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(Quick Reference) Saturday & Sunday Workshop Descriptions by Time Slot (Quick Reference) Saturday & Sunday Workshop Descriptions by Time Slot Inner Smile/Cell And Organ Cleansing Qigong (Saturday, 09:00 to 10:10) Instruction: BRUCE LA CARRUBBA, NJ & FL (www.taichiparkmasterjoutsunghwa.org) Description: Learn to use the principles of Master Jou, Tsung Hwa. The Li family cleansing qigong as learned from Dr. John Painter; the ancient Chinese practice of the "inner smile" as learned from Master Mantak Chia; and the 5 cloud/5 element practices of Master HuaChing Ni, to cleanse the cells and organs of toxic substances generated by the body's "stress circuit". This is a simple and effective practice for dealing with the stressors encountered in everyday life. We will learn to access the ever-present healing/restorative powers of Nature and of the 5 elements to detoxify the cells and convert harmful negative energy into positive healing energy. XHIN ENG (Chi Lel) QiGong for Seniors (Saturday, 09:00 to 10:10) Instruction: JAMES (MARTY) MARTIN, Havre de Grace, MD (443) 299-2434 Description: Qigong is an ancient form of self-healing through gentle movement. It is a movement practice focused on health, longevity, stress management, and mental clarity. Marty will be teaching the Hauxia Zhineng (Chi Lel) system, which was the world's largest non-profit medicine-less (without herbs or drugs) Qigong. The Chi Lel center in Qinhuangdao, China (one venue where Marty studied in 1997) treated patients with 180 different diseases and had a 95% success rate. Qi Awareness (Saturday, 09:00 to 10:10) Instruction: DAVID RITCHIE, Meriden CT (www.centralconnecticuttaichi.com) Description: Qi is the life force found in all things. Being able to sense qi in yourself and others is an important goal towards advancing one’s taiji practice. In this workshop, Shifu David Ritchie will teach you effective techniques to help you expand your awareness of qi. You will learn the power of “mind intent” and the role it plays in qi development. You will discover the power of sensing and rooting qi. You will also discover the importance of proper structure to aid qi flow, and be taught relaxation activities that can be practiced at home. This workshop will teach valuable techniques for beginners to advanced enthusiasts. Push Hands: Moving at the Speed of Life! (Saturday, 09:00 to 10:10) Instruction: DR. JONATHAN B. WALKER (www.qissagebodysystems.org) Description: In the past few years, we've looked at Push Hands from the perspective of "Non-Verbal Communications" and Conflict Resolution." This year, we will culminate those workshops and bring you up to The Speed of Life Push Hands like the Taiji choreography is learned slowly for the purpose of getting it correct, however, once you've acquired the knowledge, it must be put to the test of life itself. Can you push hands with life on a daily basis and maintain harmony? That is the question. Attend this workshop and find out just how to do that. San Shou: The Yang Style 2-Person Set (Saturday, 10:20 to 11:30) Instruction: DR. JAY DUNBAR & KATHLEEN CUSICK (www.magictortoise.com) Description: Both Jay and Kathleen studied San Shou with Master Jou (Kathleen had also studied with Greg Mucci in Illinois) and in 1990 began team-teaching it at Tai Chi Farm. Since then they have led over 60 immersion workshops from Maine to Mobile and abroad. San Shou is an opportunity to: • study fighting dynamics in slow motion • practice internal (energy-based) rather than external (force-based) responses • exercise listening, yielding, sticking, neutralizing, controlling, and returning • participate in a Taiji conversation, not competition • enjoy the circle of energy between two players. Come alone or with a partner: partners change during the workshop. Expect a breakthrough in your understanding of solo form! (Quick Reference) Saturday & Sunday Workshop Descriptions by Time Slot Classical Taiji Ruler Qigong (Saturday, 10:20 to 11:30) Instruction: GEORGE HOFFMAN (www.silverdragontaichi.com) Description: The first and most widely known of the two major taiji ruler sets to have survived to present day. Slightly different than the lesser known Primordial Ruler, this set helps us gather qi to enhance our health and achieve vitality and longevity. This exercise system will enhance dan tian awareness, encourage the movement and transformation of jing, blood and qi and help the practitioner improve their martial arts and healing power and improve health and quality of life. Chen Style Tai-Chi (Saturday, 10:20 to 11:30) Instruction: BOB & JEAN KLEIN, Sound Beach, NY (www.movementsofmagic.com) Description: You will learn a short, 10 movement sequence containing all the dynamics of Chen form. We will learn how to use the legs, hips, spine and ribs to generate waves of energy and how to release the energy like a whip. Chen is the second style (after Wudang), which then gave rise to Yang and other styles. This style will remove the stiffness from your body and let you move like a snake. Somatic Movement Patterns for Tai Chi’ers and Other Human Beings (Saturday, 10:20 to 11:30) Instruction: JOHN LOUPOS (www.jfkungfu.com) Description: Hanna Somatics is a remarkably simple and effective method for addressing, or preventing, pain and stiffness. Somatics also happens to be every Tai Chi’er’s best resource for improving neuromuscular intelligence and proprioceptive literacy. John Loupos, H.S.E., will teach a round of Somatics movement patterns designed to help you: 1/ improve your sensorial awareness, 2/ improve your ability to manage and control your own body, and 3/ increase your range of motion for fuller and freer movement. (Please bring a mat or towel to this workshop). * Last year John brought his Somatics table and ended up fielding more requests for individual Somatics sessions than time allowed for. This year John will be available Fri afternoon thru early Sun morning. Any attendees wishing to arrange for individual Somatics sessions or personal Tai Chi sessions in advance can contact John at [email protected]. Tai Chi Warm-ups (Saturday, 11:40 to 12:50) Instruction: DAVID CHANDLER, Waterford, CT (www.eaglesquesttaichi.com) Description: This workshop is a great way to start your day. After many years of research with some of the top masters of Tai Chi on the planet David Chandler compiled this set of Tai Chi Warm-ups. The program is comprised of simple swinging motions, shaking Qigong practices, joint lubricating exercises, Indonesian Hand Dances, gentle stretches, Soong Ku (a tapping set), Meridian Massage techniques, and a variety of Tai Chi postures that wake the body up and prepare the player for any activity. It is designed to open the joints and awaken the Qi so that the practitioner is in a state of readiness to receive the body wisdom of Tai Chi play. Yi Chen Gong (Intention Rooting Skill) Moving The Body and Spirit Center for Rooting Skill (Saturday, 11:40 to 12:50) Instruction: DR. JOHN PAINTER, Arlington, TX (www.thegompa.com/baguazhang) Description: What if you could develop an amazing rooting skill after not three years or one year of practice but after only 15 minutes of training. It is possible and anyone can do it using the mind as the core of this power. Yes, it is possible and Dr. Painter will show you how in this informative workshop. All of the internal arts have some form or training that is designed to develop what is called root. We are told that to root we must relax (song) and sink (chen) to produce a stable base or develop pulsing force (peng jin). Dr. John Painter has studied the amazing Li family internal systems for over 50 years working tirelessly to translate their very special way of practicing internal martial arts into easy to understand lessons and language. One of the hallmarks of their practice is the art of using the mind (Yi) and especially intention and imagination to produce very powerful physical results in a very short time. In this workshop you will experience the concept of rooting in a completely new and very practical (Quick Reference) Saturday & Sunday Workshop Descriptions by Time Slot way using the imagery of your physical ridgepole (Shi-Jilin) and an imaginary ridgepole Huan-Jilin) acting like a rotating Taiji Tu to provide an amazing stability and base for any form of peng jin. Anatomy of Breathing (Saturday, 11:40 to 12:50) Instruction: FRANCES ROBERTSON Description: Do you wonder why someone asks you to breath from your "belly"? Have you ever wondered why you get light-headed when you take many 'big breaths" while sitting in meditation or following instructions at a breathing workshop. Ever wondered what breathing is all about, everyone says it is so important. You can last 30 days without food and about 10 without water but a few minutes without breath and you are on your way to the next adventure. Ever wondered why one teacher says breath from your diaphragm (by the way, where is my diaphragm?) and another says breath from your belly and how does that help? Even in the medical world many disagree on the mechanics of breathing, what initiates the breath, what muscles are involved with the breath and how to increase your breath capacity. In this experiential workshop the above questions will be answered with simple anatomy and understandable explanations. You will learn how you unwittingly interfere with your natural breath and learn to get out of your own way to allow access to the breath you so need with the principles of postural/breathing coordination (Alexander Technique) Qigong & the Use of Intent (Saturday, 11:40 to 12:50) Instruction: GAR WANG, Warwick, NY Description: Using visual metaphors, one could enhance circulation by applying intent in qigong practice.
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