All of the Element workshops are led by Thalbert Allen Co-Founder and Director of CECK and the Earth Element will be present in each workshop as a way of creating balance and stability.
Drawing on his depth of study in both martial arts and Chi Kung, Thalbert has been training the next generation of Chi Kung teachers for over 20 years. His main aim is to demystify the work making the basic technology more accessible. Thalbert offers regular workshops and classes and is also available for private tuition.
Introduction to Five Element Chi Kung - Online
Sun 7th Sept 2025 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £70
This is an Online
This ticket gives you access to the Introduction to Five Element Chi Kung Half Day Workshop ONLINE
Join us for an insightful introduction to the Five Element Chi Kung system, where we’ll dive into the Taoist Five Element theory and explore how each element influences the balance within our body and mind. In this workshop, we’ll focus on the mother-child relationship of the elements, discovering how each element nurtures and supports the next.
Through guided movement, intention-setting, and colour visualisation, you’ll learn to activate and strengthen each element within you, enhancing your overall vitality and energy. We’ll also explore Taoist principles to help you increase the potency of your elements, offering effective tools to calm stress and nurture your inner balance. This workshop serves as a foundational journey into understanding how to maintain harmony within your energy system and cultivate a deeper connection to your well-being.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body
Wu Chi - Chi Kung Half Day Workshop
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £70
Location: Ground Studio, 4 Ferme Park Road, London, England, N4 4ED
This is an Online Or In Person Event
The Wu Chi posture is the cornerstone of many Chi Kung practices, representing pure potential and balance. In this session, we’ll explore the essence of Wu Chi, both in movement and stillness, as we work to connect with the infinite possibilities that arise from this state of balance.
Wu Chi invites you into a space where body and mind meet in stillness, allowing energy to flow freely and naturally. You’ll learn how to embody the meditative quality of Wu Chi, cultivating a sense of inner calm and clarity. This workshop will help you develop a deeper understanding of Wu Chi’s vital role in grounding the body, centring the mind, and enhancing the flow of energy for a more harmonious existence.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
Earth Element - Chi Kung Half Day Workshop
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £70
Location: Ground Studio, 4 Ferme Park Road, London, England, N4 4ED
This is an Online Or In Person Event
The Earth Element is all about stability, nourishment, and balance. In this workshop, we’ll explore how Earth energy can support your body and mind, bringing a grounding influence that helps you feel more centred in your everyday life. We’ll introduce the Earth Element’s Support and Control Cycles, showing how it interacts with the other elements to create a harmonious flow of energy.
You’ll learn about Earth’s qualities—such as its sweet taste, fragrant smell, late summer season, and yellow colour—and how they reflect Earth’s grounding and stabilizing energy. Together, we’ll work on connecting to Earth’s nourishing force, and you’ll leave with practical tools to strengthen your grounding and bring more balance into your life.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
Metal Element Half Day Workshop
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £70
Location: Ground Studio, 4 Ferme Park Road, London, England, N4 4ED
This is an Online Or In Person Event
The Metal Element represents clarity, precision, and structure. In this workshop, we’ll explore the importance of syncing your movements with a clear awareness of your body’s boundaries, helping you better connect with your environment. Metal is linked to the Autumn season—a time of transition and preparation for the stillness of Winter.
You’ll learn how to slow and condense your energy, focusing on the Lung and Large Intestine organs, which are deeply connected to Metal. A balanced Metal Element helps clear the mind, enhance mental clarity, and cultivate a positive, vibrant energy that nurtures both body and spirit. This workshop offers practical tools to help you harmonize your energy and embrace the peaceful, reflective qualities of the Metal Element.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Wood & Deer Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop Online and In Person
Sun 13 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £60
This is an Online and In Person Event - Please choose the correct ticket below.
Using movement and meditation Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Wood Element, the element for Spring. This is a time of growth, sexual energy and new beginnings after the Winter thaw. Wood supports endurance and stamina, and stimulates the liver and gallbladder. In this workshop, using the graceful movements of the Deer Chi Kung, postures and sounds, we'll bring clarity and presence to the mind.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Water & Bear Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop - Online
Sun 19th Jan 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £60
This is an in person and online event
Using movement and meditation Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Water Element. Water is represented by the season of winter, a time of stillness where the body can store energy and rest in preparation for Spring. The Water element contains the potential for change and when in harmony can bring about a deep vitality. In this workshop, attending to the bladder and kidney organs, we’ll affect the Yin and Yang forces in the body through the movements and postures of the Bear.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Water & Bear Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop - Online and In Person
Sunday, January 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £60
This is an Online and In Person Event - Please choose the correct ticket below.
Using movement and meditation Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Water Element. Water is represented by the season of winter, a time of stillness where the body can store energy and rest in preparation for Spring. The Water element contains the potential for change and when in harmony can bring about a deep vitality. In this workshop, attending to the bladder and kidney organs, we’ll affect the Yin and Yang forces in the body through the movements and postures of the Bear.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Metal Element & Tiger Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop
Date & Time: November 19th 2023 - 10am to 2pm
Metal Element & Tiger Chi Kung Half Day Workshop - Sunday 19th November - 10am to 2pm
£60
This is an In Person and Online event. The venue for attending In Person is Ground Studio, 4 Ferme Park Road, London N4 4ED
Using movement, meditation and sound Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Metal Element. Metal represents the season of Autumn – a time when universal energy begins to close down in preparation for the stillness of Winter. In this workshop, using Metal and Tiger Chi Kung forms, postures and sounds we look to slow down and condense energy within the body with a focus on the Lung and Large Intestine organs. Strong Metal leads to clarity of mind and a positive, open and bright energy.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Fire & Crane Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop Online and In Person
Sun 26 June 2022
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £60
This is an Online and In Person Event - Please choose the correct ticket below.
Fire represents the season of Summer, a time for purifying, transformation and clarity. Working with Fire energy is expansive and full of possibility. In this workshop we’ll explore the four Fire energies through the vigorous Crane Chi Kung movements, postures and sound, supporting insight and creativity.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Wood & Deer Chi Kung - Half Day Workshop Online and In Person
Sun 27 March 2022
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Cost: £60
This is an Online and In Person Event - Please choose the correct ticket below.
Using movement and meditation Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Wood Element, the element for Spring. This is a time of growth, sexual energy and new beginnings after the Winter thaw. Wood supports endurance and stamina, and stimulates the liver and gallbladder. In this workshop, using the graceful movements of the Deer Chi Kung, postures and sounds, we'll bring clarity and presence to the mind.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Earth Element & Monkey Chi Kung Half Day Workshop
Date & Venue: September 26th 2021 - The Old Stables, Stratford Road, Dedham, Suffolk, CO7 6HN
Using movement, meditation and sound Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Earth Element. Representing the season of late summer, this element is essentially feminine and primarily nurturing. Earth allows and supports living processes and is the fulcrum around which all the elements turn. In this workshop using Earth and Monkey Chi Kung forms, postures, and sounds we look to support and ground energy within the body with a focus on organs of Stomach and Spleen. A strong Earth element leads to stability, balance and a positive, confident, and compassionate energy.
Elemental Chi Kung Is a progressive approach to chi kung 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. A creative space is sought to allow our essential nature to express itself and bring about transformation to an innermost reality.
Chi Kung movements are simple. Each action aims to move Chi in a specific way. The movements often take their inspiration from the movement of animals and nature and can look quite beautiful. Sometimes the movements follow energy channels in the body and sometimes they orient around internal organs or parts of the body. The aim in all the movements is to increase the flow of Chi through the mind and body.
Price: £60
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Upper Fire - Half Day Chi Kung Workshop - London
Date & Venue: June 6th 2021 - Pure Dynamic, Myddleton Road, London, N8 7PY
Using movement, meditation and sound Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Fire Element at its peak transformative energy - Upper Fire. Fire represents the season of summer and the phenomenon of heat. When it is fully expressed you can experience joy, calm and emotional stability.
We will look at how Upper Fire can fortify the Earth Element, the foundation of our physical existence. When the Earth Element is healthy and in balance in the human system you can feel stable and calm, supported and comforted. Earth has the ability to balance and support all of the other elements leading to enhanced overall wellbeing.
Price: £60
College of Elemental Chi Kung - Upper Fire - Half Day Chi Kung Workshop - Suffolk
Date & Venue: May 30th 2021 - The Old Stables, Stratford Road, Dedham, Suffolk, CO7 6HN
Using movement, meditation and sound Thalbert Allen will guide your awareness to the Fire Element at its peak transformative energy - Upper Fire. Fire represents the season of summer and the phenomenon of heat. When it is fully expressed you can experience joy, calm and emotional stability.
We will look at how Upper Fire can fortify the Earth Element, the foundation of our physical existence. When the Earth Element is healthy and in balance in the human system you can feel stable and calm, supported and comforted. Earth has the ability to balance and support all of the other elements leading to enhanced overall wellbeing.
Price: £60
Wood & Deer - Bring in the Spring
Date & Venue: TBC
The element for Spring is Wood. This is a time of growth, sexual energy and new beginnings after the Winter thaw. Wood supports endurance and stamina, and stimulates the liver and gallbladder. In this workshop, using the graceful movements of the Deer Chi Kung, postures and sounds, we'll bring clarity and presence to the mind.
This workshop is open to all levels.
Price: £150
Metal - Drawing in the Seasons with Autumn
Date & Venue: TBC
Metal represents the season on Autumn, a time when universal energy begins to close down in preparation for the stillness of Winter. In this workshop, using Metal and Tiger Chi Kung forms, postures and sounds we look to slow down and condense energy within the body with a focus on the lung and large intestine. Strong Metal leads to clarity of mind and a positive, open and bright energy.
This workshop is open to all levels.
Price: £150
Fire & Crane - Expansion & Possibility
Date & Venue: TBC
Fire represents the season of Summer, a time for purifying, transformation and clarity. Working with Fire energy is expansive and full of possibility. In this workshop we'll explore the four Fire energies through the vigorous Crane Chi Kung movements, postures and sound, supporting insight and creativity.
This workshop is open to all levels.
Price: £150