Optimize your Total health with Qi Gong
~ Medical (health) Qi Gong Training Series ~
Yi Jin Jing & Ba Duan Jin Forms
Classes conducted by Qi Gong Masters Directly from China,
first time in New Jersey
Session I: $95
Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Session II: $165
Thursday October 8 and Friday October 9
10:00am – 6:30pm
Location:
Ramada Conference Center
130 Route 10 West East Hanover, NJ 07936
] Please respond by e-mail or ' 973.887.2255
FAQ’s:
Ø What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong is an internal Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body to achieve optimal health. Qigong, sometimes pronounced “chi kung” is a 5000-year-old Chinese tradition that incorporates both still and moving forms, with more than 10,000 styles of qi gong and 200 million people practicing around the world.
Ø What is Yi Jin Jing?
Yi Jin Jing is one of oldest and most practiced styles in China. It is also called the Changing Tendons Exercise. In Chinese Yi means change, Jin means "tendons and sinews", while Jing means "methods". This form aims at strengthening the muscles to promote strength, flexibility, and balance so the harmonious qi will flow through the meridians hence the body is free of diseases. This exercise pays great attention to the coordination of movements, respiration and mind so as to guarantee that qi circulates freely and smoothly. This timeless teachings from the ancient martial art master have been considered the key to long-lasting youth. It is one of the most well kept Martial Arts technique of the Songshan Shaolin Monastery. The term Yi Jin Jing can be translated also as regeneration of the Body and Tendon -Transformation and Marrow-Purification method. It is beneficial for back, shoulder pains and all arthritic stiffness and joint problems.
Ø What is Ba Duan Jin?
The figure from the left was from a painting of a qigong master of Qing Dynasty, practicing Ba Duan Jin.
Ba Duan Jin is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used today. Ba in Chinese means “eight”, Duan means “piece”, and Jin means “brocade”- Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight Section Brocade, or Eight Silken Movements and other such names of this form generally refer to how the eight individual movements of the form characterize and impart a silken quality (like that of a piece of brocade) to the body and its energy.
This thousands-year old qi gong (some historical literature dates its existence back nearly 2,150 years), is very popular among the Asian people for its simplicity and flexibility. There are different postures such as sitting or standing; each section can be practiced on its own. The word “eight” not only refers to the eight movements, but, also indicates the multiple elements of the qigong that are inter-restricting, inter-relating and in repeated cycles, each movement targets a specific organ or health need. One can say Yi Jin Jing focuses on maintaining healthy Tendons, muscles, bones and skin, while Ba Duan Jin concentrates on the strong and healthy functioning of the internal organs, especially helpful for those suffering from chronic illness.
Ø Who are those Qi Gong for?
It is for EVERY ONE, young, old, well, sick. People in good health augment and strengthen their wellbeing, and sick people boost the body’s vital force and get healed. It is also very beneficial for Holistic healing physicians, like Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Physical therapist, and mental doctors like Psychotherapist, Psychologist, as well as for all types of Energy Healers, like Massage Therapist, ReiKi masters, Teachers, Writers, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Martial arts practitioners, etc.
For those who sit or stand in one position for a length of time, it is important to learn and practice qi gong to give your body a “break”.
Ø Who are the teachers?
1. Shi Fu, Master Zhuang (the one in White, at front)
2. Shi Fu, Master Tong (the one in Pink, at front)
Ø What’s the training fee?
$95 for Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7
5:30pm – 10:00pm each day
$165 for Thursday October 8 and Friday October 9
10:00am – 6:30pm each day
In order to make this training affordable for everyone, we have worked very hard to get the best tuition plus this incredible accommodation. The Ramada Hotel is giving us $69.00 - $79.00 for an overnight stay. For those who would like to stay at the hotel for a night or two, please e-mail back to get the promotion code.
Ø Why are there two sessions?
Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7 are intended for those who can’t take time off
during the day.
Thursday October 8 and Friday October 910:00am – 6:30pm allow more time for fine tuning and
individual assistance will be more available.
Both sessions contain the teaching of Yi Jing Jin and Ba Duan Jin.
Participants learn the basic techniques in the half day classes. Whole days classes will repeat the
basics, but, with a concentration on refining each move.
Ø Can I take both sessions?
Yes, you can. As a matter of fact, it is most valuable if you can do both. The tuition for 4 days will be reduced to $210. As some of you know, this training with the Chinese masters has been prepared for a long time. Our goal is not to make profit, but to bring this incredible healing art to the American people so everyone here can benefit.
Ø What’s after this?
Upon completion of the training, each participant will get an official certificate that is issued by the most prestigious qi gong organization in China – China Health Qi Gong association. Like Yoga, Tai Chi and most of the healing exercises, qi gong has to be practiced frequently. In order to help everyone stay on a regimen, there will be free practices every week, held at the Mt. Tabor Healing Center and other locations. The goal is to master the art and bring total health to your body. In the next couple of years, a team of qi gong practitioners will be led by Mei Jin Lu to represent United States at the annual Qi gong performance/competition held in China. Besides Hong Kong, Japan, some eastern countries and many European delegations, there haven’t been any teams from United States as yet. You can be a member of the first team! The cost of traveling to China will be subsidized by the sponsoring organizations. Who wouldn’t want to get an amazing trip to china out of this? So, go for it!
Ø How to register for the Qi Gong Training Series ?
Call 873-887-2255 or reply to this e-mail. Due to the Conference arrangement, we need the payment check by Monday, September 28th. You can still pay at the door, but there will be a $5.00 handling fee, in addition to the tuition. Transfers between sessions can be made without charge. So, if you are not sure which session to take, register for any one for now to secure your space. You can always change later.
Please send your check, payable to Mei Jin Lu with your phone number on the top of the check to:
Mei Jin Lu
20 Beechwood Lane
East Hanover, NJ 07936