Shaolin masters arrive in Monart
Darragh Clifford d.clifford@peoplenews.ie
TWO Shaolin masters, from the Henan province in China, have arrived in Ireland to take up a three-month residency at Monart Destination Spa which will continue until December 7.
Zen Master Zheng and Master Jinlei Wang, who have trained all of their lives at the Shaolin Temple, will teach and carry out performances of Shaolin life and Chinese Culture at the spa.
Shaolin Masters served the people of China as warriors and Buddhist Monks for many centuries earning respect for their discipline, bravery, adaptability and action oriented approach.
They will give demonstrations and instruction on meditation and movement skills to reduce stress, enhance health, improve breathing, release tension and harmonise the link between body and mind.
A spokesperson for the spa said there will also be optional instruction in T’ai Chi, Kung Fu, Qi- Gong and meditation.
Qi- Gong is a series of eight ancient exercises of the Shaolin which promote health and longevity and Tai Chi is a series of slow movements and transitions from differing positions, ranging from easy to challenging, aimed at promoting strength and release tension.
The Shaolin will also showcase the art of Kung Fu each week during their stay and all classes will be free to residents of the spa.
The masters will also offer Shaolin warrior massage treatments which originated in ancient times to keep muscles and body healthy.
The Shaolin continue this 2,000-year-old tradition and the masters’ visit will give people here an opportunity to view a window into China’s ancient past.
Commenting on the Shaolin residency Liam Anthony Griffin, Director of the Griffin Group, said everyone at Monart
Destination Spa was ‘ honoured’ to welcome the two masters.
‘ Their culture and ethos is truly unique,’ he said.
‘ They are dedicated to health and wellbeing and to strengthening the mind and body to be prepared for what life brings and we are delighted to learn from them and see them share their 2,000-year-old traditions with all of our guests,’ he added.
Their residency will give people rare opportunity to train with and learn from Shaolin masters.
The Shaolin Experience is on offer until December 7, and will give people unrestricted access to all of the Shaolin classes including meditation, Qi-gong and Tai Chi.
The Shaolin Warrior Massage is also available for guests to book, at €120 and further details can be accessed through www.monart.ie.