I Ching Acupuncture Balance Method course

NEXT AVAILABLE Live in-person programs 2026

IRELAND

LIVE TRAINING CONFIRMED 2026 - Ireland:

​LEVEL 1-4:
  • LEVEL 1: Bagua in Balance 123 *Co Kilkenny, IRE - 17/18 Jan 2026
  • LEVEL 2: Dynamic Functional Balance *Co Kilkenny, IRE - 14/15 Feb 2026
  • LEVEL 3: I-CHING Meridian Conversion *Co Kilkenny, IRE – 23/24 May 2026
  • LEVEL 4: Power of 5-Elements & Seasons in Balance *Co Kilkenny, IRE – 27/28 Jun 2026
LEVEL 1-4:
  • LEVEL 1: Bagua in Balance 123 *Co Kilkenny, IRE – 29/30 August 2026
  • LEVEL 2: Dynamic Functional Balance *Co Kilkenny, IRE – 26/27 September 2026
  • LEVEL 3: I-CHING Meridian Conversion *Co Kilkenny, IRE – 31 Oct/1 Nov 2026
  • LEVEL 4: Power of 5-Elements & Seasons in Balance *Co Kilkenny, IRE ** TBA

ASIA

Hanoi, VIETNAM

  • PART I & 2: Combination LEVEL 1&2 * March 2026
  • PART I & 2: Combination LEVEL 1&2 * March 2027

** ADDITIONAL DATES 2026: To be confirmed shortly for International Locations **

PART 1 - LEVEL 1

​ 2 DAY Intensive Introduction: I-Ching Ba Balance Method Live Program​
Tara OConnell Acupuncture training

LEVEL 1: 
BA-GUA THEORY, I-CHING & LOCALISED CLINICAL BALANCING

  1. Introduction to a powerful, results focused clinical application taking the modern day Acupuncture clinic by storm. Today we will delve deep into the root of our medicine, right back to its birth, into its development over 1000s of years to enable us to build strategically a clearly defined, logical approach in our understanding and application of this medicine – promising powerful instant results!
  2. Discover the world’s oldest and perhaps the most important book in human history; the I-ching alongside Ba Gua Theory, which lies at the true core root of this ancient medicine, that simply must be used in practice.
  3. An explanation into the application of Acupuncture in localised conditions, with introduction to major system applications in diagnostics.
  4. Discover why Empirical points are so effective, yet why they fail to work in many cases.
  5. Understand the concept of Macro and Microcosms in treating several issues at once, learn to use the least amount of needles, with effective results clinically.
  6. Understand how to apply ancient concepts within a modern application, with often breath-taking results!
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LEVEL 1:  Day Two cntd.

  1. We will focus on strengthening your skills, to become fluent in this logical, highly effective method with fast, effective clinical results. 
  2. Today we will also explore Case Studies of common clinical disorders, in addition to diagnostic and needling practice.
  3. Discover quick and easy applications for difficult cases, determining your approach purely based on Jing Luo balance theory..
  4. Introduction on how to bring stability to your treatments,  to create body equilibrium whatever condition presents in clinic.
  5. We will explore a light introduction, time permitting, into the use of Dynamic and Static balance for functional and systemic disorders (To be explored in great depth on LEVEL 2).​
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PART 2 - LEVEL 2

​​2 DAY Intensive Functional Disease in I-Ching Ba Balance Method 

LEVEL 2: 
​2 DAY PROGRAM in Functional & Complex Diseases.

  1. A fascinating deep-dive into Global Balance application in Functional Disorders (as opposed to localised disorders).
  2. Discover how to bring complete stability to your treatments using Truss structure concept to create total body equilibrium whatever the condition.
  3. Learn how to create and place a Full TaiJi or Yin Yang symbol specific for each treatment - to create the ultimate in balance.
  4. Understanding of Dynamic and Static balance by creating one of the 9 (+) major TaiJi applications for balancing functional and systemic disorders.
  5. Discover quick and easy applications for difficult cases, determining your approach purely based on Jing Luo balance theory.
  6. Case Studies of common clinical disorders & needling, diagnostic and clinic practice.​
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LEVEL 3:
DEEPER into I-CHING, BA GUA & CONVERSION of MERIDIANS for AMAZING results!
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Get ready for an even Deeper exploration into Ba Gua theory and concepts.

Focusing on the Ancient Fu Xi Gua, we will explore the 8 Trigrams closely. By using the 3-Yao of each of the Trigrams, that in-turn create the powerful 64 Hexagrams of the I-Ching; that hold the answers to all 10,000 things.

Here you will discover an astonishing method to apply total balance to your treatments in the most complex of cases.

Using this method you will discover how to apply clinical  Ba Gua balance based on the 4-Body quadrants creating your own BaGua Masterpiece, to treat an entire channel in just 2 points.
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Case Studies of common clinical disorders & practice.
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LEVEL 4:
Intorduvction to the incredible Dr Tan 5-Element style acupuncture, including using the I-Ching Hexagrams in a Seasonal Balncing format with gound-breaking results!

The Magic of the I-CHING, BA GUA & 5-elements promising AMAZING results... awaits you now!

ONLY 1x LEVEL 4 offered per year!

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 ... NEXT LIVE IN-PERSON PROGRAM(S) 2026

Confirmed Location - Kilkenny, IRELAND
* more locations tba

2026 AVAILABLE:
  1. LEVEL 1: 17/18 January 2026: 2 Days
  2. LEVEL 2: 7/8 February 2026: 2 Days ​
  3. LEVEL 3: 9/10 May 2026: 2 Days 
  4. LEVEL 4: 13/14 June 2026: 2 Days 
  5. LEVEL 1: 29/30 August 2026: 2 Days
  6. LEVEL 2: 26/27 September 2026: 2 Days ​
  7. LEVEL 3: 31 Oct/1 November 2026: 2 Days 
  8. LEVEL 4: Date TBA: 2 Days 

Specialised Beginners to Advanced programs - something for everyone!

To Book your Place!

SIMPLY RESERVE YOUR SPOT BELOW !

DUE to SMALL INTENSIVE Hands-on GROUP TRAININGS Places are extremely Limited on all programs.
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  • LEVEL I: 2 Days - Beginners from €345
  • LEVEL 2: 2 Days - Intermediate from €345
  • LEVEL 3: 2 Days - Advanced from €345
  • LEVEL 4: 2 Days - Mastery Advanced from €355

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"Full of golden nuggets, and priceless information - this program quite honestly changed my Clinic practice."​
​John - London 
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BOOK YOUR PLACE
We promise a in-depth, clear, concise training days - to see the true power of our extraordinary medicine.  

3 simple steps... EASY as 1-2-3!​

1. Select your preferred training program (if option)
2. Choose program level Part I (Beginners) or Part II / III (Advanced methods).
3. You will be redirected to booking and payment details, simply enter your details...!
** Optional Deposit payment: €100, with balance must be paid via cash locally.

​Book ALL 3 LEVELS - All Programs 8% OFF
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I-CHING BA GUA BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM  

NEXT PROGRAM: LEVEL 2: Kilkenny 14/15 Feb | LEVEL 3: Kilkenny 23/24 May - Ireland
​** VIETNAM March 2026! **

“I just wanted to thank you personally for a great weekend of learning. You put together an information-packed program with plenty of little gems to support us in the clinical field, thank you so much.”
​Garrett - Cork, Ireland.
I practise everyday switching with all these different methods that I learnt with you and my patients are completely satisfied and so thankful!
Dr M Large - Paris MD & Lic Acu
“Even though I had trained in similar methods, Tara delivered this course with such clearness and structure, it was so open and we got to work on so many cases.
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As a group we felt this was the best training we had been to using these method and I have such huge success since the training, my confidence has grown a lot. 
​Grazie! Gli insegnanti come te non sono facili da trovare..’    ​
Patricia, Italy - Lic TCM Prac
Thanks to Tara. i will take this experience that has also enriched me humanly. Keep me updated with initiatives. See you in Italy 2020.
Dr Mauro - Italy. Medical Dr & Lic.Acu 
Thanks a million for a great and fascinating few days, I really enjoyed the course and looking forward to the next one.
Lic Acu - Blanaid Meade - Dublin. 
Thanks for the wonderful training you facilitated recently in Dublin, I've been having great fun creating protocols with the new info, with excellent results and definitely dreaming of Baguas too... lol
Lic. Acu Aimee Scanlan - Dublin 
"thank you so very much for an incredible course.... I really enjoyed it! See you on the next one."   
​Liz R, TCM Practitioner - Dublin.

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COMING 2027
EXCLUSIVE

Part 3: I-CHING Ba-Gua Extraordinaire

​3 WEEK CLINICAL PROGRAM - WESTERN ASIA

** Limited to 10 Places only **

An inspiring, hands-on busy working and learning Clinical environment; using ONLY these methods. A unique opportunity to experience these powerful methods in a Busy Community Clinic both to learn, practice and give back alongside AcuVietnam's AMAZING Western & Eastern Medical Team in Nepal. An additional  rejuvenation package will complete the program in one of the most beautiful spiritual and breathtaking location of the world.
TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE GROUP
We are taking preliminary list now, please email us NOW to add your name : 
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* Once full: Waiting list is Available *

 I-CHING BA GUA BALANCE 
MAINLAND EUROPE dates coming soon
 (Italian/Spanish/English) 
email: [email protected] for details

I-CHING BA GUA BALANCE 
United Kingdom - 2026 
​** Coming soon **

email: [email protected] for details
Please note: Our classes run all day,  whilst they are very in-depth and intensive; they are also fun and a wonderful opportunity to explore these incredible methods together with new friends. Following the program you will each be invited to join a group for everyone to continue on this journey together. We will provide some important charts, and you will also need to take your own important notes throughout the program also.

Training will include a lot of great information shared, as well as practical, individual diagnosis and treatment applications within the class. If you have any special requests prior to the training or any questions at all - please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Disclaimer: Above program is based on the works of great Masters in our medicine in particular the great work of the late Dr Tan, in addition to Dr Chao Chen,  Dr Young Wei Chieh, Lee Kui Chen. It is not deemed as a replacement for any program, in particular the excellent intensive trainings delivered by Siyuan Int, who we strongly recommend many of our students to continue further trainings as required.