Australian Academy of Tai Chi & Qigong – Qld presents Grandmaster Gary Khor’s 36th Annual Seminar featuring Taoist Master Zhou from Wudang Mountain, China Taoist Energy Arts ~ Tai Chi & Qigong August 31st, Sept 1st & 2nd, 2012 New Farm - Brisbane Sept 3rd Burleigh - Gold Coast Learn about authentic Taoist Tai Chi directly from the source FRI 31st August - Brisbane; Holy Spirit Hall New Farm Villiers St New Farm 7.00 to 8.30pm “A night of Taoist Meditation” & “Meet the Masters” Qigong is the art of cultivating, nurturing, and circulating Chi energy throughout the body. It includes exercising essence (Jing), energy (Chi or Qi) and spirit (Shen), the three Treasures on which life depends. Using mind consciousness, respiration and movement exercises, we can regulate the energy of the body’s vital organs, preventing and treating diseases, improving the mind and increasing longevity.Taoist Energy Meditation is based on gentle body stretching, diaphragmatic breathing and energy circulation. Stay for Chinese tea and snacks with the Masters. SAT 1st Sept - Brisbane; Holy Spirit Hall New Farm Villiers St New Farm 10.00am to 12.30 pm “Taoist Life Nourishment” Taoist Life Nourishment techniques for Longevity:- Discover how to strengthen the health of the body’s vital organs, to prevent and treat diseases, improve the mind and increase longevity. 1.15pm to 4.00pm “Wudang Five Animal Frolics” The original Five Animals Frolics created by Taoist physician Hua To, the father of Chinese Acupuncture system:- Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey and Bird ~ movements and breathing exercise art for strengthening health and wellbeing. SUN 2nd Sept - Brisbane; Holy Spirit Hall New Farm Villiers St New Farm 10.00am to 12.30pm “Taoist Tai Chi” Learn the original holistic Temple Tai Chi of Wudang Mountain as created by Taoist monk Chang San Feng. 1.15pm to 4.00pm “Pushing Hands & Self Defence” Pushing hands works to undo a person's natural instinct to resist force with force, teaching the body to yield to force and redirect it. It allows a student to develop ting jing (listening power), the sensitivity to feel the direction and strength of a partner's intention, learning to generate, coordinate and deliver power to another. Also learn how to effectively neutralise incoming forces in a safe environment. MON 3rd Sept - Gold Coast Fradgley Hall Ocean St & Park Ave, Burleigh Heads 10.30am to 1.00pm “Taoist Life Nourishment” Taoist Life Nourishment techniques for Longevity:- Discover how to strengthen the health of the body’s vital organs, to prevent and treat diseases, improve the mind and increase longevity. WUDANG is the source of the pure and original Tai Chi, Taoist Qigong (energy meditation), Traditional Medicine (herbs, acupressure & massage) and Taoist philosophy. Life on the mountain has always been about harmony with nature. Throughout China’s history, emperors and learned literates have sought the expertise of the Taoists and bestowed riches to help with the construction of the majestic timeless temples and centres of learning, such as the “Purple Cloud Temple Palace” and “The Golden Summit”. TAOIST LIFESTYLE The Taoists were the true, dedicated masters of Tai Chi. They lived in the mountains, and along with their followers, they led a monastic life in quest of achieving immortality and following the way of the Tao. They meditate and practice daily in order to attune their spirit, condition their mind, discipline their body, and elevate the essence. Zhang San Feng (Temple Tai Chi) Tai Chi was originally created by Taoist monk Zhang San Feng in the Wudang Mountain. Its philosophical foundation was based on the Yin Yang principle of balance. Mind-body harmony and being in tune with the natural order of things were at the core of Tai Chi practice. In this 21st century, Temple-style Tai Chi is still considered the most authentic and wholesome Tai Chi system. The original system has been preserved intact in the Wudang Mountain; with both mind and body discipline still the focus for health and longevity. MASTER ZHAO grew up learning the traditional wisdom of the Taoist sages, almost without knowing that these skills were not widely known. Master Zhao was the Wudang Mountain martial art champion then later all China Wudang Kung Fu Champion before he returned home to the quietude of Wudang to further develop his ‘internal art’. Master Zhao is the Chief Instructor and Keeper of the Nine Dragon Taoist Tai Chi Academy in Wudang Mountain. YANG SHENG The Taoists’ search for longevity and immortality led to the development of “life nourishing” skills called ‘Yang Sheng.’ To nourish life and live to a full life span of 100 years, one has to prevent and avoid illness, and the method for doing this was called ‘Sheng Dao’ or the ‘way of life’. This includes living a normal and regulated lifestyle, proper nourishment of the body, mind, emotions, adaptation of lifestyle to seasonal and climatic changes, and Qigong practice (Nei Dan -inner- and Wai Dan -outer- methods). FIVE ANIMALS FROLIC The development of Chinese physical therapy is generally attributed to Taoist physician Hua Tuo (136 AD - 208 AD) who was also known for his use of general anaesthesia with Indian hemp during surgical operations and extensive knowledge of anatomy, acupuncture, and obstetrics. After noticing that exercise facilitated the digestive and circulatory functions in addition to strengthening the body, he devised a series of movements that imitated the motions of the five animals - the tiger, stag, bear, monkey, and crane. Each series of movements has specific health effects. For example, the crane movements - where the arms are spread out to imitate a bird spreading out its wings - facilitate the breathing process. GRANDMASTER KHOR Will be our host presenter always able to help us understand this rare opportunity to experience these arts outside of China. Don’t miss out! Book early! Prepay by July 7th to save! 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BRISBANE - Holy Spirit Hall New Farm Villiers Street New Farm st Fri 31 Aug – 7pm to 8.30pm A Night of Taoist Meditation / Meet the Masters $40 $45 Sat 1st Sept – 10am to 12.30pm Taoist Life Nourishment $85 $90 Sat 1st Sept – 1.15pm to 4.00pm Wudang Five Animal Frolics $85 $90 Sun 2nd Sept – 10am to 12.30pm Taoist Tai Chi $85 $90 Sun 2nd Sept – 1.15pm to 4.00pm Pushing Hands & Self Defence $85 $90 Full day Saturday $150 $165 Lunch provided for full day participants Sunday only $150 $165 Lunch provided for full day participants Complete Fri, Sat & Sun only $310 $340 GOLD COAST - Fradgley Hall crn Ocean St & Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads rd Mon 3 Sept – 10.30am to 1.00pm Taoist Life Nourishment $65 $70 Total payment due . $___________ Cash / Cheque / EFT / Credit card (number below) Signature _________________________________________ Expiry date _________________ Credit card payment by phone (07) 3358 1955 by post: AATC-Qld, PO Box 2475 Fortitude Valley 4006 or by EFT to Westpac New Farm AUSCHI 034-065 130098 - Put "your name" & “seminar” as note. .