MARTIAL ART & MOVING MEDITATION
with Master Zhen Hua Yang
Power & Compassion
Balance Yin and Yang energy through simultaneously developing inner power and compassion using Calligraphy Elbow & Calligraphy Health methods.
16–25 June 2025
Poland, Stara Wieś
Do you feel that the world demands constant strength from you, while you seek balance and lightness?
Every day, you have to take action, make decisions, and face challenges, but you also need gentleness, acceptance, and space to breathe and recharge. Do you want to feel inner power and harmony instead of constant pressure, stress, and exhaustion?
Learn how to cultivate inner strength and harmony at the same time
Calligraphy Health and Calligraphy Elbow are methods based on ancient Chinese wisdom, combining moving meditation and martial arts to help you regain strength while cultivating harmony between body and mind.
The course consists of two interconnected, 5-day modules taught by Master Yang:
MODULE 1: 5 DAYS
Calligraphy Elbow
Rooted in traditional Chinese internal martial arts, the Calligraphy Elbow method emphasizes health and well-being while strengthening inner power and the wisdom of the body. The movements are fluid, tension-free, and generated from the center – Dantian and the internal organs – bringing both health benefits and a deep sense of inner strength.
Just as brushstrokes bring paper to life, Calligraphy Elbow allows you to express and enhance your energy through natural, dynamic movement that flows like a dance.
Movement preview:
MODULE 2: 5 DAYS
Calligraphy Health
Calligraphy Health focuses on gentle movements and breathwork that harmonize the body, calm the mind, and restore inner balance. This practice nurtures deep internal connections, soothes the nervous system, improves circulation, and supports overall health, immunity, and emotional stability.
Often compared to moving meditation, it helps you build a connection between your body, mind, and inner energy. As a result, it not only revitalizes the body but also enhances body awareness and the ability to self-regulate.
Movement preview:
Methods that support you every day
By combining Calligraphy Elbow with Calligraphy Health, you will deepen your connection with both body and mind, gaining tools to navigate daily challenges with ease and grace.
This course is open to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or flexibility. The movements are fluid, require no prior experience, and can be adapted to individual needs. By the end of the course, you will understand how to connect with your center – both physically and emotionally – ultimately leading to a healthier and more balanced life.
Learn a practical, experience-based methods that empower you to practice independently at home
Integrating Body, Mind, and Energy
Experience holistic practices that goes deeper than movement and breath, allowing you to connect with your internal organs, blood, and Qi circulation. These methods works as a natural self-visceral massage that supports your body’s internal systems. By harmonizing these elements, you cultivate a deeply rooted sense of well-being and inner balance.
Learning directly from Master Yang
Experience hands-on learning directly from Master Zhen Hua Yang, an authentic Chinese practitioner with over 50 years of experience in internal arts and 30 years of teaching others. This direct mentorship ensures that participants gain practical skills rooted in traditional wisdom, moving beyond theoretical knowledge.
Gaining independence for at-home practice
Master Yang’s teaching emphasizes personal experience over theory, guiding you to uncover your body’s innate wisdom and activate its potential. Whether you participate in a brief workshop or an extensive 10-day course, you’ll acquire practical tools for independent home practice. By immersing yourself in experiential learning, you develop autonomy and confidence, contrasting with methods requiring ongoing guidance.
About Master
Zhen Hua Yang
Master Zhen Hua Yang comes from a family with a 400-year tradition of energy practices and martial arts. He began his training at the age of two under the guidance of his father and grandfather and later refined his skills with skiled masters from the Shaolin and Wudang monasteries, including the renowned monk Hai Deng, famous for his “one-finger stand.”
His personal experience of overcoming asthma in childhood through practice became his motivation to help others. For over 30 years, he has shared his knowledge with a diverse range of students – from monks and athletes to artists and business professionals – helping them achieve greater performance through inner balance. He also led special Calligraphy Health courses for the Australian military for four years, supporting soldiers in overcoming trauma and PTSD.
What sets Master Yang apart is his authentic fusion of ancient wisdom with a deep understanding of modern health and life challenges, making his teachings both timeless and highly relevant today.
About Calligraphy Health & Calligraphy Elbow
“It’s not just about the movement. It’s about what lies beyond the movement.” – Master Zhen Hua Yang
Calligraphy Health and Calligraphy Elbow are two interconnected methods that combine movement, breath, and mindfulness. Calligraphy Health is a gentle Qi Gong / Nei Gong practice, often compared to moving meditation, while Calligraphy Elbow is a more dynamic method rooted in internal martial arts.
Both systems, created by Master Zhen Hua Yang and originating from China, support health and well-being on multiple levels. They enhance strength and coordination, open and increase the flexibility of the body, and harmonize the mind. Additionally, they positively affect the digestive, hormonal, and nervous systems.
Both methods are based on fluid, natural movements generated from the body’s center. When practiced at a slow pace, they work like visceral massage – improving the function of internal organs. Moreover, when performed at a fast pace, Calligraphy Elbow becomes an effective tool for self-defense.
How are these methods different?
Moving Meditation
Fluid, gentle, and natural movements aligned with the body’s energy channels, Meridians, in a meditative state, harmonizing both body and mind.
Internal organ servicing
The movements engage the body’s center, acting as a gentle self-visceral massage that naturally enhances internal organ function.
Self-defense application
Beyond its health benefits, Calligraphy Elbow also serves as an effective tool for self-defense.
Works on multiple levels
This practice simultaneously engages the body, mind, and energy by harmonizing the digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Improved sleep and enhanced recovery
By calming the nervous system, this practice enhances sleep quality, leading to improved nighttime recovery.
Accessible to everyone
It’s suitable for all ages, gender and levels of physical ability, including seated positions.
Learn more about this health approach:
You will learn:
✔ Calligraphy Health exercises – a form of moving meditation that supports the regeneration of both body and mind.
✔ Calligraphy Elbow exercises – an accessible to anyone martial art that, in addition to its health benefits, can be used for self-defense.
✔ Breathing techniques – helping to reduce stress and restore inner harmony.
✔ How to rebuild a deep connection with your body.
✔ How to support your internal organs through movement and breath.
Who is this course for?
✔ Calligraphy Health and Calligraphy Elbow have no age restrictions or physical fitness requirements.
✔ Participation in the course does not require any prior experience in movement or breathwork practices.
IMPORTANT:
Men can only participate in Module 2 or the entire course. It is not possible for men to attend only Module 1. Women, however, can join Module 1, Module 2, or the full course.
What is included:
✔ 10 or 5 days of training with Master Zhen Hua Yang – Each day, you will spend approximately 6–7 hours learning and practicing, totaling around 60 or 30 hours of practice with the master.
✔ Video recordings of the positions presented during the course – These materials will support your practice both during the course and at home, helping you retain and refine the techniques learned.
✔ New, supportive connections with like-minded individuals – Practicing together fosters relationships and the exchange of experiences.
✔ WhatsApp community – Stay connected, share progress, and receive support both during and after the course.
✔ A list of positions from the course – A detailed exercise list will make independent practice easier and help you quickly recall each movement.
✔ A playlist with music for home practice – Carefully selected by Master Yang, this music will help you achieve a state of relaxation and focus during your exercises.
✔ Natural surroundings – The course takes place in a picturesque setting that promotes regeneration, inner harmony, and deep relaxation.
Course Schedule
Power & Compassion, 16–25 June 2025
Day 1: June 16, 2025
10:00 – 13:00 Arrival and Check-in
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner
Day 2–4: June 17–19, 2025
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 13:00 Practice including breaks
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
16:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner
Day 5: June 20, 2025
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
08:30 – 10:00 Room Check-out
10:00 – 13:00 Practice including breaks
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00–19:00 Departure of Module 1 Participants
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner (for the full course participants only)
19:00 – 22:00 Campfire
Day 6: June 21, 2025
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast (for the full course participants only)
09:00 – 11:00 Practice (for the full course participants only)
08:00 – 10:30 Arrival and Check-in for Module 2 participants
11:00 – 13:00 Practice including breaks
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner
Day 7–9: June 21–24, 2025
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 13:00 Practice including breaks
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner
Day 10: June 25, 2025
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
08:30 – 10:00 Room Check-out
10:00 – 13:00 Practice including breaks
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Practice including breaks
18:00 – 19:00 Departure
18:00 – 19:30 Optional dinner (upon request, please book with your stay)
Accommodation & Meals
The course will take place at Dojo Stara Wieś, located about 60 km from Kielce:
✔ 9 or 4 nights in double rooms
✔ 3 vegetarian meals per day
✔ Parking
✔ Bonfire area
✔ Sauna available for an additional fee
What do the sessions look like?
During the course, you gradually learn a set of movements and forms while also exploring the deeper principles beyond the physical practice. You work at your own pace, without pressure, maintaining a balanced approach between learning and rest.
By the end of the course, you will have your own practice that you can confidently continue on your own in daily life.
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Course Summary
Date:
Full Course: 16–25 June 2025
Module 1: 16–20 June 2025
Module 2: 21–25 June 2025
Venue: Europejskie Centrum Budo Dojo Stara Wieś, Stara Wieś 1, Przedbórz, dojo-starawies.pl
Language: English with Polish translation
Event Coordinator: Tess Ordzik, email: teresao@post.pl, phone: +48 602 404 016
✔ 10 or 5 days of training with Master Zhen Hua Yang
✔ Video recordings of the positions presented during the course
✔ WhatsApp community
✔ List of positions from the course
✔ Playlist with music for home practice
✔ New, supportive connections
✔ Natural surroundings
✔ 9 or 4 nights in double rooms
✔ 3 vegetarian meals per day
✔ Bonfire area
✔ Sauna available for an additional fee
Join!
The payment for the course is divided into two parts:
1. COURSE with Master Zhen Hua Yang
– Available for purchase on this website or via bank transfer.
2. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
– To be paid via a bank transfer to Dojo Stara Wieś retreat center (details below).
Participation Options
This 10-day course is designed as a complete, transformative experience. The full course provides the most profound benefits, offering participants a comprehensive journey through the qualities of power and compassion.
However, for those who may have time constraints or prefer to start smaller, we also offer the flexibility to join for a chosen module. While this option still offers significant benefits, we strongly recommend the full 10-day experience.
- Join Full Course – open to everyone
- Join Module 1 only – for female participants only*
- Join Module 2 only – open to everyone
*Due to the martial arts component of Module 1, male participants may only join either Module 2 or the full course. It is not possible for men to attend only Module 1. Female participants, however, are welcome to join Module 1, Module 2, or the full course.
– SINGLE MODULE: AUD 1080 (EUR 650)
*Course price doesn’t include accommodation and meals, please contact the event coordinator at: teresao@post.pl for booking. Details can be found below.
– FULL COURSE:
3485 zł / per person per 9 nights in a double room
– SINGLE MODULE:
1585 zł / per person per 4 nights in a double room
* Individual dietary options (vegan, gluten-free) – additional 20 zł per day
**Single rooms are sold out
⬇️ Details below
Accommodation package details
Please note that joining the course requires staying at the venue listed below; staying elsewhere is not possible.
ACCOMMODATION WITH VEGETARIAN MEALS*:
FULL COURSE:
- 3485 zł / per person per 9 nights in a double room
(single rooms are sold out)
SINGLE MODULE:
- 1585 zł / per person per 4 nights in a double room
(single rooms are sold out)
* Individual dietary options (vegan, gluten-free) – additional 20 zł per day
The price includes:
– accommodation (9 or 4 nights)
– vegeterian meals: our menu mainly features Polish cuisine, prepared using traditional methods without microwaves or convection ovens. Hot meals are served in portions, and cold dishes are buffet-style
– car parking
– for an additional fee, you can also enjoy the sauna, horseback riding, participate in a traditional tea ceremony, or rent a bicycle
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Recipient: TORII Events & Catering s.c.
IBAN Bank Number: PL 36 1750 0012 0000 0000 1254 6793
BIC/Swift: RCBWPLPW
Bank Name: BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Currency: PLN
Transfer Title ENG: Your Full Name, stay from… to…. June 2025
Transfer Title PL: Imię Nazwisko, pobyt od… do…. czerwca 2025
IMPORTANT: If you wish to receive an invoice for accommodation and food, please inform the venue PRIOR to your payment, at: Joanna Górka-Zielińska, email: torii@dojo-starawies.pl. Otherwise, due to Polish tax law, receiveing and invoice won’t be possible.
BOOKING:
After making the payment for accommodation, please reach out to the event coordinator: Teresa Ordzik, email: teresao@post.pl and send her your accommodation payment confirmation to finalize your booking.
FAQs
Here is a list of frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please contact us at: contact@calligraphyhealth.com
Can I decide to extend my stay for Module 2 after completing Module 1?
Yes, you can choose to stay for Module 2 if there are available accommodation spots. To ensure your place, we recommend booking in advance if possible.
Is it possible to arrive earlier or stay longer?
Yes, you can arrive at the center earlier or stay longer if accommodation is available – please contact the venue directly for more details.
Can I join the training later or leave earlier?
We discourage joining the course late; this is only possible with prior approval from Master Yang. You may leave the course early if necessary. In both cases, the full course fee applies. Please contact us to discuss the details.
Is any preparation required to join the training?
No prior experience in meditation, breathing, or physical preparation is required to participate in the training. This method is accessible to anyone regardless of age, gender, or physical fitness. If your health condition prevents you from standing, you can practice while seated in a chair.
Won’t 6 hours of practice a day be too much?
Engaging in 6 hours of daily practice may seem extensive; however, our programs are thoughtfully designed to accommodate participants of all experience levels. The schedule incorporates regular breaks and maintains a balanced pace to ensure that both beginners and seasoned practitioners can participate comfortably without feeling overwhelmed. Participants are encouraged to practice at their own pace and take rest as needed. Many find that, despite initial concerns, the time passes swiftly, with sessions feeling engaging and fulfilling. Immersive retreat experiencesleads to significant improvements in various dimensions of health and well-being, with benefits lasting beyond the retreat period.
What is the course price based on?
The pricing of our courses reflects the value of receiving direct instruction from Master Zhen Hua Yang, an expert with over 50 years of experience in internal arts and health practices. Each course offers 5 to 7 hours of daily training personally led by Master Yang, ensuring individualized guidance and support. This immersive experience equips participants with the skills and knowledge to continue their practice independently at home. The course fees align with the depth of Master Yang’s lifelong dedication and the comprehensive training provided.
Can I cancel my participation after purchasing the course?
To reserve a spot in the course, a deposit of 50% of the total amount is required. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the course begins. If you cancel more than 14 days before the event, we will refund 80% of the amount paid.
The conditions for accommodation cancellations are managed by the venues.
What payment methods are available?
You can pay for the course using a credit card through our website or via a bank transfer to our euro account. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact us for the necessary information. Reach out to the event coordinator at: contact@calligraphyhealth.com
Where will I sleep during training?
You will be accommodated at the Europejskie Centrum Budo Dojo Stara Wieś.
Europejskie Centrum Budo Dojo Stara Wieś, Stara Wieś 1, Przedbórz, dojo-starawies.pl | Google Maps >
Dojo Stara Wieś is a picturesque village built according to the characteristics of Japanese architecture and designed following basic Zen principles. It is the largest center in the world dedicated to specialized training in East Asian sports and martial arts, and it serves as a home for many athletes, including international medalists. The unique character of the facility, rooted in Japanese culture, fosters both personal and group discipline, while its location in the beautiful scenery of the Przedbórz Landscape Park and its distinctive garden architecture create an atmosphere of harmony and tranquility, allowing one to leave daily worries behind and experience deep relaxation. The dojo is a quiet, secluded place with ample space. Both the infrastructure and the surroundings are conducive to organizing contemplative retreats in comfort.
The Center features 16 high-standard accommodation cottages that can host around 111 people. Life here unfolds in the Japanese style, on floors covered with rice mats. A healthy and comfortable sleep is ensured by futons (Japanese sleeping mattresses), and time is pleasantly spent with fellow residents in a shared living room, seated on zaisu (Japanese legless chairs) over a cup of tea.
Each cottage includes: three double rooms, one single room, a living room with a fireplace, three bathrooms, a nook with two sinks, hair dryers, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an electric kettle.
How do I get to the course location?
By Plane: The closest airports are Kraków (approx. 2-hour drive), Warsaw Chopin / Modlin (approx. 2.5–3-hour drive), and Wrocław (approx. 3.5-hour drive).
By Car: From Gdańsk/Warszawa/Wrocław head towards the town of Przedbórz, which is located 19 km north east from Stara Wieś. In Przedbórz, at the roundabout, take the exit towards Kielce/Łopuszno. Then follow the white signs directing you to Dojo Stara Wieś. Please note that online navigation often leads you onto a sandy road for the final stretch, which can be difficult to navigate. Therefore, we recommend following our white directional signs, which guide you along an asphalt road for an easier journey. If you’re driving from Kraków, follow this route: Jędrzejów, Nagłowice, Włoszczowa, Oleszno, Żeleźnica, Stara Wieś.
By Public Transport: Unfortunately, there is no direct connection to Stara Wieś. You can take a train or bus to the town of Włoszczowa, either to Włoszczowa Północ (North) or Włoszczowa Południe (South) station. From there, take a taxi or another private transport directly to Stara Wieś (the distance between Włoszczowa and Stara Wieś is 19 km). Recommended taxi number: +48 603 629 352.
Before the event, on an Whatsapp chat, participants will also have the opportunity to arrange shared transport with others attending the event.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring a yoga mat. If you don’t have one, you can use a blanket or a large towel, or contact us, and we will arrange a mat for you: contact@calligraphyhealth.com
You don’t need any special equipment. Please bring comfortable, non-restrictive clothing suitable for exercise. It’s advisable to have a water bottle or thermos to stay hydrated during sessions. We will send you a packing list tailored to the venue before the course.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us:
- For inquiries regarding accommodation or meals, please contact the event coordinator: Teresa Ordzik, email: teresao@post.pl, tel.: +48 602 404 016
- For questions related to the Calligraphy Health method or course payment: Emilia, email: contact@calligraphyhealth.com