This workshop is focused on the Earth Element, the foundational nurturing force for all the other elements.
The Earth Element is part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine 5 Element Cycle – Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal.

In nature Earth is the “bowl” for all the seas, lakes and rivers of the planet. It soaks up the rain to redistribute it to all living organisms. It is the ground base for fires and recycles the ashes to help life flourish again. Trees grow from the earth and, if the Earth Element is healthy, the trees grow strong and vigorously. The Earth embodies all the metal, crystal, and mineral elements that are essential to life. In this way earth is the pivot for all the elements.

When our Earth Element is balanced, we feel calm and mellow. When our Earth Element is out of balance, it can affect us emotionally – we may feel worried, pensive and generally agitated. At these times, it is great to know some simple Earth Element Chi Kung forms to transform the day.

It is not surprising that by making sure the Earth element within us is healthy, we support all the body systems, through our increased ability to digest and absorb foods and nutrients. This leads to better assimilation and transformation of food into internal energy, Qi, which is then used beneficially in different ways throughout the body. The overall effect of this Earth alchemy is an elevated state of clarity & stillness in both mind and body, a harmonious flow of Qi in the body, and an overall sense of deeper peace within.

The organs associated with the Earth element are the stomach, spleen and pancreas. In this workshop, we will explore specific organ and meridian forms that greatly support digestion, and the immune system.

The animal associated with the Earth Element is the monkey; the cheeky monkey is a limber being, that is so balanced and coordinated it can swing from tree to tree with ease. The physical aspects of the body that are associated with the Earth Element are the knees and elbows (i.e. limb coordination) – when our Earth Element is balanced, we walk and flow through life with more ease. In the body the Earth Element is centred at the middle torso encompassing the stomach, spleen and middle-back regions. So, in this workshop we will also do Chi Kung Animal forms to help us feel orientated to our environment and to feel free and limber in our movement.

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At the end of the workshop we will put together a video of the moves, so you can continue resourcing yourself at home 🙂

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Note: There are a series of 10 standalone workshops covering the 5 elements, dragon chi kung, & internal alchemy. Completion of all ten workshops and associated homestudy lead to the qualification of Elemental Chi Kung Teaching Certification. Or each workshop can be enjoyed standalone. see past event details, or go to www.naturalmovment.info for overview of the workshops.

Note: It is best to spend the 4 days deepening into the resourcing space created to fully reconnect to the chi in and around you. However if you are only able to make 3 days that maybe possible, please contact Denise to discuss.

Note: the course is subject to minimum and maximum numbers.

For more information on this, and the 10 other Elemental workshops offered:
Phone: Denise on 0439 450045 
Email: info@craniohealth.com.au
Facebook: ChiKungForAll (www.facebook.com/ChiKungForAll)

Denise Hooker is an experienced Elemental Chi Kung teacher, offering Chi Kung workshops, and private daily and hourly tuition, in both Australia, and India.

Denise also teaches Craniosacral Therapy in Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpar, & India.
Her home clinic is near Samford, Brisbane.
Denise has been a Biodynamic Craniosacral practitioner for both people and horses since 2006.

Workshop Location : 

Mt Glorious Community Hall,
Mt Glorious village,
1874 Mt Glorious Road,
Nr Samford, QLD4520

The location is amazing, on top of a mountain, right next to rainforest walks, and weather permitting we can do some outdoor chi kung in the beautiful grounds.

Workshop Times : 

Each day starts at 10am finishing at 5pm.

Morning and afternoon tea and biscuits provided

BYO Lunch . There are 3 cafes up on the Mountain, but no shop.

Workshop Costs :

***Early Bird 20% Discount on Workshop until 24th Oct 2019 – 4D Fee reduced to $480***

***Bring a friend and get a further $50 off the fee***

Normal Workshop Fees: 4 day AU$600, 3 Day $480

Payment Methods:

Please email me your name, telephone no, and date of birth, plus any prior experience and any current health issues.

***Please note your place is only fully confirmed
    once you have EMAILed me your details
    and you have received confirmation from me. 🙂

Payment can be made by either :

Bank transfer (please email info@craniohealth.com.au for details)

Or