Tao Calligraphy Healing might just be one of the most unexpectedly powerful things I’ve come across in my search for something that actually makes a difference.
From the moment I stepped into the IBIS London Earls Court Hotel—tired but curious—my usual scepticism began to waver, and I felt a surprising sense of alignment within myself.
Hosting today’s workshop is the accomplished Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha—an expert in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, not to mention an 11-time New York Times bestselling author.”
He’s here in London, showcasing his Tao Calligraphy practice for a short stint, and it’s a rare opportunity to observe his methods in person.
Master Sha had just arrived to the UK this week after working with some of Hollywood’s top celebrities in Los Angeles and then swiftly moving on to Canada, but he was still high in energy, passion, and enthusiasm when talking to the group of journalists in the room. Also noting that he had held a healing session for over 800 people at an event in Toronto recently.
The theory behind “Tai Chi calligraphy” is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy, particularly Taoism, and centers around the concept of “Yin and Yang”—representing the balance and interplay between opposing forces.
Here, the calligraphic strokes mimic the fluidity and dynamic movement of Tai Chi practice, aiming to achieve harmony and visual expression of inner energy (Qi) through the written characters.
Similar to Tai Chi practice, the act of calligraphy is considered a form of meditation, requiring focus and intention to achieve the desired flow and expression in the strokes.
But this isn’t just about elegant brushstrokes – Tao Calligraphy is a blend of art, meditation, and centuries-old healing wisdom, all working together to free up stagnant energy and restore balance in the body.
After our initial talk with Master Sha we moved on to the practice session and for me admittedly, the first 10-minute session of meditation for healing didn’t live up to the miracle I was hoping for with my torn rotator and torn upper bicep.
However my mind was about to be blown when I had the opportunity of a personal one-on-one session with Master Sha, my pessimism started to dwindle as the chronic pain I constantly battle with went from a 7 down to around a 3.
Then, even more strangely (and I kid you not), as we all talked afterwards, one of the calligraphy artworks kept sliding towards me from the wall! By this point, my pain had evaporated completely—could it be the power of the mind, or was there some holistic value to Master Sha’s claims?
Well, as I sit here writing this, I still have no pain in my right arm and shoulder, but we’ll see what tomorrow holds for me.
Based on my experience, it might just be more transformative than any of us sceptics could have initially imagined.
I, for one, will definitely be attending again at this weekend’s event happening at the Ibis Conference Centre, as I do feel there is something worth listening to and delving into in Master Sha’s techniques and teachings.
And if this has got yourself curious head over to the Masters event page here to find out more about this weeks event.