Great Nature Path
Chinese Medicine Therapy - Cultivation of the Mind - Meditate
Tui Na Therapist
Erik Oliva
Since 1988, beginning at age 8, Erik has immersed himself in the practice of Daoist and Buddhist self introspection, Qi/Nei Gong, esoteric cultivation, and the Chinese Medicine therapy of Tui Na and Qigong. He spent his early teenage years, into his twenties, practicing and testing his therapeutic techniques with friends and family. In his twenties he exchanged with Chinese Medicine Doctors in New York and China, and further developed his knowledge and skill. Over the years of consistent practice, he has developed significant skill and methodology in Tui Na, Qi Transmission
Training
Starting at the age of eight, Erik developed meditation skills through self-introspection and concentration practices, diving into breath-work, Qi Gong, energy work, and non-religious Buddhist and Daoist esoteric practices.
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In 2004, Erik moved to China, where he spent nearly a decade. He met Daoist nun Liu Daoshi, who deepened his Daoist training, and later Master Xuan Hua, which initiated his formal Buddhist esoteric training with the Shurangama and Great Compassion Dharma.
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In 2008, Erik returned to Brooklyn, NY, founding the "Jing Xin Yuan" or "Garden of Pure Heart" cultivation center for mind-body cultivation and martial arts.
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In 2011, he moved back to China, teaching martial arts, Qigong, and establishing a martial arts and Tui Na department at a local middle school in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. He also founded the city's first Wing Chun Kung Fu training center and a lion dance troupe at a middle school.
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In 2014, Erik relocated to Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, teaching English, Chinese culture, meditation, and Tai Ji Quan at Rong Hong Middle School. He co-led the Chinese Culture and Research Department, integrating cultural philosophy into lessons. There, he met cultural researcher Liu Ming Wu, leading to his role as the U.S. Representative for the 10 Keys to Understanding Chinese Culture initiative.
A Look into the Past
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Contact
Looking to get in touch? Don't hesitate to reach out! Whether you have questions, comments, or just want to say hello, Erik is always happy to hear from you.