In this 2-day workshop, Jeff Reid (Daoist name: Zi He), a long-time student and teacher of Daoism, will introduce participants to the major focuses of Daoist meditation practices. In his description of the workshop, Jeff writes:

‘This workshop will introduce participants to the major focuses of Daoist meditation practices by emphasizing the building of correct foundation for deepening one’s internal work. In this course participants will focus on establishing the three fundamental steps necessary in deepening one’s seated practice: harmonizing the body/correcting posture, harmonizing the heart, and harmonizing the breath. Each of these aspects will be discussed in depth through lecture and will be explored and experienced via applied theory in seated practice.’

Jeff will also provide participants with instruction in standing meditation practice, as well as an introduction to Daoist practices for cultivating bodily health as part of a harmonious way of life. In addition, the workshop will introduce participants to the Classic of Tranquility (Qing Jing Jin 清静经), a Daoist text on the regulation of emotional harmony and the cultivation of clarity, quiescence, and stillness. This will comprise of lectures and extended discussion of the text.

This event is sponsored by The Contemplary and
Qing Jing Kung Fu – Tai Chi, Qi Gong

DAY ONE:

-9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Personal introduction and primer on Daoist cultivation practices. We will also begin discussing the three fundamental steps of seated practice and I will field any questions during this session.
-10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Short break.
-11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – In this session we will begin discussing the Classic of Tranquility (Qing Jing Jing 清静经). Participants will be taught “correct sitting” and engage in the Seated Ba Duan Jin practice which will also include explanation, guided sitting, and discussion.
-12:30 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch and short break to digest and relax.
-1:45 PM – 3:30 PM – In this session we will continue to discuss the Classic of Tranquility (Qing Jing Jing 清静经) and students will also be introduced to a standing and/or moving qigong practice for nourishing and supplementing the reserves of vitality within the body.
-3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Short break for students to relax, take notes/write, reflect, and digest what has been learned.
-4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – This session will be devoted to consolidating the previously learned Seated Ba Duan Jin material and a wrap up and check in session where students will be welcome to ask questions.

DAY TWO
-9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Continued discussion of the Classic of Tranquility and its application.
-10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Short break.
-11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Full practice of the Seated Ba Duan Jin. Disucssion and check in with everyone’s experience and process. Fielding questions.
-12:30 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch and short break to digest and relax.
-1:45 PM – 3:30 PM – Continuing with standing and/or moving qigong practice for nourishing and supplementing the reserves of vitality within the body. We will also review the Seated Ba Duan Jin practice so that it is imprinted in everyone’s memories.
-3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Short break for students to relax, take notes/write, reflect, and digest what has been learned.
-4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Concluding discussion and a wrap up and check in session where students will be welcome to ask questions