Workshops w/Grandmaster Zhang Yuanming

[say_qi]

April – June 2003 Grandmaster Zhang Yuanming will be
teaching workshops and classes in Qigong, Martial Arts, Tuina and Calligraphy at Jackowicz Oriental Medical Therapy Associates, 19 Belmont Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 868–0756, or 397 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 569–6529. For more information, or to register for classes, please call (617) 868-0756.

Qigong Workshops
Half day workshops in which Master Zhang teaches a special exercise for developing one’s energy and spirit. Each workshop
is $50 preregistered (a minimum of one week in advance) or
$60 at the door. Register for two or more classes and receive
$10 off the total.

Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade
April 12, 9am – 12pm
A Taoist sitting variation on a classic set of qigong exercises.
Simple, yet powerful movements that can be done by anyone.

Yellow Emperor’s Three Division Harmony
April 12, 2pm – 5pm
An ancient set of exercises to combine the energies of heaven,
earth and man. Ideal for Healtcare practitioners who want to
recharge.

Tiger Qigong
May 31, 9am – 12pm
Capture the spirit of the tiger to strengthen the body and build up
internal power. This is the essence of Taoist Medical Qigong
and Internal Kungfu and was only taught to the royal family in the
past. Apply it into Qi-emitting and self-defense.

Pyramid Meditation
May 31, 2pm – 5pm
A mixture of Taoist Medical Qigong and Tibetan Buddhist
meditation. It includes mantras and pyramid mudras. Five
special visualizations will calm the heart and mind and enable
you to achieve good health and longevity. A great tool for remote
healing and developing latent abilities.

Guan Yin Qigong
June 7, 9am – 12pm
Use the power of the Goddess Guan Yin to heal oneself. Learn
a series of meditations using various mudras and imagery.

Swimming Dragon
June 7, 2pm – 5pm
This method combines Taoist Taiji and Internal Alchemy Qigong.
The image is a dragon traveling along the Taiji diagram slowly
and elegantly. It enables you to absorb energy, unblock channels
and balance Yin and Yang. It can also help to reduce weight.

Internal Martial Arts
Workshops The three arts of Taiji, Bagua, and Xingyi are referred
to as internal since they cultivate the body's internal energy,
known as qi. This is different than the external martial arts which
rely on muscle strength to develop power. The internal Martial
Arts allow the practitioner to develop more power over time so
that the older internal martial artist is often more fearsome than
the younger, physically stronger one. Furthermore, the practice of
internal arts calms the mind and stretches and strengthens the
body in a holistic manner.

Mt. Wudang Taiji Weekend Workshops & Retreat
Learn the form of Taiji practiced on Mt Wudang from a master
who taught there. Combines walking and circular arm
movements. You can attend either or both Saturday workshops
or stay overnight and attend 2 additional workshops Saturday
night and Sunday morning.
Cost: $50 for each Saturday workshop or $180 for the whole
retreat.
Wudang Taiji Qigong April 26, 9am – 12pm
Wudang Taiji Quan April 26, 2pm – 5pm

The weekend includes two additional workshops for those staying Sat. night at JOMTA (Cambridge):
Qi Cultivation April 26, evening
Advanced Wudang Taiji Principles April 27, 9am – 12 pm

Daoist Taiji
Daoist Tai Chi will introduce general principles of Chinese
martial arts movements, similar to those seen in the Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon movie, which are applicable to all martial
arts. Cost: $80, preregistered, $95 at the door
Four Thursdays – April 3, 10, 17, 24
Basic 6pm – 7pm
Advanced 7pm – 8pm

Bagua
Bagua is based on the Yijing (I Ching), the Book of Changes.
These fluid movements are said to make a nearly impenetrable
defense as well as revitalize the body. (Advanced class requires
previous study with Master Zhang or a strong martial arts
background.) Cost: $50 for each morning or afternoon workshop.

Bagua Qigong (2 workshops)
June 21, 9am – 12pm
Learn the history, philosophy and theory of Bagua. Learn to work
with the energies used in Bagua and learn the first 2 palms.
June 21, 2pm – 5pm
Learn the other 6 palms.

Bagua Martial Applications ( Requires prior Bagua study with
Master Zhang )
Beginning June 22, 9am – 12pm
Advanced Extended Set June 22, 2pm – 5pm

Qigong Tuina II
This is a continuation of a series given last fall and will teach
new techniques as we\ll as review previously taught techniques.
A centuries-old way to add Qi energy to Tuina (Chinese
bodywork) techniques! Cost: $90 pre-registered, $100 at the
door
Four Thursdays –
April 3, 10, 17, 24 8:30pm – 10pm

Daoist Calligraphy
Learn to open your channels, then with brush and ink, infuse
esoteric Chinese characters with your Qi plus the energetic
essence of the character, to emanate out into the surroundings.
Cost: $80, preregistered, $95 at the door
Four Thursdays
May 22, 29, June 5, 12 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Qigong Certification Program
Master Zhang has designed a systematic approach for the
mastery of his lineage methods of qigong that allows the student
to develop the ability to treat disease by use of energy alone. The
program is based on the centuries old traditions that come from
Mt. Qing Cheng in China, where Master Zhang grew up and
apprenticed with the hermit masters of the mountains.
The program is divided into three modules. Each module covers
different material and progressively builds on the foundation of
the previous one. The student is required to complete a module
and then practice the methods of qi cultivation for a minimum of
one year to attend the next module. After the successful
completion of the third module, the student will be tested by
Master Zhang in both theoretical and practical components of
administering treatment. Successful completion of the exam
then leads to certification as both a healing practitioner and
basic level instructor of qigong.
Tuition for each module is $700 which includes 40 hours of
instruction and 24 hours of apprenticeship. Call (617) 868-0756
to register.

Certificates
Completion certificates are issued after Level 3 and Practitioner
and Instructor certification is possible after testing. This program
qualifies for CEU’s for acupuncturists.

When are the modules given?
Currently the modules are run in the morning from 6:30 to
8:30am, Monday to Friday, for one month. The requirements
include attendance at lecture and practice at home, as well as
one day a week of observation and assisting with Master Zhang
as he treats patients to thereby "learn the ropes" much like a
traditional apprentice would.
2003 Level 1 Morning Module: May 27 to June 23 Mon – Fri, 6:30
to 8:30am
2003 Level 2 Morning Module: April 1 to 25 Mon – Fri, 6:30 to
8:30am
2003 Level 3 Module: April 6, 13, 19 (full days) and May 19 to 23
(Mon – Fri, 6:30 to 8:30am)

Private Qigong Healings
Master Zhang is available for private healing sessions In
Cambridge or Woburn. Please call (617) 868–0756 to schedule
an appointment.

Grandmaster Zhang Yuanming
Born into a traditional martial arts family in Sichuan province,
China, Grandmaster Zhang Yuanming is the inheritor of several
ancient qigong lineages. For seventeen generations, his
ancestors studied, nurtured and refined these practices,
acquiring knowledge for improving health and longevity by
tapping into the natural energy of the universe. One of the most
prominent among his ancestors was Zhang San Feng, the
founder of Taoist Taiji.

Grandmaster Zhang began to practice various forms of Qigong
at the age of three. He went on to study with 24 different masters
and hermits, developing a broad, inclusive background in the
traditional arts of Chinese Medicine, Acupressure Massage,
Medical Qigong, Taoist and Tibetan Buddhism, and Internal
Alchemy. He has earned international recognition for his
expertise in a variety of Kung Fu systems, including Shaolin,
Taiji, Bagua Palm, Xingyi and Chin Zhen. He is the 8th
generation lineage holder of Mt. Emei Qigong, 6th generation
successor of Hebei Xingyi boxing, 4th generation of Bagua
Boxing, and 18th generation successor of My Wudan Longmen
Pai.

Grandmaster Zhang is also the Dean Emeritus of the Guanming
Medical University's Qigong and Acupuncture Department as
well as a consultant to the United Nations Qigong Society. He
has published numerous articles in Kung Fu Qigong Magazine
and Qi Journal and has produced over 25 instructional videos in
Medical Qigong and Kung Fu.

[Nexus]

Wow! You guys are really in for a treat. He's with us right now in Alaska and we always have a great time with him. Just make sure you have a good Chinese->English Translator ! Have fun.

[jun_erh]

does he wear the robe? that's all I care about

[say_qi]

Yes it is a real treat. Master Zhang's been coming to the Boston area for several years now. I'm an acupuncture student and will take level 2 of Master Zhang's 3 year medical qigong certificate program. Last year several of us in his program noticed it made an immediate difference in our ability to get qi when practicing needling in school. I've taken a number of his qigong, taiji, and bagua workshops and his emphasis on learning to work with qi before form is especially important. Having taken classes with other instructors before, I didn't start to get the idea and feel of working with qi until studying with Master Zhang.

Master Zhang understands more English than he speaks. But we do have an excellent translator, who is also an acupuncturist, a scholar of classical Chinese medical texts and an initiated Taoist.

No robes last fall (they are colorful aren't they), but excellent instruction anyway!

[GeneChing]

Qigong master visits Batavia to spread cultural awareness and promote ancient Chinese healing art
posted by Howard B. Owens in GO ART!, Qigong, Grandmaster Yuanming Zhang, batavia, news.


Grandmaster Yuanming Zhang, a master of the ancient Chinese medicine of Qigong, which involves exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being, has been in Batavia this past week giving seminars to area residents of all ages.

Last week, he taught children calligraphy as well as a form of Qigong known as a five-animal play.

Yesterday, he conducted a class for adults in Qigong using essential oils.

And today, his seminar was on pyramid meditation.

In 2005 Zhang established the World Federation of Reflex Medicine and in 2006, in conjunction with the World Reflexology Association, held a Conference for academic exchange at the United Nations Headquarters.

According to his website, Zhang, now a resident of Laguna Beach, Calif., was born into the Yellow Emperor Concealed Transcendent family lineage in Sichuan province in 1963. His entire life has been devoted to Internal Kung Fu and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He traces his lineage through renowned Zhang family ancestors back to the sage Laozi (Lao Tzu) and even further back to the Yellow Emperor of China. One of his ancestors was Zhang Liang, the 80th generation descendent of the Yellow Emperor.

Dr. Catherine Homrig, a veterinarian with Pumpkin Hill in Byron, said she has studied with Zhang for a number of years. She arranged for his visit to Genesee County and said one of his goals is to increase awareness of ancient cultural practices in China. He also wants to help people improve their health.

"One thing for people to learn about is the benefits of Qigong as a healing art and also a way of exercising, releasing stress, finding balance, and restoring good health," Homrig said. "And then again, cultural awareness. Master comes from a long lineage and so his (teaching) is the ancient traditional style. And with that comes strong energy. And they're probably not going to experience that in many places besides going to China."

Zhang teaches one more seminar, Om Fire Drago Qigong, during this visit, at 6:30 p.m. tonight at GO Art!, 201 East Main St., Batavia. No experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome. Wear comfortable, athletic clothing and non-skid shoes. The cost is $35 a person.

First two photos by Howard Owens. The remaining photos were submitted by Dr. Catherine Homrig (she is on the left in the photo below).

5 Element Qigong Set- Metal, Wood, Water. Fire & Earth