Over four days in Bali, you’ll experience how the Eight Movements of Ba Duan Jin, also known as the Eight Brocades, can help you release tension from your mind and body, build strength and healthy organs, and restore the natural flow of Qi throughout your body.
Over four days, you’ll explore the Eight Movements of Ba Duan Jin through practice sessions, theory lessons, and sound journeys that bring understanding through direct experience.
Master the Eight Movements to strengthen your body and support your organs
Understand the link between movement, breath, and intention
Learn the Traditional Chinese Medicine principles behind each movement
Release tension and emotional stagnation through mindful awareness
Experience greater clarity, focus, and calm
Integrate what you learn into your daily life as a lasting practice
Each movement supports a different organ and aspect of health, helping you feel more grounded, energized, and clear-minded.
You’ll not only learn the sequence but also understand the Traditional Chinese Medicine principles behind it, so you can continue your practice with a deeper understanding and confidence in your daily life.
Ba Duan Jin, also known as
the Eight Brocades, is one of the
oldest and most practiced
Qi Gong systems in the world.
This centuries-old sequence of
gentle, flowing movements has been
passed down through generations
as a way to build health, vitality, and
inner peace.
Each movement works with a
specific area of the body and its
corresponding organ system.
As you practice, you’ll learn to
guide the flow of energy within
your body, calm your nervous
system, and bring your body,
mind, and emotions into harmony.
Grounded in the principles of
Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Ba Duan Jin supports your body’s
natural ability to heal, strengthening
the organs, improving circulation,
and balancing the emotions.
As your practice deepens, you may
find yourself breathing more easily,
sleeping more soundly, and feeling
a greater sense of clarity and calm.
Ba Duan Jin, which means “Eight Pieces of Brocade,”
reflects the idea that these movements are as valuable to your health
as fine silk—something precious, refined, and to be cared for.
The philosophy behind Ba Duan Jin is built on the understanding
that body, breath, and mind are deeply connected. When we move
the body gently and breathe with awareness, we help the energy
within us, known as Qi, flow smoothly.
This balanced flow supports healthy organs, a calm mind,
and emotional stability.
Ba Duan Jin, which means “Eight Pieces of Brocade,” reflects the idea that these movements are as valuable to your health as fine silk something precious, refined, and to be cared for.
The philosophy behind Ba Duan Jin is built on the understanding that body, breath, and mind are deeply connected. When we move the body gently and breathe with awareness, we help the energy within us, known as Qi, flow smoothly.
This balanced flow supports healthy organs, a calm mind, and emotional stability.
The practice teaches a balanced approach to life:
effort without strain, focus without tension, and movement with intention. It’s a reminder that strength and calm can exist together, that good health comes from working with your body, not against it.
Most people learn Qi Gong by following movements but don’t
learn the inner principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine that
make the practice so effective.
This course helps you understand why you’re practicing each
movement, what’s happening inside your body as you do, and
how it supports your organs, emotions, and overall health.
Most people learn Qi Gong by following movements but don’t learn the inner principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine that make the practice so effective.
This course helps you understand why you’re practicing each movement, what’s happening inside your body as you do, and how it supports your organs, emotions, and overall health.
When you understand how your organs and emotions are connected, you begin to see how every thought, feeling, and action influences your wellbeing.
You learn how to bring balance back when you feel tired, stressed, or emotionally overwhelmed, using the movements as tools to support your body’s natural healing abilities.
Peter’s experience of serving in the New Zealand military infuses discipline, courage, integrity and determination into an otherwise warm, caring, and humorous teaching style that he has.
“Peter shares his huge wisdom and Qi Gong mastery in an informal, fun, and relaxed way. The
course gives many insights for personal growth and strength. Thank you.”
– Sabina Rabbelier –
Opening Circle and Morning Bow
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory:
Setting intention for the day, short break
Practical Qi Gong lesson
Lunch
TCM Theory
Break
Practical Qi Gong Lesson Practical Qi Gong Lesson
Meditation or Sound Journey
Closing Practice
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Yayasan Bali Purnati | The Bali Purnati Center For The Arts
Jl. Gunung Abang, Br. Penataran, Batuan, Sukawati,, Batuan, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582
Yayasan Bali Purnati
The Bali Purnati Center For The Arts
Jl. Gunung Abang, Br. Penataran, Batuan, Sukawati,, Batuan, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582
The Lumbungs are modern wooden structures inspired by classic Balinese rice barn. Built with traditional materials for both interiors and exteriors, each room has A/C, ceiling fan and generous en-suite bathrooms.
Each bedroom is accessed by a private outdoor stairwell-entrance. The first floors have private balconies.
Purnati is really a home and guests are encouraged to make special requests in advance to allow for our planning. Asian, western and special diet meals are prepared in our kitchens by our team of chefs and team with the daily market’s freshest ingredients.
The Master Room offers a spacious layout ideal for couples.
It features:
Room Size: (approximate usable space)
Main bedroom: approx. 5.4m x 4.2m = ~22.7 m²
Bathroom and additional zones: ~6–8 m²
Estimated total area: ±30 m²
Guest Rooms are more compact, ideal for solo occupants.
Each includes:
Room Size: (approximate usable space)
Bedroom: approx. 3m x 3.2m = ~9.6 m²
Bathroom and vanity area: ~3.5 m²
Estimated total area: ±13–14 m²
We can organize the following services and activities:
Purnati is based in Batuan, just south of Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali.
Not only will we be training in their beautiful shala, we will also be served healthy vegetarian dishes for lunch (included in the price of this training).
On-site rooms are limited and available on a first come basis.
We also provide a curated list of nearby guesthouses and villas at different price points.
All options are within a short distance of the venue.
We want to make our cancellation policy as clear and fair as possible. Below
are the details of the policy for our 4-Day Course.
Over the years, I’ve watched thousands of
people come to Qi Gong searching for more
energy, peace, and purpose, and discover
that the real power of this practice lies in its
simplicity.
Ba Duan Jin teaches us how to listen to the
body, understand the language of the
organs, and care for ourselves in ways that
can be challenging in modern life. When
you learn how to support your organs and
calm your emotions, you begin to feel more
at home in yourself and your body.
You feel centered and grounded. Your mood
becomes more positive.
The tension that once weighed you down
begins to release,
and you feel more relaxed and at peace.
My intention in teaching this course is to
give you something that will last,
a practice you can return to again and
again. It’s a way to restore balance when
life feels overwhelming, and to build
strength and clarity from
the inside out.
I look forward to guiding you through these
movements, sharing their wisdom, and
helping you experience what it means to
live with an open heart, more energy, and a
quiet mind.
Much care,
Peter Caughey
Master of Qi Gong
