The Compassion-Alchemy Retreat
(online)
"Inner Alchemy" is how Daoist and other Yogic traditions refer to the work of transformation within our emotional lives - our hearts. This retreat is a meditative journey through the communication methodology of the Empathy Dojo course, and a practical instruction in yogic inner alchemy technique.
Sign Up for Mar 18/19 Retreat!What is the "Empathy Dojo"?
The Empathy Dojo is simultaneously an in-depth training in the art of relationship, and a secular training in the art of meditation.
In Yogic tradition, the realm of "speech" refers to all our relationships: with others, with ourselves, with Life itself. In training the Qi or Prana, what we're really training is relating.
Empathy Dojo is an essential skills course to navigate this aspect of our human being. It has been designed to bring the insights and practices of ancient inner-alchemists into modern understandings, and to meet modern needs.
What's included in this retreat?
This retreat serves as an overview of the entire 6-Module Empathy Dojo curriculum. We'll explore essential communication tools to enhance your life and relationships, but we'll do so by focusing on the inner work of meditation, self-regulation, and inquiry.
Basic and Advanced meditation methods will be taught including:
- "Calm Abiding" methods from Ch'an Buddhist, Daoist, and Yogic traditions.
- Relaxation and breathing methods.
- The Microcosmic Orbit Meditation
- Fusion of the inner elements practice
- Daoist Dream Yoga
- Tong Len and the Four Immeasurables
Compassionate Communications will be explored based on the foundation of this inner work including:
- How to ask for what you need
- Sharing feelings without invoking defensiveness
- Self-Compassion
- De-escalating charged situations
- Setting Boundaries
- Shadow Work
- Giving and receiving feedback
- And more!
This training is a requirement for level 2 Qigong Instructors and so combines a focus on inner alchemy technique with essential relationship skills!
