Description

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Vitality in Daoism is a function of vital energy or qi, notably the smoothness and harmony of its flow. Various methods serve to enhance this, creating a stronger level of health, a greater sense of well-being, and an extension of youthful living.

After an introductory discussion of the nature and workings of qi on Saturday morning, starting at 9:30, the workshop presents a series of different methods that serve to enhance the quality and power of qi. For the remainder of Saturday, we focus on opening the energy flow by learning about and engaging in breathing practices, healing exercises, and internal qi-guiding. There will be a lunch break from 12:30 to 14:00 and we will adjourn for the day at 17:00.

Following the same overall schedule, on Sunday morning, we energize the five inner organs, working with particular methods of breathing and studying the power of visualization. In the afternoon, we learn how to activate core Daoist values, notably sufficiency and nonaction, engaging with the essential potentialities of heaven and earth.

In each case, sessions last about one hour and fifteen minutes. They begin with a PowerPoint presentation, then open to questions, after which we engage in the actual practices. The goal is to engage with Daoist thinking, increase awareness of qi, and gain a set of tools to choose from for its modification and the enhancement of vitality.

ABOUT LIVIA KOHN

Livia Kohn is Professor Emerita of Religion & East Asian Studies at Boston University. Her specialty is Daoism and the study of Chinese longevity practices. She has written and edited numerous books and articles. A long-term practitioner of taiji quan and meditation, she is also a certified instructor of yoga and qigong. One of the world’s foremost Daosit scholars, Livia is expert at placing each practice in its historical and cultural context, relating its current application and efficaciousness to modern Western living.

DETAILS

Date: Saturday 5th April to Sunday 6th April 2025
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm daily
Venue: TBA (Sydney CBD)
CPD: 13 CPD
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea

EARLY BIRD PRICING
Practitioner: $595
Student: $495

REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner: $695
Student: $595

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

RECORDING
If you wish to purchase the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.

Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants to also access the recording for 5 years: $49