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ENGLISH VERSION

A Somatic Journey into the Wisdom of the Body

The Body Speaks. The Body Remembers.

Our body carries the story of our lives.

Stress, emotional shock, prolonged tension, overwhelm, repetitive patterns, and traumatic experiences can all leave imprints within the body. These imprints are often stored in the abdomen, the breath, muscle tone, posture, movement patterns, and ultimately in the way we relate to ourselves and experience the world around us.

Many people today no longer live with a sense of inner safety, flow, and connection to their bodies. Instead, they experience chronic tension, internal pressure, and a nervous system that remains constantly alert.

This may present as:

• chronic abdominal tension
• shallow breathing
• persistent fatigue
• inner restlessness
• hypervigilance and difficulty relaxing
• feeling disconnected from the body
• sleep disturbances
• digestive discomfort
• hormonal imbalance
• a loss of connection with one’s inner self

The body continues to communicate even when words are no longer enough.

A Gentle Somatic Approach

Chi Nei Tsang® and Tok Sen are two complementary healing arts rooted in ancient Eastern traditions. Through conscious touch, rhythm, vibration, breath, and therapeutic presence, they support the gradual release of chronic tension while inviting the body back into a state of balance, vitality, and ease.

Rather than forcing change, these practices create the conditions in which the body naturally begins to soften, regulate, and reconnect with its own innate intelligence.

This program is not simply about learning techniques.

It is about learning to listen.

It is about understanding the body’s language.

It is about creating safety through presence.

Ancient Roots – Chi Nei Tsang® & Tok Sen

The foundations of this program are rooted in the preserved therapeutic traditions of China and Northern Thailand.

Over several decades of study, practice, and collaboration with traditional masters, Taoist Master Mantak Chia integrated these teachings into the internationally recognized Universal Healing Tao system and developed Chi Nei Tsang®, a comprehensive approach to abdominal healing and somatic integration.

Chi Nei Tsang® is a registered and protected method belonging to the Universal Healing Tao system.

It integrates:

• Taoist healing philosophy
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Internal organ energy cultivation
• Breathwork
• Classical Eastern principles of vitality
• Modern somatic awareness
• Vibrational and manual techniques, including Tok Sen

Tok Sen – The Healing Power of Vibration

Tok Sen originates from the ancient healing traditions of Northern Thailand.

Within the Universal Healing Tao system, Master Mantak Chia expanded this traditional vibrational practice beyond muscular treatment by integrating it into abdominal work and the energetic healing of the internal organs through the Healing Harmony approach.

In Chi Nei Tsang® Healing Harmony, rhythm, vibration, sound, and conscious touch are applied not only to the muscles but also to the abdominal center—considered in Taoist philosophy to be the center of vitality, emotional regulation, breathing, and life-force energy.

Tok Sen gently supports:

• releasing chronic abdominal holding patterns
• improving the flow of Qi (life-force energy)
• softening the diaphragm
• encouraging deeper breathing
• restoring mobility and tissue elasticity
• reconnecting with the body’s natural sense of safety and vitality

The Abdomen – Our Second Brain

For thousands of years, Taoist tradition has regarded the abdomen as the center of life, intuition, vitality, and inner intelligence.

Today, modern science increasingly recognizes the profound relationship between the gut, the brain, the hormonal system, the nervous system, and emotional health.

This is why the abdomen is often referred to as our “second brain.”

Within the abdominal cavity lies an extensive network of nerves that communicates continuously with the brain, influencing breathing, digestion, hormonal balance, emotional regulation, and our overall sense of wellbeing.

When stress becomes chronic, the body often responds through the abdominal center:

• the abdomen tightens
• breathing becomes shallow
• the diaphragm loses its natural mobility
• digestion becomes compromised
• the pelvic floor contracts
• the body gradually loses its sense of ease and safety

Many people spend most of their lives living “from the head,” slowly losing connection with the wisdom of their abdominal center.

This disconnection may contribute to:

• chronic stress
• fatigue
• digestive issues
• sleep disturbances
• hormonal imbalance
• reduced vitality
• emotional disconnection
• intimacy challenges
• the feeling that the body is no longer a safe place to inhabit

Chi Nei Tsang® and Tok Sen help rebuild the relationship between the body, the breath, the nervous system, and emotional awareness.

As the abdomen gradually softens, breathing naturally deepens, tension begins to dissolve, emotions move more freely, and the body rediscovers its innate capacity for self-regulation.

In Taoist philosophy, when the abdomen becomes soft, Qi flows.

When Qi flows, the body naturally returns toward regeneration, resilience, vitality, and inner harmony.

About the Teacher

Nataša Kovač is a Senior Chi Nei Tsang® Instructor in the direct lineage of Master Mantak Chia and the Universal Healing Tao system, with more than twenty years of experience in Taoist healing arts.

Based in Brussels, Belgium, she is internationally recognized for her innovative contributions to the evolution of Tok Sen. She has developed her own line of handcrafted Tok Sen tools, carefully made from different types of wood selected for their unique vibrational qualities and therapeutic applications. Her work beautifully bridges traditional wisdom with creative exploration and innovation.

Nataša’s therapeutic and educational approach focuses on the relationship between the abdomen, emotions, breath, fascia, the nervous system, and overall well-being. Drawing on traditional Taoist wisdom, somatic practices, and extensive hands-on experience, she supports both students and clients in reconnecting with the body’s natural capacity for balance, vitality, and self-regulation.

She is the founder of 5 Dragons Tok Sen®, an original integrative method that combines traditional Tok Sen, Chi Nei Tsang®, Healing Harmony practices, and her own teachings, structured through the Five Elements. Her work brings together ancient Taoist principles with contemporary understandings of embodiment, emotional health, fascia, and nervous system regulation.

As a teacher, mentor, practitioner, and innovator, Nataša is dedicated to preserving and transmitting the authentic teachings received through the direct lineage of Master Mantak Chia, while inspiring her students to cultivate their own embodied wisdom, creativity, and professional integrity.

Teaching Assistants

Dina Kmezić

Dina Kmezić is a certified practitioner of Chi Nei Tsang® I – Organ Detox and Chi Nei Tsang® III – Tok Sen.

Her work supports clients through traditional Taoist techniques that promote deep relaxation, increased body awareness, and the body’s natural vitality.

Website: https://www.massamasaza.hr

Andrea Vidas

Andrea Vidas is a certified practitioner of Chi Nei Tsang® I – Organ Detox and Chi Nei Tsang® III – Tok Sen.

With a gentle, compassionate, and professional approach, she supports clients on their journey toward greater body awareness, inner balance, and overall well-being.

Website: https://www.velvetpepperstudio.hr/ucitelji-svi/andrea-vidas/

Course Fees

Early Bird Registration (until July 15, 2026)

Complete 7-day Certified Training Program: €950

Regular Registration (from July 16, 2026)

Complete Training Program: €1,150

Tok Sen Tools: €150

Location

Massa
Zagrebačka cesta 194
10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Registration

Email: natkova@hotmail.com

WhatsApp: +32 497 53 37 04

Reservation

To reserve your place, please pay a €100 deposit (per training module) to the following account:

Pure Tao Connection
Dreve de Champagne 10
1190 Brussels, Belgium

Please include your full name and the course title as the payment reference.

IBAN: BE87 0689 0605 4694

BIC: GKCCBEBB

Bank: Belfius
Rue Xavier De Bue 47
1180 Brussels, Belgium

Alternatively, payment can be made via PayPal:

PayPal: natkova@hotmail.com

Cancellation Policy

The deposit is non-refundable, as it covers administrative and organizational expenses.

In the case of illness, 50% of the deposit may be transferred to a future training date, upon presentation of appropriate documentation.

Thank you for your understanding and for respecting the registration and cancellation policy.

*COURSE WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH OR CROATIAN; DEPENDING ON THE GROUP!