About us
The term "to wander like a cloud" originates from Chinese spiritual cultivation traditions, where initiates were encouraged to travel during a period of their lives to explore different places, meet diverse people, and immerse themselves in various traditions.
The purpose of such journeys was to expand one’s perspective, moving beyond the limitations of birthplace or upbringing, and to embrace the differences and commonalities shared by humanity. A cloud wanderer was expected to journey from place to place, serve others they encountered, adhere to a strong moral and ethical code, and maintain a dedicated cultivation practice.
Our mission is to study the traditional internal self-cultivation arts to the best of our ability, deepen our understanding, and share the valuable knowledge we have gained. Above all, we strive to be of service to those we meet along the way.
KATE
Raised in Fremantle, Australia, by a Jungian psychotherapist and a surfer, Kate grew up with a ingrained connection to nature, philosophy, and people.
Driven by a vision to transform the healthcare syestem, Kate graduated as a Registered Nurse in 2013, and spent the following year further studying alongside nursing to become a mental health specialist before working in mental health wards and community health services for a number of years.
From 2015 to 2018, Kate worked with a university in the field of research and helped create a wellness clinic in Perth, dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of individuals facing mental health challenges in a more accessible, dignified manner.
After moving to New Zealand in 2020, Kate worked at Wellington Regional Hospital, assisted ACC (accident compensation corporation) with assessments, and opened a small wellness clinic called Inner Garden in Tairua.
A family trip to China in 2016 led Kate to a small temple in the mountains where she trained daily in Kung Fu and QiGong. This transformative experience sparked a lifelong dedication to the Internal Arts, which Kate has pursued extensively, seeking and studying from teachers across Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Africa and New Zealand.
Kate currently lives in Bali 7 monthof the year, intensively studying with Damo Mitchell at his school Lotus Neigong, and is in her final year of a bachelor's degree at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I
HENRI
I was born in Estonia when it was still part of the USSR.
From the age of 12, I developed a deep interest in martial arts, natural medicine, and Asian spiritual traditions.
I began training in martial arts at 13, focusing on boxing, and went on to become a multiple-time national champion throughout my teenage years..
At 18, I moved to Asia, where I travelled extensively; training and pursing professional fighting career and often visiting temples to explore Asian traditional mediation practices.
In 2010 I moved to Australia, where I got involved in international Buddhist conferences and starting a China trade consulting business specializing in high-quality health products.
At 24, I began studying Qigong and Chinese martial arts, disciplines that were not available in Estonia during my youth. This pursuit led me to seek out teachers across Australia, New Zealand, China, Malaysia, and Singapore.
In 2023, I met my teacher, Damo Mitchell, whose approach deeply resonated with me. My wife Kate and I now train intensively in Neigong, martial arts, and Chinese medicine.
Our long-term vision is to establish a temple where we can share our passion for Asian cultivation and healing arts.
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