Tour
China and Earn CE Credits
November
8 - 22, 2008
(15
Days, 30 CE Hours)
Tour
Overview.
Visit
majestic Great Wall of China, Forbidden City,
Tian’anmen Square, and Temple of Heaven
 Visit
Xian, the Terra Cotta Soldiers, and Shanghai
Study
Nei Yang Qigong
Study
the Seven Star Cervical Spine Method |
Workshop Overview
Qigong comes
in many forms, from the classic "the Eight
Brocades" to the new medical Qigong "Chilel
Qigong", Each has its own distinct form and
characteristics. Although some forms fit certain
individuals better than others, the principles
and path to achieving the Tao are similar. As many
accomplished masters point out, one should focus
on one style only but not be isolated. Otherwise,
one would become "inbred". To strengthen
oneself by learning from others, Taiji classic
says "to find the right paths and get in the
right doors, one needs verbal instructions".
To find an accomplished teacher willing to give "verbal
instructions" is not that easy. Traditionally,
a student has to study with the teacher for many
years and prove his loyalty before he is taught
the "secrets". For this trip, we are
fortunate to have a Master willing to share the
secret of Nei Yang Gong with us. Nei Yang Gong
is the main Qigong method used in Hebei Medical
Qigong Rehabilitation Center.
The
workshop will be held at the National Medical Qigong
Beidaihe Education Center, located 300 km east of Beijing
in the city of Beidaihe. It was established in early
50s as the home base for Taiji Master Li Jingwu and
Qigong Master Lu Qajun. Its original name was Hebei
Medical Qigong Rehabilitation Center. In 1985, the
government invested a large amount of money to establish
a national medical qigong research organization in
Beidaihe and renamed the center National Medical Qigong
Beidaihe Education Center. The current center consists
of dozens of building, including three hotels and a
rehabilitation hospital, and occupies 126,000 square
meter of space. Its 4-year program trains healers in
a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical
Qigong, Tui Na and Taiji.
Seven
Stars Cervical Spine Method is
a seven-step technique designed to loosen up
the muscles of the upper back, shoulder, and
neck to increase the flow of blood and chi
to the head and brain. It is used to treat
many of the 36 illnesses attributed to neck
problems in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The
late renowned acupuncturist Dr. Gou Begui,
personal physician to the first Chinese Defense
Minister, developed the Seven Stars Cervical
Spine Method in the 1950s.
The
Teachers (Lao-shi)
Feng
Jiming Lao-shi, a
student of the late legendarily Grandmaster
Li Jingwu, has studied and practiced Traditional
Chinese Medicine for over 20 years in the areas
of acupuncture, Tui Na, and moxibustion. He
specializes in the diseases of the neck, shoulder,
waist, hip joint, and feet as well as post-stroke
syndromes. He is the on-call Tui Na physician
for Chinese government officials vacationing
in the seaside resort town of Beidaihe. Feng
Lao-shi has taught qigong and acupuncture in
Indonesia. He also teaches massage, Tui Na,
and Tai Chi annually in Austria. In addition
to teaching and clinical work, Feng Lao-shi
is the Chairman of the Department of Acupuncture
and Tui Na, as well as the Chief Instructor
of Tai Chi Studies at the National Medical
Qigong Beidaihe Education Center.
Course
Objectives
-
Demonstrate
and apply the Seven Stars Cervical Spine Method to
treat a client.
-
Demonstrate Nei Yang Gong methods
on treating various illnesses, such as heart disease
and high blood pressure.
The
5-Day Studies consists of 30 contact hours
of instruction and practice.
Study
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 USA/Beijing
Depart USA to China.
Day 2 Beijing
The flight arrives at Beijing in the evening; we are met by our tour guide and transferred to our Hotel.
Day 3 Beijing/Beidaihe
After breakfast, we will take a coach to Beidaihe to begin our study.
Day 4-7 Beidaihe
Daily workshop in Qigong and Tui Na.
Day 8 Beidaihe/Beijing
After lunch, we will take a coach back to Beijing.
Day 9 Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China, and the host city for the 2008 Olympics. We embark for a full day tour, begins at Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, its monuments and buildings situated around the square’s perimeter. Then we visit the Forbidden City and Lama Temple.
Day 10 Beijing
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven man-made wonders of the world and definitely the focal point of China. Later visit the Ming Tombs, the burial place of thirteen emperors and their families of the Ming Dynasty.
Day 11 Beijing/Xian
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing dynasty. Later in the day, we will visit Summer Palace. After dinner, we will board a flight to Xian, the starting point of the historic Silk Road.
Day 12 Xian
Xian was the former capital of China and with a 5000-year-old history. In 221 BC, Qing Shi Huang unified China and became its first Emperor. When he died, an entire Terra Cotta Army was constructed and buried with him. It was uncovered in 1974 by farmers, and then became one of the 20th Century's greatest archeological discoveries.
Day 13 Xian/Shanghai
Depart Xian for Shanghai by air after dinner.
Day 14 Shanghai
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront. Enjoy this free afternoon at leisure in Shanghai.
Day 15 Shanghai /USA
We will transfer to the airport for our flight back to the States.
Optional Tour
: Extension
Extension
Tour Itinerary
Day
15 Shanghai/Wuxi
After breakfast,
we travel to Wuxi by coach, and begin
our extension tour. Wuxi
is one of the oldest cities in China.
it is considered one of the 15 national
economic centers. Wuxi is known for its
natural scenic beauty, rich cultural
landscapes and beautiful pottery.
Day
16-17 Suzhou
Suzhou, one of
the most beautiful cities in China, also
known as “the Venice of the East”,
is the silk capital of China. We will
visit the Lingering Garden, the Grand
Canal, and Silk Factory.
Day
18-19 Hangzhou
Hangzhou is
one of the seven capitals of ancient
China, known for its tea products. We
will take small boat ride on the famous
West Lake, an inspiration for many Chinese
poets. Then we will visit Six Harmony
Pagoda, which was built about 1000 years
ago in Song dynasty.
Day
20 Shanghai
Enjoy the free day at leisure
at Shanghai. Time to shop!
Day
21 Shanghai
/USA
We will transfer to the airport for our flight back to the States.
All-Inclusive
Study Tour Fee:
Study Tour
$3,250
Double Occupancy
$450
for Single Supplement*
Extension Tour
$750
Double Occupancy
$200
for Single Supplement*
Study Tour + Extension:
$3,950
Double Occupancy
$650
for Single Supplement*
*We
offer assistance in finding a roommate.
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