{"id":4800,"date":"2025-08-02T13:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T11:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artyci.com\/?p=4800"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:20:20","slug":"wudang-five-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artyci.com\/en\/wudang-five-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Wudang Five Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4801\" src=\"http:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-1024x463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"694\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artyci.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bing_had-2048x927.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWudang Five Animals Set_2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>10\u201311 October \/ 7\u20138 November \/5\u20136 December<\/strong> \u2014 Bratislava<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This cycle of weekend workshops is dedicated to studying the unique Taoist practice of the monks from the Wudang Mountains \u2014 the <strong>Wudang Five Animals Set<\/strong>. This set integrates the inner alchemy of the Five Phases (Water, Fire, Metal, Wood, Earth), the five main Yin organs (and secondarily their partner Yang organs) and their meridians (energy channels). We learned this set from <strong>Master Bing (Zhong Xue Chao<\/strong>), who lives and teaches in the Wudang Mountains and represents the 15th generation in the lineage of Master Zhang San Feng\u2019s practice and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>The practice consists of five animal forms \u2014 <strong>Turtle, Snake, Dragon, Tiger, and Crane<\/strong> \u2014 which are key symbols of traditional Chinese culture. This set is extraordinarily complex and exceptional and is not commonly available. The practice supports <strong>harmonization of body, energy, and mind and helps develop internal strength, flexibility, and vitality.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Teaching Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will be gently guided through the study by Zuna and Milan, so that you gain the most comprehensive knowledge not only about the form itself but also about Taoist principles in general.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zuna Vesan<\/strong> brings deep knowledge of Chinese medicine, the meridian system, and Nei Gong, conveyed through movement and working with energy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milan Koz\u00e1nek<\/strong> connects Taoist principles with anatomy and conscious movement, drawing on classical Taoist texts such as the I Ching and Tao Te Ching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together they will guide you through the entire learning process to achieve a balanced connection between body and mind.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Who is the course suitable for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For anyone interested in Qigong \u2014 from beginners to advanced practitioners.<\/li>\n<li>For those who want to develop harmony of body and spirit and understand the connections between anatomy, energy, and movement.<\/li>\n<li>For those preparing for the Qigong retreat with Master Bing in China in 2028.<\/li>\n<li>Traveling to China is not a condition for participation in the course.<br \/>\nSee the <a href=\"https:\/\/artyci.com\/en\/retreat-vo-wudangu\/\"><u>Wudang Retreat<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nYoga House, Panensk\u00e1 33, Bratislava (Goethe Institute building, 2nd floor)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogahouse.sk\/kontakty\/\">See map<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Schedule<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday: 9,30 &#8211; 17,00 with the lunch break<br \/>\nSunday: 9,30 &#8211; 14,00 with short snack break<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong><br \/>\n\u20ac129 per weekend<br \/>\n\u20ac365 for all 3 weekends (save \u20ac22)<br \/>\nWe prefer participation in all three weekends, as this gives the program the most sense.<br \/>\nParticipation in selected weekends is possible if there are free spots.<br \/>\nSee the content of individual weekends below.<\/p>\n<p><u>Cancellation policy applies.<\/u><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Description of the Wudang Five Animals Set<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turtle form<\/strong><br \/>\nThe turtle symbolizes long life, calmness, and foresight. It is assigned to the Water phase and the Kidney organ (and urinary bladder). Practicing it increases Qi, strengthens kidneys, bones, and cartilage, and makes the body flexible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crane form<\/strong><br \/>\nThe crane symbolizes transcendence, elegance, and purity. It belongs to the Fire phase and the Heart organ (including pericardium and small intestine). The practice supports Qi, a healthy mind, and positive mood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snake form<\/strong><br \/>\nThe snake in Chinese culture represents supernatural powers and natural phenomena. It is connected with the Metal phase and the lungs (and large intestine). It helps cultivate the lungs and refines the body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tiger form<\/strong><br \/>\nThe tiger is a symbol of strength and wildness. It corresponds to the Earth phase and the spleen organ (and stomach). It strengthens muscles and bones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dragon form<\/strong><br \/>\nThe dragon represents wisdom, power, and good fortune. It belongs to the Wood phase and the liver organ (and gallbladder). It supports blood and breath.<\/p>\n<p>This classification is based on Wudang tradition and may differ from the classical Five Phases system according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The seminar series will also include Nei Gong meditations on the Qi of each animal, so we can attune to their inner rhythm and essence not only through movement but also through quiet and conscious inner touch. When we internally touch the Qi of the animal, movement ceases to be just a technique or form. It naturally deepens and becomes more alive, full, and true. It is as if the animal breathes through us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dates and Weekend Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10\u201311 October 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first weekend is dedicated to the Turtle and Crane forms \u2014 calmness, grace, and returning to the source.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7\u20138 November 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe second weekend we dive into the Snake and Tiger forms, which bring the power of transformation, depth, and dynamism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5\u20136 December 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe third weekend completes the set with the Dragon form and the integration of all forms \u2014 for inner maturation and unlocking the full potential of the practice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Register via this form:<\/strong><br \/>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f36-o2\" lang=\"sk-SK\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"36\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4800#wpcf7-f36-o2\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Kontaktn\u00fd formul\u00e1r\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"36\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.0.3\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"sk_SK\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f36-o2\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><label> Name (*)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Email (*)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Phone<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"text-156\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"text-156\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Dance experience (in case we have not worked together yet):<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> I'm interested in a seminar:<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"menu-846\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"menu-846\"><option value=\"Dancing Qigong: 11.-12.4.2026\">Dancing Qigong: 11.-12.4.2026<\/option><option value=\"Dancing Qigong: 13.-14.6.2026\">Dancing Qigong: 13.-14.6.2026<\/option><option value=\"Wudang Five Animals-fall 2026\">Wudang Five Animals-fall 2026<\/option><option value=\"Wudang Mountains Retreat 2026\">Wudang Mountains Retreat 2026<\/option><option value=\"Summer Tao Retreat 1.-5.7.2026\">Summer Tao Retreat 1.-5.7.2026<\/option><option value=\"Winter Tao Retreat 3.-6.1.2026\">Winter Tao Retreat 3.-6.1.2026<\/option><option value=\"Video courses of Qigong\">Video courses of Qigong<\/option><\/select><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p>I agree with <a href=\"http:\/\/artyci.com\/new\/ochrana-sukromia\/\">the processing of personal data.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wudang Five Animals Set_2026 10\u201311 October \/ 7\u20138 November \/5\u20136 December \u2014 Bratislava This cycle of weekend workshops is dedicated to studying the unique Taoist practice of the monks from the Wudang Mountains \u2014 the Wudang Five Animals Set. 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