psychological burdens like anxiety, depression, or constant overthinking.

Morning Everyone, Hope you are having a good weekend. Here's what's new and going on: 1. Welcome to any new Members!! Look fwd to meeting you soon on a meditation or any other event in the calendar :) 2. Some new times for meditation slots, a coffee morning and tiered events for next week on the calendar. If you would prefer any other times for meditation please share with me and i'll upload a link for anyone else who might wish to join that time. 3. The February Meditation Gong - starts today - goal to meditate everyday for the whole of Feb - see the previous post below on the Community page titled "February Daily Meditation Gong - How it Works!' for more info or message me - but it starts today and you need to upload your times in the comments of that post once completed. (Feel free to message me with any questions). 4. New Article is Out - on Breathing & Meditation - the first few paragraphs are attached below. But go to Classroom/Standard/Articles to read the rest. 5. Have a fab sunday! We've got a Coffee Morning, VIP Qigong, Meditation today for those wanting to attend - as usual let me know who is attending for links to be uploaded. Many thanks :) Do You Need to Control the Breath to Find Stillness? A Daoist, physiological, and practical perspective. Modern wellness culture often treats breathwork as the gateway to inner calm. From box breathing to Wim Hof to Soma and countless variations, the message is simple: control the breath → calm the mind → reach inner peace. And for many people beginning their inner journey, this is true. Conscious breathing is a powerful tool. But every time I used to ask my Daoist & Neigong teachers about breathwork they always brushed it off saying: “Stop trying to do breathwork. When the mind settles, the breath settles. Not the other way around.” So which is it? Is breathwork essential? Or is it a detour before “real meditation”? The answer is both more nuanced and more empowering. This article bridges these two worlds—Western breathwork and Eastern meditation—so practitioners know when to use breath, when to let it go, and how to integrate both for deeper transformation.

Hey Everyone, Hope you are well. Just a few updates to share: 1. February Meditation Gong: I’ll be organising a Meditation Gong challenge for the month of February.Your mission — should you choose to accept it — is to meditate every day for the entire month (minimum of 10 minutes at a time). It’s a powerful way to build consistency, strengthen discipline, and get your mind and body used to daily stillness. If you’d like to join in, simply reply to this message and I’ll share the full details. 2. Premium Members – Lesson 3 Now Live, called The Illusion of Me, is now available. We’ll also be hosting a private discussion group and Q&A tomorrow afternoon, so feel free to message me if you’d like to join to explore the ideas more deeply. 3. New Article Released. The latest article, 'The Complete Guide to Meditation Sitting Postures', has just been uploaded. You'll find it in: Classroom → Standard → Articles. I’ll include the first few paragraphs below to whet the appetite for anyone interested in refining their meditation practice. 4. Upcoming Online Qigong Presentations. In February I’ll be hosting a couple of online presentations on the History and Philosophy of Qigong. I’ll release the dates soon. If this interests you, feel free to reach out — those who have attended day or weekend Qigong retreats with me will recognise this material. 5. Coffee Morning & Q&A – This Sunday - Open to everyone: we’ll be having a relaxed online Coffee Morning and Q&A this Sunday at 11:30am. Feel free to log on, chat about meditation and spirituality, ask questions, meet others in the community, and connect. 6. Lastly, thank you for being here and participating. If you have any questions, ideas, or anything you’d like to see inside the community, please let me know. And remember message in advance if would like to attend the meditation slots - and i'll upload the links :) The Complete Guide to Meditation Sitting Postures: Cross-Legged, Zazen, Chair Sitting, Standing & More Meditation traditions across the world use different postures — cross-legged, kneeling, standing, or sitting in a chair. None is universally “correct.” Each posture has its own history, biomechanics, energetic implications, and pros and cons.

Morning All, New Article has landed discussing the various traditions and religions that point to Non-duality. To see the full version please go to the "Classroom" on the app and in the "Standard Area" you'll find the full article, this email is also a reminder of the Coffee morning and Q&A today....... For thousands of years, humans have asked the same question: Who am I? Beyond culture, language, and ideology, many spiritual traditions converge on a strikingly similar answer: Our deepest identity is one with an ultimate reality—whether you call it God, Brahman, Dao, Buddha-nature, the Absolute, or pure Consciousness. This recognition is often the heart of what is known as non-duality, meaning ‘there are not two’ — not self and God, subject and object, creator and creation.There is one Being appearing as many. How Many Traditions Point to Non-Duality? A surprising number. While not all religions are explicitly non-dual, many contain non-dual strands—sometimes hidden beneath cultural interpretation or mythic narrative. Major non-dual traditions include: • Hinduism • Buddhism (especially Mahāyāna & Dzogchen) • Daoism • Sufism • Christian Mysticism • Kabbalah • Sikhism • Indigenous and shamanic traditions Even traditions that appear dualistic on the surface often have an inner mystical core that reveals the same unity. Below is a summary of some of the traditions & religions and what is at the heart of their teachings........... (to read the rest of the article go to the classroom/standard/articles....) There is a Q&A and onboarding session today (Saturday 24.1.26) at 10:30am for anyone who is free & interested – grab a coffee, log in and say hi. Have a great weekend!

Hi Everyone, Hope you are having a good Sunday! Some things to mention: I've uploaded some meditation slots for next week - so far one each day except Friday. If you think you might make any of them then please "post which ones you might attend" and i'll add the zoom link to it for you to use. Also for those with access to Premium - the second lesson in Module One is uploaded for you to watch in your own time (about 15mins in length) - the topic leads on from 'You Are the Knower not the Known' and discusses the 'I AM as the Gateway'. If anyone has any meditation slots they would like to offer up during the week then please do so - send me a message or post on here your suggestions. For the Qigong'ers: more articles, courses and classes are ready to stream and download in the VIP section. We will be starting Yang Sheng in due course - circa February. And lastly, there will be a Coffee Morning and Q&A, on this Saturday morning online via zoom, it's on the calendar - and is for anyone to pop online, with cup of tea/coffee, say hi, and ask any questions they like about the platform, the tiers, or meditation/mindfulness. Enjoy your evening - hope you've managed some meditation or Qigong this week! Here to help if struggling to find time or know what to do, and also feel free to share any experiences you've had - past or present :) See you soon and have a good start to the week. Best, Miles