Fostering the Taoist Tradition
through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts
through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts
Announcing a
Partial Reopening of In-Person Classes
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
Beginning May 1st TSI will begin some in-person classes at the Taoist Studies Institute Seattle.
All classes will continue to be available online.
PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED SCHEDULE
The following classes will be offered both in person and online.
Monday Evening
6:00 PM 13 Energies
7:00 PM Simplified Hunyuan Taiji 24 form
Tuesday Evening
6:00 PM Chansi Gong
7:00 PM Hunyuan Taiji 48 form
Wednesday Morning
9:00 AM Fang Song Gong
10:00 AM Bagua Zhang
Wednesday Evening
6:00 PM Five Animal Frolics
7:00 PM Hunyuan Taiji Yilu (by permission)
Saturday Morning
9:00 AM Bagua Zhang
10:00 AM Hunyuan Gong
11:00 AM Hunyuan Taiji
All other classes will continue to be online for the time being.
All classes will continue to be available online.
PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED SCHEDULE
The following classes will be offered both in person and online.
Monday Evening
6:00 PM 13 Energies
7:00 PM Simplified Hunyuan Taiji 24 form
Tuesday Evening
6:00 PM Chansi Gong
7:00 PM Hunyuan Taiji 48 form
Wednesday Morning
9:00 AM Fang Song Gong
10:00 AM Bagua Zhang
Wednesday Evening
6:00 PM Five Animal Frolics
7:00 PM Hunyuan Taiji Yilu (by permission)
Saturday Morning
9:00 AM Bagua Zhang
10:00 AM Hunyuan Gong
11:00 AM Hunyuan Taiji
All other classes will continue to be online for the time being.
Introduction to Hunyuan Practice
A free talk the first Friday of each month
6:00 pm
June 4
July 2
Presented by TSI founder and director
Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
June 4
July 2
Presented by TSI founder and director
Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
Hunyuan Taiji is a comprehensive system of taiji and qigong practice with the outer form of Chen Style Taiji and the inner practice of Taoist internal cultivation. All of the methods are compatible and mutually integrated. While it can be daunting for a beginning student to enter a class for the first time, this talk will present the context and foundation for successful and efficacious practice. It is excellent preparation for participation in other TSI classes. There will be time for questions.
Qigong Foundations Class
Standing Practice
8 weeks
Mondays 9:00-10:30 am
May 3 - June 28
(no class May 31)
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
Standing Practice
8 weeks
Mondays 9:00-10:30 am
May 3 - June 28
(no class May 31)
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
Standing practice is the foundation of all the moving forms of practice. This class will present a systematic exploration of various methods of standing practice and their relation to moving practice in Qigong, Taiji Quan and other internal martial arts. The internal development cultivated through the practice of proper standing is extremely important in the development of true skill. It is often the difference between many years of practice with little result and developing deep attainment. This class is an ideal starting place for new students as well as an opportunity for those with more experience to refine and deepen understanding.
養真集
Nourishing the Genuine
Foundations of Cultivation
Exploration of a Qing dynasty text on Taoist cultivation
Fridays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
May 14, 21
June 11, 18, 25
July 9
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
Nourishing the Genuine
Foundations of Cultivation
Exploration of a Qing dynasty text on Taoist cultivation
Fridays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
May 14, 21
June 11, 18, 25
July 9
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
The Yang Zhen Ji is a collection of short essays expounding the meaning and significance of 59 terms used to understand Taoist cultivation. In this series we will read selections of the Chinese text with explanation in English.
Taoist Psychology 9
Sunday, May 16
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
Taoist psychology employs terminology and maps from Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian cultivation, as well as Chinese medicine. This series continues a systematic exploration of the underlying patterns of Consciousness and Qi, their expression in mental-emotional states, and their interaction in interpersonal relationships. Most importantly Taoist psychology lays out methods to harmonize and transcend these patterns as an integral part of Taoist spiritual cultivation.
Principles of Practice 8
Special Topic – Questions and Answers
Sunday, May 23
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Zhi Cheng (Harrison Moretz)
This will be a day of exploring questions and clarifying understanding and practice of the Principles.
The Hunyuan Taiji system is a rich and profound system of practice. The physical movement is the outer form-expression. The internal practice is the essential content. Understanding the principles allows one to successfully cultivate both the inner and outer aspects of the art. In the continuation of this series we will systematically explore the principles and present practical methods through which to apply them.
TSI Daily Online Class Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm 13 Energies Form
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 24 Simplified Form
Tuesday
9:00 am Hunyuan Gong
6:00 pm Chansi Gong
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 48 Form
Wednesday
9:00 am Fang Song Gong
10:00 am Bagua Zhang
6:00 pm Five Animal Frolics
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji YiLu (by permission)
Thursday
6:00 pm Chansi Gong
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 24 Regular Form
Saturday
9:00 am Bagua Zhang
10:00 am Hunyuan Gong
11:00 am Hunyuan Taiji 24 Form (regular)
6:00 pm 13 Energies Form
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 24 Simplified Form
Tuesday
9:00 am Hunyuan Gong
6:00 pm Chansi Gong
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 48 Form
Wednesday
9:00 am Fang Song Gong
10:00 am Bagua Zhang
6:00 pm Five Animal Frolics
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji YiLu (by permission)
Thursday
6:00 pm Chansi Gong
7:00 pm Hunyuan Taiji 24 Regular Form
Saturday
9:00 am Bagua Zhang
10:00 am Hunyuan Gong
11:00 am Hunyuan Taiji 24 Form (regular)
Link for Tuesday Morning & Evening Classes
To pay tuition online:
To pay by check, send remittance to:
Taoist Studies Institute
225 North 70th Street
Seattle, Washington, 98103
Taoist Studies Institute
225 North 70th Street
Seattle, Washington, 98103
