{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Koom Martial Arts Retreat & Training Center Marrakech Morocco","home_page_url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com","description":"Koom Martial Arts Retreat & Training Center Marrakech Morocco","author":{"name":"Koom Martial Arts Retreat & Training Center Marrakech Morocco"},"items":[{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/adab-the-art-of-being-a-good-companion-%E2%80%94-7-practices-for-everyda","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DSC02181.JPG\"/><p>What makes someone a good companion?\n\nIt is not simply how much they know, how successful they are, how hard they train or how impressive their achievements look. A good companion helps the people around them become more...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/adab-the-art-of-being-a-good-companion-%E2%80%94-7-practices-for-everyda","title":"Adab: The Art of Being a Good Companion — 7 Practices for Everyda","summary":"What makes someone a good companion?\n\nIt is not simply how much they know, how successful they are, how hard they train or how impressive their achievements look. A good companion helps the people around them become more...","date_modified":"2026-10-12T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/not-fit-enough-for-koom-an-honest-guide-for-total-novices","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/IMG-20260926-WA0035.jpg\"/><p>You’ve imagined it a hundred times. You land in Marrakech, arrive at the olive farm, meet the group—and immediately realize everyone else is younger, leaner, more flexible, and already knows how to throw a proper kick. Y...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/not-fit-enough-for-koom-an-honest-guide-for-total-novices","title":"Not Fit Enough for Koom? An Honest Guide for Total Novices","summary":"You’ve imagined it a hundred times. You land in Marrakech, arrive at the olive farm, meet the group—and immediately realize everyone else is younger, leaner, more flexible, and already knows how to throw a proper kick. Y...","date_modified":"2026-09-30T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/beginner-afraid-of-holding-the-group-back-is-koom-for-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/IMG-20260909-WA0003.jpg\"/><p>You’ve seen the photos of the olive farm, the spring pools, the peacocks wandering past the training ground. You’ve read about the Shaolin lineage, the Sufi tradition, the sunrise meditation. And somewhere between the in...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/beginner-afraid-of-holding-the-group-back-is-koom-for-me","title":"Beginner, Afraid of Holding the Group Back: Is Koom for Me?","summary":"You’ve seen the photos of the olive farm, the spring pools, the peacocks wandering past the training ground. You’ve read about the Shaolin lineage, the Sufi tradition, the sunrise meditation. And somewhere between the in...","date_modified":"2026-09-26T11:39:29Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/protect-your-calm-series-19-the-rule-keeper","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/Silver-Haired%20Martial%20Artist%20in%20Lotus%20Pose.png\"/><p>You know that person who always notices when the forks are in the wrong spot? The one who can’t let a single typo slide, who follows through on every promise (and expects you to do the same), and who somehow seems to car...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/protect-your-calm-series-19-the-rule-keeper","title":"Protect your Calm Series: 1/9 The Rule Keeper","summary":"You know that person who always notices when the forks are in the wrong spot? The one who can’t let a single typo slide, who follows through on every promise (and expects you to do the same), and who somehow seems to car...","date_modified":"2026-04-12T09:23:38Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/what-if-you-are-not-tired","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/What%20if%20you%20are%20not%20tired_%20A%20sufi%20Taoist%20and%20a.jpg\"/><p>We have a name for that feeling. The heaviness in the limbs. The fog in the mind. The vague sense that even the smallest task requires a Herculean effort.\n\nWe call it fatigue.\n\nWe treat it with more sleep, more scrolling...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/what-if-you-are-not-tired","title":"What if You Are Not Tired?","summary":"We have a name for that feeling. The heaviness in the limbs. The fog in the mind. The vague sense that even the smallest task requires a Herculean effort.\n\nWe call it fatigue.\n\nWe treat it with more sleep, more scrolling...","date_modified":"2026-03-28T06:32:43Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/external-vs-internal-qi-gong-what-is-the-difference","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/External%20vs.%20Internal%20Qi%20Gong_%20What%20Is%20the%20Dif.jpg\"/><p>By Hicham Essadhi, Founder of Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center, Marrakech</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/external-vs-internal-qi-gong-what-is-the-difference","title":"External vs. Internal Qi Gong: What Is the Difference?","summary":"By Hicham Essadhi, Founder of Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center, Marrakech","date_modified":"2026-02-26T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/healing-depression-with-qi-gong","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/Healing%20with%20Qi%20gong.jpg\"/><p>Depression is often described by those who suffer from it not just as sadness, but as a profound loss of vitality. At Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center in Marrakech, we view depression through the lens of Traditional Chin...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/healing-depression-with-qi-gong","title":"Increasing Vitality with Qi Gong","summary":"Depression is often described by those who suffer from it not just as sadness, but as a profound loss of vitality. At Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center in Marrakech, we view depression through the lens of Traditional Chin...","date_modified":"2026-02-19T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-inner-hacker-ancient-sufi-wisdom-for-modern-biohackers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/The%20Inner%20Hacker_%20Ancient%20Sufi%20Wisdom%20for%20Mode.jpg\"/><p>In the bustling world of 2026, &quot;biohacking&quot; has become a buzzword. We are inundated with promises of optimization—from nootropic stacks and cryotherapy to red light therapy and intermittent fasting. The goal is often the...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-inner-hacker-ancient-sufi-wisdom-for-modern-biohackers","title":"The Inner Hacker: Ancient Sufi Wisdom for Modern Biohackers","summary":"In the bustling world of 2026, \"biohacking\" has become a buzzword. We are inundated with promises of optimization—from nootropic stacks and cryotherapy to red light therapy and intermittent fasting. The goal is often the...","date_modified":"2026-02-17T10:29:13Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tai-chi-vs-qi-gong-key-differences-for-healing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/generated-image-1.png\"/><p>As the founder of Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center in Marrakech, I am often asked: &quot;What is the difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong?&quot; While they come from the same roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, understanding ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tai-chi-vs-qi-gong-key-differences-for-healing","title":"Tai Chi vs. Qi Gong: Key Differences for Healing","summary":"As the founder of Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center in Marrakech, I am often asked: \"What is the difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong?\" While they come from the same roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, understanding ...","date_modified":"2026-02-12T13:13:17Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/food-for-the-strong-steady-bear-koom-guide-to-nourishment","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/a%20blog%20picture%20showing%20a%20Bear%20training%20Kung%20Fu.jpg\"/><p>By Hicham Essadki, Steward of Koom Retreat, Marrakech\n\nBrother, sister, friend — as-salamu alaykum.\n\nYou have asked me about food: this body that carries our soul through prayer, work, and family. I am not a scientist. I...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/food-for-the-strong-steady-bear-koom-guide-to-nourishment","title":"Food for the Strong, Steady Bear: Koom Guide to Nourishment","summary":"By Hicham Essadki, Steward of Koom Retreat, Marrakech\n\nBrother, sister, friend — as-salamu alaykum.\n\nYou have asked me about food: this body that carries our soul through prayer, work, and family. I am not a scientist. I...","date_modified":"2026-01-12T11:15:14Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-retreat-guide-why-2026-calls-for-an-active-path","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/IMG-20230124-WA0031.jpg\"/><p>The longing for depth, clarity, and reconnection is timeless, but the path to find it evolves. As we move into 2026, the classic retreat models—silent, yoga, and Sufi—remain powerful vessels. Yet, a critical question def...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-retreat-guide-why-2026-calls-for-an-active-path","title":"The Retreat Guide: Why 2026 Calls for an Active Path?","summary":"The longing for depth, clarity, and reconnection is timeless, but the path to find it evolves. As we move into 2026, the classic retreat models—silent, yoga, and Sufi—remain powerful vessels. Yet, a critical question def...","date_modified":"2025-12-30T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-joyful-anchor-finding-freedom-in-a-steady-heart","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DSCF7230.jpg\"/><p>Let’s be honest: the idea of “discipline” can feel like a closing door. A schedule that boxes you in. A rule that says “no” to the next exciting possibility. It can sound like the antithesis of freedom, of adventure, of ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-joyful-anchor-finding-freedom-in-a-steady-heart","title":"The Joyful Anchor: Finding Freedom in a Steady Heart","summary":"Let’s be honest: the idea of “discipline” can feel like a closing door. A schedule that boxes you in. A rule that says “no” to the next exciting possibility. It can sound like the antithesis of freedom, of adventure, of ...","date_modified":"2025-12-25T05:44:58Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/mastering-martial-arts-for-holistic-growth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DSCF7038.jpg\"/><p>Embarking on a Journey of Inner Mastery</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/mastering-martial-arts-for-holistic-growth","title":"Mastering Martial Arts for Holistic Growth","summary":"Embarking on a Journey of Inner Mastery","date_modified":"2025-12-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/youre-stretching-wrong-here-is-the-secret-your-body-is-craving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/fb_785945828849895_1080x1080.jpg\"/><p>(And it has nothing to do with touching your toes.)</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/youre-stretching-wrong-here-is-the-secret-your-body-is-craving","title":"You're Stretching Wrong. Here is the Secret Your Body is Craving","summary":"(And it has nothing to do with touching your toes.)","date_modified":"2025-11-21T14:40:41Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/duaa-the-internal-martial-art-for-your-mind","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-03-26%2021.30.05%20-%20A%20sophisticated%20.webp\"/><p>Tired of Your Own Thoughts? This Ancient &quot;Internal Martial Art&quot; Can Rewire Your Brain.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/duaa-the-internal-martial-art-for-your-mind","title":"Duaa: The Internal Martial Art for your mind","summary":"Tired of Your Own Thoughts? This Ancient \"Internal Martial Art\" Can Rewire Your Brain.","date_modified":"2025-11-08T17:05:20Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/remember-the-training-grounds-a-letter-to-the-koom-family","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/fb_177559098155127_768x443.jpg\"/><p>You felt the peace here. Now the world needs you to carry it.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/remember-the-training-grounds-a-letter-to-the-koom-family","title":"Remember the Training Grounds: A Letter to the Koom Family","summary":"You felt the peace here. Now the world needs you to carry it.","date_modified":"2025-10-05T10:13:56Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/which-martial-art-is-best-good-right-for-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/fb_785945828849895_1080x1080.jpg\"/><p>Martial arts are a great way to get in shape and learn self-defense. But which martial art is best for me?</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/which-martial-art-is-best-good-right-for-me","title":"Which martial art is best good right for me?","summary":"Martial arts are a great way to get in shape and learn self-defense. But which martial art is best for me?","date_modified":"2025-06-17T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/learn-tai-chi-at-koom-martial-arts-retreat-center-marrakech-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/20221222_095551.jpg\"/><p>☯️</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/learn-tai-chi-at-koom-martial-arts-retreat-center-marrakech-1","title":"How to practice Tai Chi for beginners","summary":"☯️","date_modified":"2025-06-03T05:27:44Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shadow-boxing-the-neuroscience-for-health-pros-concerned-kids","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/20221019_094234.jpg\"/><p>Why Static Stretching is Outdated—And How Shadow Training Rewires Mobility</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shadow-boxing-the-neuroscience-for-health-pros-concerned-kids","title":"Shadow Boxing: The Neuroscience for Health Pros & Concerned Kids","summary":"Why Static Stretching is Outdated—And How Shadow Training Rewires Mobility","date_modified":"2025-05-17T11:58:10Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/discover-serenity-how-salat-can-transform-your-spiritual-journey","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/image_0.jpg\"/><p>Hey there, wonderful guests!</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/discover-serenity-how-salat-can-transform-your-spiritual-journey","title":"Discover Serenity: How Salat can transform your spiritual journey","summary":"Hey there, wonderful guests!","date_modified":"2025-03-01T18:32:38Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/taraweeh-unveiled-a-path-to-spiritual-wellness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/1740830341356.jpg\"/><p>Taraweeh is a special prayer performed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is an optional but highly recommended prayer that takes place after the evening prayer (Isha) ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/taraweeh-unveiled-a-path-to-spiritual-wellness","title":"Taraweeh Unveiled: A Path to Spiritual Wellness","summary":"Taraweeh is a special prayer performed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is an optional but highly recommended prayer that takes place after the evening prayer (Isha) ...","date_modified":"2025-03-01T12:03:05Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/explaining-ramadan-fasting-to-non-muslims","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/1740670010594.jpg\"/><p>Describing the Ramadan fasting protocol, including the intention (niyyah) to non-Muslims who are interested in trying it out, can be done in a simple and respectful way. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you explain:</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/explaining-ramadan-fasting-to-non-muslims","title":"Explaining Ramadan Fasting to Non Muslims","summary":"Describing the Ramadan fasting protocol, including the intention (niyyah) to non-Muslims who are interested in trying it out, can be done in a simple and respectful way. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you explain:","date_modified":"2025-02-27T15:36:05Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/unlock-your-soul%E2%80%99s-blueprint-the-sufi-enneagram","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/20250103_161109.jpg\"/><p>What if you had a key—not just to understand yourself, but to *liberate* yourself? A tool so profound it doesn’t just describe your personality… it decodes your soul’s journey.  </p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/unlock-your-soul%E2%80%99s-blueprint-the-sufi-enneagram","title":"Unlock Your Soul’s Blueprint: The Ancient Secret Going Viral","summary":"What if you had a key—not just to understand yourself, but to *liberate* yourself? A tool so profound it doesn’t just describe your personality… it decodes your soul’s journey.  ","date_modified":"2025-02-06T21:45:30Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/sufi-psychology-the-7-stages-of-the-ego-education-nafs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-03-26%2021.30.05%20-%20A%20sophisticated%20.webp\"/><p>Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of negativity—repeating the same self-sabotaging habits, wrestling with inner turmoil, or struggling to find lasting peace? You’re not alone. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/sufi-psychology-the-7-stages-of-the-ego-education-nafs","title":"The Journey Within: 7 Stages of Self-Transformation Sufi Style","summary":"Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of negativity—repeating the same self-sabotaging habits, wrestling with inner turmoil, or struggling to find lasting peace? You’re not alone. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, ...","date_modified":"2024-12-24T09:20:15Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shadowboxing-vs-hitting-the-heavy-bag-which-is-better","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/20873\"/><p>In the world of combat sports and fitness, the debate between shadowboxing and hitting the heavy bag is a heated one. Both forms of training hold pivotal roles in a fighter's regimen, but they serve very different purpos...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shadowboxing-vs-hitting-the-heavy-bag-which-is-better","title":"Shadowboxing Vs. Hitting the Heavy Bag : Which is better","summary":"In the world of combat sports and fitness, the debate between shadowboxing and hitting the heavy bag is a heated one. Both forms of training hold pivotal roles in a fighter's regimen, but they serve very different purpos...","date_modified":"2024-08-17T11:52:56Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tips-for-training-in-hot-weather","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/bGjW1yY\"/><p>Don’t let the heat of the hot days spoil your training. Use these tips to run safely and effectively all summer long. Training in hot weather is not always pleasant, but it’s not always avoidable, either. Summers are toa...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tips-for-training-in-hot-weather","title":"Tips for Training in Hot Weather","summary":"Don’t let the heat of the hot days spoil your training. Use these tips to run safely and effectively all summer long. Training in hot weather is not always pleasant, but it’s not always avoidable, either. Summers are toa...","date_modified":"2024-06-20T15:24:12Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shaolin-iron-body-training-thoughness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-03-26%2021.25.27%20-%20A%20sophisticated%20.webp\"/><p>Shaolin Iron Body Training isn't just a martial arts technique; it's a transformative journey that taps into the ancient wisdom of Shaolin monks, blending rigorous physical conditioning with mental fortitude. Unlike typi...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/shaolin-iron-body-training-thoughness","title":"Shaolin iron body training thoughness ","summary":"Shaolin Iron Body Training isn't just a martial arts technique; it's a transformative journey that taps into the ancient wisdom of Shaolin monks, blending rigorous physical conditioning with mental fortitude. Unlike typi...","date_modified":"2024-05-08T09:05:14Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-sufi-sutra-la-illaha-illa-allah","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/La%20Illaha%20Illa%20Allah.jpeg\"/><p>In an era where spiritual journeys often resemble a buffet—picking a little of this and a bit of that—there's a profound depth to be found in the simplicity and purity of the Sufi sutra: La Illaha Illa Allah. This isn't ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-sufi-sutra-la-illaha-illa-allah","title":"The Sufi Sutra: La Illaha Illa Allah","summary":"In an era where spiritual journeys often resemble a buffet—picking a little of this and a bit of that—there's a profound depth to be found in the simplicity and purity of the Sufi sutra: La Illaha Illa Allah. This isn't ...","date_modified":"2024-04-20T13:28:22Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/are-martial-arts-spiritual","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-03-26%2021.25.29%20-%20A%20sophisticated%20.webp\"/><p>The word “martial” refers to war and the fighter.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/are-martial-arts-spiritual","title":"Are Martial Arts Spiritual?","summary":"The word “martial” refers to war and the fighter.","date_modified":"2024-03-30T06:28:18Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/is-chivalry-dead","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-03-26%2021.25.23%20-%20A%20sophisticated%20.webp\"/><p>(Or Sufi Rules of Companionship or How to stay Awake &amp; Attentive at Koom, Life, the Work Place and More…)</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/is-chivalry-dead","title":"Is Chivalry Dead?","summary":"(Or Sufi Rules of Companionship or How to stay Awake & Attentive at Koom, Life, the Work Place and More…)","date_modified":"2024-03-17T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-inner-master","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/20200925_185348.jpg\"/><p>Humanity has been graced with many men and women through the ages that appeared to teach, help, educate, support and heal. Some call them the Mystical travelers, prophets, artists or just enlightened beings. You are invi...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-inner-master","title":"The Inner Master ","summary":"Humanity has been graced with many men and women through the ages that appeared to teach, help, educate, support and heal. Some call them the Mystical travelers, prophets, artists or just enlightened beings. You are invi...","date_modified":"2024-03-11T09:40:30Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/how-to-reintegrate-into-society-after-your-retreat","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Gypb2w5\"/><p>Congratulations on completing your retreat at Koom!!!</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/how-to-reintegrate-into-society-after-your-retreat","title":"How to Reintegrate Into Society After Your Retreat","summary":"Congratulations on completing your retreat at Koom!!!","date_modified":"2024-03-10T13:19:54Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/hu-meditation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/Hu.jpg\"/><p>I first heard this sound pronounced by my Shifu during my 1 year stay with Shaolin Monks in China during a Qi Gong Training. &quot;This is the sound linked to the Earth element, it is great for muscles, digestive system and g...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/hu-meditation","title":"HU Meditation","summary":"I first heard this sound pronounced by my Shifu during my 1 year stay with Shaolin Monks in China during a Qi Gong Training. \"This is the sound linked to the Earth element, it is great for muscles, digestive system and g...","date_modified":"2024-02-13T15:01:31Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/meditation-is","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/Sham%20meditating%20Qi%20Gong.jpg\"/><p>... when the mind is still and the heart is open.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/meditation-is","title":"Meditation is:","summary":"... when the mind is still and the heart is open.","date_modified":"2023-12-21T14:04:49Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-sufi-heart-meditation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/ZV7l6N7\"/><p>This practice, also called awareness of the heart, is a type of Dikhr (remembrance of God).</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-sufi-heart-meditation","title":"The Sufi Heart Meditation","summary":"This practice, also called awareness of the heart, is a type of Dikhr (remembrance of God).","date_modified":"2023-11-06T22:49:08Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tai-chi-versus-kung-fu-the-ultimate-showdown-unveiled","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/blob-7933d88.png\"/><p>The eternal battle of tai chi versus kung fu has ignited countless debates and sparked a whirlwind of confusion within the martial arts community. Is tai chi merely a branch of kung fu? Are they essentially the same art ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/tai-chi-versus-kung-fu-the-ultimate-showdown-unveiled","title":"Tai Chi versus Kung Fu: The Ultimate Showdown Unveiled!","summary":"The eternal battle of tai chi versus kung fu has ignited countless debates and sparked a whirlwind of confusion within the martial arts community. Is tai chi merely a branch of kung fu? Are they essentially the same art ...","date_modified":"2023-10-20T12:06:32Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/bringing-meditation-to-our-daily-life","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/blob-2882572.png\"/><p>1. Get up slowly from meditation and try to ease into the rest of your day.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/bringing-meditation-to-our-daily-life","title":"Bringing Meditation to Your Daily Life","summary":"1. Get up slowly from meditation and try to ease into the rest of your day.","date_modified":"2023-08-22T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/learn-tai-chi-at-koom-martial-arts-retreat-center-marrakech","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/16546\"/><p>Tai Chi is an internal martial art. The practice of Tai Chi is a series of mostly slow movements, which flow from one move to another. This purposeful flow creates ‘Qi’ – our inner energy. It is a movement meditation tha...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/learn-tai-chi-at-koom-martial-arts-retreat-center-marrakech","title":"Learn Tai Chi at Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center Marrakech ","summary":"Tai Chi is an internal martial art. The practice of Tai Chi is a series of mostly slow movements, which flow from one move to another. This purposeful flow creates ‘Qi’ – our inner energy. It is a movement meditation tha...","date_modified":"2023-08-08T21:08:57Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-science-behind-eating-fiber-fat-and-protein-before-carbs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/3777\"/><p>Are you looking to improve your overall health and well-being? Maintaining a balanced diet that includes fiber, fat, protein, and carbohydrates is vital. Recent research suggests that the order in which we consume these ...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/the-science-behind-eating-fiber-fat-and-protein-before-carbs","title":"The Science behind Eating Fiber, Fat, and Protein before Carbs","summary":"Are you looking to improve your overall health and well-being? Maintaining a balanced diet that includes fiber, fat, protein, and carbohydrates is vital. Recent research suggests that the order in which we consume these ...","date_modified":"2023-08-02T21:42:44Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/sufism-and-martial-arts-the-surprising-link-you-didnt-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d9133c17-79a3-492c-8ed9-5157be0a7bca/blob-7933d88.png\"/><p>Welcome to the fascinating world of martial arts! For centuries, this ancient practice has been a source of physical strength, mental discipline, and spiritual growth for people all around the globe. But did you know tha...</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/sufism-and-martial-arts-the-surprising-link-you-didnt-know","title":"Sufism and Martial Arts: The Surprising Link You Didn't Know","summary":"Welcome to the fascinating world of martial arts! For centuries, this ancient practice has been a source of physical strength, mental discipline, and spiritual growth for people all around the globe. But did you know tha...","date_modified":"2023-05-29T18:10:14Z"},{"id":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%88-%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/122970\"/><p> So, in that case I’d just start out in your backyard, move some things aside in the living room to create space, or simply go to parks at hours you know it’ll be (close to) empty.</p>","url":"https://koomretreatcenter.com/blog/f/%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%88-%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85","title":"Where Can I Practice My Martial Arts?","summary":" So, in that case I’d just start out in your backyard, move some things aside in the living room to create space, or simply go to parks at hours you know it’ll be (close to) empty.","date_modified":"2019-09-06T12:00:00Z"}]}