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16th Annual Moon Festival Celebration

Sunday September 23rd 3:30 pm - 9:00pm
Dinner at 5:30pm
Location: 玄修宮道觀Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary

Spend the afternoon exploring trails and environs of the Sanctuary, see the amazing progress we have made on the infrastructure and view the harvest moon

Entertainment
Martial Arts Demonstration
Dinner will include; Baked Salmon, Rice, Vegetables,and Salad

Donation of $40 per person
Children over 6 $10 per child
Please RSVP, info@ taoiststudiesinstitute.org


Taoist Lecture Series
Cultivation of the Heart-mind

Instructor: 莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Friday September 21st starting at 7:00pm

Cultivation of the Heart-mind is the foundation of Taoist practice.

Chansi Gong Intensive

Instructor: Harrison Moretz
Sunday September 30th 9:30am – 3:00pm
Location: TSI

Spiral movement is the fundamental motion of the Universe.

Chansi jin, silk reeling energy is a core component of the Hun yuan system.
In the first published book on Taiji Quan the author Chen Xin stated “太極拳，纏絲法也” “Taiji Quan is the Silk reeling method.”
In this workshop the relationship between gong, form and application will be explored with particular emphasis on helping each student find and develop Chansi energy in their own practice.


Upcoming Events

RETREATS
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Instructor: Shoko Zama
Friday October 26th 9:00am
Sunday October 28th 4:00pm
Investigation of  Hun Yuan system including various Gong practices
Learn the basics of 13 Shi Taiji Qigong
PUSH HANDS RETREAT
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Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Friday November 16th 9:00AM -
Sunday November 18th 4:00pm
Push hands is an important component of the Taiji Quan system.
 
The practice of push hands helps to rectify the empty hand forms, increase internal strength, develop awareness of self, and cultivate ability to listen to, interpret and transform the force f an opponent. It is through push hands training that one can truly develop the taiji energies.
Instruction to include:
Eight energies and five step
Solo practice
Developing the eight energies in push hands
Moving step push hands
Push hands neigong
Use of silk reeling in push hands
Dalu and variations
Use of the four corners (Cai, Lie Zhou , Kao) in  push hands
DEEP NOURISHING WINTER RETREAT
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Friday December 14th 9:00AM -
Sunday December 16th 4:00pm
In this retreat we will practice Taoist Meditation and engage in deep nourishing practices to enhance rest and rejuvenation. Taking the time to nourish oneself in the winter, lays the foundation of health and vitality for the coming year.
Meals will be prepared according to winter yang sheng principles. Taoist Napping and sleeping practices which are especially effective in the winter will also be taught.
INTENSIVES & WORKSHOPS
CHANSI GONG INTENSIVE
SPECIAL TOPICS
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Sunday October 28th
 9:30am - 3:30pm
Spiral movement is the fundamental motion of the Universe.

Chansi jin, silk reeling energy is a core component of the hun yuan system.
In the first published book on Taiji Quan the author Chen Xin stated “太極拳，纏絲法也““Taiji Quan is the Silk reeling method.” 
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PRACTICE
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Sunday November 4th
 9:30am - 3:30pm
You are what you do and what you do includes how you do it.   In this class we will look at how to develop true skill. Beyond just learning a set of movements cultivating true skill requires a shift in understanding as well as implementing new ways of “doing” and “not-doing”.

The Hunyuan Taiji System is a rich and complete system of cultivation. In this class we will look at the difference between going through the motions and nourishing practice that allows one to cultivate the mind and transform the body.

FANG SONG GONG WORKSHOP
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Sunday November 11th
 9:30am - Noon
Fang Song Gong, originally a secret method, is regarded as the most advanced of the three primary gong sets.
 
Fang Song Gong – Releasing into Suppleness Gong - is one of the fundamental gong sets in the Hun Yuan System. These seemingly simple movements are suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
SPECIAL EVENTS & CLASSES
LEARNING CHINESE LANGUAGE
PASSAGES FROM TAOIST TEXT
10 Week Class
Instructors: Daniel Altschuler and Harrison Moretz.
 Mon. Sept. 24th - Nov. 19th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Chinese culture is rich with thousands of years of carefully preserved philosophical, religious and scientific canonical texts. This class series will be exploring various classical Chinese philosophical texts starting with the the Dao De Jing (Tao The Ching) dating to the late Zhou dynasty. This is one of the most widely read and least understood. Some read it is simply as advice to a king by a government employee fed up of politics; others understand the text is a profound instructions on spiritual wisdom. There are as many interpretations of this text as there are commentaries and translations. Come and explore the Dao De Jing and other texts in the original Chinese language led by Daniel Altschuler and Harrison Moretz. No previous knowledge of Chinese language or Chinese philosophy is required. But expect to do Chinese homework. Read, contemplate, challenge.
TAOIST LECTURE SERIES
October 26th at 7:00pm
Location: TSI
Continuing Lecture Series concerning the Tao and how it relates to all of us.
15TH ANNUAL MOON FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
Sunday September 23rd starting at 3:30pm
Location:The Sanctuary

Spend the afternoon exploring trails and environs of the Sanctuary, see the amazing progress we have made on the infrastructure and view the harvest moon
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 2019
Fundraising Dinner & Auction
Welcome the Year of the Pig

 Saturday, February 9th 2019
5:30 - 9:30 pm
 
Celebrate Together the Chinese New Year
 
 ~ The Evening’s Offerings will include ~
 A Sumptuous Chinese Feast
  Silent Auction 
Demonstrations
Martial Arts Performance
Live Music
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