Beyond Systems
Q&A
If you want to know more about Beyond Systems the easiest way is always to simply contact me as it allows me to give the most accurate answer to your specific question. However, if you just want to browse through some basic questions that sometimes pop up this is the page to find some answers.
Is Beyond Systems a system?
I much rather call it an “approach” or a “method of using basic principles” than a system. The term system often refers to something with clear rules and a specific set of methods or exercises to achieve a certain goal. Beyond Systems is not limited by any such definitions and constantly grows. This doesn’t mean that occasionally it can’t be systematic in its approach to facilitate a certain experience, but it’s core is a certain way of thinking about available tools and perceiving possibilities. Beyond Systems just highlights basic functioning principles of body, mind, emotions, energy and consciousness and creates possibilities to experience them in order for the person studying them to be able to truly understand and know first hand rather than having to believe tome scripture or word of mouth.
Who is Beyond Systems for?
What’s the perfect audience who is interested in Beyond Systems?
Beyond Systems offers a great variety so it naturally attracts people from all walks of life. Here are some of the most common traits that make the Beyond Systems audience:
Interest in learning knowing: they are interested in learning about themselves - their bodies, the mind, emotions, consciousness, how it all links together and how to work with it
One starting point leads to a joyful journey: many start out by wanting to improve one part of themselves, like “better movement”, “more mental clarity”, “better understanding of their emotions and patterns their see in their lives”, etc. and eventually realize that the whole picture of being human is a quite tightly connected one and all aspects of ourselves are interesting to learn about
Motivation: the people who really dig Beyond Systems are typically motivated and can hardly get enough info and training
Many questions: questions, questions and even more questions about pretty much everything - this kind of ties into the afore mentioned points because most of Beyond Systems clients just have this drive to understand, research and find out
The seeker: we often work with people who already have a lot of experiences in other approaches and still haven’t come across a modality that allows them to grow, delivers profound and applicable knowledge and honors their individuality ad freedom
More generally speaking, if you are interested in one of the following points Beyond Systems is deffinitely worth checking out:
you want to improve your posture
you want to improve your movement
you want to improve your overall wellbeing
you want to strengthen your body without wearing it out
you want to better understand yourself and the world around you and how those two aspects interact
you want to be more centered
you want to reconnect with yourself
you want to understand emotions better
you want to more consciously interact with other people, nature and the world around you
you want a practice that allows you to recharge yourself, reconnect with yourself and that helps you to be authentic and more efficient in all that you do
you want a fun and joyful community to share your experiences with and that allows you and even helps you to grow in ways previously un-thought of
you want to dive into energy work, consciousness or even past lives and your souls journey
you want to improve your focus and intuition
you want to feel yourself and live your truth
Are there any prerequisites to be able to start with Beyond Systems?
Generally speaking there is no previous knowledge or training required to get started with Beyond Systems. Anyone can join*. If there are special requirements like for example in our certification program then you will find that info attached to the course or workshop you want to attend. Workshops and retreats typically feature some special topics but are open level, so you can really start from scratch without any troubles.
*(…within the framework put forth by our general terms and conditions. Examples would be that we require people to be of normal physical health both physically and mentally in order to protect themselves aswell as potential other participants in workshops, retreats or regular classes. Pay attention to special rules for personal coaching and/or online coursses.)
Is Beyond Systems fitness training?
There are many aspects we touch on to in Beyond Systems that can enhance your existing fitness training and you will also find plenty of methods that if practiced properly will enable you to train your body to build strength and be more efficient. However Beyond System is not a fitness-style or fitness training like you know it from some workoutclass in your local gym. It’s both more basic on the one side and goes far beyond fitness training on the other. Basic in the sense that you will learn basic principle of propper movement, alignment, and training. Going far beyond fitness becaue Beyond Systems encorporates training of the mind, emotions, energy and consciousness in the mix as we see the human being and life as a whole comprised of all those aspects.
Do I have to be flexible to start with Beyond Systems?
No. Flexibility is not at all required to benefit from Beyond Systems. However, chances are it will greatly improve over time practicing it.
Do I have to learn all those acrobatic moves I see on your Instagram pictures?
The answer is if you want to we can show you, but it is not required to gain huge benefits from Beyond Systems. Things like acrobatic moves are a potential add on, but everyones interests are different. I had people training with us who were full bloddied musicians and had no interest in acrobatics and they loved Beyond Systems. We really focus on providing a solid foundation. Everything else is totally up to the “student” and interested person and the individual strengths and intentions they bring.
Is Beyond Systems therapy?
Is Beyond Systems a martial art?
Why is there a Qigong section on the Beyond Systems website?
Qigong offers a great deal to engaging with the body, the mind and our energy in a healthy, sustainable and also development oriented way. As part of my own history it played a huge role in the development of Beyond Systems as I experienced both the benefits aswell as the limitations of Qigong. Like some of basic principles we work with in Beyond Systems come from fitnesstraining, some from Yoga, some from ancient celtic roots, some stem from Qigong. Beyond Systems is quite a holistic way of learning and training, yet some people like a more basic structured less sophisticated way which Qigong offers. I don’t see any conflict in having both, different forms of Qigong aswell as Beyond Systems which is much more complete on the same website. One thing is for sure both will be influenced by each other no matter which class or workshop you attend. Merely the main focus differs slightly.
Can I become a Beyond Systems Instructor?
Yes, we offer a certification program that allows you to grow your basic Beyond Systems relevant skills module by module and be recognized as Beyond Systems instructor. You can then choose whether you want to add your own uniqueness when teaching and passing it on, or incorporate it in your existing practice as a coach, trainer, or teacher.
What benefit do I have from attending the certification program?
It is the most comprehensive training we offer at the moment. So if you really want to go deep and integrate what you find completely this is the best way to go, whether you want to actively pass it on or not. So even if you are not interested in the certification, it’s still a great way to learn as much as possible.
The certificate enables you to offer classes or workshops specific under the name Beyond Systems and gives you a great opportunity to integrate it with your own work.
In some cases it might even be recognized as solid foundation and experience when applying for a coaching or therapist education. (Some of my students used it as needed hours of previous experience in bodywork, stressrelief and coaching in Austria to apply for coaching certification programs.)