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Tai Chi for Seniors | Qiqong and Oriental Healing Arts | "Lower Tan Tien" Style Tai Chi | I Ching Workshop | All Schools of Feng Shui Workshop | Onsite Chi Kung Healing - INSPIRING - THOUGHT PROVOKING - ENERGIZING - ENTERTAINING -The following seminars occur throughout the year both around the United States and abroad. If you would like to know the current schedule or arrange a seminar for your area please contact us via email or phone: 1.800.497.4244.
The afternoon starts with an hour of stress release, which include detoxification techniques. This involves stimulating every cell on the body with gentle tapping which flushes excess lactic acid, uric acid and carbon dioxide into the lymph system for drainage from the body. We then stretch and loosen every joint in the body because the Chinese feel the joints are the "gateways" to the body so we must keep them open and flexible. We then stimulate each gland and internal organ one at a time by breathing into them while stretching and squeezing them. Mark then teaches self-healing and disease prevention exercises, including how to ease the pain of arthritis and headaches, lower blood pressure and several ways to strengthen your immune system. Workshop participants learn the 5 minute "Longevity" Qigong Tai Chi style as demonstrated in Mark's video/DVD Tai Chi for Seniors. The day ends with a Rainbow group healing.
The morning begins with the same warm-ups as Saturday, but with the addition of learning new, useful acupressure points for maintaining health. We also learn the 5 healing sounds and 5 healing colors. Additional techniques are presented to develop increased stamina, balance and self empowerment. Movements of the "Longevity" style are then reviewed and refined. The workshop concludes with a different group Healing Circle. BOTH DAYS FOR ONLY $49!(Senior special with 25 or more students) (VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED)
FRIDAY 7- 9:30 PM $15 The evening begins with a presentation on the evolution of Qigong and Tai Chi. Students learn the unique benefits of these ancient Chinese methods for healing and health maintenance. Various styles of a fully integrated Taoist system, including Dao In, 8 Treasures, Qigong, Tai Chi (3 styles) and Ba Gua are introduced through demonstrations and class participation. The evening concludes with a question and answer period and a group healing. SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM $65 Maintaining health through the integration of body, mind and spirit is the focus of this workshop. Students learn the basics of Qigong, beginning with stress release, detoxification and energy gathering exercises. Basic breathing techniques are introduced as well as recommended methods of sleeping, eating, standing, walking and "dual cultivation" (sex). Students learn structural realignment, the fundamentals of movement, and nine of the most useful acupressure points. The 6 healing sounds and 5 healing colors, involving every major organ and gland in the body are presented. The day ends with a Rainbow group healing. SUNDAY 9 AM - 5 PM $45 Once you learn to integrate and balance your own energies, it is time to harmonize them with your environment. The day begins with an introduction to ALL schools of Feng Shui, a study of the energies of your immediate surroundings. An introduction to the I Ching, China's timeless classic on the nature of how things change, explains the relationship between the material, psychological and spiritual levels. Creating balance and harmony in personal relationships is emphasized. Cultivating subtle energy is taught by learning how to design, construct and use a shrine. The workshop ends with a Circular group healing. $100 FOR ALL 3 DAYS IF YOU REGISTER EARLY
ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH FOR 3 MONTHS
The day starts with an hour of detoxification warm-ups, which include stimulation of the body with percussion, bone-marrow washing, stimulation of all glands and organs one at time and loosening of the joints, followed by stretching and balancing postures. We then proceed to learn the "Lower Tan Tien" style. This is the style from which all shorter styles have been derived.
After lunch, we resume our practice of the style and by the end of the day, we are usually completing the first of 3 sections. SUNDAY 9-5 PM At 8 AM there will be an ancient Taoist energy renewal ceremony which includes 1/2 hour of quiet sitting for those interested. The morning officially begins at 9 AM with more detoxification warm-ups, then a continuation of learning the style. We will practice straight through until lunch, which usually includes the moves near the middle of the second section. A home-made video/DVD will be given at the end of the day showing what we have learned, and can be used as a review until Mark returns next month. $95 FOR EACH WEEKEND IF YOU PRE-REGISTER OR $110 AT THE DOOR  
With Taoist Mentor MARK JOHNSON SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-5 PM
The I Ching, also called the Book of Changes is China's ancient classic on the nature of how things change. It is a method of revealing and understanding the processes of change on all levels. It is based on a 64 unit code similar to the DNA code. Students learn how the I Ching evolved and the principles explaining how and why it works including resonance, synchronicity, Yin / Yang and the 5 Elements theory.
We continue with an in-depth study of trigram qualities and the pre and post heaven arrangements. We then study the details of hexagram construction, which includes inner trigrams and the line correspondences. We finish with a brief look into advanced I Ching studies with questions and answers.
Mark started his I Ching studies in 1970 with Khiegh Dhiegh, director of the Taoist Sanctuary in L.A., and author of "The Eleventh Wing", one of the first commentaries on the I Ching in English. After 4 years with Khiegh, Mark was inspired by Taoist Master Ni, Hua Ching, and helped him edit his very popular "The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth". Mark then started tutoring and conducting I Ching seminars around the country.
With Taoist mentor MARK JOHNSONSATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 TO 5 PM Feng Shui is the study of the subtle energies of your environment and how to harmonize with them. In this workshop you are introduced to the "Black Sect" school and several compass school methods. The "East/West" or "Eight Directional" school includes learning the "7 Portends" based on the direction the house faces. The "Flying Star" school further integrates the cycles of the house based on the year it was constructed and your own energy composition based on your date of birth. You will then answer a questionnaire to determine our 5 Phase energy composition and how it relates to your home or office. Bring a rough floor plan of your home or office showing the direction the front door faces and we will harmonize your energy with your home by modifying your house to compliment your energies. Everyone gets analyzed. $95 PRE-REGISTERED OR $110 AT THE DOOR Mark started studying Feng Shui in 1970 and has had several famous teachers. He has written many articles on the subject, and is honored to be featured in the popular FENG SHUI ANTHOLOGY. He has given numerous seminars throughout the U.S. and is available for personal consultations.
THE FENG SHUI AND I CHING WORKSHOPS HAVE SOMETIMES BEEN COMBINED IN ONE WEEKEND.
You get both subjects for only $100 but the classes go from 9AM to 5 PM. *CHI KUNG HEALINGS CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED AT $20 FOR 1/4 hour* While studying acupuncture in Taiwan in 1975, Mark started his Tai Chi studies and continued them for eight more years, mostly in the US. His source of inspiration and support for all his activities is Hua Ching, Ni. He then started Tai Chi groups in Tulsa, OK; New York, NY; Taos, NM and in Sacramento CA. He is a certified Tai Chi tournament judge and has taught such famous people as Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Mickey Rourke, and many others. To sign up for any of the above seminars, or for any additional information, simply phone or e-mail us. We hope to hear from you soon! E-mail: chigung@mindspring.com Toll-free telephone number: 800.497.4244 Chi Kung/Tai Chi | The videos/DVDs | The Seminars | To Order the videos/DVDs The Tai Chi For Health Institute The Tai Chi For Health Institute |
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