The Bali Headquarters
“The current HQ for Lotus Nei Gong and the teachings of Damo Mitchell is in Bali, Indonesia. It is here that many of the most in-depth and advanced trainings of Lotus Nei Gong material take place”
Bali, Indonesia
From the start of 2022, the main Headquarters of Lotus Nei Gong will be in Bali, Indonesia. Damo and others will be based in the small village of Ubud and it is from here that many of the deepest training events for the school will be held. The school has a large training facility with main hall, smaller teaching rooms and outdoor areas.
Bali is a special place, bursting with energy and life. The local, primarily Hindu population, maintain a close connection with the land and its spiritual properties. The community around Ubud is made up of numerous spiritual organisations and alternative groups who are all pursuing self-development through ones means or another; there is much in the way of Yoga, meditation and other arts and now Lotus Nei Gong is representing the Daoist and internal martial arts in the area.
As a community, we are dedicated practitioners seeking mastery of these arts and Bali will become the place where dedicated members of the school may come to live in retreat-style settings and throw themselves fully into their practice and personal cultivation under the guidance of Damo and other senior members of the school.
The Schools
The Bali school is actually divided into two separate venues, each focusing upon a different aspect of internal training. We did this so as to give students an opportunity to focus on the area of the Daoist arts they were most interested in as well as meaning that we can keep classes to a small enough size whereby each student receives the individual tuition needed to develop efficiently.
Both schools are running concurrently meaning that studnets choose which school they are studying at and will work with the teachers who are present at that particular venue.
Taiji Quan School
At the Taijiquan school, four teachers work with the student group on traditional Yang style Taijiquan alongside partner work, Nei Gong and basic combative training. This is a martial arts school and, as such, includes a full syllabus of striking, conditioning and grappling alongside Tui Shou and other Taiji-specific practices.
More advanced tudents will study weaponry and other more exotic aspects of Taijiquan and our plan is to expand into Baguazhang and Xingyiquan at some stage in the future as well.
The emphasis of the school syllabus is on self-development and inner-mastery through the path of Gong Fu.
Nei Gong School
The martial arts venue is out in the countryside of central Bali; the Nei Gong school is in the middel of Ubud town. This means that students at the Nei Gong school has easier access to restaurants and don’t necessarily ride a motorbike out to the venue; this makes it an altogether more convenient venue.
At the Nei Gong school, students study traditional Daoist and Buddhist energy work with a focus upon static and moving Nei Gong practices as well as Daoist alchemical meditation methods. The syllabus at this school is the result of Damo’s lifetime of study with esoteric masters across the Far East.
This is a path of self-development through energetic and mental work.
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
Full-Time Study Module
Nei Gong Centre, Ubud, Bali
More Details
The Nei Gong & Nei Dan modules are taught at the venue in Ubud town, making it a very convenient place for food and accomodation. Students here will study Nei Gong as it is taught within Lotus Nei Gong and the Internal Arts Academy with a focus upon standing, seated, moving and static exercises. Various seniors from within Lotus Nei Gong will work with students on various aspects of the system but each month or two-month long module will look at a different apsect of Nei Gong so that longer term students can gradually learn our entire syllabus if they is what they wish.
Students will study from 9-5 each day with some optional evening and morning sessions as well. Classes will run for five days per week with weekends free for personal practice and rest. This will give students a chance to enjoy the sights and culture of the local area.
Non-Residential
£700 per month stay
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
Full-Time Study Module
Taijiquan Centre, Gianyar, Bali
More Details
The Taijiquan & Gong Fu module is so-called because though Taiji is the mainstay of what is being taught, all students will approach the martial art of Taiji in a full manner. As such, studnets will study form, principles, pushing hands and fundamental martila skills such as striking and grappling. Nei Gong is also a large part of the training here but with an emphasis upon using Nei Gong to further Taiji skill.
The syllabus will match that taught within Lotus Nei Gong as well as the Internal Arts Academy with both short and long form taught as well as weaponry and other aspects of the system.
Students will study from 9-5 for five days per week with weekends for persoanl practice and rest. Sometimes, we will convene with the Nei Gong students at the other venue in town for group meditation practice as well.
Non-Residential
£700 per month stay
Training Dates
Students wishing to attend the Bali school should contact us and request a booking form. On this form will be options for training at the two different venues as well as the subjects you would like to study with us. Please note that since the subjects are taught in separate venues, it is not possible to study two concurrently running modules at the same time.
The modules can exist as standalone stays at the school, or else you may stay for a protracted period of time and so continue your training with us for a lengthier period of time. If you choose the option to stay longer, your training will continue and teachers will work with you to take you deeper into our material.
Taiji Quan School
Study Module Dates
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
August 7th – September 29th
£1,400
Ongoing Taijiquan Training (FULL)
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
October 2nd – November 24th
£1,400
Ongoing Taijiquan Training (FULL)
Nei Gong School
Study Module Dates
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
August 7th – September 1st
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
September 4th – September 29th
£700
Dao Yin Focus
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
October 2nd – November 24th
£1,400
Focus on Nei Dan (FULL)
2024 Training Dates
Taiji Quan School
Study Module Dates
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
March 4th – March 29th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
April 1st – April 26th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
April 29th – May 24th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
August 12th – September 6th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
September 9th – October 4th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
October 7th – November 1st
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Taijiquan & Gong Fu
November 4th – November 29th
£700
Ongoing Taijiquan Training
Nei Gong School
Study Module Dates
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
March 4th – March 29
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
April 1st – April 26th
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
April 29th – May 24th
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
August 12th – September 6th
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
September 9th – October 4th
£700
Ongoing Nei Gong Training
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
October 7th – November 1st
£700
Focus on Nei Dan
Nei Gong & Nei Dan
November 4th – November 29th
£700
Focus on Nei Dan
Applicants
Those wishing to attend the school should know that we are a dedicated group, practicing authentic and traditional Eastern methods. As such, we work very hard and are focused on what we do; though we enjoy ourselves and laugh a lot, practice sessions are focused in nature.
Students applying should contact us at the usual place and then you will receive a link to an application form. This will then be considered and, if we have space, we shall let you know as soon as possible.
Classes run from 9-5 approx with some evening sessions as well. Classes are held five days per week with the weekend to rest and enjoy the local area. Each student will be taught by 4+ teachers from within Lotus Nei Gong, all of which have worked very closely with Damo and who are very knolwedgable on the area they are teaching.
The school is a non-residential school and so students should secure their own housing in the local area. We do not assist with this side of staying with us and students need to sort their own visa’s though we can provide contact details of agencies who can assist with all of this.
As visitors to Bali, we adhere to their traditions and all students should respect the local customs at all times. Do not follow the example of the local expat community who are not always the best visitors with regards to their manners and respect.
