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Join us for a 3-Week Journey into Classical Medicine and Internal Arts: Baguazhang, Classical Chinese Metaphysics, and Sacred Sites
From July 6th to 24th in Nanjing, China with a pilgrime in Beijing.
For Senior Students only, with Chinese Medicine Traveller and Dr. Suzanne Robidoux

Summary: This itinerary is designed for senior students and offers a deep dive into the heart of Chinese internal martial arts, classical acupuncture, classical herbal medicine-Jing Fang and some daoist art of the yi jing and Bazi. Mornings are dedicated to the physical and meditative practice of Baguazhang. Afternoons engage the mind with the application classical acupuncture techniques (yuan qi) as well as Jing fang for Neurological cases while also reviewing the daoist art of Yijing, Bazi, and Feng Shui. Evenings bring the practice full circle with the gentle, nourishing energy of Tai He internal Qigong. The weekends offer pilgrimages to sites of immense cultural, historical, and spiritual sites as well as paying deep respect to three of our lineages; medical (Professor Hu Xi Shu), martial (Master Sun Zhi Jun) and spiritual (Taihe Qigong)

Fee includes:
Shared living space in Nanjing, and lunch
3 weeks of teachings and teaching materials
martial arts Bagua zhang clothes and shoes, Bagua zhang Sword.
It does not include the hotel and travel expenses to the Beijing trip.

Maximum 10 senior students. (Only a few spaces remaining)
Here is the deposit to book your space (600 non-refundable)

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Nanjing Daily Schedule (Monday – Friday)

– 08:00 – 08:30: Breakfast. A light, nourishing meal to fuel the morning’s practice.
– 08:30 – 11:30: Morning Baguazhang Practice.
– Focus: Building foundation, internal strength as well as learn the Baguazhang 64 palm form. Practice will break down the circular walking, palm changes, and the powerful, spiraling movements. Sessions will also include some sword foundation movement as well as the Bagua Sword form.
– 11:30 – 12:00: Rest and freshen up.
– 12:00 – 13:00: Homemade lunch at the courtyard.
– 13:00 – 14:30: Afternoon Session1: Classical medicine.
– Week 1 Focus: Review the classical Yuan qi points and practice classical acupuncture techniques. Also review any moxa techniques needed.
– Week 2 Focus: Advanced Jing fang case discussions of neurological symptoms and diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, dizziness, neuropathy and chronic pain.
– 14:30 – 15:00: Short Break. Tea and relaxation.
– 15:00 – 17:00: Afternoon Session2: Daoist practices.
– Week 1 Focus: Foundational principles. Going to the Yijing (I Ching) 64 guas and spent time with the knowledge of the 8 families and placing them in the Xiao Cheng Tu Holographic map. – Week 2 Focus: Go over the connection between the Yi jing and the Bazi. We will cover the Luo pan (Feng Shui compass) and combine the Feng shui skills to individual Bazi charts.
– Week 3 Focus: Synthesis and application. Combining Bazi and Feng Shui insights. Using the Yijing to inform questions about health and practice. A final project or case study discussion.
– 17:00 – 18:00: Evening Tai He Internal Qigong Practice to clear and boost the energy.
– 18:00 – Evenings: Free for dinner and exploration. Can give suggestions of dinner places and places for massages and hot springs.

Weekend Excursions & Pilgrimage
Weekend 1: The Soul of Nanjing (Saturday & Sunday)
Saturday: History and Spirituality
– Morning: Explore the serene and active Jiming Si (Jiming Temple) . Experience the chanting, the incense, and the peaceful atmosphere. Its location on the city wall offers a beautiful view of Xuanwu Lake. Consider having a vegetarian meal at the temple’s restaurant.
– Afternoon: Climb Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan) . This isn’t just a hike; it’s a journey through an energy landscape. The mountain is dotted with historical sites and offers stunning views.

Sunday: Imperial Power and Natural Beauty
– Morning: Visit Niu shou Shan Buddhist mountain and enjoy the powerful buddhist energy.
– Afternoon: Visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (Ming Tombs), the final resting place of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming Dynasty. Walk the Sacred Way of monumental stone statues of animals and officials, designed to protect the spirit path.

Weekend 2: “Paying our respect to our 3 lineages with Pilgrimage to Beijing, Wutai Shan & Return (Thursday- Sunday)

Wednesday: Go to Beijing and ceremony at Master Sun Zhi jun’s gravesite.
– Morning: Take a high-speed train from Nanjing to Beijing (approx. 3.5-4 hours). Check into your hotel.
– Afternoon: Visit Master Sun Zhi Jun and have a ceremony to pay our respect to our shifu and shi gong. The grandmaster of the lineage you’ve been studying.
– Check in to hotel near Bai Yun Guan Daoist temple.

Thursday: Daoist and Buddhist Temples
– Morning: Visit the Bai Yuan Guan Daoist temple and see the daoist acupuncture clinic as well as the 60 protective tai sui.
– Afternoon: Take the Bus to Wu Tai shan and arrive in the afternoon and check in the hotel at the bottom of the mountain.

Friday: Explore Wu Tai shan Buddhist Mountains and all its famous temples
All day: Hike up the Wutai mountain. This sacred Buddhist mountain is where your Tai He Qigong tradition was transmitted. This is a day for pilgrimage. Visit the most important temples, such as Tayuan Si (with its white stupa), Xiantong Si (the oldest temple), and Pusa Ding (the roof of Wutaishan).
– Evening: Stay overnight in the Tai he Hotel on the mountain to soak in the sacred energy and perhaps performing your Tai He practice in one of the temple courtyards, feeling the lineage.

Saturday: Return to Beijing and Pay Respect to Prof. Hu Xi Shu by visiting his tombstone.
– Morning: Take the bus back to Beijing and arrive in early afternoon.
– Afternoon: Hold a ceremony at Prof Hu Xi shu’s tombstone to honor him and his teachings. Check in a hotel near the university.
Sunday: Guo yi tang and Return to Nanjing
– Morning: Do a quick visit Guo Yi Tang Chinese medicine clinic of the Chinese medicine University in Beijing.
– Afternoon: Return to Nanjing and rest the afternoon. afternoon.