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TRADITIONAL QI GONG

AN INTERNAL ALCHEMY WORKSHOP

Traditional Qi Gong is the most fundamental and alchemical form of 'Internal Qi Gong'. Formulated by ancient Taoist Masters and only passed down to select students, its origins are lost in time, its only concerns the health, quality of life and longevity of the practitioner. Traditional Qi Gong has evolved over the eons to give birth to most subsequent styles, including the much more commonly known and widely practiced Tai Chi Quan. The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the fundamental principles underlying Qi Gong and initiate them to its practice. Participants will learn a variety of exercises that can be practiced in daily life and adapted to suit naturally fluctuating needs. The knowledge needed to choose a suitable routine at a given time, and the skills necessary to practice it safely and effectively will also be learnt.

When?

Starts Sunday 7th March and ends Tuesday 27th April 2010.

Workshop structure:

The workshop consists of one full day and eight one-hour weekly lessons, as outlined below, and it is limited to a small number of participants per group therefore bookings are essential.

Full day: Sunday 7th March 2010, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:00, with a 1 hour lunch break and a couple of short breaks through the day.

Relevant Taoist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles will be presented and discussed, including the Yin and Yang principle, the Five Elements Theory and the Zang-Fu (Internal Organs), their functions and their interactions. Participants will be introduced to the principles and practice of Correct Posture and Correct Breathing, followed by a practical introduction to 'Qi Breathing' and Q&A to finish.

8 weekly lessons (1 hour each): Tuesday 9th March - Tuesday 27th April 2010, 18:30 to 19:30.

Five main standing exercises, each to influence one of the Five Elements and its corresponding organs (Zang-Fu), the Six Healing Sounds and Celestial Circulation will be introduced and practiced over this period. Further Taoist and TCM principles will also be discussed at relevant times.

Where?

'THE HEALTH SHED' 86 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064

How much?

Full day - $75.00

1Hr weekly lessons - $20.00 each

Total cost of course - $235.00

Note: these fees include a manual and all handouts.

Fee structure:

Full day + first 4 lessons = $155.00 paid upon booking

Final 4 lessons = $80.00 paid by mid-course (30/03/10)

Full payment upfront is $215.00 (instead of $235.00 total)

Accepted payment methods:

@ THE HEALTH SHED - Cash, EFTPOS and Credit Cards (VISA and MasterCard).

BY PHONE - Credit Cards (VISA and MasterCard).

BY EMAIL - PayPal or Bank Deposit (will receive instructions and account details reply).

Clothing/equipment:

Wear comfortable, loose clothing and shoes. Bring pen and paper for notes.

Visit THE HEALTH SHED, email gigi@gigimirto.com or call 0433 005 666 for bookings or further info.