QIGONG LEVEL 3 - HARD QIGONG
Feb 25, 2012 -
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RESERVATION
Pay by January 15th:- Non-YMAA Students:
$260 ($130 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$156 ($78 deposit)
- Non-YMAA Students:
$300 ($150 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$180 ($90 deposit)
If you attend two or more seminars in the same season, you will get
a 40% discount for each additional seminar to the first. First seminar is highest-priced seminar.
Group Rate: Register two people and third is half price. Register three people and the fourth is free.
* Discounts may not be combined.
* If the depositor cancels after the pre-registration deadline the deposit will be forfeited.
* Seminars subject to cancellation if the minimum number of 10 pre-registrations is not met.
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YMAA Boston38 Hyde Park Ave.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
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QIGONG LEVEL 1
Qigong Theory and Maintaining Chest/Spine Health
YMAA Boston, Boston, MA - February 18th-19th, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Book: The Root of Chinese Qigong by
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YMAA Boston, Boston, MA - February 25th-26th, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
QIGONG LEVEL 3 - HARD QIGONG
Qigong for Energizing and Strengthening the BodyYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - February 25th-26th, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hard Qigong emphasizes the Yang side of Qi training. Many who practice it experience a higher degree of energy. It is very beneficial for martial artists in need of a rapid way of energizing themselves. It is also great for those in need of conditioning and improving a weak or degenerating physical body. In this seminar, Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and White Crane Hard Qigong will be discussed and practiced.
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM
The seminar will be composed of two parts: a lecture session and a practice session.PART A - Lecture
- Differences between Hard Qigong and Soft Qigong
- Yi Jin Jing Theory
- Yin and Yang Theory
- Yin and Yang Sounds
- Breathing, Qi, and Martial Arts
- Precautions for Hard Qigong Training
PART B – Practice
Shaolin Da Mo Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong (Yi Jin Jing).
The Yi Jin Jing martial Qigong training sets created by Da Mo fifteen hundred years ago will be taught. These sets have been commonly used by external martial artists in China to strengthen their Qi and physical bodies. In this seminar, the fist/palm sets will be practiced and the concept of Iron Shirt Training will be discussed.
White Crane Hard Qigong
Crane Qigong was originated from the Crane Martial style. The original purpose of Crane Qigong was to train the foundation of Jing (Crane Power). Later it was discovered that it was also beneficial in improving health and strengthening the body.
WHO'S TEACHING?
Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming will conduct the lecture and demonstrate the exercises of the Hard Qigong Level 3 Seminar.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This seminar is open to everybody. No martial arts experience is required at all. Attendance is limited so register soon. Recommended prerequisite(s): Qigong Level 1.This seminar will benefit:
- Everyone interested in learning Qigong to strengthen and improve their physical body.
- Martial artists of all styles who would like to use Qigong to complement their physical training.
- All YMAA students who would like to achieve a deeper comprehension of Qigong.
- All interested in graduating and becoming a Qualified YMAA Instructor of Qin Na.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
There are no special requirements for the Hard Qigong Seminar. We recommend using loose practice clothing (t-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes unless you prefer working in bare feet.TRAVELING TO BOSTON
YMAA Boston is located approximately 20 minutes South of downtown Boston. If you are traveling by car please visit YMAA Boston webpage for detailed driving instructions.Free on-street parking is available and there are several paid lots nearby.
A good alternative is to use the MBTA subway transportation system. YMAA Boston is about a 3-minute walk from the Forest Hill Orange Line station. Visit MBTA website for more information.
If you are flying to Boston, you can use the MBTA subway system to get to YMAA instead of by taxi. After arriving at Boston’s Logan Airport take the free airport shuttle bus (Route #22, #33 or #55) to the MBTA ("T") Airport station. Take the Inbound Blue Line train to State station. At State station board the Orange Line outbound train to Forest Hills station. At the Forest Hills station go upstairs and proceed straight to exit the terminal on the Hyde Park Avenue side. Once outside and at the top of the landing, turn right, proceed downstairs, walk to the intersection, cross the street, and walk 2 blocks right to YMAA Boston. We are right across the Forest Hills parking lot.
STAYING IN BOSTON
For information about Hotel, Guest House and Inn lodging. Please visit the lodging page.EXTRA INFO
If you need help making a decision about attending, have further questions about this seminar, or would like to register now please contact us here or call (617) 524-8892 (for international calls please use +1-617-524-8892).Private lessons can be arranged with instructors or Dr. Yang.
