Emotional Processing & CNT:
Mapping the Emotional Body

Winter Retreat 2009

PREREQUISITE: CNT Fundamentals

This class is about Chi Nei Tang and emotional work. You will learn a complete method to release the deeply seated emotional charges that are at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms. Drawing from his twenty years of experience with Master Chia's teachings, Gilles Marin cultivates and combines Chi Nei Tsang manipulations and Chi-Kung formulas such as the Microcosmic Orbit, Iron Shirt Chi-Kung, Bone Marrow Nei-Kung, Buddha Palms and the Fusion of the Five Elements, blending them into a remarkable discipline with astounding results.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

• The six conditions for healing which are indispensable for the release of emotional charges; the three technical approaches that are combined during such CNT treatments; the three steps of the process of healing; the "power touch" and “peace touch.” These methods are the art of meaningfully connecting with clients during treatments.
• To understand and follow the principles resulting from the cultivation and the study of the Chi (or basic life force), the Shen (or Highest Self) and a unique way of understanding psychology through the use of the Taoist Law of Five Elements (the natural laws governing the principle of existence through the Five Forces of Nature).
• To feel and map out emotional charges on the body and be trained to protect yourself from their negative influences during treatments.
  

Class Times

We start at 7:30am with morning Chi-kung except for the first morning, which begins with open circle at 9:30am after registration. Class times: Morning Chi-Kung: 7:30–8:30 am, Morning: 9:30am–12:30pm, Afternoon: 2:00–5:30pm and Evening: 8:00–9:00pm. Last class of each segment ends at 12:30 pm.

Required Text

Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Psychology, Emotional Healing, and Internal Alchemy, by Gilles Marin, North Atlantic Books, 2006. $18.95 + tax. Buy Now

Extras  - Please bring: a flashlight to use on the trails at night, and in the carpeted sleeping area (so you do not disturb others after 10pm), plenty of towels, a swim suit if you are shy about the clothing-optional pools, rain gear (boots for mud), waterproof tents and tarps if camping outdoors, sunscreen/hat, hiking shoes/boots, earplugs (students have been known to snore at night). No camp stoves, candles/open flames, incense allowed at any time due to fire hazard.

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