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The Damo Mitchell Podcast
by Damo Mitchell
Damo Mitchell and friends discussing various aspects of the martial, medical and spiritual arts of the East as well as life in general. Sometimes serious, sometimes not so much, always rambling; the Damo Mitchell Podcast is for those interested in discussion of the inner arts of all kinds.Damo’s main website:http://www.lotusneigong.comOnline training with Damo:http://www.damomitchell.com
Episodes
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DMP #58 - Just Start Qigong!
Damo chatting about various topics including: How to start Qigong and Martial Arts How to choose a teacher or lineage Why the systems don't matter as much as you think Why people are so sure their system is best The path of cultivation 'Local' classes The end of Spiritual Teachers Wing Chun!
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DMP #57 - Sinew Changing (Yi Jin Jing) - Damo Mitchell
A personal chat by Damo Mitchell on the nature of the Yi Jin Jing (Sinew Changing), Nei Gong and Internal Arts in general. He also chats about the nature of abuse online, arguments within the Qi Gong world and the importance of the early stages of Nei Gong being improving your health and dealing...
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DMP #56 - Merry Christmas! - Damo Mitchell
Happy Christmas to everybody out there and much love to all those who have enjoyed my podcasts! Hope you be a great holiday period and a happy new year! In this episode, it’s just me talking about love, forgiveness and meditation.
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DMP #55 - Adam Mizner - Nei Jia Chat
Adam and Damo are chatting about Taiji principles, internal arts and Adam's thoughts on Taiji 'in the cage'. The podcast was filmed in a hotel room so not in the usual studio in Bali.
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DMP #54 - Too Slow For The Cage
Damo Mitchell discussing that tired meme of "would Gong Fu work in the cage?". He compares Western fighting systems and combative arts to traditional or forms-based systems of martial arts training. He looks at the level of respect/disrespect people have for the other form of training and the...
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DMP #53 - Xingyi Addiction
Damo is joined by Ben Manns to discuss his experience of studying Hebei Xingyiquan and other internal arts with Lotus Nei Gong. Ben is a student and teacher who is currently focusing much of his efforts on Xingyiquan and Nei Gong in Bali for the last few years. This is maybe more of a niche…
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DMP #52 - Spiritual Obsession
Damo discussing the nature of Spiritual practice and its place in relationship to arts such as Taiji and Qigong. He looks at striving versus non-striving, enjoyment for practise and the dangers of obsession becoming a driving force for what we do.
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DMP #51 - Adam Mizner on Taijiquan
Damo in conversation with Adam Mizner in Bali. In this episode, Adam is sharing his take on many aspects of Taiji and related subjects. Damo in conversation with Adam Mizner in Bali. In this episode, Adam is sharing his take on many aspects of Taiji and related subjects.
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DMP #50 - Power in Xingyi, Bagua & Taiji
Damo discussing the differences between Xingyiquan, Baguazhang and Taijiquan. This is in response to the common question on how these styles differ in power, principles and inner-mechanisms. These arts are discussed in reference to Damo's personal experience and studies. There is the common view...
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DMP #49 - Taiji and Soulless Buddhists
In this episode Damo Mitchell and Adam Mizner once again get together to chat about various topics, including Taiji frames, Bagua mechanics and much more
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DMP #48 - 20 Years of Teaching -
A more personal podcast by Damo Mitchell reflecting on 20 years of teaching the Lotus Nei Gong School. He discusses the various phases he has been through as a teacher, how Lotus Nei Gong has changed, the conflicts involved in a school and various other topics related to teaching. This episode...
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DMP #47 - Weight Lifting & Internal Arts
A podcast by Damo Mitchell on the common question of 'should you lift weights alongside practicing internal arts such as Taijiquan or Qigong?' Many past and contemporary masters of Taiji have said that you should lift weights at all when practicing Taiji whilst an equal amount of teachers have…
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DMP #46 - Classical Martial Arts - Paul Mitchell
Damo chatting with his father, Paul Mitchell, in Somerset, UK. They discuss the nature of classical martial arts training, the modern movements towards sports fighting, the history of Japanese Karate and approaches to both learning and teaching these systems. Paul has practiced and taught…
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DMP #45 - Qigong & Madness
Damo Mitchell in the forests of Sweden, chatting about the recent explosion of poor mental health which resulted from the Covid era. He looks at the nature of believing ones own mind as well as how extreme visualisation within the internal arts may contribute to a loss of sense of reality. The…
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DMP #44 - Principles of Baguazhang
A podcast (as requested) on the topic of Baguazhang and the underlying principles of the system. Damo Mitchell discusses the similarities and differences between Baguazhang and Taijiquan. Further discussion then looks at the following principles of Baguazhang training: - Yi and Qi - The…
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DMP #43 - Quality of Touch in Taiji
A very niche podcast here. This one is looking at the quality of touch in Taijiquan pushing hands. Damo discusses the difference between 'grappling' style push hands and 'subtle Qi type' push hands practice. The mechanics behind pushing hands and the internal arts in general are looked at as well...
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DMP #42 - Speaking in Tongues in Qigong
Damo Mitchell discussing the phenomenon of 'speaking in tongues' which is commonplace within many Christian traditions but also within Qi Gong and Nei Dan schools. He discusses the nature of religion, his own approach to religious practice, the idea of attachment and the necessity for recognising...
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DMP #41 - The Pain of Spiritual Awakening!
Damo Mitchell doing a late night podcast on the idea that 'a spiritual awakening is a painful and chaotic process'. Damo explores this idea and explains why he doesn't see this as an accurate statement as the suffering is unrelated to the awakening process itself. He also looks at the nature of...
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DMP #40 - Semen Retention & Sexual Qi Gong
Damo Mitchell responding to many of the questions he is asked on semen retention and sexual Qi Gong. He discusses two different reasons for semen retention - rationale from an alchemical/energetic perspective and then rationale from a meditation perspective. As a rule, he is anti the practice of...
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DMP #39 - Internal Arts in Bali
Damo Mitchell looking at the development of the group here in Bali over the course of the third semester. This is a talk about the overall plan for student development over the previous 18 months and then onwards into their future. The students development is based on working through external...
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DMP #38 - Taijiquan Chat - Adam Mizner
Adam Mizner & Damo Mitchell chatting about various aspects of Yang Taijiquan...
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DMP #37 - Xingyiquan & The Harmonies
Damo Mitchell talking on one of the most requested podcasts which is an episode on the subject of Xingyiquan. It's quite a niche subject, so maybe not of interest to many, but this talk looks at the core principles of Dan Tian development and the Liu He or 'Six Harmonies' in Xingyiquan and the…
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DMP #36 - Criminal Cult Leaders
In a slightly more serious (sometimes) podcast episode, Adam Mizner and Damo Mitchell discuss some of the hate that comes their way. Damo reads out an online article which paints himself and Adam as s3xually deviant, criminal cult leaders and the two of them respond. Being in the public brings a...
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DMP #35 - The Qigong Body Method
Chatting about the process of changing the body in Qigong. Damo is explaining how he views the moving exercises of any traditional Qigong system as being tools which are used to take the body through a series of transformational stages. The use of the Dan Tian and the palms is discussed along…
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DMP #34 - Shkar Sharif - Tiger Crane Cultivation
Shkar Sharif is a martial artist from London. He teaches Tiger Crane style Gong Fu and Shuang Yang Taiji to his students from his full-time school in Islington. He sits down with Damo to discuss his training background, the San Zhan form/system, Sufism, Shuang Yang, the Dan Tian and Hermetics.
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DMP #33 - No Spiritual Teachers
A short talk on the nature of teaching the mechanics of the inner arts (such as Qigong, Yoga and Meditation) versus claiming to be a spiritual teacher. The term 'spiritual teacher' is a term Damo does not apply to himself at all and increasingly is a term that he deems less relevant in the wider...
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DMP #32 - The Yogafication of Qigong
A follow-up to yesterdays podcast on a comment Damo made concerning the way that Qigong is turning into contemporary Yoga and starting to offer short term teacher training courses of a month, two months or even, horribly, 10 days or shorter! These teacher training certificated courses are being...
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DMP #31 - Australia & Qigong Principles
Just a debrief and sharing of thoughts after teaching a three day long foundations event in Perth, Australia. This talk may not be of interest to 'casual listeners' and more for those who are interested in the school, Damo's thoughts and our system of Qigong in particular. Damo primarily…
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DMP #30 - Dr Cindy Engel - Somatic Empathy
Damo chats with his good friend, Dr Cindy Engel about her book: Another Self - How Your Body Helps You Understand Others. They look at Cindy's experience as a therapist and especially her use of 'somatic empathy' as a tool and how it functions as a part of human awareness. The nature of...
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DMP #29 - Shen Up, Qi Down in Qigong
A short chat from a bland hotel on the principle of 'Shen Up, Qi Down'. This was a teaching Damo was given early on in his Qigong journey that summed up the division of the mind and the Qi, two of the poles of Yin and Yang. Note that this is a fundamental principle that establishes the groundwork...
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DMP #28 - Dr Lawrence Blair - Animism & Spirituality
Damo Mitchell chatting with famed explorer and film-maker, Dr Lawrence Blair at his home in Bali. The discussion looks at Indonesian culture, mythology, religion and even UFO's! Dynamo Jack is discussed along with the connection between subtle energy and spiritual experience. For more information...
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DMP #27 - Dream Teaching & Sleep Visitations
Damo Mitchell discussing the mechanics behind teachers visiting students in their dreams, the nature of why we dream of teachers, ascended masters and deities. Some of the misconceptions are looked at as well as canvassing for new students via dream visitations!
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DMP #26 - Disciples & Bai Shi
A talk by Damo on the subject of Bai Shi and the accepting of disciples. He looks at the difference between Bai Shi in the martial arts and the spiritual arts, the nature of having multiple lineages and the expectations of Bai Shi. Also explored are the implications of translating Chinese customs...
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DMP #25 - Spontaneous Qi Flow
A short discussion of the nature of Zi Fa Gong or 'Spontaneous Qi Flow'. This is to help with some of the confusions around the topic. Spontaneous Qi flow is when the body moves free from conscious control and this is often something that manifests within practices such as Qigong, Yoga and...
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DMP #24 - Qi Talks in Tokyo with Adam Mizner
Adam Mizner & Damo Mitchell chatting about Taijiquan, Japanese culture, Karate, Qi development and a bunch of other stuff whilst they are in Tokyo. Of particular interest is the distinction between three forms of 'internal force' within these arts - body level practice, mind level skills and Qi...
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DMP #23 - The Secret to Mastering Qigong
A discussion by Damo Mitchell on the subject of learning Qigong and the internal arts. He chats about transmission, the nature of learning subtle skills, the auric field of the Guru and how to master Qigong and associated arts. He also look at the nature of teaching online; its limitations and…
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DMP #22 - The Teacher/Student Dynamic
An informal and yet frank discussion of the dynamics that may exist between teachers and students within the martial and internal arts world. These are thoughts in response to the recent year of full time teaching by Lotus Nei Gong and the ugly truths of keeping people happy in schools and the...
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DMP #21 - Lessons from a Year of Gong Fu - ⛩️
An informal and unplanned talk by Damo Mitchell on what he learnt after a year of teaching full-time. He shares his thoughts on transitioning from a 'workshop teacher' to a 'full time retreat teacher' and how these two are different. Damo also discusses the importance of continual learning for...
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DMP #20 - Damo Mitchell - Changing Wounds to Scars
A shorter talk by Damo on the idea of 'changing wounds to scars as wounds are debilitating and scars are character building'. This is just some general advice around how to sensibly approach managing ones own injuries and how to move beyond them so that the body may heal; an idea based in not...
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DMP #19 - Joey Nishad - Zhong Ding, Sinew Changing & Tai Chi
Joey Nishad chats about his Taiji training, weight-lifting as a part of Taiji, sinew changing principles and more. This conversation takes place over Zoom and so the sound quality reflects this. Joey Nishad has an eccentric take on life and a profound take on internal arts training. This is...
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DMP #18 - Damo Mitchell - Jing, Cultivation & Subtle Anatomy
Damo in a lengthy talk on the subject of Jing (Yuan Qi) in Chinese medicine and inner cultivation. Over the course of nearly two hours, he discusses the difference between medicine and cultivation as well as the difference between gross and subtle bodily mechanisms. The final section of the talk...
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DMP #17 - Adam Mizner - Taiji, Qi & Integrity
Damo is joined once again by Adam Mizner in the studio in Bali. After a month's practice retreat, the two of them sit down with a cigar and whisky to discuss evolution versus religious views, Taiji, the concept of Qi, Zhan Zhuang training, integrity, politics and various other topics associated...
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DMP #16 - Qigong & Porn Addiction
Damo (in a hotel in London) chatting about the effects of porn addiction on young men in the martial arts and Qigong world. He also looks at the effects of a lack of physical exercise in developmental years, the nature of video-gaming, online interactions and male competitiveness.
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DMP #15 - Violence & The Martial Arts
In this episode, Damo is giving a more personal account of his views on and contact with the subject of violence. He looks at why violence should never be glorified and why it is a complex aspect of martial arts. In his own classes, violence is a part of the training but not the mental focus and…
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DMP #14 - USA Qigong Debrief & Cause and Effect
Damo chatting about his recent trip to the United States (Maryland, Washington DC and Louisiana) as well as his views on American/Western media. He also looks at one of the prime principles for developing within the arts - this is the principle of organising 'practice intent' according to the…
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DMP #13 - Understanding Qi
A rambling podcast by Damo Mitchell on the various ways in which he understood Qi, the difference between belief and knowing, the impact of the internet and the danger of restricting yourself to fixed definitions. This is a talk that wanders around and looks at various topics, so dont expect a...
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DMP #12 - Adam Mizner - Cultivation chat
In this episode, Damo and Adam Mizner are in Bali, chatting about the nature of cultivation and what place the various arts such as Taiji, Qigong and Meditation play on this path. They discuss their personal entry into Taiji, the nature of pushing hands, Zhong Ding, meditation and more. This...
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DMP #11 - Dodgy Dalai Lama Drama
In this episode, Damo is giving his personal opinion on the recent 'tongue sucking' scandal involving the Dalai Lama. The nature of cultural differences are looked at, along with public shaming, honest mistakes, red flags for abusive behaviour and the dangers of attributing divine qualities to...
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DMP #10 - Five Year Internal Arts Retreat (1 Week In!)
Damo talks about his experiences of finishing the first week of a five year long martial arts retreat in Bali. Over five years, a group will be going deep into both external and internal martial arts, meditation and medicine. After the first week, Damo sits down and discusses his first impression...
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DMP #9 - Power Issues in Qigong
In this episode, Damo is testing out new sound equipment and talking about power issues in Qigong, Taijiquan and associated arts. He looks at the nature and difficulty of teaching, why teachers are so controlling and why they spend so much time badmouthing all of their rivals or perceived...
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Damo Mitchell and friends discussing various aspects of the martial, medical and spiritual arts of the East as well as life in general. Sometimes serious, sometimes not so much, always rambling; the Damo Mitchell Podcast is for those interested in discussion of the inner arts of all kinds.Damo’s main website:http://www.lotusneigong.comOnline training with Damo:http://www.damomitchell.com
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