The Chi Time Podcast

In this episode of Chi Time, the Quantum Qi Show, Clara Apollo speaks with John P. Milton, a pioneering ecologist and long-time teacher of meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi. John’s path bridges Western science and ancient wisdom. His connection with nature began early, with a vision quest at the age of seven. He went on to work on environmental policy with the White House and the United Nations, while also developing a lifelong practice rooted in Buddhist, Taoist, Vedantic, Tantric and Native American traditions. John shares how he first encountered meditation and Qigong in the 1950s, including the practice of placing the mind in the lower Dan Tian. He describes how his early martial arts training led him to Tai Chi through Cheng Man Ching and his senior students, and how these practices helped shape his understanding of Qi and the relationship between inner and outer nature. The conversation offers a glimpse into a life devoted to exploring how awareness, movement and our connection with the natural world can inform the way we live. John is the founder of the Golden Flower School and the Way of Nature, and is featured in the documentary Quantum Qi: The Taoist Art of Nurturing Life. https://www.quantumqimovie.com  Explore John’s work: Way of Nature · Way of Nature UK Connect with Clara: claraapollo.com Support Chi Time: paypal.me/chiupyourlife #JohnPMilton #Qigong #TaiChi #Meditation #WayOfNature #QuantumQi #ChiTime #NatureConnection #LowerDanTianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picking up where the radio show left off. In Episode 1 of Chi Time: The Quantum Qi Show on UK Health Radio, where I spoke with Sharron Rose, producer and director of the multi-award-winning film Quantum Qi: The Taoist Art of Nurturing Life. There was far more to say than the radio slot allowed, so this podcast carries on with the rest of the interview. Sharron is a Fulbright Senior Research Fellow, filmmaker, dancer, author, educator and healer. Her path runs from childhood dance and theatre, through a fellowship in India living with Kathak master Sitara Devi, to the moment Grandmaster Mantak Chia’s Six Healing Sounds changed the direction of her filmmaking. In this episode: How the name Quantum Qi arrived in a dream, and how searching for it online led Sharron to Dr AmaLia Wai-Ching Lee  The Wei Chi field: what it is, and how to build a protective energetic field The film’s music, including the Erhu and the companion album Endless Grace How the film is structured, from; 'What is chi?' through Tai Chi, flow, emotions and energetic protection Bill Douglas’s Global Transformation Project, bringing Qigong and Tai Chi into schools How you can host your own screening of the film Find the film at www.quantumqimovie.com. From October, you can also sign up to host a screening via Kinema. You’ll hear the first part of Sharron’s story as it went out on the radio show with Dr AmaLia Wai-Ching Lee which you can listen to via www.ukhealthradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life on the move; navigating perimenopause, grief, new love, found community, and the quiet art of REST. Clara in the UK and Emily in Australia reunite for an honest, wide-ranging conversation. Recorded just after the Beltane full moon, this episode is part life update, part wisdom, part permission slip to slow down. This episode covers a lot of ground: the big astrological shifts rattling through the collective right now; Clara settling into a new home with her partner Rob - and the grief, love, and possibility tangled up in that. Emily's return to a much-loved house sit in Australia, her recent business trip to Singapore, and the new chapter she is navigating with a perimenopause diagnosis. Together they talk about what it means to FILL YOUR OWN CUP before you can show up for others - and why menopause, loss, and upheaval have a way of making that non-negotiable. They also explore the power of saying a calm, kind NO; the multi-generational support that holds families and communities together; the magic of watching a full moon rise over water; and why nature - whether that's dappled woodland near Glastonbury or seven minutes' walk to the sea - is always the best place to start. Plus: intentional communities, a Romania adventure, World Tai Chi Qigong Day, the Queen archetype, and why food made with passion is its own form of nourishment. #homefreeliving #thehomefreelife #perimenopause #midlife #rest #nervoussystem #qigong #embodiedpractice #boundaries   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when sound becomes a portal? In this episode of Chi Time on the Positivi-Chi Show, Clara chats with visionary Sound Journey artist Sika, calling in live from New Zealand, having completed his North Island tour. Sika shares how his immersive Sound Journeys are evolving into something truly pioneering, weaving ancient earth wisdom with dynamic, rhythmic sonic artistry that takes listeners far beyond the typical sound bath experience. In this episode we explore: Why people are returning to Sika's sound journeys again and again How the tension and release of discordant frequencies can unlock deep subconscious layers The birth of his daughter and how her presence is already weaving into his work Shape-shifting through multiple portals in a single journey, his most daring guided experiences yet His new album 'Between the Worlds' and the meaning behind the 'Wandering Forest Spirit' artwork What to expect at his upcoming UK tour, including a very special immersive weekend at the legendary Earth House in Dorset. EARTH HOUSE TICKETS HERE 3/7/26  https://claraapollo.com/product/sika-sound-journey-earth-house-the-gathering-fire/  NEW FOREST TICKETS HERE: 29/7/26 https://claraapollo.com/product/sika-sound-journey-between-the-worlds-new-forest/  Whether you're a seasoned sound healing practitioner or completely new to frequency work, this conversation will shift something in you. Sika is touring the UK this Summer 2026 Find out about more of his other events here; https://sikamusic.com Watch this episode on Chi Time the Positivi-Chi Show on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/5lD78jW_vgs?si=7_3e6qHI-8NZgpGD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Burnout to Breakthrough. Jenna Presley from 'Voices of Elevate" asks Clara where she has been, as a podcast Queen! Clara shares how REST has enabled her to recuperate from years of living alone, running a business, hosting an award winning podcast show and choosing to use her skills to self care. Over two decade of study and practicing the Healing Arts, she has developed her own unique approach of releasing and restoring personal energy, blending Qigong, Akashic Record Clearing, intuitive movement and dance to encourage others to move out of burnout and into a state of sustained creativity, vitality and flow. What begins as a discussion about Clara’s recent life and relationship transformation and evolving work, soon unfolds into a rich, honest exploration of both her and Jenna’s personal journeys. Together, they reflect on the life experiences using Qi and other wisdom, the lessons learned along the way, and the importance of reconnecting with our inner energy and purpose. The conversation also opens into a refreshing and empowering perspective on menopause, reframing it not as an ending, but as a powerful transition into deeper alignment, self-awareness, self acceptance and a joyful reclaiming of the every changing flow of life. With a shared sense that time is running out for humanity to collectively shift into a more sustainable way of existing, Jenna and Clara explore what it means to truly “ramp up” our healing modalities and abilities, step into greater self-trust to fully embrace and express the powerful missions we each carry to assist with the positive transformation of our beautiful world. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with your energy, honour your cycles and move forward with trusted intention, creativity and energising flow.  You can watch this episode on the Youtube Channel 'Voices of Elevate.' https://youtu.be/wmt1oGW6EOQ?si=9zPIk52dtr_y0KPG  Clara'a Website https://claraapollo.com/ ELEVATE FESTIVAL 27~31st August 2026  https://events.humanitix.com/elevate-festival  CODE ApolloStar will entitle you to 25% off all tickets until 1st July.    'Chi Time - The Positivi-chi Show' is back this April 26 talking Spirit Medicine with hypnotherapist Nathan Simmonds.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.