Calligraphy Elbow & Calligraphy Health

Power & Compassion

Develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion by connecting internal power with self-love.

16 – 25 June 2025

Poland, Stara Wieś

Introduction

Calligraphy Elbow & Calligraphy Health

This intensive 10-day course, led by Master Zhen Hua Yang, offers a transformative journey into the combined practices of Calligraphy Elbow and Calligraphy Health, guiding you to embody the qualities of power and compassion.

Divided into two interconnected parts, the first part focuses on Calligraphy Elbow, a method inspired by the fluidity and precision of Chinese calligraphy. At slow speeds, the movements feel like meditation; at medium speeds, they resemble a graceful dance; and when performed quickly, they become a potent self-defense tool.​ The second part will shift into Calligraphy Health, a gentle yet profound system of movement and breathwork designed to harmonize your body, mind, and internal energy with a focus on expanding compassion and self-love. 

Rooted in traditional Chinese internal martial arts, Calligraphy Elbow emphasizes health and well-being while enhancing inner strength and wisdom. The movements, free from tension, flow continuously and are generated from the body’s center—Dantian and the internal organs—providing both physical health benefits and a profound sense of inner power. Just as brushstrokes bring life to paper, Calligraphy Elbow allows you to express energy through natural, dynamic movement.

The second part of the course shifts into Calligraphy Health, focusing on gentler movements and breathwork that harmonize your body, calm the mind, and restore balance. This practice nurtures internal connections, revitalizes the nervous system, and enhances circulation, promoting long-term wellness and emotional resilience.

Whether you seek physical vitality, mental clarity, or emotional harmony, this course empowers you to develop the inner strength to navigate life with wisdom and compassion. By merging the dynamic power of Calligraphy Elbow with the healing benefits of Calligraphy Health, you will deepen your connection to both your body and your mind, while cultivating the tools to support yourself through any challenges with ease and grace.

This workshop is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience. The movements are fluid and continuous, requiring no previous martial arts background or strength training, and can be performed at a speed that matches your needs. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of how to move from your center, both physically and emotionally, leading to a healthier and more balanced life.

Highlights

  • Learn dynamic yet accessible, martial-art-based movements that build strength, coordination, and inner awareness.
  • Focus on fluid, meditative movements and breathwork to calm the mind, improve circulation, and harmonize internal energy.
  • Develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion by connecting internal power with self-love.
  • Enhance your physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional well-being through the combination of dynamic movement and mindful breathwork.
  • Learn to balance Yin and Yang energy within your body, fostering harmony and deeper internal connection.
  • Restore blood circulation, support organ health, and calm the nervous system with Calligraphy Health methods.
  • Embody a sustainable practice that strengthens both your body and mind, supporting long-term wellness and personal growth.
  • Develops inner strength and flexibility.
  • Restores digestion and hormonal balance.
  • Boosts confidence and self-trust.
  • Cultivate self-love and compassion.

Participants

  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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.
  • No prior experience required
  • Calligraphy Health training knows no age limits and body requirements. It requires no equipment and no special place to start – just an open mind and a desire for a balanced life.
  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced Calligraphy Health practitioners

This course is for you if you

  • Seek to cultivate a deeper connection with your body and mind, fostering overall well-being, inner harmony and self-love. 
  • Are looking to relieve stress, anxiety, or tension, and long for techniques to promote relaxation and rejuvenation.
  • Have issues related to the abdominal area, such as digestion, organ removal, or post-operative scars.
  • Lack energy and struggle with your immune system. 
  • Want to improve mobility and flexibility, and enhance vitality through gentle yet powerful practices and techniques.
  • Are interested in holistic approach to health and longevity.
  • Want to elevate your personal practice, whether it be yoga, qi gong, meditation, or any form of movement.
  • Want to go beyond physical movement or posture and are interested in internal arts.
  • Work with people and want to learn a way of maintaining and expanding your energy.

What to Expect

“It’s not about the movement. It’s about what’s behind the movement.” Master Zhen Hua Yang.

Master Yang’s approach prioritizes personal experience over theoretical learning. This means that there are no books to study or information to memorize, but rather the wisdom of one’s own body to be discovered and a self-healing potential to be activated.

Whether it’s a shorter workshop or a full 10-day course, the goal is to provide you with tools for independent practice.

Throughout the training, you learn a set of movements and forms gradually, with enough time to delve deeper into them in order to understand the principles that extend beyond the movement. You work at your own pace without force or pressure with enough time to learn but also to rest.

Upon completion, you leave equipped with a personal practice that you can continue to develop on your own. By integrating learned movements into your daily routine, you can experience lasting benefits that contribute to a fulfilling and vibrant life. With regular practice, they offer a holistic approach to nurturing physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

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 (for the full course participants only)

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

    Please note that joining the course requires staying at the venue listed below; staying elsewhere is not possible.

    Please also note that accommodation & meals are not included in the course price. Please book directly with the venue, details below.

    Venue

    Europejskie Centrum Budo Dojo Stara Wieś
    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.

    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. 

     

    How To Get There

    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 is included

    • In-person training with Master Zhen Hua Yang
    • Video recordings of the movements taught during the workshop, provided as a YouTube playlist for at-home practice
    • YouTube music playlist for at home practice
    • List of movements covered in the workshop

    Exclusions

    • Transportation: To and from the venue
    • Insurance: Personal travel & health insurance

    FAQs

    • Is it possible to stay outside of the venue?
      Unfortunately, staying outside of the venue is not permitted.

    • After Module 1, can I decide to extend my stay for Module 2?
      Yes, you may decide to stay for Module 2 if there are accommodation spaces available. To make sure there is space for you, we suggest making your booking in advance if possible. 

    • Is it possible to book a special diet?
      All meals offered at the venue are vegetarian. It is possible to request a vegan or gluten-free diet for an additional fee of 20 PLN per day.

    • Is it possible to arrive earlier or leave later?
      Yes, if if there are accommodation spaces available, please contact the venue directly for further details.

    • Is it possible to join the training later or leave earlier?
      We advise against joining late, and it is only possible with prior approval from Master Yang. You may leave early if needed. In both cases, the full course fee will still apply. Please contact us to discuss the details.

    Contact

    • Regarding the venue and accommodation invoice: Joanna Górka-Zielińska, email: torii@dojo-starawies.pl, tel. +48 605 112 296
    • Regarding meals, accommodation and organization of the course: Tess Ordzik, email: teresao@post.pl, phone: +48 602 404 016
    • Regarding website orders, course payment and training with Master Yang: Calligraphy Health Team, email: contact@calligraphyhealth.com

    Join the course

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    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.

    • Venue: Europejskie Centrum Budo Dojo Stara Wieś, Stara Wieś 1, Przedbórz, dojo-starawies.pl | Google Maps >
    • Language: English with Polish translation
    • Event Coordinator: Tess Ordzik, email: teresao@post.pl, phone: +48 602 404 016
    • Course Price:
      FULL COURSE – recommended: AUD 1990 (approx. EUR 1200*)
      SINGLE MODULE: AUD 1080 (approx. EUR 650*)

      * Please check the current AUD to EUR conversion rates.
      **Course price doesn’t include accommodation and meals, please contact the event coordinator at: teresao@post.pl for details and booking.

    Calligraphy Health Process

    The human body is a collective of trillions of individual cells, each possessing qualities analogous to a person. It’s not the movement that heals the mind and the body. Movement serves as a bridge between the mind and the body cells. Movement is used to deliver positive information and energy to each and every cell in the body, especially to those that are suffering, unhappy, traumatized, or sick. For these purposes, Calligraphy Health employs movement with breath, intention, vibration, and organ service.

    1. BREATH: Ignite the Fire

    The human body, in order to function and produce energy, needs oxygen. Calligraphy Health practice begins with breath and synchronizing it with movements.

    2. MOVEMENT: Move Your Blood

    Oxygen is distributed in the body by red blood cells, which also carry nutrients and information to all cells in our systems. We use movements that stimulate the meridians to support and enhance blood circulation in the body for overall vitality, balance, and well-being.

    3. ATTENTION: Reconnect With Yourself

    During the movements, we turn our attention inwards, rebuilding the connection with ourselves. We work towards reconnecting the mind with the internal river that nourishes the entire body – our blood. We learn to ‘talk to our blood cells,’ conveying feelings of love, warmth, happiness, and freedom through the bloodstream to every cell in the body.

    4. ORGAN SERVICE: Support Your Body’s Engine

    Once the internal connection is established, we gain access to our internal organs, akin to the engine of the body. Similar to the regular servicing required for a car engine, our organs also need proper maintenance. Organ servicing can be likened to a self-visceral massage.

    5. REPETITION: Reeducate Your Cells

    Having a single conversation is not enough to build a strong relationship, and the same principle applies to our connection with ourselves. By consistently repeating the learned movement sequences, we gradually develop a deeper relationship with ourselves. This ongoing process of reeducation, cell by cell, helps cleanse us of negative past experiences, transforming our body into a warm, positive, and thriving environment.

    6. FREEDOM: Find Home Within

    A home symbolizes feelings of safety, warmth, freedom, and happiness. When the majority of cells in our body embody these qualities, we, as human beings, feel like we have found a home within. In this state, we are no longer burdened by past experiences. Regaining solid roots, we navigate life with a sense of internal safety and warmth that naturally radiates to those around us.

    “Calligraphy Health is about your blood flow moving your body, not your body
    moving your blood.”
    Master Zhen Hua Yang

    Moving like a fish in water

    The art of calligraphy draws from nature, emphasizing the fluid, seamless, and unrestrained movement of the brush. This movement mirrors the graceful descent of water down a mountainside, naturally following the shortest and most direct path.

    Master Yang applied this concept to the human body, where that water is human blood. Calligraphy Health is about moving like flowing water, effortlessly cascading down a mountain – fluid, uninterrupted, and instinctual, without force or pressure. This movement can be likened to that of fish swimming in water or the elegant motions of an octopus – imbued with a sense of joy, freedom and space.

    The Internal Art
    of Nei Gong

    Nei Gong as taught by Master Zhen Hua Yang is focussed upon reconnecting with the wisdom of the body through the regulation of three main circulations within the human body: blood circulation, nervous system and digestive system. These circulations are the pillars of longevity and good health.

    Calligraphy Health through enhancing these three circulations increases the longevity of internal organs while making the body soft, supple and elastic. It produces a physical lightness, setting the environment for self-healing. It also brings deep calm and peace, grounding us and producing a happiness that is internal, void of external conditions. 

    Master Zhen Hua Yang

    Master Yang’s true skills are shown in his ability to share the complicated Nei Gong methods and practices in a simple and comprehensible way.

    Master Zhen Hua Yang is an energy expert. Backed by his family lineage of over 400 years, Master Yang’s knowledge is steeped in ancient internal systems and techniques, his teachers’ influence as well as personal experiences and realisations.

    Master Yang’s healing journey started when he was just a boy, suffering from the debilitating effects of asthma. His first teachers other than his grandfather and father, who were also Masters, were the martial arts and energy Masters from the Shaolin and Wudang Temples: Hai Deng from Shaolin, famous for his one-finger stand, and a Daoist monk from Wudang who taught Master Yang about Yinyang balance, Qi/energy and human longevity.