Universal Tao Newsletter January 2006

Discovering of Chi
Long ago it was discovered that the most effective way to observe the subtle workings of the Tao and the inner nature of men and women was through quieting the mind in sitting meditation. It was the practice of sitting meditation that revealed the existence of Chi as a subtle electromagnetic force flowing within the body. The pathways the Chi followed revealed the meridian system of the human body.

The Body is composed of Three Parts
Through such meditation the early Taoists developed a greater refinement and increased awareness of the body as a composite of three parts: the physical body, soul body and spirit body. These three bodies where studied to differentiate each one's nature and purpose.

Unlike other traditions of Asia , which cultivate the soul and spirit at the expense of the physical body, the ancient Taoists considered all three bodies important. The Taoists found a way to climb consciously into the spiritual realms, and equally important to climb back into the physical world to be creatively active here.

We welcome Jasmuheen, the spiritual teacher from Australia , who wrote the book on how to live on divine nutrition from February 26th – March 11th, 2006 for a Dark Room Retreat. For more information please contact http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/jasmuheen.html or
contact email: info@tao-garden.com or reservation@tao-garden.com

Chi Exercises, Tai-chi movements, inner Alchemy Meditation and Taoists Arts Performing
From February 5th - 11th 2006, Master Li Hechun , a modern priest from the Longmen (Dragon Gate) branch of the Ch'uan-chen (Complete Perfection) School of Taoism in China. This school emphasizes the practice of "neidan", inner alchemy, in the interest of cultivating the spirit and benefiting the world. For the Ch'uan-chen taoists, the most important text is Lao tzu´s Tao Te Ching, dating back about 2500 years.

Li Hechun lives in the Chingyang Gong temple in Chengdu , China . As a priest, he spends his days practicing meditation, playing Taoist music on the ancient "guqing", a stringed instrument, painting calligraphy, teaching Tai-chi and Push-hands, chanting ancient scriptures, and performing rituals. Recently, Li Hechun completed his Master's degree thesis on the significance of the Taoist spirit in modern society. He enjoys teaching cultivation practices, and sharing the wealth of Taoist culture, that can be a significant contribution to our modern world.
Information please click: http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/master_li_hechun.html
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Develop inner Beauty and outer Radiance
From May 21st– 27th 2006, a weekly retreat for women is announced " The Treasure of the Female Sexual Practice ", on how to Develop Inner Beauty and outer Radiance held by Jutta Kellenberger, Senior and Resident Instructor at Tao Garden. Through the ancient Taoist practices we learn to heal body, mind and spirit. Sexual energy plays a major part in this healing process because if we do not use it in a proper way it can create frustration and health problems. The female practice helps to heal ourselves by combining love and sexual energy. For our spiritual transformation we need to be aware of our sexual essence as we can only transform what we can feel. To practice these formulas with a teacher in a supportive 'group cauldron' will help in our own development.
For more information please click http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/jutta.html
or booking please contact email:  reservation@tao-garden.com or Juttak8@hotmail.com

Chi Nei Tsang I
From May 28th – June 3rd 2006, a weekly retreat on Chi Nei Tsang I abdominal massage is announced by Jutta Kellenberger, Senior and Resident Instructor at Tao Garden. CNT is a deep tissue healing massage. Knots and tangles in the abdomen, which Taoist masters' regard as second brain, can only be released through this special massage technique.
For information please click http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/jutta.html
or booking please contact e-mail: reservation@tao-garden.com or JuttaK8@hotmail.com

Integration
Dramatic New Blend of NLP, Chi Kung & Spirituality

Richard Bolstad with assisting co-trainer Julia Kurusheva
From 7th – 13th July 2006 (Prerequisite: Keys to Success NLP weekend 5th – 6th July 2006)

Living life is riding a river running back into the ocean of love. You can touch this ocean. Take a week of your time to answer the only question that really matters, to touch love and bliss, and to heal at the deepest level. Learn the two forms of traditional Chinese Chi Kung meditation which Richard is a certified trainer for, and practice the NLP processes he has modelled from extraordinary spiritual teachers.
For information please click http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/richard.html
or booking please contact e-mail: reservation@tao-garden.com

The Keys To Success Weekend
From 5th – 6th July 2006

Open to anyone, the ideal place to test out the usefulness of NLP in your life. Introduces the basic NLP approach and gives you practical experience with the way NLP can make an immediate difference to your sense of control over your life and to your ability to build and improve relationships. In the model “Good Chi-Good Heart-Good Mind”, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is a methodology for starting from the mind and leading into the full potential of your being. Whatever we do, think, and feel in life, we use certain patterns/strategies. NLP helps us to identify and model the successful strategies, letting go of unsuccessful ones, so that we can consistently achieve the result we want and live the life we desire. It is about how our brain works, and how we can work together with the brain to create our own experience and be At The Cause Point of Our Own Creation. For information please click http://www.universal-tao.com/workshops/richard.html
or booking please contact e-mail: reservation@tao-garden.com

Since Master Chia's own trainings begin a week after Integration, you could choose to stay on and benefit from the most advanced Chi Kung Training in the world, after a week's holiday in Thailand!

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