Monday, April 30, 2007

The Path of Kuan Yin to the Summer of Love

Summer’s coming full of early fire and what better way to celebrate the solstice than with some of the gentle yin practices. In summer buds flower open to bear fruit. Taoists call it the season of love and joy, connected with feelings of the heart and the sense of touch…and everybody likes a nice backrub. You can learn great techniques for giving a wonderful backrub to friends, family, partners, lovers, work mates, mates…
Start feeling the G-power flow through your whole being with your first step on the path of Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion. Learning to manage stress, some useful breathing exercises and hearing guided meditations such as the Inner Smile on a weekend Foundations course.

Or simply start with an evening of Taoist meditation for women in the Jade Circle. All women are welcome and no previous experience is needed: in fact all our experiences are valued and can contribute to the group pool of knowledge. Our meditations address the needs, interests and desires of those who attend - weaving together a rich tapestry of feminine energy, wisdom and experience. This first event is at 7.30 on Wednesday May 2nd at the London Tao Centre. No need to book, just turn up (donations welcome.)

And on the weekend 12th & 13th May Kris Deva North and Catherine Rowan assisted by Tanya McCormack share a special ‘Yin Only’ Step 1, Foundations of Taoist Practice focusing on applications for the women’s practice turning stress into vitality. 10am to 5pm both days at the London Tao Centre. You can learn more about this with a click here

As for the wonderful backrub, there’s a taster at Kris’s workshop at the Mind Body Spirit Festival on Saturday 26th May in Victoria,(3 to 7pm), click for details
with the full treatment at the London Tao Centre on 23rd and 24th June, including tips about the special points that ‘do it’, from hangover remedy to appetite control, to subtle stimulation for those special moments, to that most wonderful feeling of relaxed wellbeing.

“I had absolutely no idea of how wonderfully young I could feel again until I felt Kim’s hands lift off my shoulders. I felt eighteen again!”

“The most amazing thing was that Marti and I had received just one weekend training. I, like you, always thought back pain and neck ache went with the job. With this beautiful sensual massage they just went, and we could get back on the job – stress-free, pain free, refreshed, relaxed and revitalised. We did it again later, just for pleasure this time, and that’s all I’m saying!”


Beginners welcome, pairs of friends, partners and couples, no experience necessary, and no, you don’t have to take your clothes off.
We will be doing some fun exercises too, to take away and play with.
Learn more

Wishing you a wonderful summer and hoping to meet you soon

Uta