Zoom - Qigong for Health & Updates with Jocelyn Simpson
When and Where
| Date: | Oct 19th 2024 |
| Time: | 9am - 5:00pm EDT |
| Address: | United States |
Information
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- To learn the Five Element Qigong with one of Dr Lam's authorised Master Trainers
- To qualify as an instructor and teach the form to your participants
- To improve your own health
What is Qigong?
"Qigong" comes from two Chinese words. Qi is the life energy inside a person that circulates throughout the body to provide inner strength and maintain good health. Gong is a method of exercise in this context. So Qigong is an exercise which cultivates better and stronger Qi. The stronger Qi you have, the healthier and stronger you are.
Qigong is especially beneficial for health and mental relaxation.
The 5 element Qigong is easy-to-earn and powerfully effective for health.
The Five Element Qigong
According to ancient Chinese philosophy, all things in the universe are made up 
of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements have different properties: earth nurtures all living beings, metal is sharp and changeable, water runs down and irrigate the earth while wood is characterised by growth and fire is hot.
The five elements represent five major internal organs of the body. They interrelate and influence each other. While one enhances another, they also negate each other. The positive relationships are: metal gives life to earth, earth gives life to water, water gives life to wood, wood to fire and so on.
The negative relationships also work in a continual circle; earth negates water, water negates fire, fire negates metal, metal negates wood and wood negates earth and so on. The 5 Element Qigong is based on this theory of nature, and is effective in promoting all aspects of health, including relaxation, mental concentration and cultivating Qi.
How to do Qigong well
The ultimate goal is to use your conscious mind to direct the Qi, use Qi to direct your physical body, thus combining the mind, Qi and body as one co-ordinated entity. This may sound challenging, but the actual learning and practice is relatively easy. With regular practice you will progress steadily to the ultimate goal. You will gain health benefits almost right from the start of your practice. The most enjoyable part is the practice, and the many health benefits you gain as you progress.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Five Element Qigong.
Study Dr Lam's Qigong for Health DVD.
What to Wear
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
At this workshop participants will have the opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Prior notice is essential and a written assignment must be submitted in advance. An administration fee may apply.
Details
What is required?
- Completion of Dr. Lam's self-paced study package SIPP. After you complete registration, you will be sent the link and a discount code for 30% off retail ($56 instead of $80).
- Review of materials and practice (including teaching practice). Dr. Lam's book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" is a required text. It may be purchased at www.taichiproductions.com, or Amazon. After your registration is finalized, you will receive a discount code for the book to use at taichiproductions.com.
- CPR & First Aid certification
If updating your current certification, please provide a copy of your most recent certificate.
What is expected of me at the workshop?
- Practice and Demonstration of the qigong postures, along with warm-ups & cool-downs from memory
- Demonstration and understanding of the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method from memory
- Understanding of safety protocols - Chapter 4 of "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively"
- Understanding of requirements of TCHI-certified instructors, including our Code of Ethics (https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/instructors/code-of-ethics/)
- Camaraderie with fellow instructors, sharing ideas and a great time together!
Cost
Once registered, you will receive an invoice via "Square". You may then pay via credit card or Zelle. If you need a different method of payment, please contact Jocelyn at the email address below. Premier Members receive a 10% discount, so make sure your membership is up to date if you are currently a certified instructor!
Early Bird Rate (paid prior to October 1)
$250 if attending workshop for initial training
$150 if attending to update current certification
Rate after August 2
$285 for initial training
$165 for update
Additional fee for multiple updates - $40 per additional update to a maximum of $120
Cancellations after October 10 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Once you pay for the workshop, you will receive a link to purchase the SIPP (Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package). The retail fee is $80, but with the code you will receive, a 30% discount is applied bringing the fee down to about $56. You will have access to the SIPP for an entire year. It will continue to support you as you plan your lessons in that first year. Be sure to get your discount code first before you purchase the SIPP.
Location
This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Find a space in your home suitable for practice, and experiment with Zoom so you learn how to stay within the frame. I will need to see you head to toe. I recommend using painter's tape on the floor to outline the area you will need to stay within. If available, I recommend using a HDMI connection to a larger screen or your television, so you have a larger image.
You can also check out the following YouTube videos from Dr. Lam and Becky Rahe for important Zoom Tech information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE2FjM1jlKI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW-0O_HdSjk&t=8s.
Contact
Jocelyn Simpson, Master Trainer - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com
Tracey Anfuso-Temple, Senior Trainer - tracey_anfuso@hotmail.com
