Workshops
“Exchanging life skills, participating in workshops, and being an active part of the community are essential parts of our journey. These experiences allow us to learn, grow, and connect on a deeper level while fostering a sense of shared purpose and collaboration.” Gillian Reid
November 2026 Workshops
(Tao Garden, Thailand)
Taught by: Gillian Reid
Where: Tao Garden, Doi Saket / Chiang Mai, Thailand
Date: November 13-16 & November 20-23
Language: English
Level: Beginner-friendly — open to all, no prior experience required
Enrolment: Come along and pay at the class. Evening practice is free.
November 13-16 Qigong Level 1 Practice Classes (Craniosacral Q, 5 Element Q, Wisdom Q, Stem Cell Q)
November 20-23 Tai Chi Practice
During Tao Garden workshops: Evening practice with 6 Healing Sounds Meditation & Tao Yin.
ON REQUEST: Private Coaching & Instructor Certification
Soulkin Gatherings: TAO BASICS
(via Zoom)
Taught by: Senior UHT Instructor Gillian Reid
Where: online via Zoom
Languages: English
Date: November 7, 2026 March 6, 2027
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 CET
Level: Beginner-friendly — open to all, no prior experience required
Tao Basics online course 5 sessions with Senior Universal Healing Tao Instructor Gillian Reid
Discover the foundations of Universal Healing Tao in this five-part online training series with Senior Instructor Gillian Reid.
Each live Zoom session introduces traditional Taoist practices for breathing, meditation, emotional balance, and energy cultivation.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This training is suitable for beginners who want to explore Taoist practices, as well as practitioners who wish to deepen their foundations. The training hours can also be logged in the Universal Healing Tao Passport toward becoming a certified Universal Healing Tao instructor.
PROGRAMME- all classes are from 09-10:30 CET
⭒ 7 November 2026 — Breathing Techniques
Explore abdominal breathing and reverse breathing.
⭒ 5 December 2026 — Inner Smile Meditation
Discover the Inner Smile practice, a cornerstone of Taoist inner alchemy.
⭒ 9 January 2027 — Six Healing Sounds Meditation
Explore a traditional meditation practice focused on releasing emotions and harmonizing the organs.
⭒ 6 February 2027 — Energy Activation
Learn about embryonic breathing and skin and bone breathing.
⭒ 6 March 2027 — Microcosmic Orbit
Discover this foundational Taoist energy-circulation practice.
IN COLLABORATION WITH SOULKIN GATHERINGS
This training is a collaboration between Gillian Reid and Soulkin Gatherings
REGISTRATION: For ticket options and registration, please visit the Soulkin Gatherings website:
https://soulkingatherings.com/gatherings
Tai Chi Flow
(Venice, Italy)
Taught by: Gillian Reid
Where: Junior Family | Hotel & Apartments, Corso Italia 10, 30013 Cavallino-Treporti VE, Italia
Date: Every Thursday - 3, 10, 17, 24 September
Language: Italian / English on request
Time: 07:30 – 8:30 am
Cost: 55 € — 4 lessons/ single lesson 15 €
Level: Beginner-friendly — open to all, no prior experience required
Enrolment: Come along and pay at the class
TAI CHI - A simplified form of the Yang style. 13 movements that unite the body, the breath and the energy of the earth. It promotes emotional balance and a deep harmony between mind and body.
Qi Self-Massage: Energy Work and Buddha Palm Qigong Workshop
(Venice, Italy)
Taught by: Senior UHT Instructor Gillian Reid
Where: Junior Family | Hotel & Apartments
Corso Italia 10, 30013 Cavallino-Treporti VE, Italy
Languages: Italian (English on request)
Date: September 6, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Cost: €49
UHT Passport Credits: 3 hours
Level: Beginner-friendly — open to all, no prior experience required
Awaken the Healing Power in Your Own Hands
The Benefits of Cosmic Healing: Qi Self-Massage
Turn Stress Into Vitality: Learn to clear emotional and physical stagnation out of your nervous system using compassion-driven, lineage-based somatic techniques.
Awaken Your "Healing Hands": Open the primary energy gates and meridians in your palms and fingers, transforming your hands into powerful tools for everyday self-care.
Recharge Your Battery: Connect directly with the grounding energy of the Earth and the vital life force, qi, around you to combat burnout and boost natural immunity.
Deep Organ Detoxification: Use specific hand placements and subtle internal vibration to release deep physical tension, heat, and toxins trapped around your vital organs.
No Experience Required: A gentle, non-invasive Universal Healing Tao practice designed to support everyone—from busy professionals looking to unwind to wellness practitioners wanting to protect their own energy boundaries.
Chi Nei Tsang – Abdominal Massage (CNT I)
(Venice, Italy)
Taught by: Senior Teacher Olivier Barrè
Where: Junior Family | hotel & apartments, Cavallino Treporti-VENICE, Italy
Languages: English (with Italian translation)
Dates: June 6–10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM CET
Level: Beginner-friendly | Professional Certification Training
Tuition: €599
CNT1 Trainees: €499
Deposit: €100
In-depth Basic Inner Alchemy
Qigong Tao di guarigione universale: Alchimia base
(Venice, Italy)
Taught by: Senior Instructor Gillian Reid in English / Italian
Where: Hotel Cavallino Bianco, Via Fausta, 304, 30013 Cavallino Treporti, VE
Languages: Italian & English
Dates: April 18–19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET
Level: Beginner-friendly | 14 UHT Passport Credits
Tuition: €260 10% discount €234
Includes: Inner Smile Meditation, 6 Healing Sounds, Microcosmic Orbit, Iron Shirt Structure, Tan Tien Cultivation
Tan Tien Qigong
Return to Tana
(Naples, Italy)
Taught by: Senior Instructor Gillian Reid
Where: Naples city centre
Languages: Italian
Dates: April 11–12, 2026
Level:Open to all – no prior experience needed
Save the date, more details coming soon.
Tao Alchemy World Congress
The Universal Healing Tao Legacy Goes On
Taught by: Grandmaster Mantak and his Senior Instructors
Where: Online & Tao Garden, Thailand
Languages: English translated into Italian
Dates: March 6–9, 2026
Level:Open to all
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Workshops
Exchanging life skills, participating in workshops, and being an active part of the community are essential parts of our journey. These experiences allow us to learn, grow, and connect on a deeper level while fostering a sense of shared purpose and collaboration.
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