Waidan Qigong – or Qigong of the ‘external elixir’ –is a Chinese term collecting a vast array of practices which share one peculiarity: focus and vitality originate in the body’s extremities first. This characteristic allows the connection between body, breath and mind to become a tangible experience with spontaneity and ease. Situated at the intersection of meditation and conditioning training, Waidan Qigong supports awareness and concentration, increasing strength, resilience, thermoregulation, health, and muscular tone.

This three-day-workshop is addressed both to beginners and to advanced practitioners of all ages. Among the various practices in the workshop: the five relaxations (Wu Song) by Sifu Jiang Yu Shan, the ancient Baduanjin series (Eight Pieces of Brocade) in the tradition of Grandmaster Chang Dsu Yao, fundamental ‘iron palm’ technique (Tie Sha Zhang), and the twelve exercises attributed to legendary Da Mo (Da Mo Yi Jin Jing), as transmitted by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming.

Warmly welcome!

When: Friday 24.5 at 16-20, Saturday 25.5 at 10-16, and Sunday 26.5 at 11-17

Where: studio Virgiinia – Karjalankatu 2, Helsinki

Price: 180 euros (160 euros: Earlybird price before April 30th)

Info and registrations: gabriele.goria@uniarts.fi

Languages: English & Finnish

Teacher:

Gabriele Goria

Martial artist, actor, theatre pedagogue and illustrator, Gabriele has practised Kung Fu for over three decades. Gabriele teaches Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu and meditation at the University of the Arts (Helsinki), alternating his artistic production with workshops and seminars in various institutes for adult education and interfaith studies in Finland and Italy. Anchored in the dialogue between art and spirituality, Gabriele’s work explores the interdependent relationship between introspection and creative expression. He keeps developing his research as a Doctoral Candidate at the Performing Arts Research Centre (Tutke).

http://www.gabrielegoria.wordpress.com – http://www.instagram.com/goria.workout – http://www.instagram.com/goria.illustrations