FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICAL QIGONG THERAPY GOLD COAST 2023
Dive deep into Taoist philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine and the ancient art of Qi cultivation with this Level 1 Teacher Training Certificate in February 2023…
Dr Nicholas J Beasley (DAOM) and Qigong teacher Sofia Quintero
We are so excited to be hosting this incredible Qigong Teacher Training filled with Traditional Chinese Medicine and its application to the practice of Daoist cultivation.
The course will be conducted over 3 and half weekends throughout February going deep into the history, philosophies, kinesiology and fundamentals of Qigong. It will be designed to help students develop key teaching skills and feel comfortable teaching this medicine in a variety of settings such as Yoga schools, gymnasiums, hospitals, community centers and rehabilitation clinics.
Join Sofia Quintero and Dr Nicholas Beasley, (DAOM) teacher of Qi Gong and Tai chi on this truly insightful and inspiring training.
You will learn:
~ History of Qigong
~ History of Chinese Medicine
~ Yin + Yang Theory
~ Five Elements, Bagua and I-Ching Theory
~ Dynamics of Qi
~ Anatomy + Physiology of Qigong
~ Yang Sheng (Life cultivation) practices for self-care
~ Daoist Philosophy
~ The eight extraordinary vessels
~ Introduction to Neigong
~ How to sequence and teach Qigong based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
~ Breathing techniques to harmonize Qi and blood circulation
~ Daoist Zhan Zhuang Meditation
~ Daoist prayer and mantra
This training is for teachers as well as those who want to deepen
their Qigong practices.
This course is a master piece of 14 years of dedication and study in the arts of Chinese medicine, kinesiology and taoist cultivation.
The course will showcase a broad range of philosophical and medical skills which have been used for close to 3000 years and how they can be applied in todays society across multiple enviroments such as Yoga studios, hospitals, community centres or private classes.
The course will dive deep into classical Chinese philosophy, history and cosmological literature to set a solid foundation for your overall awareness and understanding of the richness of this ancient medicine.
We will explore both Western and Easter anatomy and physiology and its application to meditation, movement and healing. This includes learning the 12 primary channels, eight extra ordinary vessels and the three treasures.
In the second half of the course, we will cover indepth teachings of one of the most famous Qigong forms practiced all over the world today, the Ba Duan Jin or Eight Silken Brocades. Over these sessions we will teach the individual movements, correct postures, medical application as well as variations for teaching students at any level or setting.
This course is designed to equip you with the basic knowledge and understanding of a medicine that if you allow it can help heal and benefit so many.
We trust you will embrace this opportunity with us and use this practice to help bring health and vitality back into the lives of all those you share it with.
Investment:
$995 Early Bird (paid by 1st of January)
Full Price: $1295
Dates:
Friday 10th of February: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11th of February: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday 12th of February: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 18th of February: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday 19th of February: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 25th of February: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday: 26th of February: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday 4th of March: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
For questions + bookings contact Nick and Sofia at
admin@wujimedicine.com or jump onto www.wujimedicine.com for more information
Meditation 2. Trust
A small guided meditation that helps to draw trust into your awareness. Feeling trust in yourself and challenges that we come up against.
Meditation 1. Peace
This is the first of our October meditations. This meditation focuses on the quality of peace and utilizes visual meditation as a means to open the heart and expand concious intention
Qigong Part 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of East Asian Movement Medicine
“Qigong is the art and science of refining and cultivating internal energy”
Kevin Cohen
Qigong is an ancient healing system that forms one of the major branches of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) along with acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, diet and herbal therapy. Qigong is a practice that involves sequences of breathing, postural and movement exercises that are performed in a meditative state and serve as a purpose for improving health conditions and enhance spiritual cultivation.
Qigong shares the same philosophical principles as traditional Chinese medicine with its root being both Taoist and Buddhist cosmology. The ancient theories of Taiji (yin yang), five element, three treasures and Zang Fu are all associated with Qigong practices and give the practitioner/student a concept to which they can direct their intention towards.
Qigong exercises are usually performed in a slow, coordinated and relaxed manner to stimulate an even, free-flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood throughout the body. According to traditional Taoist texts, Qi is believed to be cultivated and stored in three main Dan Tian centres and travels throughout the body in twelve main meridians with numerous smaller branches and tributaries. These twelve main meridians correspond to the twelve main organs (Zang Fu). Each of the main meridians run through and is associated with corresponding muscles, bones, joints, tissue and cells.
Ancient Taoist and Buddhist scholars became obsessed with understanding the anatomy and physiology of Qi and the meridians and slowly through time developed many dynamic and meditative systems to increase physical health and enhance martial performance.
Just like TCM, Qigong focuses on correcting any disharmonies and diseases which can be identified in terms of deficiency, excess, hot, cold, interior, exterior, yin and yang. Through harmonizing energies (eg yin balancing yang) a practitioner can create a balanced flow of Qi and blood in the body, increasing their resistance to external pathogens. A person is believed to become ill or die when their Qi becomes diminished, blocked or overwhelmingly unbalanced. In the Yellow Emperors classic (Huang Di Neijing), it was said
“if there is free flow, there is no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow”.
A healthy physical body is said to be a result of a healthy supply and circulation of Qi, free of blockages and imbalance. Qigong works through the practitioner guiding his/her intention internally (meditation) and stimulating the main meridians through (external) dynamic movements to balance both internal and external energy. When practiced mindfully and with skill, the Qigong practitioner can influence and improve both their supply andcirculation of Qi, restoring harmony and order to their body and mind.
Consistent practice of Qigong will manifest in a variety of health benefits such as improved energy levels, increased strength and flexibility, quicker recovery times, mental clarity, better sleep and a deeper awareness of internal energy and emotional balance. Once the practitioner has cultivated enough Qi, he/she may begin practicing other forms of Qigong that work on deeper levels of the mind (Nei Gong) or directing Qi therapeutically in patients (Medical Qigong).
So, if you have been thinking of starting Qigong for health purposes, this is a great start in understanding the intention of the practitioner and gives you a basic idea of this medicine functions.
Classes are posted on the ‘About’ page for information about how to get started.
In Tao
Nicholas
Founder of Wuji Medicine
