Shaolin Life

Shaolin teaches us how to lead our lives: always at ease and ever-present.

And how to lead our lives single-mindedly and unconfused through daily practice of training our body and quieting our mind. - Master Shi Guo Song A 501c(3) religious non-profit that follows the Buddhist Ch'an (Zen) tradition of internal and external practice and development.

04/25/2024

I will be presenting this year at the Silk & Steel Conference. Everyone on the roster are people I am personally training with and am impressed by so do not miss out.

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03/06/2024

Don't get ready, BE READY!
Silk & Steel

12/22/2023

As I go to my next level I reflect on my companions, training family and teachers who have shaped my temple. Gratitude!

Photos from Shaolin Life's post 11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ideally being in gratitude for our blessings should be daily,
But taking the time to celebrate with our close ones and family is as equally important. Enjoy this day everyone.
Deep Root will be on break Wednesday-Monday, November 22-27.
All classess will resume beginning Tuesday, November 28.
See you back in class!

Photos from Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies's post 06/02/2023

Master Sheldon will be in the Redwoods teaching Qigong in July. Don't miss this!

World Tai Chi & Qigong Summit 04/28/2023

Guess What?

Master Sheldon Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies will be Co-Hosting the World Tai Chi Qigong Summit

Who Is Who in Tai Chi & Qigong

Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00 AM PDT

This year's World Tai Chi & Qigong Summit brings to you some of the most sought-after thought leaders in the field of Energy Arts. The 18 experts featured in our event bring to you their collective wisdom accumulated over many decades of studies and teaching experience.

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World Tai Chi & Qigong Summit World Tai Chi & Qigong Summit bringing to you many Tai Chi and Qigong experts from all over the world

04/16/2023

Shaolin Temple 2017

03/15/2023

Join the conversation about real combat in Kung fu. Help us build a community focused on improving the state of the martial arts

01/26/2023

Wellness is not a fancy new buzzword to us. It means getting the most out of your mind body and spirit, and we do that with our practice.

Prepare energetically for this winter and work from the inside out to feel invigorated with training appropriate for this time of year.

Don't miss out!
https://www.thedeeproot.org/three-treasures-qigong-workshops

Shaolin Temple Oakland | Shaolin life 01/08/2023

Happy New Year everyone.

The start back of classes last week was amazing. We're recharged and invigorated for the New Year. Sundays Kung Fu & Qigong will be held online due to the weather.

Great quality of instruction, whether online or in person.

JOIN US!

www.shaolinlife.org

Shaolin Temple Oakland | Shaolin life Learn Shaolin Kung Fu, Qigong, and Mediation onsite or Online in Oakland California

Photos from Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies's post 11/23/2022
Photos from Shaolin Life's post 10/30/2022

Kung Fu and Qigong outside, Sundays beginning at 3pm.

Keep your practice on. www.shaolinlife.org

10/27/2022

Amazing!

A statue of Yasuke, an African slave, who arrived in Japan in 1579 and became the first black Samurai.

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Golden Section Sequence Sales Page 08/18/2022

New offer drop. Level up!

Golden Section Sequence Sales Page 8 Step Golden Section Sequence (Ground) This Qigong sequence (based on the Golden Ratio) is a sitting exercise done on the ground. Align the spine, reduce back pain, and prepare and improve the body and mind for seated meditation.

08/15/2022

Today's Qigong was GLORIOUS! Over 15 people in attendance. JOIN US!
Sunday's 4-5pm
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03/28/2022

Learn the 7 principles of practice. www.shaolinlife.org

03/10/2022

Better than a cup of coffee. Thursday morning 8 am

Come alive and thrive!

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Three Treasures Qigong Workshop Series 01/22/2022

LAST CHANCE
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Use Code: THREE_TREASURES_EARLYBIRD
ENDS TOMORROW- JANUARY 22.
3 months
3 Focus Areas
3 seasons
Balance the mind and harmonize the body.
https://www.thedeeproot.org/three-treasures-qigong-workshops
Come alive and THRIVE!

Three Treasures Qigong Workshop Series As the seasons change, so do our physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Join Master Sheldon of Shaolin Life @ Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies in three upcoming workshops to balance the mind and harmonize your body this season.

12/22/2021

Alright good people. Today marks the beginning of winter. May everyone embrace this new season with love and joy and we cozy up, get in closer, and take this time to reflect, ponder, and prepare.

Deep Root will be on holiday break until, Tuesday, January 5, 2022.

On behalf of all of us here, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

See you next year!

Shaolin Life
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12/09/2021

Take your health to the next level and come to this AWESOME Three Treasures Workshop Series.

Join Master Sheldon for 3 months in 3 Focus Areas for 3 seasons to balance the mind and harmonize the body.

As the seasons change, so do our physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Take a journey towards better health and find joy and excitement in discovering your true potential.

Saturday
January 29, 20229- Building Internal Awareness
February 26, 2022- Sacred Self Care
March 26, 2022- Secrets of the Temple
9 am -12 pm

Save 10% WHEN YOU PURCHASE BY Dec 31, 2021
Use Code: THREE_TREASURES_EARLYBIRD

https://www.thedeeproot.org/three-treasures-qigong-workshops?cid=b7d80bd4-c751-4b93-9425-aa78c80dbfff

Come alive and THRIVE!

11/29/2021

Thanksgiving Flash Sale ends Monday (TOMORROW)
LAST CHANCE!
30 % OFF 20 CLASS PASS FOR ALL CLASSES
https://www.thedeeproot.org/2021-BLKFRI-CYBERMON
PROMO CODE: BUYBLK
Now to Monday, Nov 29!

11/24/2021

Thanksgiving Flash Sale!
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PROMO CODE: BUYBLK
Now until Monday, Nov 29 only!

Photos from Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies's post 11/22/2021

No classes this week. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

10/29/2021

Have you signed up for Meditation/Qigong for Tech Workers yet?

Early Bird discounts ends MONDAY, NOV 1, 2021
Coupon: EARLYBIRD-MEDITATION

You don’t want to miss this much needed and inspiring workshop.

Saturday, November 6, 2021
10 AM to 12 PM
VIRTUAL.

Meditation/Qigong for Tech Workers is aimed to get you into your body and your mind. Learn breathing techniques, Mindful/Meditative exercises to calm the central nervous system and improve mindfulness and clarity, and learn movement patterns to address dis-ease and dysfunctional habits that long time sitting and staring at screens can create.

In this workshop, you'll also learn to:

Improve Circulation and Posture
Gain the Deeper States of Awareness
Reduce Stress

Feel good in mind, body, and soul.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Master Sheldon is Head Trainer of Shaolin Life, a program of Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies, where classes are held in Kung Fu, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation. He has taught at Google, Twitter, UC Berkley and Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Master Sheldon’s teaching style is fun, accessible, and no-nonsense. He is relatable and explains the deeper concepts in the most simplistic ways while engaging the thought process. He approaches each movement with ease and flexibility while preserving its complexity to invoke thought and introspection.

REGISTER NOW
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Meditation and Qigong for Tech Workers 10/21/2021

Meditation and Qigong for Tech Workers Meditation and Qigong for Tech Workers Adapt the wisdom of ancient monks to modern-day tech and knowledge work. Become more aligned, clear, self-aware, and productive in your day-to-day life through movement and stillness.

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Our Story

Shaolin Life, founded 2006 by Monks from Shaolin Monastery (Henan Province, China) is program under the Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies that has a mission to preserve and continue the 1,500-year-old tradition of Shaolin. Historically the Shaolin Temple was enriched by the people and masters of it’s community. Being enriched by the progressive flow of the bay The Foundation evolved and expanded its view, teachers and mission. Shaolin Life focuses its effort bringing inner awareness and enlightenment studies through arts such as martial, spiritual, and wellness arts (Kung Fu, Qi Gong Tai Chi, and Meditation).

In 2011Master Sheldon became the Executive Director of the Non Profit and its programs as well as the Head Instructor. He continues to enrich this center with his deep knowledge and study of Shaolin and Wellness arts.

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1244 23rd Avenue
Oakland, CA
94606

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 3pm - 6pm

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