The Mound of Chi Nei Tsang – 3h Initiation to Taoist Abdominal Massage

The practice is based on :

• Subtle movement getting in touch with our inner realms
• Moving further into waves and circles which can have a certain intensity
• Deeper pressure points combined with breathwork

We will explore ways to touch, to sense into the skin, flesh and organs, into breath (abdominal and thoracic) letting come and go, into resistance, into slower paces to adapt to the persons needs under our hands, attuning to feedback loops.

The massage is based on a protocol of gestures, the core of the practice are adaptations to the present moment and subtle changes under our hands.

We will massage in turns.

You can imagine a river where the stream carries mud which over times settles on the ground, it stays there because the stream is moving in the same direction.

Your own breathing, deeper than usual, or more focused on the lower abdomen generates with the symbiosis of the partners hands waves which awaken these forgotten particles, emotions to drift to the surface. To be embraced with kindness and care.

Chi Nei Tsang massages open a space for expression, deep listening in both ways.

Drinking water afterwards the massage is like taking in the floods carrying with them the old assets.

This massage is usually done with changes of seasons or more regularly to reset or support digestive issues and emotional processes.

You can come alone or with someone you feel aligned to practice with.

Schedule

• We begin with an opening circle to meet each others presence and intentions.
• Guided chant and visualisation (deepening the breath and opening the voice/void towards manifestation) – 30 min
• A few min walk to settle with someone's presence.
• We work in pairs
• Pause in between, before the change
• Closing circle

Provided

• Water, tea and herbal elixirs will be accessible during the whole time
• Oil is provided as well
• Optional oils, scents and tinctures from _aeterra (oil based on resin foraged locally and olive oil from La Maroma mountains, Spain), incense
• _and fungai art (based on active compounds of flower extracts, herbs and mushrooms)
• Moving deeper into the journey, oil applied to the skin or/and drops on the tongue

Preparation

• Please come hydrated and without intake of food 1 h prior to the initiation.
• Please keep your nails short for the session
• Bring: 2 towels (a big and little), oil if you have a favourite one (otherwise there will be magic oils)

After the Workshop

You are invited to stay to integrate as well the sensations, each others presence.

Detailed Timing (19th July)

• 11:00-11:15 arrival
• 11:15-11:30 opening circle
• 11:30-12:00 the wheel's of subconscious vibration, chanting, breathwork
• 12:00-13:00 Initiation 1
• 13:00-13:15 pause
• 13:15-14:15 Initiation 2
• 14:15-14:30 closing circle

Pricing & Contribution

From 33-66 EUR sliding scale. Contributions cover the running costs of the room rental, the oils and elixirs, as energy exchange. Reach out if you wish to attend for a lower fee.

Additional Info

• 12 participants max
• The workshop can be held in English, German and French (possible translations)
• Further details about the address will be provided upon reservation