Tancheon Breathing 9:30am Morning Session | 1:30pm Afternoon Session
The first pillar of Taoist practice is breathing into the "tancheon" or lower-abdomen. Also referred to as sacral chakra (Hindu), tan dien (Chinese) or hara (japanese), tancheon is a Korean term that defines this area as the most essential energy center for building Qi in the human body. Learn basic tancheon breathing and try some techniques for increasing its power and strength Sign up online, space is limited. Register >> |
Energy Anatomy 10:00am Morning Session | 2:00pm Afternoon Session
Learn about the Taoist three treasures (chakras), energy alchemy and the meridian system which channels Qi along the body's energy pathways. Michael Thorns, RN, LAc., owner of Focus on You Acupuncture, joins us for a discussion on how acupuncture enhances Qi flow for optimal health. Sign up online, space is limited. Register >> |
SunDo/Qigong 10:30am Morning Session | 2:30pm Afternoon Session
Combining tancheon breathing and Qi circulation, SunDo and Qigong offer moving or still meditation that allows us to pull in energy from the environment. Gathering Starlight, Pulling Qi from Heaven & Earth and Ocean Wave Breathing are just a few of the sequences of QiGong that can harmonize our inner landscape with the universal energy of nature. SunDo sequences includes postures to harmonize the five elements of water, fire, wood, metal and earth. Sign up online, space is limited. Register >> |
"If we could see
the miracle of a single flower clearly,
our whole life would change."
~ Buddha