Max Mo Katz

Embodiment & Qi Gong

Max Mo Katz is an instructor in embodiment and a workshop facilitator in the fields of Qi Gong, martial arts, and theater.

Max studies practices that support both himself and others in living through the body, and believes that when the body becomes our compass, we can build relationships with ourselves, other people, society, and nature in a way that is healthy, joyful, and serves the greater good in the world.

Max’s work draws inspiration from modern neuroscience, contemporary art forms, and indigenous traditional wisdom.

Workshop 1: "
" Qi Gong

Throughout history, many spiritual traditions have each developed their own understanding of human life. Although their models may differ, all of their teachings are based on the fundamental idea that we consist of much more than just our physical bodies. Within us lies a spirit or soul.

The ancient Chinese developed their own system in which "Qi" plays a fundamental role—as something that exists somewhere between the material world and the more subtle, non-physical world.

In Qi Gong practice, we work to develop a very special state of mind that shares qualities with meditation, but the path to it is different. Instead of moving directly to consciousness-based exercises, we first work with the body’s concrete and sensory experiences before moving into the more subtle layers.

This workshop focuses on preparing the body and mind so that they are ready for this type of practice.

Unlike many modern interpretations of qigong, this workshop will not include many fluid movements or special breathing techniques.

Workshop 2: “
: Freeing the Impulse”

How do we use an impulse?
How can our intuition guide our expression?
How can I listen beyond what I think I already know?

These questions—and many more—will be the focus of our shared exploration during the time we spend together.

This is a workshop focused on somatic fieldwork: how we can tune into the field, work with it, and act based on it. The method is rooted in the experimental theater work of Jerzy Grotowski.

We begin with the polarity between listening and gradually move into the polarity of expression. The synthesis between the two is what sustains us as we move.

We work with simple physical exercises that are woven together into a whole.
We move as a group, sensing and listening to each other’s movements, and then slowly delve into our own individual expression while maintaining our connection to the group.

Previous participants in this workshop have described it as a blend of the practices of circling and contact improvisation.

Workshop 3:
Prayer to the Fire

Across indigenous cultures around the world, fire has been a sacred gathering place for millennia, where people come together to sing, dance, and offer their prayers.

This evening brings together traditions from Mozambique, Greenland, and Central America in a shared circle around the bonfire. The drums and the footsteps of our African dancers will bring the pulse of Africa to Langeland.

You are invited to bring your most vulnerable gift: the poem that has never been read aloud, the song that has never been sung, or the prayer that has quietly lived in your heart.
This is a space where your hidden voice can come to life—carried by the fire and the community.

Whether you choose to share or simply be a witness, you are warmly welcome to an evening of presence, courage, and connection.