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2010 Workshops
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March 13-14, 2010
Qigong Level 1 Qigong for Health Part I – Dynamic Qigong (SF Weekend Workshop, 15CEUs available)
This is a Qigong workshop for beginners. No previous experience required. If you have done other Qigong forms before, this system will help you progress in understanding what you have already been practicing through its simple and direct theory.
April 10, 2010 One Day Qigong Retreat in Green Gulch Farm
Saturday retreat
Led by Liping Julia Zhu
7 CEUs pending approval for Licensed Acupuncturists and Registered Nurses
Green Gulch Farm or Green Dragon Zen Temple is located in Marin County near Muir Beach. It is a beautiful serene place to study and practice Qigong. Come to join us for this special event! You can be a beginner of Heavenly Essence Qigong system or an experienced student for some refreshing of the teachings. Any questions about registration, please contact Green Gulch Farm directly. To reserve your spot, please call Green Gulch Farm phone number 415-383-3134. This workshop content is the same as Dynamic Qigong (Level 1 Part 1).
Click to see Green Gulch Farm website ads
July 3-4 Nottingham, England
Swimming Dragon’s First trip to Europe!!
These two day Taichi seminar will cover the First Form of Taiyi Swimming Dragon Chuan.
Please click to see the registration detail
July 10-11 Qigong Level 1 Qigong for Health Part II – Microcosmic Qigong
(SF Weekend Workshop, 15CEUs available)
This is a Qigong workshop for beginners. Level 1 Part 1 Dynamic Qigong required prior to this workshop. This workshop will focus on Taoist transmuting Jing (essence) into Qi technique, also called “Human Immortal Gong”. Heavenly Essence Qigong system evolved this practice from the traditional practice and calls its practice “Accelerated Microcosmic Orbit Method” and has its unique way of making this practice a much more simple, direct and effective practice. Level 1 is taught through 3 separate weekend workshops:
Part I – Dynamic Qigong (9 practices) is to learn Qigong exercises that are good for your own health
(offered on Feb 27-28 in SF, or April 10 at Green Gulch Farm, or Sep 3-6 at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and ACTCM curriculum course)
Part II – Microcosmic Qigong (4 practices) is to learn the Taoist way of preserving and prolonging life force
(offered one time only in 2010 on July 10-11 in SF)
Part III – Medical Qigong (9 practices) is to learn 6 healing methods for self healing and helping others and to learn about the three special functions – Seeing the Aura, Third Eye and Hand Detecting Sick Qi
(offered one time only in 2010 on Aug 21-22 in SF)
These 3 parts of comprehensive study need to be taken consecutively.
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August 2-6 Qigong In-the-World Week 6:30am-8:30am
We are offering our annual Qigong In-the-World Week again as a gift to our community!
The week long of training around July 31and August 8 has become a tradition of celebrating and remembering Master Zhang who brought Heavenly Essence Qigong to the public on August 8, 1987 and who passed away on July 31, 2007. All the Heavenly Essence Qigong practitioners from all over the world are invited to experience various forms of intensive practice during this week.
The energy can be especially intensified during this occasion. The intention is to support each other’s daily practice in growing the Gong. There will be a 30min Sword Finger Stance on a daily basis and some meditation practice.
Time: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 8:30am
Price: Free. Donation to the teaching is always appreciated.
Location: Gruenwald Press, 1663 Mission St, SF, CA 94103. Entrance at Plum Street, right off the Discount Builders (Between South Van Ness & Mission). Door code 352.
The week’s practice will culminate in a 2-day weekend intensive workshop with Qigong Fasting training for those who seek to make a deeper commitment to Qigong study and healing. This will be our second time we are offering the teaching of Qigong Fasting to the community.
August 7-8, Saturday & Sunday, Qigong Fasting Intensive Workshop
We are offering this Qigong training to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of Master Zhang’s coming out to teach since August 8, 1987. The weekend workshop can be taken without attending the week long morning training although, it is highly recommended in order to experience a greater benefit of this intensive week.
Prerequisite: Level I Part I Dynamic Qigong or minimum 1 Qigong Intensive Day experience
Time: Sat & Sun August 7-8, 2010 9am-4pm
Price: $185 before August 4; $225 after August 4
Location: Gruenwald Press, 1663 Mission St, SF, CA 94103. Entrance at Plum Street, right off the Discount Builders (Between South Van Ness & Mission). Door Code 352. For Saturday, you can easily park on Plum Street where it is marked red. The sign says no parking Mon-Fri only or you can park on Duboce St near Valencia. Sunday, parking is free at all meters.
The general schedule format is the same as a regular Qigong Intensive Day but with added lecture time on Qigong Fasting and some new practice.
Saturday August 7th: Practice and Lecture on Qigong Fasting
Sunday August 8th: Qigong Fasting Day with Qigong practice
All participants are recommended to do a One Day Qigong Fasting together on Sunday.
Qigong Fasting or Bi Gu is a very important technique in cultivation and healing in the Daoist practice/tradition. Qigong Fasting is not simply stopping eating or starving oneself. It is about intaking the True Qi (Zhen Qi) through proper Qigong exercises and understanding the healing process on a deeper level while fasting. Please fill in the application form and send in your payment. If your application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Space is limited for this event!!
Aug 21-22 Qigong Level 1 Qigong for Health Part III – Medical Qigong
(SF Weekend Workshop, 15CEUs available)
This is a Qigong workshop for beginners. Level 1 Part 1 Dynamic Qigong and Part 2 Microcosmic Orbit Qigong are required prior to this workshop. This workshop will focus on Kylin Six Healing Methods and help develop your functions in Hand Detecting Sick Qi, Seeing the Aura and Heavenly Eyes. Level 1 is taught through 3 separate weekend workshops:
Part I – Dynamic Qigong (9 practices) is to learn Qigong exercises that are good for your own health
(offered on Feb 27-28 in SF, or April 10 at Green Gulch Farm, or Sep 3-6 at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and ACTCM curriculum course)
Part II – Microcosmic Qigong (4 practices) is to learn the Taoist way of preserving and prolonging life force
(offered one time only in 2010 on July 10-11 in SF)
Part III – Medical Qigong (9 practices) is to learn 6 healing methods for self healing and helping others and to learn about the three special functions – Seeing the Aura, Third Eye and Hand Detecting Sick Qi
(offered one time only in 2010 on Aug 21-22 in SF)
These 3 parts of comprehensive study need to be taken consecutively.
Click here for Registration Form
August 28-28 NEW EVENT, Swimming Dragon Taichi & Qigong Seminar in Los Altos Hills
For registration, please call our sponsor Valerie Boquet at 650-759-5954 or email her at morganef_1999@yahoo.com
September 3-6 Tassajara Healing with Zen and Qigong Retreat
Labor Day Weekend
18 CEUs approved for Licensed Acupuncturists and Registered Nurses  
Tassajara is a heavenly place for this practice! Its seclusion, hot-spring, gourmet vegetarian meals and its sacredness as a Zen Temple will make your retreat extra special. This retreat consists four hours of Qigong a day, zen meditation and zen study and some personal time to enjoy the scenery and hot-spring. No prior experience is necessary.
This retreat has always been booked full, so please register as soon as possible at Tassajara webpage.
This workshop content is the same as Qigong for Health Part I -Dynamic Qigong.
NEW EVENT: Sep 11-12, Swimming Dragon Taichi and Qigong Seminar in Los Angeles
Saturday Sep 11, 9am-4pm; Sunday Sep 12, 9am-1pm
The seminar will be held outdoors, at the beautiful home of Deborah and Paul on the Venice Canals in L.A.
For registration, please call our sponsors Tony and Jill at 310-398-3105 or email: jilltone@ca.rr.com
September 26 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping’s senior student John Gruenwald
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
October 24 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping’s senior student John Gruenwald
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
November 21 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping’s senior student John Gruenwald
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
December 12 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping’s senior student John Gruenwald
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
January 23, 2011 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
February 20, 2011 Sunday, Monthly Golden Gate Park Taichi Qigong
9am-11am Mixed levels
Golden Gate Park Taichi/Qigong Class taught by Liping
mixed levels, @6th Ave & Fulton in the park, class costs $15 Beginners are welcome!
9:00am-10am Taichi basics and Dynamic Qigong
10am-10:30am Swimming Dragon Taichi, Riding the Wind Sword 10:30am-11 small group practice (any style!)
May 5-12, 2011 Tassajara Zen and Taichi Retreat
7 day retreat in Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Led by Liping Julia Zhu and Anna Thorne
Tassajara is a heavenly place for this practice! Its seclusion, hotspring, gourmet vegetarian meals and its sacredness as a Zen Temple will make your retreat extra special. This retreat consists three periods of Taichi, three periods of meditation and some personal time to enjoy the scenery. No prior experience is necessary.
Registration doesn’t start until Feb 2011. These are tentative dates and will be confirmed in Octorber. This retreat has always been booked full, so please register as soon as Tassajara website registration is ready. Details will be posted here when Tassajara website is ready.
May 12-15, 2011 Qigong for Health
4 day retreat in Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Led by Liping Julia Zhu and
details TBA
