Kadama in silhouette at sunrise, arms extended in a qigong posture above a small group of practitioners on a clifftop overlooking the ocean

QigongLife Force Activationwith Kadama

In the Mooloolah Valley, Sunshine Coast

I teach gentle Qigong classes for beginners and experienced practitioners, from a private studio set within a lush lakeside garden. You're warmly welcome to come and join us.

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An introduction

What is Qigong?

Silhouette of Kadama practising qigong by a lake at sunset, one arm raised in a flowing pose

Qi (chi) means life force energy. Gong means to work or cultivate. Qigong is the practice of cultivating that energy.

Drawing on thousands of years of Chinese Daoist wisdom, Qigong uses gentle movement, posture, and breath to support physical health, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Tai Chi and acupuncture come from the same tradition.

It's not strenuous, and it's not a religion. It's a practical, time-tested set of exercises that almost anyone can do, and the benefits accumulate quietly, over weeks of practice.

In my classes, I focus on the practical side of the learning rather than the theory. The forms are designed to do their work; my job is to help you settle into them.

Weekly classes

Classes

I run two weekly classes from my private studio, set within a lush lakeside garden in the Mooloolah Valley. Both are suitable for complete beginners through to experienced practitioners.

Weekly drop-in

Zhineng Qigong

Qigong for health and self-healing

A gentle, effective set of forms and meditation founded in the teachings of Dr Pang Ming. The emphasis is on healing yourself: physically first, and as you progress, emotionally and spiritually.

In this class you'll learn

  • A simple set of exercises to awaken Qi throughout the body
  • How to activate the three life-force centres (Tan Tien)
  • How to direct Qi into areas of your body that need attention
  • How to create a "Qi field" in meditation, alone or in a group

When

Thursdays
6:30–8:00 pm

Cost

$20 per class, pay on the night

I recommend this one for beginners and anyone wanting a simple, energising practice.

Discounts for students and pensioners.

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8-week course

Eight Psychic Channels

Cleanse the body's deeper energy channels for rest and rejuvenation

Also known as the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, this form cleanses the eight energy channels that extend beyond the body's physical bounds. A blend of simple postures, gentle movement, and meditation. Relaxing and restorative.

In this class you'll learn

  • The complete Eight Psychic Channels form, taught step by step over 8 weeks
  • Gentle postures and flowing movements that work with the body's deeper energy reservoirs
  • Meditation techniques to settle the mind and support emotional balance
  • A 15-minute daily home practice to leave you feeling restored and rejuvenated

When

Wednesdays
6:30–8:00 pm
8-week course

Cost

$300 prepaid for the full 8 weeks

Bonus: Wednesday students can also attend the Thursday Zhineng class at a discount.

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Looking for something custom? I also run Qigong sessions for sporting clubs, special-interest groups, and corporate wellness. Get in touch.

About Kadama

About Me

Portrait of Kadama in a white qigong robe, hands held in a salute, in front of a red-ribboned stone guardian statue in China

I'm Kadama (Claude Paul Maraschin), a Qigong practitioner and instructor whose life has been a long journey of healing and self-discovery. I've trained in martial arts and energy practices with masters in Australia, China, and Thailand.

As a teacher, my emphasis is practical, not theoretical. I bring a calm, grounded awareness to every class, and I trust the forms to do what they're designed to do, clearing and supporting the body's natural energy flow so that deeper understanding and wellbeing can follow.

I'm also a qualified remedial massage therapist (Diploma of Remedial Massage) and a certified Siddha Vaidya practitioner. I earned my Siddha certification in Kerala, South India, in July 2000, and have travelled back to Kerala several times since to study and assist my teacher, Dr Harichandran. I've been practising massage for more than 23 years across Australia and Europe.

My training

  • Yang Mian Kung Fu8 years in Sydney, studying directly with Sifu Yang
  • Wandering Dao SchoolYangshou, China
  • Tai Chi Wushu AcademyWu Dan Shan
  • Zhineng QigongBeijing, with Sifu Zhao
  • 12 Cycle QigongSydney, with Sifu Zhen
  • Daoist AlchemyThailand, with Mantak Chia
Kadama receiving his certification from a Wudang Taoist master in China, holding the official certificate alongside fellow students in white qigong robes outside a traditional temple
Certified at the Wudang Taoist Wushu Academy, China, alongside fellow students and masters.

Also offered

Siddha Vaidya Massage

An ancient South Indian therapy for chronic pain.

Kadama performing Siddha Vaidya massage on a client

Alongside Qigong, I offer Siddha Vaidya, a traditional South Indian bodywork system using medicated herbal oils and a heated herbal poultice to treat long-standing muscle and joint pain.

The signature treatment, Ella Kirrhi, is particularly effective for chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain, frozen shoulder, arthritis, and repetitive strain. It's a therapeutic treatment, not a relaxation massage.

$120 per session. By private appointment.

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Trust

What Clients Say

  • Having tried a number of therapeutic massages in the past, I found the Siddha Massage to be quite unique. My back pain improved dramatically after the treatment, and over the next few days I felt much more relaxed. I'd recommend it to anyone.

    Vito G.

    Five Dock

  • Quite different to any massage I'd ever tried. The soothing heat of the oil and the skill with which the treatment was carried out not only relieved my neck and shoulder pain but left me feeling very relaxed and refreshed.

    Riri T.

    Doonside

  • I'd suffered with pain in my right shoulder and right down my arm. I tried a course of physiotherapy over weeks but nothing helped. Within a couple of treatments from Kadama I was relieved of pain and could raise and move my arm again.

    Francesca L.

    Abbotsford

Have you taken a class or treatment with me? I'd love to hear about it.

The setting

Where to Find Us

I hold classes and treatments at my private studio, nestled within a lush lakeside garden in the Mooloolah Valley — about 15 minutes inland from Mooloolaba, in the southern Sunshine Coast hinterland.

An easy drive from Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Maleny, Buderim, Maroochydore and the wider Sunshine Coast. Home visits for Siddha massage are available across the region.

255 Connection Road

Glenview QLD

Easy parking. Quiet, natural setting.

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Common questions

Before You Come

Get in Touch

The easiest way to book a class or a massage is to call me directly.

0403 892 674

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