Would you like to feel your life energy and let it circulate through your body? In this workshop, both for individuals of all genders and for couples (any combination welcome), you will learn how to let your energies flow, as we will practice Qi-gong and Taoist massage. 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. Qi-gong On this day you will be introduced to Qi-gong, an age-old practice that has its origins in Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine. It involves a system of coordinated body movements, breathing exercises and meditation. Through controlled movements and breathing exercises, Qi gong aims to regulate and strengthen the flow of Qi in the body. From a standing position we make soft flowing movements, but also more dynamic movements, which sometimes resemble Tai-chi. Qigong exercises will provide increased flexibility, strength, balance and coordination, they also give feelings of relaxation and tranquility, increased self-awareness and 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 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 intimate strokes to massage the genitals, both for women, men and other genders What will we do? During the morning we will practice some energetic basic principles and movements of Qi-gong. This form of Taoist movement will be the perfect preparation for the Taoist massage. Before the lunch-break, we will do 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 persons will give a massage to the third person, 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 can be themselves, regardless of your gender, physique, age or sexual orientation. Facilitator 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. Bram will teach us Qi-gong. He has practiced martial arts such as judo and Tai Chi since his childhood. In 2019 he completed the Qigong training and has since focused on studying and teaching Eclectic Qigong styles from a Taoist and Buddhist perspective. Olga has many years of massage experience, she will be space-holding, assisting and helping with individual support. 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