Fostering the Taoist tradition through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts
Deep Nourishing Retreat
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Friday Dec. 14th 9:00AM -
Sunday Dec. 16th 4:00pm
Taking the time to nourish oneself in the winter, lays the foundation of health and vitality for the coming year.
Friday Dec. 14th 9:00AM -
Sunday Dec. 16th 4:00pm
Taking the time to nourish oneself in the winter, lays the foundation of health and vitality for the coming year.
In this retreat we will practice Taoist Meditation and engage in deep nourishing practices to enhance rest and rejuvenation.
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.
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.
Taoism Lecture Series
Instructor: 莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Friday December 7th starting at 7:00pm
Location: TSI
Stories of the Immortals
An evening of Taoist Storytelling
Tales of Taoist figures showing the diversity of Taoist practice & cultivation
Friday December 7th starting at 7:00pm
Location: TSI
Stories of the Immortals
An evening of Taoist Storytelling
Tales of Taoist figures showing the diversity of Taoist practice & cultivation
13 Postures Intensive
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Sunday December 9th
9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday December 9th
9:30am - 3:30pm
In this intensive we will examine how to understand the internal energies of Tai Chi and find them in our own practice.
The Tai Chi 13 Form is comprised of the eight Energies and five steps expressing the essence of Tai Chi.
It is a potent way to practice both internal cultivation and martial ability.
Eight energies – Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao, are all expressions of the internal energy, internal force.
Five steps – Jin, Tui, Zuo Gu, You Pan, Zhong Ding, are the energies expressed through the legs and allow agile movement and stability.
Participants will practice the thirteen energies form both solo and with a partner.
The morning session will focus on solo practice. The afternoon will include two person practice.
The Tai Chi 13 Form is comprised of the eight Energies and five steps expressing the essence of Tai Chi.
It is a potent way to practice both internal cultivation and martial ability.
Eight energies – Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao, are all expressions of the internal energy, internal force.
Five steps – Jin, Tui, Zuo Gu, You Pan, Zhong Ding, are the energies expressed through the legs and allow agile movement and stability.
Participants will practice the thirteen energies form both solo and with a partner.
The morning session will focus on solo practice. The afternoon will include two person practice.
Fang Song Gong II
Workshop
Workshop
Instructor:莫至城 道長 Harrison Moretz
Sunday December 30th
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.
Sunday December 30th
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.
