Following the June conferences in Skolkovo Innovation Center and Business School, in Moscow (Russia), one of the most important university and technology parks in the world, several entrepreneurs and corporate leaders took part in a Shaolin experience in the Russian forest, living and training for three days like in the monastery.

Master Shi Xingmi(Walter Gjergja), director of Shaolin schools in Switzerland and Italy, offered the participants a few days away from their busy public lives, enjoying a disconnection from frenetic business and a reconnection to nature and to their spirit and body.

Removed from their prestigious corporate roles, the participants wore training uniforms and stopped using telephones and computers, dedicating the days to hard training, contemplation, introspection and philosophy discussions.

Everyone found a new energy principles of mindfulness, meditation, Qi Gong and Rou Quan, learning from Master Shi Xingmi.

They also experienced hard physical training including Shaolin Hu Quan techniques, which challenged them to overcome their limits and discover the power within.

The participants formed very close bonds, like Shaolin brothers united by the values of Chan, returning home with inspirations for their own self development and serenity, as well as ideas on how to help, support and motivate more people working in their companies.

Shaolin culture is now part of their approach to a process of constant self improvement and cultivation: an ancient wisdom for modern life! (Photos/News: Shaolin Wenhua Switzerland)