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New Course! Standing, Tai Chi Circuling Hands, Sitting & Ba Gua Circle Walking
October 31 - November 2
Course FEE - $340.00

There are aspects of tai chi, other internal martial arts, chi gung, hand-on energetic healing methods and practices that are part of China's water method of the Living Taoist tradition. This meditation tradition will explore the four basic way TAO meditation is done: standing, sitting, moving (within tai chi and ba gua) and lying down. Dual cultivation practices such as meditation may be discussed but not emphasized during this weekend. This introduction to TAO meditation will help you learn:

*Standing practices - body alignments used in all Taoist practices, as well as how to sink your chi and release blocked energy inside your body with the Outer Dissolving technique.

*Moving tai chi circling hands - includes all the fundamental healing practices of tai chi, projecting and absorbing energy, and techniques for acheiving deep relaxation at all levles, increasing mobility and balance and relieving joint and general body pain. & Moving practice of ba gua circle walking - a foundation meditation practice of I Ching and the internal martial arts of ba gua chang.

Wednesday, July 16th. 6:30-7:30 pm -FREE
Frank Iborra is a state licensed and nationally certified acupuncture physician, herbalist and chi gung practitioner with over 38 yrs. experience.  Your invited to the center where Frank will answer health questions and give practical guidance from a holistic perspective that includes diet, herbs, mind-body practices, acupuncture and energy bodywork.

A simple chi gung practice will also be taught to attendees.

Cycles, Circles, Rhythms & Chi
Drawing inspiration from readings and life experience is the focus of this group.  We will all share knowledge, wisdom and spritual guidance along with how to integrate this information into our daily lives.   

Time:  Saturday, July 12th. 10:00-11:30 am