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Shaolin MasterClass 2015 : Sharpening mental focus through the principles of kung fu

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eShaolin MasterClass 2015, a two-day residential retreat for the corporate clientele, is organised by Shaolin Mauritius and scheduled to take place later this year.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eInspiring corporate leaders and high performing individuals on a road less travelled towards inner peace, discipline and self-mastery by embracing Shaolin arts and Zen philosophy. Such is the aim of the Shaolin MasterClass, a two-day residential retreat for the corporate clientele organised by Shaolin Mauritius and scheduled to take place later this year.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Shaolin MasterClass was launched in 2014 by Alexandra Ho, a Shaolin disciple and qualified trainer in qigong, tai chi Yang and Chen styles, sword and kung fu fan techniques. She got the opportunity to develop her know-ledge and skills in 2013 upon receiving a scholarship from the Chinese embassy to spend three months at the Shaolin Temple, in the mountains of Henan province, China. This entailed living at the monastery and training like a monk daily.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eInspired by her experience there, Alexandra Ho decided to share her knowledge with other people; the corporate clientele in particular. u0026ldquo;u003cemu003eBeing usually a busy professional I find that practicing the Shaolin principles helps me in carrying out my duties, decision-making and staying u0026lsquo;Zenu0026rsquo;. It has been a life-changing experience for me. Shaolin is not just Kung Fu but a way of life and this is what I want to transmit to peopleu003c/emu003e,u0026rdquo; she explains.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eAlexandra Ho has thus developed, in collaboration with a senior Shaolin Master, Master Shiyambo, an exclusive corporate coaching which successfully integrates martial arts skills to enhance physical fitness and mental agility, Zen philosophy for enlightenment and creative problem-solving in our daily lives.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eShaolin Mauritius has so far set up courses for an organization regrouping Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and entrepreneurs of Mauritius as well as for LUX* Resorts u0026amp; Hotels. Courses where organized for 110 staff members of the hospitality group over one week. u0026ldquo;My portfolio of clients includes company CEOs and senior management, heads of departments and supervisory team members, with an equal interest in one-day workshop and two-day residential training,u0026rdquo; shares Alexandra Ho. She will also be flying to Mumbai, India, soon to deliver the Shaolin MasterClass courses to an audience of high-profile Indian CEOs.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe retreat includes scheduled meditation and discussion time as well as the famous Art of Tea Ceremony, with the Shaolin Master. u0026ldquo;u003cemu003eWe often notice that existential questions come to the forefront during discussion timeu003c/emu003e,u0026rdquo; observes Alexandra Ho. This, she insists, has a definite positive impact on the perspectives of the participants.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Shaolin MasterClass 2015 targets u0026ldquo;u003cemu003ea niche clientele consisting mainly of high performing individuals on the lookout for a challenge and in search of inner peace and self-improvement. We often receive requests for follow up sessions. Participants are welcome even without any prior knowledge of kung fuu003c/emu003e,u0026rdquo; says Alexandra Ho.u003c/pu003e

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