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Please note that registering for the festival does not include meals, lodging or the Saturday Soundbath.

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Give to Universal Consciousness to keep this event affordable and accessible to all

Wednesday
August 20

2:15 pm - 4:15 pm

     Opening Lecture with Wu Dang Chen | Dao De Jing and Nei Dan

Dao De Jing is second most translated scripture in the world, it is considered as most sacred teaching in Daoism.  This lecture will focus on, analyze and study the Dao De Jing chapters aiming on guidance of internal Alchemy practice helping practitioners of the Dao seeking clear understanding of Daoist theory and practice.

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4:25 pm - 6:25 pm

     Daoist Priest MD. Dr. Xu, Kunjie | Covering Acupuncture Points and Solutions

Frozen shoulder (periarthritis of Shoulder), Dizziness and headaches, Knee osteoarthritis, Cervical spondylosis, Lumbar disc herniation, Hunched posture, Spinal curvature.

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

     Break ~ Dinner service for Dao House Guests

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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

     Kisu Star | Owning Your Space ~ Physical presence, Energetic boundaries and the Art of Holding Space Part I

Dive into the wisdom of sacred geometry and how it shows up in the very structure of our physical form.  Through gentle, experiential practices we'll explore the inherent intelligence and capabilities of your bodies.

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We'll journey inward to connect with our vital energy - that glowing, harmonizing force often called 'chi' that balances our inner fire and water elements.  We'll discover simple ways to expand and contract this energetic field, learning to playfully engage with the dance of yin and yang within ourselves and how we exchange energy with the world around us.

Wednesday

Thursday
August 21

6:15 am - 7:15 am

     Morning Practice with Danielle Brooks | Inviting in the Divine & Opening to Receive ~ Anchoring the personal and Group intentions for the week ahead

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

     Break ~ Breakfast service for Dao House Guests

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8:40 am - 10:40 am

     Wu Dang Chen | San Feng internal Alchemy and Tai Chi

This lecture will focus on sacred teaching from Master Zhang San Feng, creator of Wudang Tai Chi, study his famous and mystical book, Rootless Tree, to inspire those who are seeking for better quality of Tai Chi lifestyle and immortality.  Detailed Tai Chi internal practice will be covered as well.

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10:50 am - 12:50 am 

     Kisu Star | Owning Your Space ~ Physical presence, Energetic boundaries and the Art of Holding Space Part II

Dive into the wisdom of sacred geometry and how it shows up in the very structure of our physical form.  Through gentle, experiential practices we'll explore the inherent intelligence and capabilities of your bodies.

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We'll journey inward to connect with our vital energy - that glowing, harmonizing force often called 'chi' that balances our inner fire and water elements.  We'll discover simple ways to expand and contract this energetic field, learning to playfully engage with the dance of yin and yang within ourselves and how we exchange energy with the world around us.

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

     Break ~ Lunch service for Dao House Guests

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2:10 pm - 4:10 pm

     Daoist Priest MD. Dr. Xu, Kunjie | Covering Acupuncture points and Solutions

Myopia/ Nearsigtedness, Pink eye/ Conjunctivities (treated in 3 sessions), Eye floaters (improvement in 1 session), Dry eye syndrome (improvement in 1 session), Amblyopia (lazy eye), Glaucoma, Cataracts, If time allows, additional lecture on Universal Vision Acupuncture protocol, Deafness and Tinnitus, Toothache.

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4:20 pm - 6:20 pm

     Danielle Brooks | Creating Your Path Forward: The Seven Foundations of WellBeing ~ The Power of Choice & Allowing What is Being Present: The Alchemy of Revelation and Creation

Over the course of these four days together, we will explore the seven cornerstones of spiritual growth necessary to move through pain and into a heart-centered way of living.  The human journey of transformation and development requires depths of pain, fear and loss in order to catapult us into a great, more expansive expression of life, love and living.

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Initiating self-healing and profound personal transformation requires a visionary way of working with what challenges us most.  Throughout this deeply inward journey of discovery, you will be invited to move from a limited to a limitless reality; from victim to victor, observer to visionary.

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Each session will combine teachings, tools or self0reflection and contemplation, and an in-depth session of vibrational medicine of light codes sung to activate, release and recalibrate.

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

     Break ~ Dinner service for Dao House Guests

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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

     Matthew Lucas | Five Elements of Practice Part I

     Let's simplify and demystify the concept of "Practice"

The Five Elements of Practice is a simple, practical system that makes movement and mindset something you look forward to, not just another chore on your to-do list.

 

We'll break things down into five clear elements you can use with any movement or mindfulness routine.  The goal is to help you find balance, build real fitness and flexibility, and bring a little more joy and awareness into your daily life.  Here's what we'll cover:

     - How to take simple ideas and build a holistic movement or mindset practice - no experience required

     - Approaching movement with a mindset of balance, longevity and integration.  "if you can't walk with it, it doesn't exist"

     - Using the Five Elements as a lens to find depth and connection in what you're already doing.  It's not about learning more; it's about seeing how much you already know and getting creative.

      - Making practice joyful and sustainable, not another roadblock or self-improvement project.  What mindset do you bring to practice?  Are you trying to "fix" or "heal", or are you joyfully choosing habits to move you towards health and longevity?

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You already know so much, but might not have given yourself permission to be present, playful and curious.

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Whether you're a total beginner or a lifelong mover, you'll leave with a simple, adaptable framework you can use anywhere, anytime.  Bring your questions, bring your quirks and let's make practice something that gives back, not something that burns you out.

Thursday

Friday
August 22

6:15 am - 7:15 am

     Morning Practice with Wu Dang Chen | The Art of Self Healing

Healing without medicine, Daoist healing practices not only give us solutions for physical concern but also using Qi Gong practice to advance your journey to cultivate Xing and Ming together and seeking the portal into immortality.

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

     Break ~ Breakfast service for Dao House Guests

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8:40 am - 10:40 am

     Matthew Lucas | Five Elements of Practice Part II

     Let's simplify and demystify the concept of "Practice"

The Five Elements of Practice is a simple, practical system that makes movement and mindset something you look forward to, not just another chore on your to-do list.

 

We'll break things down into five clear elements you can use with any movement or mindfulness routine.  The goal is to help you find balance, build real fitness and flexibility, and bring a little more joy and awareness into your daily life.  Here's what we'll cover:

     - How to take simple ideas and build a holistic movement or mindset practice - no experience required

     - Approaching movement with a mindset of balance, longevity and integration.  "if you can't walk with it, it doesn't exist"

     - Using the Five Elements as a lens to find depth and connection in what you're already doing.  It's not about learning more; it's about seeing how much you already know and getting creative.

      - Making practice joyful and sustainable, not another roadblock or self-improvement project.  What mindset do you bring to practice?  Are you trying to "fix" or "heal", or are you joyfully choosing habits to move you towards health and longevity?

​

You already know so much, but might not have given yourself permission to be present, playful and curious.

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Whether you're a total beginner or a lifelong mover, you'll leave with a simple, adaptable framework you can use anywhere, anytime.  Bring your questions, bring your quirks and let's make practice something that gives back, not something that burns you out.

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10:50 am - 12:50 am 

     Daoist Priest MD. Dr. Xu, Kunjie | Covering Acupuncture Points and Solutions

Seven Starts Qi-Tonifying Acupuncture for Yin deficiency, cold hands/ feet; promotes mental clarity and refreshment after treatment.  Thyroid disorders, Pulmonary insufficiency (Lung dysfunction), Sore throat/ Pharyngitis, Premature ejaculation (improvement in 1 session), Prostatitis (treated in 1 session), Erectile dysfunction (Improves sexual function), Frequent urination (treated in 1-3 sessions), Nocturia (Frequent night urination) treated in 1-3 sessions, Perineal Dampness/ Excess moisture in groin area (treated in 1-3 sessions).

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

     Break ~ Lunch service for Dao House Guests

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2:10 pm - 4:10 pm

     Wu Dang Chen | Big Dipper Cultivation

Daoist method of big dipper cultivation has been secretly transmitted for thousands of years.  Learning this method in person with Daoist teacher will help you understand the sacred power of this sacred internal practice to gain possibility of extending life with highest quality.

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4:20 pm - 6:20 pm

     Kisu Star | Owning Your Space ~ Physical presence, Energetic boundaries and the Art of Holding Space Part III

Dive into the wisdom of sacred geometry and how it shows up in the very structure of our physical form.  Through gentle, experiential practices we'll explore the inherent intelligence and capabilities of your bodies.

​

We'll journey inward to connect with our vital energy - that glowing, harmonizing force often called 'chi' that balances our inner fire and water elements.  We'll discover simple ways to expand and contract this energetic field, learning to playfully engage with the dance of yin and yang within ourselves and how we exchange energy with the world around us.

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

     Break ~ Dinner service for Dao House Guests

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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

   Danielle Brooks | Crossing the Threshold: The Art of Letting Go & Letting In ~ The Energetics of How Emotions Affect Us Releasing Attachment and Embracing Inner Guidance 

Over the course of these four days together, we will explore the seven cornerstones of spiritual growth necessary to move through pain and into a heart-centered way of living.  The human journey of transformation and development requires depths of pain, fear and loss in order to catapult us into a great, more expansive expression of life, love and living.

​

Initiating self-healing and profound personal transformation requires a visionary way of working with what challenges us most.  Throughout this deeply inward journey of discovery, you will be invited to move from a limited to a limitless reality; from victim to victor, observer to visionary.

​

Each session will combine teachings, tools or self0reflection and contemplation, and an in-depth session of vibrational medicine of light codes sung to activate, release and recalibrate.

Friday

Saturday
August 23

6:15 am - 7:15 am

     Morning Practice with Matthew Lucas

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

     Break ~ Breakfast service for Dao House Guests

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8:40 am - 10:40 am

     Daoist Priest MD. Dr. Xu, Kunjie | Covering Acupuncture Points and Solutions

Leg slimming acupuncture, Abdominal slimming acupuncture (remarkable effect), Neck slimming, Arm slimming, Face slimming, Acute wrist sprain, Acute ankle sprain, Diabetes acupuncture protocol.

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10:50 am - 12:50 am 

     Matthew Lucas | Five Elements of Practice Part III

     Let's simplify and demystify the concept of "Practice"

The Five Elements of Practice is a simple, practical system that makes movement and mindset something you look forward to, not just another chore on your to-do list.

 

We'll break things down into five clear elements you can use with any movement or mindfulness routine.  The goal is to help you find balance, build real fitness and flexibility, and bring a little more joy and awareness into your daily life.  Here's what we'll cover:

     - How to take simple ideas and build a holistic movement or mindset practice - no experience required

     - Approaching movement with a mindset of balance, longevity and integration.  "if you can't walk with it, it doesn't exist"

     - Using the Five Elements as a lens to find depth and connection in what you're already doing.  It's not about learning more; it's about seeing how much you already know and getting creative.

      - Making practice joyful and sustainable, not another roadblock or self-improvement project.  What mindset do you bring to practice?  Are you trying to "fix" or "heal", or are you joyfully choosing habits to move you towards health and longevity?

​

You already know so much, but might not have given yourself permission to be present, playful and curious.

​

Whether you're a total beginner or a lifelong mover, you'll leave with a simple, adaptable framework you can use anywhere, anytime.  Bring your questions, bring your quirks and let's make practice something that gives back, not something that burns you out.

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

     Break ~ Lunch service for Dao House Guests

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2:10 pm - 4:10 pm

     Kisu Star | Owning Your Space ~ Physical presence, Energetic boundaries and the Art of Holding Space Part III

Dive into the wisdom of sacred geometry and how it shows up in the very structure of our physical form.  Through gentle, experiential practices we'll explore the inherent intelligence and capabilities of your bodies.

​

We'll journey inward to connect with our vital energy - that glowing, harmonizing force often called 'chi' that balances our inner fire and water elements.  We'll discover simple ways to expand and contract this energetic field, learning to playfully engage with the dance of yin and yang within ourselves and how we exchange energy with the world around us.

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4:20 pm - 6:20 pm

   Danielle Brooks | Freedom Through Reclaiming Your Power ~ Creating Right Relations & Releasing Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics Emancipation Through Responsibility and Self-Empowerment Calling our Energy Back 

Over the course of these four days together, we will explore the seven cornerstones of spiritual growth necessary to move through pain and into a heart-centered way of living.  The human journey of transformation and development requires depths of pain, fear and loss in order to catapult us into a great, more expansive expression of life, love and living.

​

Initiating self-healing and profound personal transformation requires a visionary way of working with what challenges us most.  Throughout this deeply inward journey of discovery, you will be invited to move from a limited to a limitless reality; from victim to victor, observer to visionary.

​

Each session will combine teachings, tools or self0reflection and contemplation, and an in-depth session of vibrational medicine of light codes sung to activate, release and recalibrate.

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

     Break ~ Dinner service for Dao House Guests

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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

     Sound Embodiment Tibetan Bowl & Gong Sound Bath

In this special ALL levels event you will be hided through a series of seated listening and breathing techniques (designed for significantly reducing stress, more effectively managing negative emotional states, as well as developing higher levels of focus and self-awareness), followed by an extended Tibetan singing bowl & Gong Sound Meditation practice where you can simply lie back, settle into a quieter state of mind, and listen in an environment intended to help you cultivate, strengthen and support your own inner sense of well-being.

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How Can a Sound Meditation Practice Benefit You?

 - Dramatically reduces stress & emotional reactivity

 - Improves your quality of sleep

 - Boosts your immune system & healing response

 - Develops a greater sense of self-awareness

 - Increases ability to focus & concentrate

 - Reduces ineffective thought patterns/ limiting self-talk

 - Improves memory & overall mental clarity

 - Heightens creative & imaginative vision

 - Decreases symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD & ADHD

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A Combination of the Highest Quality Sacred Sound Instruments Available Will Be Used Including:

 - 20 authenticated ancient (150+ year old) Tibetan bowls

 - 38" Paiste planetary Sun gong

 - 28" Paiste planetary Jupiter gong

 - 24" Paiste planetary Moon gong

Saturday

Sunday
August 24

6:15 am - 7:15 am

     Morning Practice with Kisu Star

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

     Break ~ Breakfast service for Dao House Guests

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8:30 am - 9:00 am

     Sunday Morning Tai He Dao Lecture with Wu Dang Chen

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9:15 am - 11:15 am 

     Matthew Lucas | Five Elements of Practice Part IV

     Let's simplify and demystify the concept of "Practice"

The Five Elements of Practice is a simple, practical system that makes movement and mindset something you look forward to, not just another chore on your to-do list.

 

We'll break things down into five clear elements you can use with any movement or mindfulness routine.  The goal is to help you find balance, build real fitness and flexibility, and bring a little more joy and awareness into your daily life.  Here's what we'll cover:

     - How to take simple ideas and build a holistic movement or mindset practice - no experience required

     - Approaching movement with a mindset of balance, longevity and integration.  "if you can't walk with it, it doesn't exist"

     - Using the Five Elements as a lens to find depth and connection in what you're already doing.  It's not about learning more; it's about seeing how much you already know and getting creative.

      - Making practice joyful and sustainable, not another roadblock or self-improvement project.  What mindset do you bring to practice?  Are you trying to "fix" or "heal", or are you joyfully choosing habits to move you towards health and longevity?

​

You already know so much, but might not have given yourself permission to be present, playful and curious.

​

Whether you're a total beginner or a lifelong mover, you'll leave with a simple, adaptable framework you can use anywhere, anytime.  Bring your questions, bring your quirks and let's make practice something that gives back, not something that burns you out.

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Noon - 1:00 pm

     Break ~ Lunch service for Dao House Guests

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1:15 pm - 3:15 pm

   Danielle Brooks | A Visionary Life: Transforming the Way You Live ~ Moving from Reactionary to Visionary through Conscious Creation Intention and Attention, Cultivating Loving Gratitude and Dreaming a New Dream 

Over the course of these four days together, we will explore the seven cornerstones of spiritual growth necessary to move through pain and into a heart-centered way of living.  The human journey of transformation and development requires depths of pain, fear and loss in order to catapult us into a great, more expansive expression of life, love and living.

​

Initiating self-healing and profound personal transformation requires a visionary way of working with what challenges us most.  Throughout this deeply inward journey of discovery, you will be invited to move from a limited to a limitless reality; from victim to victor, observer to visionary.

​

Each session will combine teachings, tools or self0reflection and contemplation, and an in-depth session of vibrational medicine of light codes sung to activate, release and recalibrate.

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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

     Closing Circle, Farewell and Thank you!

Sunday

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