CHINESE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE (Fuzang Anmo)
Fuzang Anmo (Internal Organ Massage) is a method of Chinese massage (pioneered in the West by Master Mantak Chia under the name Chi Nei Tsang) which is focused primarily, but not soley, on the abdomen. It works through all the body systems: digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, nervous, muscle/tendon and acupuncture channels, as well as through the emotional and spiritual areas of being.
DAOYIN YANGSHENG GONG SEMINARS
WEIJI YUFANG GONG (Stress Prevention Exercise)
Theory and Practice of the Daoyin Exercises for Prevention of Stress. This the Yin aspect of the Stress Management routines.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
WEIJI XIAOCHU GONG (Stress Relief Exercise)
Theory and Practice of the Daoyin Exercises for Relief of Stress. This the Yin aspect of the Stress Management routines.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YANGSHENG TAIJIZHANG I
Theory and practice of Taiji Palm 1 for promoting the health of the Lungs and Heart.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YANGSHENG TAIJIZHANG II
Theory and practice of Taiji Palm 2 for promoting the health of the Spleen and Kidney.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YANGSHENG TAIJIZHANG III
Theory and practice of Taiji Palm 3 for promoting the health of the Liver and Gall Bladder.
Works similar to Shugan Lidan Gong but is more physical and gives greater stimulation and balancing actions.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YANGSHENG TAIJIJIAN I
Theory and practice of the Taiji Sword 1 (Short Tassle).
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
DAOYIN BAOJIAN GONG (General Health)
This Daoyin health preservation exercise is designed both to improve health in general and to remedy diseases when one is sick.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YIQI YANGFEI GONG (Lung Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercise for the Respiratory System.
Yiqi Yangfei Gong is used to prevent and help in the treatment of colds, acute and chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema and other respiratory illnesses.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
YUZHEN BUYUAN GONG (Kidney Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercise for raising True Qi & nourishing Original Qi.
Yuzhen Buyuan Gong is used in the prevention and cure of urogenital and menstrual problems. It is also beneficial for pre-heaven and post-heaven essence and strengthening the kidneys and waist.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
SHUGAN LIDAN GONG (Liver Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercise for normalising Liver function & Bile secretion
Shugan Lidan Gong is aimed at treating hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and both acute and chronic liver and gall-bladder troubles.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
SHUXIN PINGXUE GONG (Heart Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercises for the Cardiovascular system
Shuxin Pingxue Gong is aimed at prevention and cure of hypertension, hypotension, coronary heart disease, tachycardia, and other cardiovascular diseases.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
HEWEI JIANPI GONG (Spleen Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercises for the Digestive system
Hewei Jianpi Gong is aimed at prevention and cure of indigestion, stomach-ache, peptic ulcer and other digestive problems.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
SHUJIN ZHUANGGU GONG (Muscle & Bone Exercise)
Theory and practice of the exercises for relaxing muscles and tendons and strengthening the bones.
Shujin Zhuanggu Gong is an excellent exercise for preparing the body for physical activity as well as for relieving aches and pains in the joints.
All Daoyin seminars come in three levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced).
DAOIST MEDITATION SEMINARS
FOUNDATION I
One of the basic universal laws is that energy cannot be created nor destroyed. It can only be transformed.
Daoist Meditation, in which the fundamental practice focuses on the health of the practitioner’s own body, uses ancient Chinese methods of transforming the accumulated stressful energies into health reinforcing vitality.
Theory includes an introduction to:
- Wuji - The Source
- Taiji - Yin and Yang
- Wuxing - The Five Elements
- Bagua - The Eight Diagrams
- Jingluo - Meridian system of the body
Practice includes:
- Warm-up and Warm-down Qigong Exercises
- Neixiao - The Inner Smile
- Liuzijue - Six Secret Words
- Xiaozhoutian - Small Heavenly Cycle (Microcosmic Orbit)
FOUNDATION II
In this second part of the course the aim is to build upon the skills aquired in Foundation I so as to improve their effectiveness and add the next stage seamlessly to them.
Prerequisites - Daoist Meditation: Foundation I.
Theory includes:
- Interior and Exterior Qi Interactions
- The Three Dantians
Practice includes:
- Concentration Techniques
- Connecting the Dantians & Connecting to the Exterior
- Dazhoutian - Large Heavenly Cycle (Macrocosmic Orbit)
FIVE ELEMENT FUSION I
This seminar is the first part of the 'Wuxing Hunhe' Five Element Fusion meditations.
Prerequisites - Daoist Meditation: Foundation II.
YANGSHENG (NOURISHING LIFE) SEMINARS
BONE BREATHING
Bone Marrow Neigong is a Daoist Art of Internal Energy Cultivation which employs mental and physical techniques to rejuvenate the marrow, thereby enhancing blood and nourishing Qi.
Bone Breathing is the first stage of Bone Marrow Neigong and while the majority of Bone Marrow Neigong is an advanced practice of Iron Shirt, the bone breathing aspect of it is suitable for the beginner as well.
Bone Breathing benefits include improving joint strength and function, improving bone marrow and making strong bones which are very useful for the martial arts as well as people who may be prone to osteoporosis.
Bone Breathing is one of the easier skills to learn and gives quick results.
IRON SHIRT: Rooting & Packing
Level 1: Basic introduction to the theory and practice of Iron Shirt Rooting & Packing.
IRON SHIRT: Stability in Motion
Level 2: Rooting Practice and beyond. Advancing from fixed rooting into being rooted in motion.