A One Day Workshop, Sunday, April 26, 10:30 AM-5:30 PM Online and in person in Arlington, MA A core energy pathway in the body, the Microcosmic Orbit (MCO) was introduced to the western world as a seated meditation in the latter part of the 20th century. In Daoist communities in China, it was traditionally learned as part of a moving practice. Taiji Circling Hands is one of the most enduring and effective qigong practices for that purpose. You’ll learn Circling Hands in the morning session. On its own, it benefits the tendons and ligaments and heals back problems, releases tension in the spine and nervous system, sensitizes you to your qi, engenders a calm energy, and includes many of the principles contained within all styles of taiji. In the afternoon, you’ll learn a seated meditation to activate more than 15 specific points along the MCO. Ancient Daoist texts refer to these points as portals or gateways, being access points to each endocrine gland, balancing and optimizing their functions and related hormones. Each point also has the ability to open distinct aspects of the mind, making this an especially powerful practice both for longevity and spiritual cultivation. You’ll then learn how to incorporate it into Taiji Circling Hands. You will come away from this workshop with: • a simple yet powerful single movement qigong practice. • a profound traditional Daoist meditation. • when combined, a time-honored practice that greatly amplifies the benefits of both, enhancing health, longevity, and spiritual cultivation, while furthering an alignment with the Dao. For more class details, an introductory video demonstration, and enrollment information: https://www.healingdragon.org/classes-and-workshops