Jan 4-6, 2008
The body is a living system of energy. Imagine how good it feels to be able to power up your energy at will, to walk and act with confidence—to come and go in peace wherever you are. Imagine feeling and being stronger, healthier, and happier.
Joseph Cardillo, an expert in martial arts and human energy systems, will share facts and potentials of our body’s internal and external energy fields. Emphasis will be on guided step-by-step exercises through a wide range of techniques designed to bring these energies into systems that support our lives.
What is energy? What are the properties of energy? What is consciousness? Are energy and consciousness the same thing? Can you catch someone else’s emotions? Can you use your body’s energy system to heal yourself and others?
The ancient traditions of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung and revolutionary new energy systems share a consistent root. They map a direction for generating and accessing incredible energy that can be used to achieve what we need to make our lives work.
In addition, Cardillo will share these key principles: summoning chi — finding one’s center; seeing with your skin — developing sensitivity and intuition; and “wrestling an empty jacket” — overcoming force with softness. Learn to test the quality of your body’s energy and to use your body’s natural attraction to pleasure. No knowledge of martial arts is necessary. You were born with all the tools you will need.
Joseph Cardillo is a black belt martial arts specialist and master of five martial arts including Kenpo, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Kali, and Dumog. His best-selling books include Be Like Water—Practical Wisdom from the Martial Arts and Bow to Life—365 Secrets from the Martial Arts for Daily Life, which have been translated into German and Russian. He has taught over 20,000 students at several colleges and universities, is a professor of English at Hudson Valley Community College, and received Metroland Magazine’s Capital Region’s Best Author of 2006 Award.