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TRADITIONAL QI GONG

FIVE ELEMENT QI GONG - CHINESE INTERNAL ALCHEMY

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 Five Element Qi Gong style is a complete system of Qi cultivation and self healing. The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the fundamental principles underlying Qi Gong and initiate them to the practice of the Five Element Qi Gong system. 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 by way of self assessment, and the skills necessary to practice it safely and effectively will also be learnt.

When?

Group 1: From Sunday 18th April to Monday 17th May 2010 (five weeks)

Group 2: From Sunday 25th April to Wednesday 26th May 2010 (five weeks)

Group 3: From Sunday 2nd May to Tuesday 18th May 2010 (Intensive - three weeks)

Workshop structure:

The workshop consists of one full day on a Sunday and five one-hour weekly lessons (three two-hour lessons for the intensive course), as outlined below, and it is limited to a small number of participants per group therefore bookings are essential.

One full day:

Group 1: Sunday 18th April

Group 2: Sunday 25th April

Group 3: Sunday 2nd May

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.

Weekly lessons:

Group 1: Five one-hour lessons Monday 19th April - Monday 17th May, 18:30 to 19:30

Group 2: Five one-hour lessons Wednesday 28th April - Wednesday 26th May, 18:30 to 19:30

Group 3: Three two-hour lessons Tuesday 4th May - Tuesday 18th May, 18:00 to 20:00

The Five Element standing exercises, each to influence one of the Five Elements and its corresponding organs (Zang-Fu), will be learned 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 upfront payment upon booking of $215.00 each.

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.