Bruce Frantzis – Energy Arts Training Circle 2022

*Year One includes:

The First Installment (Beginner Level) will focus on the 6 core physical movements, micro-alignments, Taoist breathing and how to connect the nervous system within Gods Playing in the Clouds.

The Second Installment (Beginner Intermediate Level) will focus on the fascial movement, yin and yang alignments, outer dissolving, bending and stretching and how to lengthen the body within Gods Playing in the Clouds.

Year Two includes:

The Third Installment (Intermediate Level) will focus on the openings & closings of the joints and cavities, wrapping the fascia, twisting and rotating the body, the C-curve and movement 7 within Gods Playing in the Clouds.

The Fourth Installment (Intermediate Advanced Level) will focus on directly moving Qi in the body, Taoist reverse breathing, channels, 3 Tantiens, activating the Etheric body, Spiraling and Bend the Bow within Gods Playing in the Clouds.

***Also contained throughout program will be teachings on Taoist Meditation, Shen Gong, The Heart-Mind, the 16 Neigong and the 8 Energetic bodies of Taoism***

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn how to practice Qigong efficiently so that you don’t waste time and energy
• Discover the fundamentals of Movement 1 with simple step-by-step instruction – wrist and palm position, around the hips and side channels and up to the crown

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Practice moving Chi between your spine and fingertips for optimal flow
• Learn the difference between “understanding” versus “embodiment”

MEDITATION TRAINING: Outer Dissolving

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn correct alignments with Movement 1 so that every movement builds upon the next for exponential growth and acceleration
• Connect the Nervous System with your physical energy body to build Chi and Flow

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Discover how to extend your mind into your body for maximal breathing and health benefits
• Learn the intent of bending and stretching the Arms / Upper Torso Yin & Yang Meridians in Movement 1

MEDITATION TRAINING: Inner Dissolving

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn the history of Gods Playing in the Clouds and get accurate background information for the form
• Discover how the Kwa Fold and Kwa Squat create internal power and Chi flow throughout your entire body

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Learn the intent for bending and stretching the Arms / Upper Torso for Movement 2 as you progress into new and different aspects of the oldest authentic Qigong set
• Practice lengthening exercises to promote chi flow and internal healing

MEDITATION TRAINING: Natural Breathing / Diaphragm

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Make the transition from Movement 1 to Movement 2 with correct alignment that promotes health and vitality throughout your spine and internal organs
• Learn techniques for re-setting your energetic system through Taoist belly breathing and becoming aware of your central and side energetic channels

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Learn how to feel and release Fascia for micro-stretching and internal strength training
• Create powerful flows of energy internally which ultimately flow outward into your life

MEDITATION TRAINING: Soft, medium and Hard Breathing

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Find the distinction between the external and internal aspects of Gods Playing in the Clouds and how to balance the dance between the two
• Discover purpose in your movements so you can translate your practice into greater health throughout your organs, glands, musculoskeletal system and nervous system

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Learn the components of Movement 3 and why each movement is specifically tailored to progress your energetic body into a more peaceful, yet powerful, state
• Find your Lao Gong (Special Point) and practice bending and stretching the Yin & Yang Meridians in Movement 3

MEDITATION TRAINING: Recognize 1st Body / Breathing into Skin

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Transition from Movement 2 to Movement 3 in a way that creates momentum in your practice and boosts energetic flow into vital organs
• Discover the exact alignments, footing and movements for Movement 3 that connect your nervous system with your energy body

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Learn “arithmetic” versus “geometric” Chi growth and indirect & direct Chi circulation
• Discover how to dissolve and release the body’s tensions with outer dissolving in Movements 1-3

MEDITATION TRAINING: Happiness / Success

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• What is the purpose of Gods and more importantly, how can Gods connect you with your true purpose?
• Learn Movement 4 fundamentals and prepare for a transition into deeper spiritual awareness within the context of Gods

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Discover how to bend and stretch in your legs and lower torso in Movement 4 including the yin & yang meridians
• Learn side breathing for an energetic internal massage of your vital organs

MEDITATION TRAINING: Fear of Success

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Activate all Planes of Movement in the transition from Movement 3 to Movement 4
• Learn how Gods connects all Energy Arts practices including Longevity Taoist Breathing, Dragon and Tiger Qigong, Opening the energy Gates your Body, Marriage of Heaven and Earth, Bend the Bow and Shoot the Arrow and Spiraling Energy body

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Create healthy Chi flow with kidney breathing and lower back breathing
• Feel the fascia in your legs and learn whole body full Taoist Breathing in Movement 4

MEDITATION TRAINING: Fear of Failure

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn how to relax your shoulder blades and upper back so you can avoid neck and back pain, now and in the future
• Discover how Kwa can power Movement 4 and open healing energy to flow into your spleen and pancreas

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Breath into your lower back and kidneys in a way that creates a vortex of loosening and strength at the same time
• Bend and stretch your spine in Movements 1-5 and learn dissolving in Movements 4 – 6

MEDITATION TRAINING: Fear of Ego

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Discover how to move your Chi up the central channel to the crown of the head and down the left and right channels to your feet with Movement 5
• Release contraction and tension in the body and learn how to sink into your feet

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Breath into your Upper Back to relieve stress and open the energy channels of your spine
• Learn the Importance of spine in Neigong practices and Bend and Stretch the Spine WITH your arms and upper torso in Movement 5

MEDITATION TRAINING: Attachment to Your Ego

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn how to condense the body and Chi in a way that your Chi metaphorically becomes more dense
• Discover the C-curve and how this creates a vortex of power within your spine

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Move Chi down from the crown of the head to the perineum, down the legs and into your feet
• Learn bending and stretching the spine with your WHOLE BODY (Spine, Arms, and Legs) in Movement 6

MEDITATION TRAINING: Letting Go of Grasping the Ego

Year 2 Training Release Schedule:

CORE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING:

• Learn how to pressurize your internal organs in preparation for release like an internal energetic massage
• Discover how to trace and feel into your central channel by starting at skin level and moving progressively deeper

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING:

• Find balance among the bending and movement of your physical and energy bodies with a review of all 6 movements
• Combine and integrate all Neigong together and receive a full set demo

MEDITATION TRAINING: Making the Mind Smooth

Year 2 Training Release Schedule: