BalanceHER is a women’s embodied movement practice co-created with input from South African wellness communities. Drawing from classical Shaolin movement, Yuan Qi Qigong, and ancestral grounding principles—including Khoe-San rhythmic awareness—it offers short, repeatable sequences to support presence, grounded rhythm, and daily resilience.

Is BalanceHER a medical program or treatment?

No. BalanceHER is a non-medical movement practice. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional healthcare. Its focus is on embodied rhythm, breath-aware movement, and grounding—rooted in martial arts tradition, not clinical intervention.

Why are the practices only 90 seconds long?

The 90-second format reflects real-life rhythm—designed for busy days, changing energy, and accessible repetition. Inspired by traditions where micro-practices accumulate over time (like drumming cycles or daily greeting postures), these moments invite consistent reconnection, not performance or endurance.

Who created BalanceHER?

BalanceHER was developed by Amanda Lan, a Shaolin martial artist (7th Duan) and International Health Qigong Technical Coach, with over 30 years of teaching movement across South Africa. The framework was shaped through community workshops, feedback from women in townships and rural settings, and respect for local expressions of strength and stillness.

How does BalanceHER honour South African heritage?

BalanceHER integrates local movement wisdom—such as the grounded stillness reminiscent of Table Mountain, rhythmic weight shifts found in traditional dance forms, and breath-aware pauses used in storytelling circles. It intentionally avoids universalising language, and instead invites practitioners to relate movement to their own landscape, language, and lineage.

Where can I explore the full BalanceHER practice system?

You can access the full library of practices, community resources, and free introductory sessions at https://www.balance-her.com — designed for mobile-first access and low-data use across South Africa.

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About 1MindBodyFitness

Traditional Chinese Martial & Internal Arts
Established 1990 • Cape Town • Online Worldwide

1MindBodyFitness is a South African martial and internal arts academy rooted in classical Chinese systems.

Founded in 1990 as the International Kim-Loong Wushu Centre (IKLWCentre), the school evolved from earlier Sui Lum Kung Fu training established in the 1980s. Today, 1MindBodyFitness continues this lineage through structured instruction in:

• Shaolin Kung Fu
• Wing Chun
• Tai Chi Quan
• Health Qigong
• Internal conditioning systems (Cosmic Meditation Qigong)

Training is offered in Cape Town and through a global online academy.

Our Structure

1MindBodyFitness operates as a founding practice partner within the Shaolin Café ecosystem, providing formal training, assessment, and instructor development.

Health Qigong certification pathways are conducted in collaboration with the South African Health Qigong Association (SAHQA), the official South African representative of the International Health Qigong Federation.

This ensures that students who pursue formal grading follow internationally recognised standards.

Our Approach

We teach:

• Structured progression
• Technical accuracy
• Joint-safe mechanics
• Practical conditioning
• Sustainable internal development

Our method integrates classical training principles with modern anatomical awareness, making traditional systems accessible without dilution.

Training is suitable for:

• Beginners
• Experienced martial artists
• Health practitioners
• Future instructors

Health Qigong Federation

President and Vice President and coach of the IHQF and CHQA Beijing China

Deputy Speaker Parliament

The Honourable Deputy Speaker; Letchasa Tsenoli joins us along with the Chinese Consulate representatives for World Health Qigong Day in Cape Town Company Gardens.

Our Teacher

Liang Dong Sheng played a key role in putting our organisation and South Africa on the Chinese martial arts and medicine map.

Mauritius & South Africa

Since the 1990s we have been forging ties with the Chinese Cultural Centre and Mauritius to assist us to navigate the socio-politics of SA.

Siu Lum Kung Fu School

We started to teach hired venues during apartheid in the 1980s; not bothering about the status quo at the time.

Kung Fu Federation SA

IKLWCentre becomes a key player in linking Kuoshu to the Kung Fu Federation of South Africa. Representatives; President - James van Blerk, IKLWCentre- Dr Jeff Lan and Kuoshu Taiwan Dr Lin Feng Chao.

Guangdong Prov Donation

Sifu Liang Dong Sheng gets a donation to IKLWCentre from the Guangdong Cultural Department. Consulate general, his wife, and staff are in attendance.

Dr Lin Feng-Chao Joins Us

Dr Lin was an unknown in Cape Town when he started to teach Jeff and his student Micheal Lan Yang Tai Chi. This was a demo in Cavendish Square.

1st SAWF Competition

Our team's 1st attendance of a SAWF competition and we walkedat away with the Presidents Cup (Jefferson Lan) and loads of medals.

China Honoured Guest

Always a pleasure to visit China and meet amazing martial artist-turned-business people.

Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine and martial arts go hand in hand and meeting reputable proffesors and doctors is part of the training.

Collab Mauritius & SA

1991 Twin Clubs - Golden Lion Circle, Port Louis Mauritius and IKLWCentre Cape Town South Africa

Shandong Qufu Province

Meeting China's former top-performing wushu players turned business men. What an honor to be among legends.

Health Qigong Masters

Meeting China's Health Qigong Masters. Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing and Liu Tze Jue in Beijing China.

Duan Merit Beijing

Now and then we need to travel to China to upgrade and merit our skills and abilities under our peers.

1st Instructors Mauritius

Constant training and evaluations maintain our skill sets; instructors join in on training camps.

Collaborations

Leadership

Dr. Jeff Lan

Co-Founder • Instructor • Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Jeff Lan is a registered acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, with advanced clinical training completed in both South Africa and Beijing. His deep martial arts foundation seamlessly integrates with his medical expertise, enabling him to deliver instruction that is both technically precise and deeply informed by traditional health principles. Recognised internationally for his senior grading in Wushu and Health Qigong, Dr. Lan continues to advance his practice through ongoing study, clinical work, and dedicated mentorship.

Credentials & Affiliations
• 9th Dan, Shaolin Kung Fu
• 6th Dan, International Health Qigong Technical Coach
• President, SA Health Qigong Association

Amanda Lan

Co-Founder • Instructor • Creative Director

With over four decades of dedicated practice, Amanda Lan brings a wealth of experience in movement disciplines and classical martial systems, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Wing Chun. As a certified International Health Qigong instructor, she plays a pivotal role in instructor development and fostering cross-border training exchanges. Amanda’s leadership extends to her position as Vice President of the SA Health Qigong Association, where she helps shape the future of mindful movement, wellness education, and cultural exchange.

Credentials & Affiliations
• 7th Dan, Shaolin Kung Fu
• 5th Dan, International Health Qigong Technical Coach
• Vice President, SA Health Qigong Association
• BRICS Representative, Chinese Health Qigong Association (China)

Our Focus

We are not a lifestyle brand.

We are a structured training academy dedicated to:

• Preserving classical systems
• Developing competent practitioners
• Supporting formal certification pathways
• Building long-term skill and resilience

Students may train recreationally or progress toward instructor certification.

Our Community Speaks.

Dr Jeff Lan,Tsenoli Lechasa, Robbie Brink, Chad Le Clos

Dr Jeff Lan,Shilioli's mom, Matthew OToole, Stacee Vatanapan, Amanda Lan

Yoga Teachers

Teaching Re-Union yoga teachers about Qigong practices.

Tai Chi Demo

Showcasing Tai Chi Quan to the public back in the 1990s

Dragon Dance

Our organisation was the first to do Dragon and Lion Dance in Cape Town for Dragon Boat Festivals and Chinese New Year celebrations.

Mouille Point Kung Fu

Teaching our students from all backgrounds and orientations in Cape Town during the days of apartheid.

IKLWCentre Chinese NY

IKLWCentre (owners Dr Jeff Lan and Amanda Lan) introduced Dr. Lin Feng-Chao to the public during the celebration of Chinese New Year.

China Delegation Visit

An official delegation from Beijing China visited IKLWCentre (owners Dr Jeff Lan and Amanda Lan) to promote Health Qigong and Kung Fu in Cape Town.

Mauritius Training Camp

as Mauritius of facilitated visits to Mauritus as well as Beijing China for instructor training programs.

The Forbidden City China

An excursion post training camps in Beijing China for instructor training programs.

China Training Camp

One of the training camps in Beijing China for instructor training programs.

Special Invitations

One of our privileges is to be invited to exclusive instructor training programs.

Old Centre

Our 2nd permanent venue in 12 Loop Street CBD Cape Town for over 10 years.

💬 “Simply a cut above the rest. The instructors are not only experts but also deeply caring.”

💬 “Dr. Jeff Lan’s acupuncture changed my health journey completely.”