Penglai Fellowship Summer 2024 Lectures: Summer has come again and with it many of us are turning our minds toward recreation and holidays, so what better could you do with your free time than join us from 1 to 4 PM EST July 20th for a free afternoon series of talks by experts in the meditation and Qigong space Wes Tasker, Ian Burgess and Robert Coons? In Brief: What: three talks on internal alchemy and…
Continue Reading
The Impact of Credit Card Requirements on SaaS Free Trials In recent discussions with our customers, a recurring theme has been the impact of requiring a credit card upfront for free trials. Many have expressed concerns about balancing the attraction of high-quality leads with maximising sign-ups. This blog explores the benefits and risks associated with requiring a credit card before allowing a free trial for high-value SaaS products. Conversion to Paid Users Requiring a credit card typically results in a…
Continue Reading
Inner Fire: A Beginner’s Guide to Tummo Breathing Imagine meditating comfortably amidst icy winds, generating warmth from within; this isn’t fiction; it’s the potential of Tummo, an ancient Tibetan practice, igniting curiosity in the modern world; look at Wim Hoff. While not magic, Tummo combines rhythmic breathing, Visualisation, and muscle contractions to awaken an “inner fire,” potentially reducing stress, boosting energy, and even enhancing cold tolerance. Debunking the Myths: Is Tummo scientifically proven? Research is ongoing, and claims…
Continue Reading
Think Backward, Conquer Forward: The Power of Backcasting Are you feeling overwhelmed by looming tasks and unclear goals? Project and task management often throw information at you, losing you in a sea of details. But what if you could approach projects differently, starting with a clear vision and working backwards to the specific actions needed? Enter the Natural Planning Model, a powerful approach that taps into your brain’s natural way of tackling challenges. Shifting the Paradigm: Traditional project…
Continue Reading
Civic number 24 in Tussell and TeckUK Tech200 2023 Civic has just been announced as number 24 on Tussels Tech200 2023 – “Tussell & techUK are thrilled to share the 3rd annual Tech200 awards – our list of the 200 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK public sector, from FY 2021/22 to FY 2022/23.” See the list at https://www.tussell.com/tech200
Continue Reading
The Seated Eight Section of Brocade – 8 Seated Baduanjin Introduction Over the years, I have seen many versions of the eight seated brocades and practised different versions. Over time, I have come to the practice in the way I outline below, although this may change again as my practice deepens.The outline of the exercises can be found in the “Ten Works on Cultivating Perfection.” The poem is attributed to Zhongli Quan (one of the eight immortals) The Poem The…
Continue Reading
Ensuring Access to Information The growth of the Internet, the largest source of information and discussion in history It’s a daily occurrence to video call people on the other side of the world on my mobile as I sit drinking expresso in some artisan coffee shop connected to the largest repository of information ever. But as a child, I remember sitting on an old Mac (then a new one), watching still/slow video from a…
Continue Reading
Daoist Qigong and Meditation: a genre overview from Robert Coons Robert Coons presentation from the event on 29th July from the Penglai Internal Alchemy Fellowship: Decoding Daoist Qigong and Meditation. In this lecture Robert will explain the current scholarly consensus in China about the major styles of Daoist Qigong and Meditation and what this means to students of the genre. The class will include:
Continue Reading
Free Seminar on Daoist Meditation July 29 A quick correction about the times. The speakers start at 10 and finish at 12:45 with time for questions. Free Seminar July 29: When: Saturday July 29, 10 AM – 12:45 PM EST, Where: ZOOM, How much: free for everyone. The last Saturday this July the Penglai Internal Alchemy Fellowship is happy to offer our first online seminar where we will be learning Internal Alchemy theory and practice and Daoist…
Continue Reading
The Eisenhower Method The Eisenhower Method, also known as the Eisenhower Matrix, is a popular productivity method that helps individuals prioritise their tasks based on their level of importance and urgency. Named after former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, known for his ability to manage his time. Plans are nothing; planning is everything US President Dwight D. Eisenhower What is The Eisenhower Method? He recognised some tasks are more important than others, and…
Continue Reading