April 10-15, 2012
"Taoist Alchemy:"
"China's Ancient Immortality Qigong"
with Kenneth Cohen
Taoism is China’s ancient philosophy of balance and harmony. Founded by mountain hermits and sages (the “Immortals”), it emphasizes simplicity, contentment, and unity with nature. Its ancient wisdom is an antidote to modern stress. Taoist qigong techniques—gentle exercises and powerful meditations-- are known to restore youthfulness and increase both the quality and length of life. These practices are the essence of Chinese preventive medicine, and scientific research strongly supports their benefits.
You will learn
- Taiji Ruler: simple movements that increase healing energy in the feet, back, abdomen and hands, to improve personal health create a radiant healing presence. You will learn the complete Taiji Ruler System, created by the Taoist hermit Chen Xiyi, who lived to age 118.
- Embryonic Respiration: Learn to breathe as smoothly, deeply, and innocently as a child. Breathing is the easiest path to a quiet, tranquil mind.
- Qigong Healing Imagery: to absorb qi from the sun, moon, and stars and balance the energy of the internal organs.
- Secret Teachings of the Tao Te Ching: the classic of Taoist wisdom, meditation, and social justice from the 4th Century B.C. In daily lectures, you will learn the hidden meaning of this great classic, including specific instructions on how to cure the diseases of “excess thinking” and selfishness, link with the forces of nature, and, in the process, transform society. Ken Cohen speaks and reads Chinese and will guide you through key chapters in this ancient text.
Kenneth S. Cohen (Gao Han), Qigong Master and Taoist Initiate, has practiced natural healing arts for more than 40 years. He is author of The Way of Qigong (Ballantine Books), numerous Sounds True home learning courses, and more than 200 journal articles. Ken was a collaborator with Alan Watts and the principle apprentice to a Taoist Abbott from China’s sacred mountains. He has presented for the Mayo Clinic, the Menninger Institute, and many international conferences. In 2004 Ken won the Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine.
Arrival Departure schedule:
We'll begin with guests arriving after lunch (2-6pm arrival) dinner is at 6:00pm, Orientation & opening circle follow. Sunday finishes with closing circle, lunch, and checkout is at 2:00pm. (*) Gray Bear is a two hour drive from the airport, so please plan arrival time/ departure time with this in mind.
Registration:
Workshop discounted at $925 if paid in full by Feb 26th. Space is consciously limited. To reserve your place please register by sending your $100 non-refundable deposit to: Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Price includes tuition, lodging, meals and full use of facilities. Late registration fee increases to $975 with balance due March 22nd. Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent.