TAOIST HEALTH, HEALING & PREVENTION, an 8 months journey starting Sept

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WALKING ON THE PATH OF TAO

Examine Taoist health through its original principles—philosophy, practice, and the body’s role in cosmic balance

What to Expect
8 sessions that combine clear explanations of Taoist thought with practical instruction.



Dan Vercammen will give you a clear insight in the Taoists' view on health, illness, healing, and prevention and how a healthy Taoist lifestyle is practiced. Starting out from the Taoist holistic ideas about the human body and health and its connections with the Universe we venture into the rich world of health practices (such as qigong) and the Taoist daily lifestyle (sleeping, eating, the social, etc.).



Note: This course is best combined with the upcoming Taoist Body Series, but each part can also be taken as a stand-alone module. In September 2027, we will launch a Taoist Internal Alchemy series. To participate, you’ll need to complete all of this year's Taoist courses.



Course Details
Location: East-West Room, House with the Heads

Language: English

Format: 8 monthly sessions (1st Friday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Session 2-8 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM including a vegetarian dinner at 6:00 PM)



Early Bird Price: € 999 (until 25 August 2026)

Regular Price: € 1.111 (from 26 August 2026)

* Combine & Save This course pairs perfectly with the Taoist Health, Healing & Prevention series. Register for both and receive a €50 discount.

Ticket sales and registration are handled via the Embassy of the Free Mind.

Dates:

Sept 25, 2026 (Intro Session)
Oct 23, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
Jan 29, 2027
Feb 19, 2027
Mar 26, 2027
Apr 23, 2027
May 28, 2027

Session 1: Introduction to Taoist Health & Lifestyle (Sept 25 2026, 2hrs)
Theory:
Taoist philosophy in relation to health and healing
Key concepts: Yijing, Taiji, Yin-Yang, Qi, systemic correspondences
Understanding the body’s circulations, energies, and causes of illness
Practice:
Simplicity, ease, and “forgetting” as a way of life
Intro to Taoist wellness practices: qigong, meditation, breathwork, nutrition, sleep, massage, and energy work

About the Hosts
This series is a collaboration between the Academy of the Embassy of the Free Mind and the Taoist Alchemical Studies Center (Taoist-Lifestyle.com), led by:



Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen – Anthropologist-sinologist, Taoist physician, Chinese martial artist, and expert in Taoist internal alchemy. He is also an artist and author of over 30 publications on Chinese culture and martial arts.

Angela Verkade – Assistant and practitioner.
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