Breaking the Chain of Destructive Habits

with our Iron Panther Challenge

Are you made of stern stuff?

Imagine breaking some of your most self-destructive habits for at least 30 days:

- Lack of clarity and purpose

- Obstacles in meditation

- Laziness

- Overeating

- Indulging in smoking, alcohol, etc.

- Killing your spirit with porn

- Addiction to sugar

Imagine emerging inspired, motivated, happy, and healthy.Imagine feeling clearer, calmer, and more in control

Imagine being more connected to your inner being.

Imagine your inner energy flowing strongly.

Imagine no longer being a slave to those self-destructive habits.

How?

Accept the Iron Panther Challenge: 30 days committing to

- Two hours contemplative practice (meditation, qigong, Tai Chi) a day

- Two hours of exercise—including walking—a day

- Only two meals a day (no snacking)

- Low or no sugar

- No smoking, alcohol, or other addictive substances

- No porn

- Celibacy unless you are in a long-term committed relationship

- Programme tailored to additional destructive habits you may have …

A small group of participants completed the first Iron Panther Challenge in 2025. Below, one of the participants speaks of his great joy in finding his internal energy (qi flow) was reinstated after breaking the cycle of his destructive habits as part of completing the Iron Panther Challenge - which he chose to continue for an additional two weeks.


 The Deal

The Iron Challenge Contract:

- We agree on the commitments in advance, tailored to your particular needs and particular habits.

- We provide twice weekly one-on-one phone consultations with Erik to keep you on track.

- We also provide an initial consultation and follow-up review at the end (one hour each).

- You deposit £1,000 with us once you sign up for the Iron Panther Challenge. If you keep all your commitments for the full 30 days, you get all your money back.

- You are allowed three ‘waivers’ for special occasion food indulgences (such as birthday celebrations).

- Erik will provide qigong exercises and specific traditional Buddhist meditations tailored to your particular situation.

Are you made of stern stuff?


 To study the self is to forget the self.

To forget the self is to be enlightened by all things.

When you let go of attachments, the world opens up.

Each moment is a chance to begin again.

Do not chase after the past or long for the future.

Just sit, and let thoughts and cravings pass like clouds.

The moon reflected in water is not wet, nor is the water disturbed.

True freedom is found in letting go.

Zen Master Dogen