The Five Elements &
The Art of Self-cultivation
with Gaby Hock in Oxford

Introduction/Taster Day 28th June 2008

Running into its third year, this course is based on the philosophy and psychology of the Chinese Five Elements and Taoism. It’s emphasis is on the understanding of the seven emotions as expressions of the five seasons and their climatic conditions, the subtle power of the five Shen (spirits)  and the five virtues.  The theory is mainly based on the Huang Di Nei Ching (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine) and in parts on the Tao Te Ching and the I Ching.  The evocative imagery and poetry of the classics is brought to life through reflective exercises, guided imagery, Qi Gong, meditation and discussion.

Gaby draws on 20 years experience as a Five Element lecturer and workshop leader and from her practices as a traditional acupuncturist and transpersonal psychotherapist.  Her speciality is to bring to life core aspects from classical Chinese texts through a range of innovative exercises for the purpose of personal insight and healing.  

Taster  &  Introduction Day: Saturday, 28th  June 2008,  10am – 5pm
The One (eternal Tao),  The Two –(opposite polaritiesYin/Yang),
The Five, and The Art of Wu Wei – (effortless being).   

1st   Earth -  Nourishing the Centre   Saturday 20th September  2008
2nd  Metal -  Let Go & Gain Gold        Saturday   2nd  November 2008  
3rd  Water -  Stillness,  Strength and Wisdom Sat.  24thJan    2009
4th  Wood  - Creativity & Right Action  Saturday 21st  March  2009
5th   Fire    -  Awakening the Heart/Mind  Saturday  13th June 2009

 
Taster & Introduction Day:  £60 early birds, £70  if paid after 28th  May

                  Five Element Days:  £300 early  birds,   £350 if paid after 5th  July

                  www.oxford-transpersonal.co.uk, Tel: 01865-247851

  Maximum 8 participants –early booking recommended !

One participant's comment about previous course: Gaby, thank you! This course far exceeded my hopes, not just in terms of what I learned cognitively, but in the learning that was opened up in the experiential work we did. You created a wonderful safe, 'held' space, in which our group could gel and blossom. It felt intimate and trusting, and was rich with teaching on many levels. I didn't just learn more about the Five Elements, but also about my own process. It was a heartfelt, nurturing healing experience. L.H.  May 2007