Building the foundations of Taiji, training your body and mind into positive habits of exceptional health and longevity
Some things AI (artificial intelligence) just can't do...
...like Cultivating Your Innate Energy, Confidence, and Intuition
Wudang Yang Sheng Qigong for Nourishing Life
May 17, 2026
9 - 11 am
In-Person
Drink from the Well Within
Wudang Daoist wisdom arts were not born yesterday. Developing over centuries of change, it adapts and hones our natural intelligence and fortitude.
Take a break from the circus
Cultivate Your Innate Energy, Confidence, and Intuition
$54
Location: 5850 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 (@ Studio Naga)
Invite a friend!
Nourish the Qi and internal organs with this gentle, flowing form. Calms the nervous system and fortifies the essence. As the heat of the summer starts to rise, we cultivate Yin to root & balance the Yang.
We will be sitting, standing, raising up and down, walking, and lifting arms above the head. If you have special needs, please let us know well ahead of time so we can best support you.
Training time will be device free. This event is also fragrance-free, please avoid wearing fragrances including "natural" scents, such as laundry detergent, shampoo, hair and skincare products, to protect those with chemical sensitivities and allergies. Masks are optional, not required, please be considerate and prioritize each other's health and safety.
Bio breaks will be included every hour. The studio and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. If you have special needs and access, please let us know well ahead of time so we may best understand your needs.
Cancellations and refunds are not available for this event. If the class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, all registrants will be fully refunded.
Fire Horse carries a fierce, catalytic energy—one that asks us to move and act from a heart infused with compassion
Join Sally Chang and Forest Lin for an astrological conversation exploring the nature of Horse energy and what this year invites from us individually and collectively. Together, we’ll reflect on how Fire Horse energy can fuel heart-led action and how it can potentiate transformation.
Sally Chang (she/they) is a martial artist, trainer, acupuncturist, and founder of Evergreen Taiji Academy. She teaches online and in-person, integrating over 30 years of experience in Martial Arts, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Daoist Cultivation, distilling them into practices of individual and collective healing. Sally Chang delivers depth and wisdom into embodied practice, and is known for her warm, focused presence.
Forest Lin(they/them) is a BaZi Chinese Astrology practitioner, ritual performance artist, bodyworker, and mycelial connector who supports people in moments of transition to clarify their role, gifts, and ancestral assignment. They are shaped and sustained by movements and communities rooted in healing and social change, including CRE (Asian Refugees United), QiKi Club, Asian Diaspora Jam, and Chinese Medicine & Magic.
Moderated by Katie Tao, Hosted by Teance Fine Teas.
This event was a fundraiser for frontline organizers and humanitarian aid in Minnesota.
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Foundations of Movement, Level One
These SEVEN CLASSES teach you the Foundations of HOW TO MOVE in Qigong & Taiji
Sally Chang brings her 30 years of martial and healing arts experience to improve your Balance, Increase Strength, and Decompress Joints. Refine the way you move, and feel good in body and mind.
No previous training is needed, even experienced students will find something new and refreshing
This series will introduce you to foundations that you can apply to any martial art including Taiji and Qigong, as well as benefiting your overall health and daily activities
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