2-Day Workshop • Oct 17 and 18, 2026
Location & Time
17th and 18th Oct, 2026
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Alula (Next to the Aldinga Conservation Park. Directions provided upon booking)
Fang: 0425 845 788
Paige: 0434 741 503
4yourhealth@meridian-connection.com.au
Description
- Learn an authentic form through clear, step-by-step guidance
- Flow with the inner energy and traits of the Five Animals
- Explore the Five Elements connected to your movements and Qi
- Rest and center yourself with integrated meditation
- Enhance cardiovascular health, flexibility, and body strength
- Morning & afternoon refreshments provided
Developed over 1,800 years ago by the legendary physician Hua Tuo, the Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi) is one of the oldest and most effective systems for mind-body wellbeing. By embodying the spirit and movements of five animals, we work directly with internal organs, meridians, and core vital energy:
- The Tiger (Wood): Strengthens the waist, back, and joints, building courage and internal power.
- The Deer (Water): Encourages spinal flexibility and gentle twisting to nourish kidney energy and inner calm.
- The Bear (Earth): Focuses on grounding, stability, and digestive health through gentle torso rotation.
- The Monkey (Fire): Improves agility, balance, and hand dexterity, bringing a light-hearted joy to practice.
- The Crane (Metal): Expands the chest and lungs through gentle, wing-like stretches to enhance deep breathing and emotional clarity.
This workshop is designed to welcome everyone, regardless of fitness or prior experience. It is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, listen to your body, and enhance the vitality that nature offers us this season. Day one focuses on the Five Animal Frolics Qi Gong form, while day two explores the Five Elements connected to these movements.
Your Investment
TWO DAYS $250
($220 CURRENT STUDENTS)
ONE DAY $135
($120 CURRENT STUDENTS)
Payment Info:
Fang Qin
BSB: 065155
Account: 10456529
Reference: (Your Name)
Meet our Instructors
Fang Qin
Born and raised in China, Fang is a three-time International Tai Chi Champion and well trained Tai Chi and Qi Gong practitioner with particular interest in internal martial arts (known as Nei Jia Gong) and energy. Qi flow. She founded Meridian Connection in 2012 and since then has been running classes and workshops in Adelaide.
Paige Olsen
Paige has been an avid practitioner of Qi Gong, Tai Chi and meditation since 1999, and has been working as an Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2006. She teaches Qi Gong at her home Alula.