For five days we will immerse ourselves in the study and practice of the Chinese Taoist Internal Martial Arts. Through study, reflection and practice, we will dive deeply into these profound arts to find places within the body-mind of deep internal stillness, extraordinary clarity, and a softness that belies strength, power and energy. 

Whilst these arts certainly teach martial skill and application, their true benefit is as spiritual systems akin to the levels of development one finds within classical yoga and meditative traditions. 

We will primarily study Bagua Zhang- the ‘Eight Trigram Fist’, with supplemental exercises from Tai Ji- the ‘Supreme Ultimate’ and Xing-Yi - ‘Mind-Form Boxing’. These practices create a strong body-structure, a finely tuned fascial web, powerful internal flows of energy, and a deeply peaceful mind. 

Through turning, winding and spinning, the adept centers themselves in the vortexes of Power that are continuously streaming from stars, planets and the Cosmos, in a continuous flow of grace, power and strength. With strikes, kicks, throws, locks disguised within its fluid, flowing movements, you will learn to defend yourself whilst learning an extraordinary system of moving meditation.

Please join us for this deeply transformative week of teaching and practice.

About the Instructor: Paul Diamond has initiated and worked deeply in various streams of Shamanic, Tantric, Yogic, Taoist and Sufi mysticism. He holds multiple degrees including an BSc in Chinese Medicine and a Masters in the Study of Mysticism and Religious Experience. Paul offers a unique experience-base and perspective, bridging spiritual and scientific understandings of consciousness and spiritual practice, in a harmonious and effective manner.

This class is taught live, in person at Tantraya Center. Contact us to inquire!