“Those who study the Dao move beyong the ordinary, those who practice it create the foundations for enlightenment” Liu Yiming
I hold monthly online classes exploring the foundations of Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology (Ba Zi), and Divination (Yi Jing).
I'm delving into the symbolic language in some depth, so although foundational, it won’t be basic.
Along the way I will be integrating various concepts that help to demystify Feng Shui and its related disciplines, referring them back to:
our lived experience.
contemporary challenges.
personal and collective spiritual growth.
While covering theory - I aim to keep the classes as interactive, practical and accessible as possible. For example, we will learn to hand-draft the original Chinese characters in the correct way.
The rhythm of learning is relaxed, with classes running every fourth Monday. This allows for other commitments, while dipping into some reading and exercises between live classes.
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Ryan's classes are exceptional. They offer a strong foundation for the beginner and would enhance and broaden the understanding of those who are already well familiar with the practice.
Judith Hooper
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I found Ryan's classes beautifully presented, fun and engaging. A generous sharing of wisdom born from many years of living these arts and an invitation into a different way of comprehending the world and our place within it. Seeing Ryan equally at home in the poetic/symbolic and the more grounded and practical made me realise that I had constructed these as polar opposites and that they can and should be married.
Hannah Kreiseder-Watkinson
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Ryan has a talent for creating clear, concise course material with the depth required for a robust understanding of ancient philosophies. Additionally, his teaching manner is calm, patient and respectful. Highly recommended!
A.B
The content of my classes unfolds organically, with space for the teachings to evolve in an easy, generative, and responsive way—adapting to what feels right and what is ticking for the group.
Basically these classes are a build-it-as-we-sail-it kind of affair. So if you’re looking for more rehearsed / comprehensive training, I also offer stand-alone courses and one-to-one / small-group coaching in specific subjects such as the Yi Jing or Ba Zi astrology.
If for now, you’re interested in the arts and up for something informal, informed, and inspiring, this will be for you.
Here are some of the themes we are exploring:
Cultivating the correct mindset for practicing the arts
Working with classics such as the Dao De Jing and the Yi Jing
Exploring the Feng Shui classics, including how to read and work with landforms and environmental energetics
Chinese Metaphysics — understanding and interpreting cycles, symbols, and dynamics in a relational and embodied way, including learning to hand-draft the relevant characters in their original Chinese script (a great foundation for ongoing Ba Zi study)
Each class includes:
PDFs with relevant explanations and infographics
Class slides
A video recording
Participation
No prior knowledge is required. All are welcome but these classes would particularly suit:
those with a self-cultivation practice. Particularly in Nei Gong, Qi Gong, Meditation or other eastern arts such as Yoga.
Practitioners of the healing arts, particularly Chinese Medicine and its associated disciplines.
Western astrologers, therapists, anthropologists, ecologists, the curious ….
While you are welcome to drop in and out along the way, I would hope that you would be willing to attend consistently over several months at least, as there will inevitably be a development within the teachings.
This is an oral tradition that is best learnt actively and first-hand. For that reason live, on camera, attendance is preferred but not essential.
You will get more out of the classes if you put in some study and practice between sessions. It would be great if you would be willing to set aside one or two hours each month to dip into some reading, practical exercises, and further exploration.
Booking and prices
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Drop In Class
Classes run every four weeks, on a Monday evening 18:00-19:30 UK time. To book, click below, choose your date and come along (and/or receive the recording with all materials and slides). An individual class costs £20, unless you have bought a Five Class Pass.
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Five Class Pass
This will allow you to follow the arc of topics over the months. That said, your chosen classes don’t need to be completely consecutive, there is room to skip the odd class as suits your schedule. Five classes will cost you £90 -10% cheaper than if you booked them separately. (Note that you will be emailed a "certificate code" and invited to schedule classes individually).