Private (or group) Sessions through Video Conference
Private lessons on Zoom (or Skype, Teams, FaceTime, etc.) can include conversation, consultation, question and answer, chi kung, inner alchemy, Taoist yoga, or Taoist meditation. Best times for these are Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and weekday evenings.
The price is $1 per minute, 30-minute minimum please. Payment can be exchanged over PayPal. Please write mccartandrew@gmail.com for more information.
Iron Shirt Chi Kung Workshop
11/10-11
Saturday, 1-7 PM, Sunday 9-1 PM
$88 for both days, $50 for one day
RSVP or questions: mccartandrew@gmail.com
Purdue Technology Center
3000 Technology Way,
New Albany, IN 47150
The legendary Iron Shirt Chi Kung practices are divided into three levels in the Healing Tao system. Iron Shirt consists of standing practices that are more advanced than the sitting practices, but less advanced than the walking practices of Tai Chi Chi Kung.
Iron Shirt Chi Kung 1 consists of exercises based around abdominal breathing, strengthening the fascia to protect the organs, rooting the feet into the earth, strengthening and aligning the spine and psoas muscle, and bringing the earth energy into the body to be stored in the organs safely.
Iron Shirt Chi Kung 2 is a Taoist practice for strengthening and rejuvenating the tendons. The true strength of the body is held and expressed through the tendons, rather than the muscles. Over the long term, the tendon strength holds up and requires much less maintenance and caloric fuel than building muscles. The practice of strengthening the tendons also allows the joints to open, grow stronger, and store more energy. The raw energy that is stored in the tendons and joints can be transferred into higher spiritual and creative energy.
Iron Shirt 3 is a Taoist practice for strengthening the bone marrow, detoxifying the skin, and cultivating internal power through advanced energy practices. The Iron Shirt 3 meditations open the bones, the pores of the skin, and vital organs. The Taoists theorizes that the kidneys control the flow of all ‘waters’ in the body. This includes the kidney’s waters, the blood, the lymphatic system, and the hormones that are regulated by the endocrine system.
Upcoming Workshop:
Healing Tao Basics
Healing Tao Basics 10/20-21
Saturday, 12-6 PM, Sunday 9-1 PM
$88 for both days, $50 for one day
RSVP or questions: mccartandrew@gmail.com
Purdue Technology Center
3000 Technology Way,
New Albany, IN 47150
Healing Tao Basics 10/20-10/21
Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 – 1:00 pm
The Inner Smile: Learn an overview of the Inner Smile meditation. This includes metaphors that explain the theory as well as an overview of the practice. Benefits include inner quiet, peace, calm, and increased awareness. Students will learn to feel and move energy through the major organs of the body. Tuning into the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys allows us to notice good or bad states of energy in the organs. That awareness allows one to improve the functioning of the organs.
The Six Healing Sounds: The introductory breathing exercise of the Six Healing Sounds exercise teaches the theory and practice behind these exceptional breathing exercises. Students will learn how to feel and release trapped, stuck, and stagnant energy in the major organ systems of the body. The students are guided through moving and standing postures. A standing version of the Six Healing Sounds is taught to allow students, along with arm movements and body positions that facilitate the releasing aspects of the healing exhalations.
The Microcosmic Orbit. This ancient Taoist exercise was a long-kept secret from the general public. Fortunately today, this wonderful practice is easily accessible to nearly anyone with access to the internet. This meditation connects the two major energy channels in the body that run up the spine and down the center line of the torso. The class shows the viewer how to balance the energy in these channels.The theory and benefits of the microcosmic orbit are explained. Students learn the points of the microcosmic orbit, how to safely circulate and balance energy, and the best way to store the energy to safely nourish the vital organs of the body.
Basic Chi Kung: These gentle, slow-moving practices are simple and provide a foundation for overall health and well-being. They are still very profound and their effects can be enough to stave off chronic disease, when combined with proper diet. One can revive an inner awareness of the energy in the body and can guide one in the direction of contentment. They help open the body and strengthen muscles, joints, tendons, the nervous system, and energy channels that are the basic infrastructure upon which the energy body is built.
Summer 2017 Taoist Summer Retreats
Week 1: June 16 – 21, 2017 (Fri-Wed)
1a. Medical & Spiritual Qigong Fundamentals 1- 4 + Summer Solstice Ceremony
by Michael Winn
Week 2: June 23 – 28, 2017 (Fri-Wed)
Michael WinnMinke de Vos
2a. Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Secrets
by Michael Winn & Minke de Vos
Steven Sy2b. Fusion 1 Emotional Alchemy + Iron Shirt 1 Rooting
by Steven Sy
Week 3: June 30 – July 5, 2017 (Fri-Wed)
Steven Sy 3a. Tai Chi Qigong #1 Rooting + #2 Fast Energizing Form
by Steven Sy
Michael Winn 3b. Inner Sexual Alchemy (Lesser Kan & Li)
by Michael Winn
Jampa Stewart 3c. Chi Nei Tsang 1: Deep Organ Massage
by Jampa Stewart
Week 4: July 7- 12, 2017 (Fri-Wed)
Andrew McCart 4a. Fusion 2 & 3 Macro-Orbit + Iron Shirt 2&3 (Bone Marrow Washing) by Andrew McCart
Michael Winn 4b. Planetary & Soul Alchemy: Awaken Our Inner Sun (Greatest Kan & Li)
by Michael Winn
Steven Sy 4c. Deep Healing Medical Qigong Form
by Steven Sy
Mary Ellen Derwis 4d. Chi Nei Tsang 2: Chasing The Winds
by Mary Ellen Derwis
Week 5: July 14- 19, 2017 (Fri-Wed)
Andrew McCart 5a. Tao Yin + Primordial Qigong
by Andrew McCart
Michael Winn5b. Heaven & Earth Alchemy: 3 Pure Ones & Heart of Humanity
by Michael Winn
Eric Sbarge 5c. Tai Chi & Bagua: Fusion of Internal Body Mechanics, Qigong & Meditation
by Eric Sbarge
Summer 2016
WEEK 1: June 17 – 22, 2016 (Fri – Wed)
1a. Medical & Spiritual Qigong: Fundamentals 1- 4
by Michael Winn
June 17 – 19 (Fri-Sun) Weekend Course:
1a-W. Qigong Fundamentals: Levels 1 & 2
by Michael Winn
WEEK 2: June 24 – June 29, 2016 (Fri – Wed)
2a. Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Secrets
by: Michael Winn and Minka de Vos
2b. Fusion of Five Elements 1 + Iron Shirt 1 Rooting
by: Andrew McCart
WEEK 3: July 1 – 6, 2016 (Fri – Wed)
3a. Medical Qigong for Energy Healers
by: Minka de Vos
3b. Inner Sexual Alchemy – Lesser Kan & Li
by: Michael Winn
3c. Tai Chi Qigong Rooting #1 and Fighting #2 fast form
by: Steven Sy
3d. Fusion 2 & 3 Macro-Orbit + Iron Shirt 2&3 (Bone Marrow Washing)
by: Andrew McCart
WEEK 4: July 8 – 13, 2016 (Fri – Wed)
4a. Chi Nei Tsang 1: Deep Organ Massage
by: Jampa Stewart
4b. Sun-Moon Alchemy: Clearing Bloodlines (Greater Kan & Li)
by: Michael Winn
4c. Tao Yin + Primordial Qigong
by: Steven Sy
WEEK 5: July 15 – 20, 2016 (Fri – Wed)
5a. Chi Nei Tsang 2: Open the Wind Gates
by: Jampa Stewart
5b. Deep Healing Medical Qigong Form
by: Steven Sy
5c. Star Alchemy: Unite Soul with Oversoul & Shape Your Destiny Time Lines by: Michael Winn
5d. Bagua Training
by: to be announced.
Note: Frank Allen and Tina Zhang are taking the year off after teaching for 15 summers straight. They plan to spend extra time in China.
Summer 2015
Healing Tao USA Summer Retreats 2015
Week 1 June 19 - 24, 2015 (Fri-Wed) + Summer Solstice Ceremony
1a. Medical & Spiritual Qigong Fundamentals 1-4 – Michael Winn
(or weekend option for Fundamentals 1&2 June 19-21)
1b. Chinese Yoga Tao-Yin + Inner Smile & Chi Self Massage –Andrew McCart
Week 2 June 26 - July 1, 2015 (Fri-Wed)
2a. Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Secrets - Michael Winn & Minke de Vos
2b. Fusion 1 Emotional Alchemy + Iron Shirt 1 Rooting
-- Andrew McCart & Steven Sy
Week 3 July 3- 8, 2015 (Fri-Wed)
3a. Medical Qigong for Energy Healers – Minke de Vos
3b. Moved to Week 4d.
3c. Inner Sexual Alchemy (Lesser Kan & Li) – Michael Winn
3d. Tai Chi Qigong #1 Rooting + #2 Fast Fighting Form - Steven Sy
3e. Chi Nei Tsang 1: Deep Organ Massage – Jampa Stewart
Week 4 July 10- 15, 2015 (Fri-Wed)
4a. Chi Nei Tsang 2: Open Wind Gates – Jampa Stewart
4b. Planetary Alchemy Greatest Kan & Li: Living Astrology
- Michael Winn
4c. Deep Healing Medical Qigong form - Steven Sy
4d. Fusion 2 & 3 Macro-Orbit + Primordial Qigong
- Andrew McCart
Week 5 July 17- 22, 2015 (Fri-Wed)
5a. Iron Shirt Qigong 2 & 3: Tendon/Bone Marrow Washing
+ Meditate with Our Ancestors – Andrew McCart
5b. Bagua Zhang as Moving I Ching - Frank Allen
5c. Northern Wu Taiji Quan: Final Refinement of Classical Taiji Quan
- Tina Zhang
5d. Heaven & Earth Alchemy: The Great Oneness - Michael Winn
Summer 2014
Week 1 June 20 - 25, 2014 (Fri-Wed) + Summer Solstice Ceremony
1a. Medical & Spiritual Qigong Fundamentals 1-4 – Michael Winn
1b. Chinese Yoga Tao-Yin + Inner Smile & Chi Self Massage –Andrew McCart
Week 2 June 27 – July 2, 2014 (Fri-Wed)
2a. Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Secrets - Michael Winn & Minke deVos
2b. Fusion 1 Emotional Alchemy + Iron Shirt 1 Rooting - Andrew McCart & Steven Sy
3b. How to Cultivate Creative Qi: Leonardo DaVinci Qigong - Michael Gelb
Week 3 July 4 - July 9, 2014 (Fri-Wed)
3a. Medical Qigong for Energy Healers – Minke de Vos
3b. Fusion 2 & 3 - Macrocosmic Orbit + Iron Shirt Qigong 2 & 3
- Tendon and Bone Marrow Washing – Andrew McCart
3c. Inner Sexual Alchemy (Lesser Kan & Li) – Michael Winn
Week 4 July 11 - 16, 2014 (Fri-Wed)
4a. Chi Nei Tsang 1: Deep Organ Massage – Jampa Stewart
4b. Sun-Moon Alchemy Greater Kan & Li: Healing Our Ancestors - Michael Winn
4c. Tai Chi Qigong #1 Rooting + #2 Fast Fighting Form - Steven Sy
Week 5 July18 – 23, 2014 (Fri-Wed)
5a. Chi Nei Tsang 2: Open Wind Gates – Jampa Stewart
5b. 9 Palace Bagua Zhang: Martial Art meets Mysticism & Magic - Frank Allen
5c. Northern Wu Taiji Quan: Final Refinement of Classical Taiji Quan - Tina Zhang.
5d. Star Alchemy: Shaping Our Spiritual Destiny - Michael Winn
Summer 2013
Healing Tao Summer Retreat
Week 1($495.00) Medical & Spiritual Qigong: Fundamentals 1-4
Certification Course June 21 - June 26, 2013 Michael Winn ($495.00)
Rejuvenation Qigong + Fusion 2 &3 + Primordial Qigong June 21 - June 26, 2013 David Twicken ($495.00)
Medical Qigong for Energy Healers June 21 - June 26, 2013 Minke de Vos
Weekend ($295.00)
Qigong Fundamentals: Levels 1 & 2 Weekend June 21 - June 23, 2013 Michael Winn
Healing Tao Summer Retreat
Week 2
Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Secrets June 28 - July 03, 2013 Michael Winn
Minke de Vos ($495.00)
Fusion of Five Elements 1 & 2 + Iron Shirt 1 Rooting
Emotional Alchemy June 28 - July 03, 2013 Andrew McCart and Steven Sy
($295.00)
Chinese Medical & Spiritual Astrology
+ 5 Elements Qigong June 28 - June 30, 2013 David Twicken
Week 3
Tao Qigong Basics & Sexual Energy Yoga July 05 - July 10, 2013 Minke de Vos
($495.00)
Tai Chi Chi Kung July 05 - July 10, 2013 Andrew McCart
Inner Sexual Alchemy: Lesser Kan & Li (Water & Fire)
Get Pregnant with your Inner Sage July 05 - July 10, 2013 Michael Winn
Week 4
Chi Nei Tsang 1: Deep Organ Massage
Practitioner Certification July 11 - July 16, 2013 Jampa Stewart
($495.00) Chinese Yoga / Tao-Yin July 11 - July 16, 2013 Andrew McCart
($495.00) Planetary Soul Alchemy: Greatest Kan & Li July 11 - July 16, 2013 Michael Winn
Week 5
($495.00) Chi Nei Tsang 2 & 3: Opening the Wind Gates July 17 - July 22, 2013 Jampa Stewart
Legacy Form: Taiji + Wu Xing + Bagua Zhang July 17 - July 22, 2013 Frank Allen
($495.00) Classical Northern Wu Style Taiji July 17 - July 22, 2013 Tina Zhang
($495.00) Heaven & Earth Alchemy July 17 - July 22, 2013 Michael Winn16