Dao-In, Taoist Yoga

about dao-in

An ancient predecessor of all later Qigong practice, Dao-In is a system of energy adjustment practices that include sitting, lying, twisting and stretching exercise (some looking similar to Hatha Yoga), and self-massage. It is highlighted by a special set of meditations that awaken & harmonize our spiritual centers. Unique to the Integral Way tradition, it seeks to stimulate energy flow through the acupuncture points and meridians by stretching and strengthening every part of the body from head to toe.

Dao-In can be adapted for people of all ages and health conditions and can be performed during short breaks at work or in longer times of dedicated focus. Thus, it is a useful, friendly, life-long tool to care for our muscles, joints, mind & emotions with deep potential for personal refinement. Dao-In counterbalances very well a life of intellectual work and is excellent to support and complement any practice of sitting meditation.

As opposed to traditional Indian yoga, Dao-In poses are not held, as the focus is on moving the Qi and creating fluidity of mind & body. Experience Dao-In as poetry in motion, expressing nature’s movement with names like “Butterfly opens its Wings,” “Bamboo bending in the Wind,” and “Lifting the Mountain” - all designed to connect one deeply with Nature’s Universal vitality.

LEARNing dao-in

Taught in two parts, each including movement performed sitting or lying on a mat, a special series of ancient Taoist meditation postures and refreshing self-massage.

Online - 2-parts, 7 Wednesdays each, 2025: 7:15-8:15am
CEU: RME, ASCA - 7 hrs
CHF 175.- (150.- seniors, students; 125.- repeat course)

Dao-In Winter, Feb 5 - March 26 (no class Feb 26), instructor Claire C Cunneen
Dao-In Spring, May 7 - June 18, instructors Claire & Peter Cunneen



Teaching Dao-In
Interested to become a certified teacher of Dao-In? See: Teacher Training