TAOIST STUDIES INSTITUTE

RETREATS

TAOIST WALKING RETREAT

Instructor:莫至城道長
Harrison Moretz
Friday May 17th - May 19th

This retreat will present both foundation gong methods and walking methods.

The effortless gait of Taoist walking is both graceful and efficient. It stills the mind, nourishes the body and cultivates vitality.
There are many methods of Taoist walking, Xing Qiao. They all are dependent on the foundation of internal practice.
Xing Qiao walking is a method of carrying practice into other activities and is one of the four activities of cultivation; walking, standing, sitting, and lying down

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DEEPENING PRACTICE SUMMER RETREAT

Instructor:莫至城道長
Harrison Moretz
August 9th - August 18th
Location: Xuan Xiu Gong
Taoist Sanctuary

The Deepening Practice Retreat is an opportunity to immerse oneself in dedicated practice, which results in accelerated progress.

Throughout the retreat, there will be an emphasis on individual guidance to deepen each participant’s skill and understanding, regardless of experience level.
The curriculum will include meditation, qigong, and form practice throughout the day with a talk and discussion each evening after dinner.
Essential in the practice of the Hun Yuan system is the idea of Nourishing. It is only through the understanding and practice of Nourishing that health and vitality are cultivated, and true skill develops.
Extended practice in a natural setting allows opportunity to access and harvest the qi of nature and to strengthen and deepen one’s own practice.

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INTENSIVES & WORKSHOPS

八卦內八掌
BA GUA EIGHT INNER PALMS II INTENSIVE

Instructor:莫至城道長
Harrison Moretz
Sunday April 7th
9:30am - 3:30pm

The Inner eight palms (內八掌 nei ba zhang) are a set of standing postures which can be practiced standing or walking, and methods of changing direction and between the postures. They train foundation skills and lead to the development of free flowing movement of the body and stepping. These are both signature skills of Ba Gua Zhang

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TAIJI PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE INTENSIVE

Instructor:莫至城道長
Harrison Moretz
Sunday April 14th
9:30am - 3:30pm

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SPECIAL EVENTS & CLASSES

NEW CLASS
混元太極劍
HUN YUAN TAIJI SWORD - Class

Class Starts Wednesday March 6th at

The straight sword (劍 jian) is the most refined and elegant of all the Chinese weapons. The sword is especially good for cultivating the spirit (神). The Hun Yuan 48 Sword form builds on the foundation of the gong methods, the empty hand Hun Yuan Taiji 48 form, and continues the training in the Hun Yuan lineage.
Prerequisite 48 form & by permission

TAOIST LECTURE SERIES

Friday April 12th at 7:00pm
Location: TSI
Taiji Principles & Practice
How to successfully practice Taiji Quan

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AN EVENING OF TEA & QI

Instructor: Nate Summers M.Ac.
Friday April 26th
Starts at 7:00pm

Join us for an evening of Tea and Tea culture exploring the early myths and history of Tea.
Learn about the health benefits of tea from both a traditional Chinese Medical lens and a modern perspective.
Sample the different kinds of tea as a preview for our Sunday class.

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A DAY OF TEA & QI

Instructor: Nate Summers M.Ac.
Sunday April 28th
9:30am - 3:30pm

Tea and Qi -Tea has been a part of Taoist and Buddhist cultivation for hundreds, perhaps thousands of year.
Come and immerse yourself in a day of Tea and Qi as we learn about the history, culture, and art of tea, intermixed with simple Qigong and Taiji practices. We will sample and explore the different kinds of tea, their energetic effects on the body, and understand the myriad health benefits of tea as part of a daily regimen.

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