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Lean Back and Learn with Sifu

Sifu Boggie · May 27, 2025

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Interview with Sifu Boggie

Lean Back and Learn with Sifu — Sifu Boggie

Podcast: Incite Change

May 27, 2025 · 56 min

Today, with us on the Incite Change Podcast, Coach Mauro sits down with Paul Brighton, who is publicly known to many as Sifu Boggie. Sifu is a Qigong Empowerment Coach who has spent the last 40 years studying the Daoist Skills of the Barefoot Doctor, the DragonDog Shaman, and…

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Key topicsAdapting Ancient Wisdom to Modern ChallengesSifu teaches a holistic framework for navigating life’s challenges, which act as a versatile toolkit to address everything from physical discomfort to emotional stress. These time-tested practices, such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi, provide simple yet profound ways to restore balance and resilience, no matter the circumstances. By focusing on the interconnectedness of body, mind, and energy, Daoist wisdom seamlessly integrates into the demands of modern life, offering practical tools that align with our natural rhythms. Whether facing daily stressors, navigating uncertainty, or seeking deeper self-awareness, these adaptable techniques empower individuals to thrive, making ancient knowledge as relevant and impactful today as it was thousands of years ago. Empowering Self-Healing & Unlocking the Body’s PotentialSifu Boggie delves into the fascinating intersection of epigenetics and Daoist practices like Qi Gong, illustrating how the way we think, move, and feel can profoundly influence our physical and emotional well-being. Drawing on decades of experience, he unpacks how these ancient practices activate the body’s innate ability to heal itself, often surpassing the limitations of conventional approaches. By teaching individuals to reconnect with their energy flow, Sifu empowers them to shift out of cycles of pain, fatigue, or emotional stagnation, helping them reclaim vitality and joy. He also explores how practices rooted in epigenetics enable people to reprogram their internal narratives, fostering resilience and renewing their sense of control over their health. Embracing Life’s Adventure & Finding Magic in Every MomentSifu Boggie shares his Daoist philosophy of viewing life as a joyful, ever-evolving adventure. He discusses how embracing change, uncertainty, and new experiences can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper connection to the world. Through practical tips and inspiring stories, Sifu Boggie reveals how adopting a positive mindset and living in the present moment can transform challenges into opportunities and infuse everyday life with a sense of wonder and magic. View all topics →

About Sifu Boggie

Daoist Guide, Teacher and Healer

40+ years Daoist arts, Qigong and Tai Chi experience928 Daoist healing and empowerment postsChina-trained Practised and taught under masters Shun and PoLondon Met PCSO & close-protection officer Police and protective-service experience

Sifu Boggie (a.k.a Paul Brighton) is a Daoist guide, mentor, and self-healing practitioner with over 40 years of experience in Daoism and Qigong. Trained by renowned Daoist masters, he specializes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Shun Dao philosophy, and other healing modalities. He is also a Barefoot Doctor, Daoist Shaman, and teacher of Eastern Reiki, Chinese Reiki, Reflexology, TuiNa, Tit-Tar (back correction), Acupressure, and ShunDao Massage. Sifu Boggie’s teachings blend Daoist philosophy with practical energy work and bodywork techniques, offering transformative pathways for physical, emotional, and energetic healing.

Sifu Boggie believes that everyone has the power to create transformation from within. Rather than "fixing" people, he guides individuals to unlock their own healing potential. His approach helps people reconnect with their true selves and experience life’s natural flow.

Throughout his diverse career, from close-protection officer and police community support officer in the London Met to baker and pastry chef, Sifu Boggie exemplifies the Daoist principle of thriving in any circumstance. His broad life experiences enable him to see the whole picture in each person, offering a blend of wisdom from various disciplines to guide others toward harmony and balance.

Sifu Boggie has worked with people from all walks of life, fostering a space of curiosity, playfulness, and self-discovery.

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About this episode

Today, with us on the Incite Change Podcast, Coach Mauro sits down with Paul Brighton, who is publicly known to many asSifu Boggie.

Sifu is a Qigong Empowerment Coach who has spent the last 40 years studying the Daoist Skills of the Barefoot Doctor, the DragonDog Shaman, and Cloud Whisperers, as well as all forms of Daoist Practices, Energy Healing, Daoist Philosophy, Life Coaching, and more.

His mission is to help people heal themselves and release decades of chronic pain, fatigue, stress, and anxiety while showing them how to tap into unlimited energy and ensure they never burn out. I have also used these same techniques to help healers, lightworkers, and coaches stay supercharged and never burn out.

The Mission of the Shun Dao School is Simple: Help you grow, Help you Flow, teach you to find your balance in your body, mind, and Soul, to be your own Sifu of your destiny.

Episode Timestamps

● [01:05] The Day-to-Day of Sifu

● [07:59] Seeing the Bigger Picture

● [14:06] Modern Day Daoism

● [22:17] Adaptability and Consciousness

● [29:25] The Different Forms

● [38:06] Breathing

● [45:36] Everything has an Answer

● [50:46] Everything is a Teacher

Resources Mentioned

● Online Mystery School of Qi

● YouTube: Sifu Boggie