Would you like to feel your life energy and let it circulate through your body? In this workshop, you will learn how to do this, as we will practice Do-in and Taoist massage. Nederlands In Taoism, movement and touch of the body are important. Energy: Taoism views Chi as the universal life energy that flows through everything. Movement and touch will activate the meridians and stimulate the flow of Qi in the body. Yin and Yang: Sensual touch and balancing postures can promote the balance between yin and yang in the body. Naturalness: Taoism emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature. Nakedness and touching the whole body ensures that you can experience the beauty of your body as part of nature. This men-only workshop can be combined with the mixed-gender workshop on Saturday (You will get a 50% discount on the second workshop). Do-In On this day you will be introduced to Do-In, an age-old practice that has its origins in Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine and is mostly practiced in Japan. Do-In or Tao Yin is an oriental form of physical exercise, based on meridian stretches and is also called Taoist Yoga. Do or Tao can be translated as the way as nature. In or Yin as following the flow, Qi, your life energy. It involves a system of coordinated body movements, and breathing exercises. It will provide increased flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. You experience deep relaxation when the Qi can flow freely through your body and mind without mental, physical or emotional obstacles. The increased self-awareness will give you a sense of connection with yourself and others. Taoist massage This form of massage combines Taoist principles with energetic techniques to cultivate and circulate your life energy. It's an integration of breathwork, full body massage and sensual touch, and it includes genital touch. Over centuries ago, it was developed in the harems for the Chinese nobility. As the kings had several wifes, they needed to restore the flow of Qi in the body and to activate the Ching (sexual energy). The flow of energy in the body is restored by a soothing touch of sensual body parts, such as the penis, the anus and the pelvic floor. In the 80's, Joseph Cramer combined these traditions with the insights of western sexology, psychology, and neurobiology. At the Body Electric School he included a series of penis-strokes. What will we do? During the morning we will practice some energetic basic principles and movements of Di-In. These Taoist movements will be the perfect preparation for the Taoist massage. We will also do a bit of taoistic breathing and we will practice some sensual massage strokes on the whole body. We will also teach you some specific strokes for the genitals. In the afternoon, we will practice the taoistic massage in threesomes. Two men will give a massage to the third man, after which we rotate. Self-discovery and safety This day can be a challenge, but also a journey of self-discovery and connection, with focus on expansion of awareness, energy flow and liberation. You will experience more spaciousness and sensuality. You get more life energy and feel more intense, with more intimacy and deeper pleasure. Together we provide a safe atmosphere where everyone who identifies as male can be themselves, regardless of your physique, age or sexual orientation. Facilitators Tijs Breuer is an experienced and certified (tantric) bodyworker, life coach, mindfulness teacher and masseur, specialized in deepening bodywork. He works with body awareness, loving attention, direct experience and energy work such as tantra. He gives weekly workshops for playful discovery to connect with yourself and others. Jean Smeets is certified Iokai (Zen) shiatsu Theraputic bodyworker and Sacred Intimate Coach and Do-In teacher. Times Door open, coffee, tea: 9:30 h Start time: 10:00 h Lunch break: 13:00 h (1:00 pm) End time: 17:30 h (5:30 pm) Lunch - salad and potluck There is a break between the morning and afternoon program. We will stay in the venue have a shared lunch together. A fresh healthy salad will be prepared, but please bring your own prepared delicacies with you to share with the other participants. Venue De Ruimte Address: Weesperzijde 79A, Amsterdam. Costs Regular ticket € 70. Under 35 years € 55. Students / refugees € 45 Tickets: https://www.neptunus-wellbeing.nl/en/meetup-tickets or buy it on Hipsy: https://hipsy.nl/neptunus-wellbeing Questions? Tijs Breuer. Cell phone: +31626174884.