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New winter classes begin the week of February 4, 2008
10% discount for students wishing to repeat a previous course!
Tai Chi (24 form)/ Qi Gong for Health and Balance
Learn to find your true center, physically and mentally. Learn to feel each moment, one at a time. This program is an excellent place for those wishing to experience Tai Chi for the first time or to further develop their ongoing practice. We will be covering the Standard Form (24) Tai Chi as well as various Qi Gong exercises such as Eight Pieces of Brocade Qi Gong,Six Healing Sounds, and meditation.
Starts Mon. Feb. 4 at 12:30 pm or Tue. Feb. 5 at 6 pm, 2008
Yang Style Long Form Tai Chi parts 1 & 2
This course is for those students who have previous Tai Chi experience and runs from September through June. We will cover the Yang Long Form Tai Chi as well as Qi Gong exercises with in-depth work on breathing and coiling.
This class is currently in session and new students will be accepted Sept. 2008
Advanced Tai Chi
This program will be a continuation of learning the Tai Chi Standard Short Form (24 form) taught in my beginners class. We will go in depth into the movements, energy flow, breathing, and healing aspects of the Short Form. Various Qi Gong exercises will be part of the program to enhance the experience of sensing energy.
This class is currently in session and new students will be accepted Sept. 2008
Qi Gong ClassesDaytime Qi Gong classes are organized around the participants' schedules. Some class times have been set, though new times will be added monthly. Please call or check our web site for updates to the schedules.
Eating for HealingThis course is a new addition to my certification programEach week we will focus on a particular health issue and discuss the specific diet changes that will best correct it. Topics will include arthritis/inflammation, cardiovascular health, cancer/autoimmune problems, skin problems, allergies, stomach/intestinal problems, gynecological health, prostate health, candida overgrowth,and parasite problems.
Starts Wed. Feb. 6 at 6 pm, 2008
Shiba Luohan Gong "Eighteen Immortals Qi Gong"
This set was created 1500 years ago by a Buddhist monk, Da Mo, and taught to the Shaolin Monks in China to improve their health and stamina. It is a very physically demanding set of 18 different forms that physically strengthen the body and increase range of motion. This class will run only a half-hour. We're going to work hard and have a lot of fun!
Tues. 7 pm or Thurs. at 1:30. New students can begin Apr. 1 and Apr. 3, 2008
Qi Gong CultivationThis class combines more intense physical movement with powerful visualizations to strengthen the body and focus the mind. We will cover the intermediate level of Fragrance Qi Gong which consists of 15 standing postures of arm, hip, and knee movements as well as all five sections of Crane Flying Qi Gong (first two sections previously covered in Tai Chi class) and Chinese self-massage. This routine of self-massage includes techniques for the whole body and is from Dr. Yang’s teachings on Chinese Massage. Self-massage is a traditional part of Qi Gong practice used to heal illness and promote wellness and balance in the body. We will cover techniques from head to foot including special energy points for healing.8 week program, one hour per week, $120
Starts Wed. Apr. 2 at 6 pm, 2008
Qi Gong for Wellness and Pain ReliefThis class was previously called Qi Gong Level 1B
As the seasons change, so does our energy. In this class we will study in depth the Four Seasons Qi Gong set which helps the body adjust to the changing seasons as well as clears out energy blockages in specific organ systems. This set has been practiced for hundreds of years to promote wellness and relieve pain. We will also practice deep meditation to move energy through the meridians of the body with the Micro Cosmic Orbit and Twelve Meridian Meditations. This class was previously called Level 1B and has been reformatted to provide more depth on self-healing and wellness. It is a prerequisite for the Advanced Qi Gong Healers class.
Will be offered fall/winter, 2008
Qi Gong and Chinese MedicineThis class was previously called Qi Gong Level 1A
Learn how to understand what your body has been telling you and what you can do about it.This Qi Gong course will consist of several movement forms: Rising Lotus Medical Qi Gong, Fragrance Qi Gong, Six Healing Sounds, and two types of meditation. The movements are all slow and gentle to the body and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. I will also be teaching five elements and meridian theory to help each student better understand the nature of energy in his or her body. This course is a prerequisite for the Beginning Qi Gong Healers class.
Will be offered fall/winter, 2008
Qi Gong Meditation
Cultivate your energy to very high levels with these meditations taught to me by Master Hong Liu in Los Angeles and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming in Boston. Meditations will include guided visualizations, toning, and free form or "spontaneous" Qi Gong. Previous experience with meditation or Qi Gong suggested.
Will be offered fall/winter, 2008
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and NutritionThis class is a new addition to my certification program
Learn how your body changes with the seasons and what foods help or hinder that process. Learn what systems you have out of balance and what specific foods will help correct this. We will cover principles of Chinese Medicine including physical and emotional symptoms, personality factors, tongue diagnosis, and specific diet suggestions.
Will be offered fall/winter, 2008
Beginning Qi Gong Healers Class
Increase your sensitivity to energy. Learn how to apply Chinese Medicine theory for healing yourself and others. Specifically these methods include scanning, pulling, combing, sending energy, and use of meridians and meridian points. The format of the course will primarily be hands-on with 5 phase theory as a supporting framework. The prerequisite for this course is the Qi Gong and Chinese Medicine Class (Qi Gong Level IA). The text book for the class will be Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold.
TBD
Advanced Qi Gong Healers Class
This class is offered to those who have completed the Qi Gong for Wellness and Pain Relief (Level 1B) and Beginning Qi Gong Healers Class. This is a continuation of the Beginning Healers course and will cover special techniques for healing - Buddha palm, energy massage, neck and ear techniques, vessel orbits, joint work, and 36 additional Acupuncture Points.
4 Week Intro to Qi Gong
This four week course is a great way to learn what Qi Gong is all about. We will learn Rising Lotus Medical Qi Gong, Dantian Meditation, Four Tones Meditation as well as study useful Chinese Medicine remedies.
TBD
Qi Gong Therapist Certification
Certification in Qi Gong Therapy is available through the Qi Gong Institute of Rochester. There is a series of three exams required: written, oral, and practical. Certification requirements.
Email: lisachi@frontiernet.net
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