Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Meridian Therapy

Do you wonder what "Qi" is? Have you seen the yin and yang symbol but don't really know what it means? Are you curious about how Traditional Chinese doctors observed nature to create one of the oldest and most effective forms of medicine?

On November 27 & 28th we will be conducting a 2 day "Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Meridian Therapy" for Registered Massage Therapists and Health Care Practitioners.

Learn the concepts of:

• Qi
• Yin and Yang
• 5 Elements
• 8 Principle Diagnosis
• the 12 Meridians- location and uses
• the most effective acupoints points and how to use them without needles
• case studies
• intro to the ancient practice of Qi Gong

This is officially recognized by the CMTBC for 11.5 credit hours.

The goal of the course is to share information about TCM and learn practical concepts that can be applied immediately to patients and loved ones.

While this course is geared towards RMT's and health care practitioners, it is fully open to the public. If you or someone you know is interested, please call/email to register or for more information.

~Think Vitality!~

Happy Halloween, Qi Gong Course News

The air is crisp, the ghouls are in the neighborhood asking for candy, and pumpkins are being carved up and set ablaze- fall is certainly here!


Enjoy the crunchy leaves and remember to keep yourself warm in this coming season particularly your neck. In Traditional Chinese Medicine a pathogen (or a cold or flu) enters through an acupuncture point on the base of the neck. By keeping your neck protected you reduce the chance of an external attack. In the next couple of days I will put up some more Immune System boosting tips.

The next Qi Gong course that was set for Saturday November 6th is going to be postponed. It most likely will be rescheduled to January as most of us are pretty busy during the holiday season. I will be in contact with anyone who has registered to make arrangements, or feel free to email me.

Enjoy the Halloween weekend and if you are going to eat some ooey gooey candy make sure that you actually want to eat it!

~Think Vitality!~

Qi Gong Workshop - Victoria, BC

It's finally here!

Thank you everyone for for being so patient while we've been organizing this workshop. It's going to be a great event with loads of information, inspiration and practice. I'm really excited about it!

Here are the details:

Workshop: Qi Gong for Health, Vitality and Longevity
Location: Camosun College Landsdowne Campus, Victoria BC
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $95 + tax

Qi gong, or Chi kung is an ancient practice developed to build energy and health using simple movements, breathing exercises and visualization. It is easy to do, gentle on the body, and highly effective. Practiced throughout China, Japan and Asia, qi gong can strengthen the body, reduce pain, increase energy, reduce stress, slow the aging process, improve the immune system and bring clarity to the mind. Qi gong improves health and vitality using the concept of qi.

In this workshop you will learn:

• The most effective qi gong movements for health
• Dynamic/flow qi gong exercises
• Static or stance exercises
• Basic and intermediate meditation practices
• What is qi and how it relates to healing
• How to improve your own qi circulation
• How to become healthy from the 'root'
• Common issues with other healing systems
• Discussion on qi gong healing

Qi Gong for Health, Vitality and Longevity is based on several different qi gong, tai chi, yoga, and meditation systems. With over 10 years of clinical experience as an acupuncturist and over 15 years of qi gong study, Jeffrey combines the best of each system in a simple and highly effective method that anyone can do. If the health benefits of qi gong sound too good to be true - try it for yourself and see!

Please register early as there is a limited amount of space.

You can print out this form and fax, mail, email, or phone us.
Qi Gong Registration Form

Or you can register online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. It is safe and secure and you will receive a confirmation email.

~Think Vitality!~

Qi Gong and the Practice of Focus

30 Day Vitality Challenge Day 9

There are many types of meditation, qi gong and breathing practices that have been passed down through the ages for thousands of years. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with all the different methods from different 'masters' or 'gurus.' In my experience, simple is best.

There is no 'right' way and no 'wrong' way. Well...there might be a wrong way depending on how you look at it!

Regardless of the technique, the first and possibly most important skill to develop is the power of focus. Focus is being able to hold a single thought or intention for a desired amount of time. Studies show that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day. Unfortunately, a lot of those thoughts are the same and repeat over and over in our mind. When we develop our ability to focus and hold a thought we reduce those 60,000 to maybe 40,000. As our mental muscles get stronger we can reduce it even more.

A simple practice is to breathe naturally and count your breaths. That's it. Decide on a number, maybe 30, and everytime you breathe in, you count "one." Most people will lose track of the number at around 7 or 8 at first, but stick with it. Soon, you'll be able to hold your focus and be ready to move on to more advanced techniques.

As part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge I will do 20 minutes of breath counting today.

P.S. - I have finally set a date for the Qi Gong workshop here in Victoria!
August 21, so mark your calenders!

~Think Vitality!~