Elemental Alchemy is a form of Qi Gong + Energy Medicine that creates a powerful understanding of our chi (energy) flows. It gives us ways to tap into vibrational medicine. It helps us refine and enliven the intrinsic healing potential for ourselves, for others and the planet. It enables us to live with optimum vitality. It is a blend of Elemental Chi Kung, Energy Medicine practices, and plant medicine.
We are a blend of two vital harmonics - Elementals and Alchemy.
Each harmonic series has five essential ingredients that work together and five training modules per harmonic:
Elemental harmonic - Fire, Metal, Water, Earth + Wood.
Alchemy harmonic - Deeper chi flows including Five Elements, Central Channels, Dragon forms, Internal Alchemy, Internal and External Fields + chi kung for healing.
Each module works with Qi Gong forms, an understanding of the meridians, physical applications and plant and energy medicine.
How to experience Elemental Alchemy:
* Weekly classes in Elemental Qi Gong in Matakana, Auckland OR ONLINE from anywhere
* Private Qi Gong sessions - tailored to your healing potential in Matakana, Auckland OR ONLINE from anywhere
* Single module - attend modules singularly as needed
* Self-Practice Certificate in Qi Gong - 10 modules - a commitment to the full series of ten modules (without the need for homework)
* Elemental Alchemy Teacher Training - 10 modules + homework (on completion you will be able to teach Elemental Alchemy qi gong)
* Alchemist - 20 modules + homework plus alchemy mentorship (on completion you will be able to teach Elemental qi gong PLUS be able to tune in to healing others through this powerful practice)
Workshops can be taken individually or together as a series for your own depth of practice or to become a teacher.
Taken as a series over the two years, you will experience a deep and profound cleansing and rejuvenation of your whole self as we move through the elements
(including organs and meridians for each element) and then into the deeper chi flows of the alchemy series.
As part of these modules, using Willa's knowledge as a medicine woman, we tap into plant medicine and essential oils for each element - using all our senses to unlock powerful healing and rejuvenation.
The International School of Elemental Alchemy Teacher/Practitioner Training
Elemental Alchemy is a progressive approach to qi gong that incorporates classic styles and philosophies with modern bodymind and energy concepts. The approach explores body and chi awareness as a way to deepen into our internal chi flow through movement, stillness, meditation and breath. We enable a creative space to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation. The approach emphasizes the five elements as the foundation of qi gong. The workshops are an ongoing series that interested participants can enter at any point. The workshops can either be attended individually or as a whole series.
There are ten, 2-day workshops, plus post-graduate workshops for further development plus an annual retreat and the overall intention of the workshops is to present qi gong as a way to open to a deeper and richer connection to the life force within the human system and within nature. In particular, to listen and be aware of the subtle power of your health and become aware of movements of chi within your body and mind.
For those who want to teach Elemental Alchemy qi gong- you must attend all 10 workshops plus a retreat as well as completing additional homework. This must be completed within 3 consecutive years.
The workshops will teach the following skills:
Self reflection
Stability and groundedness
Stillness of the body and mind
Sensitivity to chi/energy
Use of intention
Strength, Stamina and flexibility
Synchronicity of movement, along with an understanding and appreciation of the body's structure
Traditional chinese medical concepts and taoist philosophy
Elemental Alchemy programmes include a unique bonus of plant medicine and energy/vibrational medicine for each module.
2023 Module dates:
28/29 Oct- NEI GONG
25/26 Nov - Internal/external Fields (Healing Qi Gong)
9/10 Dec - FIRE
2024 Module dates:
27/28 Jan - EARTH
16/17 March - METAL
27/28 April - Five Elements
25/26 May - Central Channels
29/30 June - WATER
5/6/7 July - LADY CHI (pre or postgraduate)
17/18 August - Dragon Forms
7/8 September - the Art of Sacred Enterprize (post-graduate)
28/29 September - WOOD
26/27 Oct- NEI GONG
23/24 Nov - Internal/external Fields (Healing Qi Gong)
7/8 Dec - FIRE
“I have been practicing mainstream yoga for a couple of years now. Out of curiosity for other mindful movement practices I attended both the Metal and Wood workshops this year.
Prior to both workshops I had been feeling a little knocked around by the seasonal change, as well as the demands of modern life.
Not knowing what to expect I was astounded to leave each workshop with a deeply restored mind-body balance and a renewed perspective on current challenges. Specifically there was resolution of some mysterious aches and pains that had not responded to physiotherapy.
Willa had a wonderfully unique approach to qi gong by interweaving plant medicine and meditation. The synergy of these practices enriched the workshop experience, and made for good break time conversation.
As a facilitator, Willa’s authentic presence gives you permission to engage with the practices intuitively. I really liked this aspect of the workshops as there was no mind chatter about the precise right or wrong execution of a movement, enabling a deeper connection with experience itself”
EARTH ELEMENT…………..
METAL ELEMENT…
WATER ELEMENT
WOOD ELEMENT…
FIRE ELEMENT…
CENTRAL CHANNELS…
FIVE ELEMENTS…
DRAGON FORMS…
NEI GONG/INTERNAL ALCHEMY…
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL FIELDS (QI HEALING)…
Become an Alchemist
This 2 year in-depth training requires a commitment to your own practice of Qi Gong and to the ongoing learning of energy medicine. It will enable you to deepen your knowledge and practice of Qi Gong, Energy + Vibrational Medicine. Teach others and start your own healing practice. For more information please contact Willa here
“I wanted to write to you and reflect on the wonderful weekend of Wood. I am so glad I attended and it has made me even more excited about continuing the journey through the elements. But for now, the tree forms and the unfurling into spring are doing me a world of good. I can just feel it.
You have such a wonderful way of holding space for people Willa. The right mix of talking and explanation, silence and lightness - whenever I am doing practise, I can hear you saying “Now shake it out the front, shake it out the side” then picture you doing a little boogie. Class is such fun.”
“Willa, since last week Thursday I feel so much more grounded it’s crazy!
I haven’t manage to shake and wei chi every day, but I tried, and it’s the first time in three months that I am not completely overwhelmed every day and cry out of exhaustion and anxiety.
I even had some silly moments and could laugh again the other day, which only now I realised I haven’t in a long time. Thank you.”