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QiGong (Energy Medicine) focuses on improving physical health and wellness. It opens the energy flow within the body by eliminating blockages. The intent is to balance the body by opening the energetic pathways (meridians). This is accomplished by a series of gentle movements synchronized with the breath. This form of QiGong can be safely practiced by the beginner, with limited movement, to the most advanced student. It benefits all students and aides them in moving forward no matter what their prior experiences.
Each class is started with a set of Opening Moves to allow the body structure to open in all directions. Next, we move through the QiGong movements. These movements focus on Energy passing through specific pathways (or meridians). The class ends with a closing QiGong form that integrates the mind-body-spirit to a more grounded state of well being.
QiGong is an excellent tool to acquire mind-body-spirit awareness. Its movements provide a path toward personal transformation. Each individual may have a different experience each time they practice the form. The goal is as they work toward balance of the Yin-Yang Qi they will notice improved health, increased energy and a greater awareness life.
What are the benefits?
QiGong enhances immune function, reduces the ill effects of stress, prevents disease, calms the mind and emotions, lowers blood pressure, increases flexibility, cultivates energy, treats chronic pain, and improves sleep.
12 Weeks
Mondays
Jan. 9 - Mar. 26, 2012
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost:
$192
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Rooted in Chinese tradition, QiGong is a series of gentle movements synchronized with breathing that promotes energy movement through the body. It is the foundation for Tai Chi and provides gentle movements that improve health and well-being. When energy moves freely and openly, the body can operate in a healthy and balanced state.
Free Introductory Class: Monday, Jan. 2, 2012; 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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12 Weeks
Fridays
Jan. 13 - Mar. 30, 2012
11:15am - 12:15pm
Cost:
$192
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Rooted in Chinese tradition, QiGong is a series of gentle movements synchronized with breathing that promotes energy movement through the body. It is the foundation for Tai Chi and provides gentle movements that improve health and well-being. When energy moves freely and openly, the body can operate in a healthy and balanced state.
Free Introductory Class: Friday, Jan. 6, 2012; 11:15am - 12:15pm
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12 Weeks
Thursdays
Jan. 12 - Mar. 29, 2012
9:30am - 10:30am
Cost:
$192
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This complete program of empowered self-care blends ancient Chinese and Tibetan techniques addressing specific health issues unique to women. Radiant Lotus Women's QiGong, a flowing QiGong form uses the lotus flower as a metaphor for female resilience and flexibility. The movements open the body's energy, gently stretching and releasing tension from muscles, joints and spine while waking up the body's immune system.
Radiant Lotus Women's QiGong seeks to enhance the whole-body health of women from the time of menstruation, through pregnancy and well into her wisdom years while supporting her Divine Feminine nature. Reminding practitioners how to return to their natural state of loving compassion, innate wisdom and inner strength during times of stress and intense emotions.
RLWQ addresses breast and uterine health; menstrual and hormonal imbalances, breast and uterine tumors/cysts, emotional ups and downs, menopausal symptoms and more.
Free Introductory Class: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012; 9:30am - 10:30am
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12 Weeks
Thursdays
Jan. 12 - Mar. 29, 2012
10:45am - 11:45am
Cost:
$192
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For women who have completed Beginning Level Radiant Lotus Womens QiGong; Continued group participation of RLWQ will enhance your health and bring your personal practice to the next level. A key component of this women's QiGong system is the Tibetan Sound Healing, enabling each woman to find her unique voice while blending together with other women's voices creating a harmonic group healing. New material will be shared for deepening and refining energy, incorporating RLWQ and other aspects of medical and energetic QiGong.
Free Introductory Class: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012; 10:45am - 11:45am
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Saturday
January 21, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm
Cost:
$30
Saturday
February 25, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm
Cost:
$30
Saturday
March 17, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm
Cost:
$30
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QiGong for Cleansing is a unique and
powerful QiGong form focusing on
cleansing and strengthening the heart,
lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys,
gall bladder, brain and nervous system.
Designed as one, flowing, healing workout
that can take as little as 15 minutes to
complete, many people find this simple
yet highly effective practice easy to
incorporate into their personal daily
healing routine.
The key to Organ Cleansing &
Strengthening QiGong is to understand
the energetic nature of our internal organs
and their "energy signature". The ancient
Chinese medical Masters mapped a
comprehensive system of Qi (chi) energy
channels (meridians) linking all our organs.
The smooth flow and expression of Qi
through these channels is vital to good
health. In Organ Cleansing QiGong you
will learn how to work with these
signatures and energy channels by using
the breath in conjunction with specific
movements and mental visualizations
facilitating dynamic flowing Qi.
Benefits are numerous including:
- Hormone Regulation
- Improved Digestion
- Metabolism, Circulation
- Organ Function
- Blood Pressure
- Sleep
- Anxiety Reduction
- Providing an Overall Enhanced
Sense of Well-Being
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Friday
February 10, 2012
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost:
Free
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Join us for an introduction
to QiGong and learn some
fun movements.
Daisy Lee is certified as a Level III Advanced QiGong Instructor and Clinical Practitioner by the National QiGong
Association of America, as well as being a US board member on the International QiGong Science Association in
Beijing. She has studied and taught QiGong for the past 15 years with a special emphasis on women's health
through her Radiant Lotus Women's QiGong program as well as co-ed programs for practitioners of all ages.
Space is limited and will fill quickly.
Workshop is free. Please register
in advance to reserve your spot.
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Sunday
February 12, 2012
11:30am - 5:00pm
Cost:
$100
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Learn powerful QiGong
techniques designed to supercharge
your immune system
as well as special techniques
to open up the heart
for Valentine Week!
Daisy Lee is certified as a Level III Advanced QiGong Instructor and Clinical Practitioner by the National QiGong
Association of America, as well as being a US board member on the International QiGong Science Association in
Beijing. She has studied and taught QiGong for the past 15 years with a special emphasis on women's health
through her Radiant Lotus Women's QiGong program as well as co-ed programs for practitioners of all ages.
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Friday - Sunday
May 4 - 6, 2012
Weekend Cost: $180
(Save $20)
See flier for details
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Talk and Book / CD Signing
Friday, May 4, 2012
7pm - 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Solala will be reading from his book Tales From the Tao as
well as giving a free demonstration of QiGong.
Wuji (Primordial) QiGong
Saturday, May 5, 2012
10:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $100
Wuji Gong was founded by Zhang San Feng, the originator
of Taijiquan, (Tai Chi) in the Ming Dynasty, some 600
years ago. This ancient and magical Daoist QiGong form
combines movement, breathing and visualization,
stimulating the flow of qi (vital force) for health and
longevity. By working with the primal energies of the five
directions (including the center) and the qualities of each
direction, the practitioner is performing an energetic ritual,
one that has been done in China for 600 years! This
class is open to beginners as well as experienced students
of QiGong and will include basic QiGong theory, Daoist
cosmology, & healing meditation. This day will be a "yang"
day of external movement accompanied by internal vision.
Chinese Essence QiGong
Sunday, May 6, 2012
11:00am - 6:00pm
Cost: $100
No experience is necessary to practice this easy-tolearn,
yet very powerful QiGong. "We access the qi,"
says the creator of this form, Chen Fu Yin, "so that
we can allow for the emergence of the shen or spirit."
In this way QiGong becomes a deeply
spiritual practice.
The benefits of better health, more vitality,
clearer emotions, and stronger immune system
are all doors into the great realm of the spirit,
where true healing lies.
This day will be a more "yin" day of internal
vision along with gentle movement.
(Can be done in a chair for the alter-abled.)
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Friday - Sunday
October 5 - 7, 2012
Weekend Cost: $255
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Introductory Evening & Book Signing
Friday, October 5, 2012
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: Free
This is a free event for those who would like
an informal introduction to Daoist Nei Gong
practices. Damo will give an overview of the
Daoist internal arts and talk about the
philosophy which underpins his teachings as
well as answering questions and discussing
Daoism. The evening will conclude with
some internal practices as a warm-up for
the weekend's events. Damo will also be
available to sign his books/cd's for participants.
Nei Gong Foundations
Saturday, October 6, 2012
10:30am - 6:00pm
Cost: $130
This day long workshop will look at the core
practices of Sung breathing and Daoist
QiGong exercises. A strong foundation will
be built and then the initial layers of Nei Gong
training will gradually be added to the
practice. The emphasis will be on gaining an
understanding of the Daoist internal systems
and freeing up blockages from the body.
Daoist Meditation
Saturday, October 6, 2012
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $25
On the Saturday evening, those who wish
may join Damo for a special class which
looks at the practice of Daoist meditation
which is also known as Internal Alchemy.
Teaching will focus on initiating the firing
process within the lower Dan Tien and
awakening the small water wheel of Qi.
Daoist Nei Gong Practice
Sunday, October 7, 2012
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $100
On the Sunday Damo will be teaching a
day long workshop on the more advanced
elements of Nei Gong training. The focus
will be on gaining conscious control of the
energy system and awakening it to clear
pathogens from the energy body. Please
note that some of the material in this
workshop will be fairly advanced and
so participants should have either prior
knowledge of the internal arts or have
attended the workshop on Saturday.
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Karl Ardo is a Certified Five Element Medical QiGong and Meditation Teacher - NQA Certified QiGong Clinical Therapist & Level III Advanced Instructor-Certified Zero Balancer. He has studied, practiced, and taught several types of Chinese disciplines including Medical QiGong, meditation and Tai Chi since 1974. In addition, Karl teaches advance QiGong Healing of others (hands off the body healing techniques) and provides private individual session in QiGong and Zero Balancing.
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Jeri calls both Columbia and QiGong home. Deepening her personal QiGong practice of 16 years, Jeri has been teaching QiGong privately to interested clients. She's delighted for the opportunity to expand her love of QiGong, now with the special emphasis on Women's Health. Jeri is a cooperative health care professional, blending Biodynamic Cranial Sacral, Energy Balancing and Flower-Nature Essences most recently studying the ancient art of Apitherapy, to deepen her understanding and appreciation of the hive. Jeri practices Treatment Free Beekeeping providing a chemical free environment for bees at her home.
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Jessica Koch is a certified Five Element Medical QiGong instructor. She began studying QiGong shortly
after her introduction to the benefits of meditation over ten years ago. She continues to study and
explore the healing effects of qi through energy balancing modalities such as Zero Balancing and External
Qi Healing. She enjoys providing the opportunity for others to experience healing in both the classroom
and one-on-one sessions.
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