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Six Healing Sounds Qi Gong Teacher: Susan Monaco, LAc 3609435570 susan@mindbodyhealing.com About Me: I first was introduced to qigong almost 10 years ago while living and working at the Cloud Mountain meditation center in Castle Rock, WA. While there, I was fortunate to study with Sifu Dhammadasa, learning the five animal frolics. My interest in qi gong then lead me to explore traditional Chinese medicine. I relocated to Austin, TX to get my masters degree in East Asian medicine consisting of four years of study and practice in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, qi gong, and nutrition. Throughout those four years, I was able to study closely with my qi gong master, Li Junfeng, learning the Sheng Zhen Wu Ji Yuan Gong system of qigong. Since moving back to Olympia, I have been teaching qi gong privately and at the Lacey Senior Center. I truly love to teach qi gong. I believe regular practice of qi gong is one of the greatest tools out there to promote longevity, health and vitality. My goal is to empower students to develop a strong, grounded, selfguided, personal practice. Course Description: This 8 week course will cover the 6 healing sounds, one of the oldest methods of Daoist health preservation exercises. Based on classical Chinese five element theory, this form combines sound chanting with gentle movements to improve specific organ systems and emotional states. This form is also perhaps one of the most physically easy forms to perform. It is great for those who are new to qigong, just getting back in shape, or wanting to target their practice to specific health issues. In addition to learning the form, this course will also delve a bit into classical five element Chinese medicine theory. Course Goals: By the end of the course, students will be able to: ● Perform a full body qi gong warm up ● Perform the complete Six healing sounds qi gong form ● Locate several key acupuncture points (or energy centers) in the body ● Experience the “qi gong state”, a state of focused relaxation Guidelines for Qi Gong Practice: ● Wear loose, comfortable, breathable clothing ● Shoes are optional. Should you choose to wear shoes, please bring a pair of slippers or tai chi shoes which are for indooronly use. (see below for a list of shopping resources) ● Out of consideration for those with environmental sensitivities, please avoid the use of heavily scented personal care products (perfumes, colognes, deodorants, etc.) ● Do not practice on a very full or very empty stomach ● Do not “push” your body to perform any qi gong movement. Respect your body’s limits. Inform the teacher if you are experiencing discomfort or difficulty performing the movements. Movements can be modified to suit your body’s needs. ● Avoid the use of intoxicants several hours before and after practicing qi gong (this includes caffeinated beverages, tobacco, alcohol, opiate pain medications, as well as recreational drugs) Required Materials: A willing mind. Optional Materials: ● Pen and paper, for note taking ● Water bottle ● Tai chi shoes (see below for shopping resources) ● A walker or folding chair if you have difficulty standing Course resources: ● Relevant Books: ○ Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell (transl.). Tao Te Ching: A New English Version. New York: Harper Perennials, 1992. ○ Sat Chuen Hon. Taoist Qigong For Health and Vitality: A Complete Program of Movement, Meditation, And Healing Sounds. San Francisco: Shambhala, 2003. ○ Jahnke, Roger. The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness through Qigong and Tai Chi. New York: McGraw Hill, 2002. ● Internet Resources: ○ For research articles and information about qigong: http://www.qigonginstitute.org/ ● Shopping Resources: ○ Tai chi shoes are inexpensive, cotton soled shoes. Don’t spend more than $10 on a pair! They may be purchased at a well stocked asian market or online (for $7) at: http://www.orientalvillage.com/CA/list/ChineseShoes.html
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