C O R E  M O T I O N  SCHEDULE 2024-2025

“SPACE IS THE PLACE.” Sun Ra

"Daria is insightful to the point of clairvoyance." Ursula Eagly

An experiential exploration to merge creativity, healing, and spirituality by Daria Faïn 

 

Join Us FIRE HORSE PLAY June 25-28, 2026

A retreat conceived and taught by Daria Faïn, with guest teacher Margit Galanter teaching wild Goose qigong and sharing their knowledge along the way.   

A small retreat at Black Hole Hollow in Vermont: A gathering space for land-based learning, healing, & creative practice committed to intersectional environmental justice.

心者，君主之官也，神明出焉
The Heart is the Fire at the Center of Our Being, the Sovereign Emperor from which the spirit radiates.
-Neijing Suwen Ch. 8 

FULL DESCRIPTION HERE

PRICE:

TIER 1: $650  - Tier 2: $600 - TIER 3: $550

You can pay with a credit card using the links to price above, or Zelle with 718-450-1356, or via Venmo: rachedaria-fain-1

Payment plans are available on demand. Email admin@dariafain.net.

The price includes all tuition, all meals, and the camping location at Black Hole Hollow. Payment plans are available. Registration is due by May 24.

For individuals who prefer to sleep indoors, we’ve arranged lodging with another local retreat center, Pompanuck Farm, which offers very affordable accommodations for up to 11 people. If you are interested in learning more and reserving a bed, reach out to Nicole at hello@blackholehollow.org by May 15.


C O R E M O T I O N PROGRAM

The program is addressed to all levels of experience.

It is designed to be taken as a single module, as a combination of modules, or as the program as a whole. 

The program will officially begin in September and run through June 2026.

Weekly Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 6 through June 30.

Class and workshop information, along with registration details, are available below the calendar.

PAYMENT DETAILS ON CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:

Payments are structured with options that reflect how income is distributed: 

  • Tier 1 allocates a percentage to support students with financial difficulties

  • Tier 2 shows your generosity to the teacher

  • Tier 3 is the bare minimum to make the teaching happen

Please note that I prefer payment via Venmo (@racheldaria-fain-1) or Zelle (718-450-1356). However, you are welcome to use the links below to pay by credit card, or for convenience.


No one will be rejected for lack of funds. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact admin@dariafain.net.

WEEKLY CLASSES 

Ongoing weekly classes:

Tues and Thurs 10 AM - 12 PM

LOCATION: 115 Wooster St # 2F Soho, NY - All classes are also online via Zoom.

REGISTRATION: Click on the calendar to register for a single class or for 10 or 20 classes.

OR with the following links:

Single class: $25

12 classes, Jan through Jun 18: Tier 1: $255 — Tier 2: $240 — Tier 3: $228

Package of 30 classes, unlimited access with recording available through January: $918

Attending weekly classes supports your development of an individual practice. Based on qigong and an intuitive approach to the Chinese Five Element Theory, they enhance physical strength and stability through an experiential, spontaneous process that balances the bodymind.