Congratulations to Grandmaster Mantak Chia

Congratulations to Grandmaster Mantak Chia on a successful visit to London, thanks to organisers Christine, Leigh, and Alternatives. Those who completed GM Chia's Basic Course can progress their training with Healing Love, those who did both can go on to Fusion, and those who missed the visit can join the next Taoist Inner Alchemy training on 12th & 13th November at the London Tao Centre: Wisdom + Action: Visualisation, Dynamic meditation, Power Qigong = Stress management, Grounding, Flexibility. Authentic training with experienced instructors.

Meanwhile check out the Mantak Chia Book Sale for some astonishing bargains: fill your stocking with our re-stocking.

Tai Chi Training Camp and Summer Retreat

The 2011 Tai Chi Boot and Slipper Camp brought together some dedicated and enthusiastic practitioners. Dedicated to the Taoist practice, they had all completed the Third Step, Greatest Harmony of Yin and Yang, and all but one had either completed the Fourth or registered for the next training: Introduction to Taoist Shamanism.

This outstanding group's knowledge and experience showed up in the Tai Chi training, the balance between inner meditation and external action. Within just a few days under the guidance of Chief Instructor Matt Lewis and Taoist Trainer Anamarta, and the watchful eye of Master-Trainer Kris Deva North, they mastered the intricacies of the 13-Movement Yang-family form and Tai Chi Chuan Hand, Stick and Staff in the tradition of the Hidden Masters.

They have indeed set a benchmark to challenge the next generation!

Tucked away in a valley in the Welsh hills, we rose early each day for training, cooked our communal meals over a wood camp-fire, and spent our evenings in walks through the forest learning the nature of trees, and survival skills such as making a fire with wet wood, without matches, lighter or paper.

On the last evening we discovered that the skills of staff-twirling gathered throughout the training had endowed us with instant expertise in fire-dancing! what a treat, and what fun we had.

The event was hosted by Taoist Trainer Samara Hawthorn who joined us when not herding her gangs of children and animals - whose presence was a real delight. Beware a 3-year-old wielding a Tai Chi stick!

We were sorry to leave, although feeling full of achievement, but really looking forward to coming back next year!

Maire writes: "Thanks to all of you for an amazing 5 days of tai chi boot and slipper camp! I never thought I'd learn so much. It was quality, quality teaching that always seemed new and different. And really good fun.... I still have visions of that lovely walk down to the school and I miss cooking on an open fire!
Thanks for it all,
MG
ps I'd recommend Tai Chi camp for anyone who'd like to know more about their spirit."

Tai Chi Boot & Slipper Camp and more

Tai Chi Boot & Slipper Camp
Get fit, get sharp, get supple! The Boot (rhymes with root, yang, for grounding) & Slipper (yin, for supple) Tai Chi Summer Retreat and Training Camp in a remote but friendly valley wilderness of South Wales gives you tough work-outs, dynamic Chi Kung, improved flexibility and effective self-defence, a real confidence-builder.
Men, Women, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced learn with Chief Instructor Matt Lewis and Taoist Trainers of the London Tao Centre. Dynamic Tai Chi: Form, Structures and Applications, Push-hands, Sticky- and Tricky- hands, Tai Chi stick and staff.
7 am to 5 pm daily Wednesday through Saturday (to noon Sunday) with breaks for meals, rest, recreation and exploration of the hidden valley. Nothing better than fresh Welsh air to liven up the lungs and green Welsh hills to liven up the legs!

All are welcome: all ages, all levels from absolute beginner, all Tai Chi styles for the experienced. See the video and more here.Arrive Tuesday 9th afternoon to set up camp: free rough-camping, bring your tent, plate/bowl, cup/mug, knife, fork/spoon, food to share. We organise the cooking rota on Tuesday evening. August 9th to 14th. Find out more with a click here (If you're on the path to Step 5 this is a pre-requisite: get it done and enjoy the doing.)

Let your Inner Beauty Out
A special Workshop for Women to celebrate and embrace beauty and the Yang Peak of the year, the Summer. Along with the Yin Taoist practices, meditations, Kuan Yin Chi Kung, dance and much more, with former L'Oreal model and Taoist Trainer Anamarta. Saturday 6th August 10 am to 5.30 pm. Earlybird saving until 27th July Learn more here

Tao Yin Taoist Yoga
A great one-day workshop ideal both for beginners and the more experienced/advanced, based on Mantak Chia's book Tao Yin, with Chi-Master Matt Lewis. Like Yoga? Love Tao Yin! Like Chi Kung? Love Tao Yin! The Tao Yin Workshop includes Chi Self-Massage and the Warm-Up exercises. Sunday 7th August Learn more

Enlightenment 'WuJi' Qigong
with Taoist brother Andrew Fretwell. • Super Easy to Learn - Any Age • Delivers Amazing and Quick Energy • Great Health Benefits (stress reduction etc.) • Awakens Deep Peace of True Inner Self • Your Spiritual Presence feels more Powerful • Perfect Daily Meditation + Exercise • Integrates Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Chi Kung, & Inner Alchemy. 20th & 21st August. Learn more

New ebook: Zen Tao Tantra
69 images, 88 pages packed with stories, drawings and meditations from the sublime to the salacious: Kris Deva North's journeys of discovery in the past quarter-century began with the simplicity of Zen, led into the complexity of Tao, and culminates in Tantra. Look here with a click. You could be reading it in a minute, only £2.97 instant download pdf.

Taoist Medicine Wheel:
Tao of the Shaman 1, Taoist Shaman secrets revealed from rites of initiation to living death, uncut: click to see.

Taoist Training Season soon in June!

the Taoist Training Season starts on the last weekend in June: I recommend the first three Steps of Taoist Training to everyone. Beyond that, a certain dedication and commitment is required. Its powerful stuff, not for all, but you can find out as I did, in easy stages.

25th & 26th June Foundations of Taoist Practice Step 1 with Kris & Anamarta. No pre-requisites, Beginners Welcome

9th & 10th July Foundations of Taoist Practice Step 2: Healing Love. Step 1 is pre-req.

16th July Weekend Shiatsu join 10am or 2pm: Beginners Welcome

20th July Jade Arrows for Men with Matt

22nd thru' 25th July Foundations of Taoist Practice Step 3: Power of Fusion. Step 2 is pre-req.

9th through 14th August Tai Chi Summer Retreat and Training Camp

Every Monday toughen up with Dynamic Tai Chi with Chief Instructor Matt Lewis

Step 1 Foundations of Taoist Practice 25th & 26th June with Kris and Anamarta: the first Step to the Inner World of the Taoist Shaman, beginning the process of harmonisation: mind, body and spirit learn to work together, to be at ease together, to live together. Breathing, structural exercises and meditation turn stress into vitality with Iron Shirt Chi Kung (QiGong in the modern spelling) the Inner Smile, the Microcosmic Orbit (“small heavenly cycle” in the traditional texts) and Six Healing Sounds. No pre-requisites, beginners welcome!

Step 2 Greater Harmony of Yin and Yang Healing Love for Individuals and Couples, July 9th & 10th: Motivation, Increased confidence; Managing personal energy through Completion of Microcosmic Orbit, Intermediate breath-practice, Upward draw, big draw. Step 1 is pre-requisite for Step 2,

Step 3 Greatest Harmony of Yin and Yang: the Power of Fusion runs Friday 22nd July through Monday 25th. Detoxing the past, neutralising fear, managing emotions and habits, strengthen your energy field, enhance grounding!

Steps 1 & 2 are pre-requisite.

Jade Circle 24th June Level 2 with Anamarta at the London Tao Centre.

Jade Arrows for Men 20th July with Chief Instructor Matt Lewis

Bookings are coming in already for the Tai Chi Summer Retreat (Tai Chi Boot Camp, say some!) August 9th to 14th, so make sure of your place now.

Taoist Medicine Wheel: Tao of the Shaman 1, Taoist Shaman secrets revealed from rites of initiation to living death, uncut: click to see. click here to hear and for author interview on Paranormal radio, Astral travel to Zen meditation via Shamanism and Taoist mysticism - click to hear the Texan drawl - laid back, entertaining, and great questions.

For the full Taoist Calendar click here. Watch the Iron Shirt Chi Kung video here.; Learn about the Jade Circle here

Sale of Books and special savings on Resource Packs for Steps 1 to 4, Tai Chi, Chi Nei Tsang, Jade Circle.

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Jade Arrows Workshop for Men with Matt Lewis - Saturday 28th May 10am to 5pm

The workshop will focus on male sexuality and the Tao. Exploring the background to taoist practices and their relationship to male energy, facilitated by Universal Healing Tao UK Chief Instructor Matt Lewis.
Learn how conserving and recycling energy can make amazing changes to your life.
Also covered will be:
Self massage
Opening the Microcosmic Orbit,
Inner Smile meditation
Tan Tien Chi Kung,
Wisdom Chi Kung
Healing Sounds
Tao Yin
All men are welcome - whether you are new to the Tao or have had some experience already. The workshop is both a perfect introduction into taoist practices and an opportunity to learn new techniques and explore new areas.

London Universal Healing Tao Centre 68 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3JT London.

Just £75 for the full day = Sign up now

June Newsletter 2011

Taoist Training

The Summer cycle starts again with a Yin (for women) Step 1 and Jade Egg Workshop with Anamarta in Dublin, 4th to 6th June: just two places left.

In London, the mixed Step 1 Foundations of Taoist Practice is 25th & 26th June with Kris and Anamarta: the first Step to the Inner World of the Taoist Shaman, beginning the process of harmonisation: mind, body and spirit learn to work together, to be at ease together, to live together. Breathing, structural exercises and meditation turn stress into vitality with Iron Shirt Chi Kung (QiGong in the modern spelling) the Inner Smile, the Microcosmic Orbit (“small heavenly cycle” in the traditional texts) and Six Healing Sounds.

Jade Arrows 28th May, a full one-day workshop for men with Chief Instructor Matt Lewis at the London Tao Centre. Exploring the background to Taoist practices and their relationship to male energy. All men are welcome - whether you are new to the Tao or have had some experience already. The workshop is both a perfect introduction into Taoist practices and an opportunity to learn new techniques and explore new areas.

Jade Circle 10th June Level 1 with Anamarta at the London Tao Centre. All women are welcome. 24th June Level 2

Taoist Medicine Wheel: Tao of the Shaman 1, Taoist Shaman secrets revealed from rites of initiation to living death, uncut: click to see. click here to hear and for author interview on Paranormal radio, Astral travel to Zen meditation via Shamanism and Taoist mysticism - click to hear the Texan drawl - laid back, entertaining, and great questions.

For the full Taoist Calendar click here. Watch the Iron Shirt Chi Kung video here.; Learn about the Jade Circle here

Sale of Books and special savings on Resource Packs for Steps 1 to 4, Tai Chi, Chi Nei Tsang, Jade Circle.

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Mantak - the Movie

Read the book? Done a course? Met the Man? None of the above?
Now's your chance to see 'How It All Began', the Story of how Mantak Chia brought Tao to the West, from humble beginnings in New York's Chinatown to a vast international system spanning the globe.
Meet the teachers, hear the stories of how one man's vision gave new life and purpose to thousands.
From Office Manager to Grandmaster: 'How It All Began,'
showing Saturday 7th May @ 7.30 pm (1 hr 33')
at the Universal Healing Tao Centre 68 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3JT

ADMISSION FREE

'How It All Began, Origins of the Universal Healing Tao'
starring
MANTAK CHIA,
featuring Juan Li, Michael Winn and others.
Co-produced, directed and presented by

Karin Sorvik
Taoist Minister, UHT Instructor and
Director of the New York Healing Tao Center and Tao Healing Arts.com.
The DVD will be available to buy after the screening, proceeds going to the Healing Tao Society
Herbal tea provided, bring your own popcorn/coke/chocolate.
Planning to attend? Click here and type Save my Place.