Shifu Andy James (Wu Andao), Master Instructor, F.C.A., B.Sc. (Econ), M.Q.T.,
Founder and Executive Director The Founder and Chief Instructor of the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre
is Shifu Andy James (Wu Andao), who in 1984 gave up a career as a chartered accountant to teach fulltime.
Shifu James was trained as a teacher of Insight Meditation (Vipassana) by the renowned Thai meditation master and author, Dhiravamsa. His first and main teacher in the Internal Martial Arts of Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan was Miss Rose Li ( see Lineage) Shifu James has studied medical and martial Qigong under Professor Jerry Alan Johnson and is a qualified Medical Qigong Therapist. He is also a Zen Shiatsu therapist. He is a member of the Forge Guild, an international association of trans-traditional spiritual leaders and teachers.
He has served as president of the Canadian Practitioners' Association of Asian Medicine and the Canadian branch of the Wudang Internal Martial Arts Association, vice-president of the Canadian Taijiquan Federation and director of the Canadian Kuo Shu (Martial Arts) Association. He was a member of the Canadian masters' demonstration team at the World Wu Shu Championships.
Andy James is the author of The Conscious I: Clarity and Direction through Meditation, Ageless Wisdom Spirituality: Investing in Human Evolution and The Spiritual Legacy of the Shaolin Temple: Buddhism, Daoism and the Energetic Arts.
Shifu Donna Oliver, Master Instructor, M.Q.T.
Shifu Donna Oliver, M.Q.T. has trained in Chinese internal martial arts, Meditation and Qigong since 1988 with Master Shifu Andy James, and attends seminars with many well know Master instructors, as well as studied in China with Professor Liu Yuzeng. She has consistently won "Gold" in Canadian and U.S. competitions and teaches for alternative therapy schools, corporations, universities, community centres and retirement homes. She is a also a Medical Qigong Therapist and the President of the Taoist and Buddhist Meditation Centre. Her main teaching objective is to facilitate self directed change so that many may realize their potential for inner growth, spiritual strength and optimum health.
Sheila has trained at Emerge since 1990 and teaches Taijiquan, Qigong, and the Introduction to Insight Meditation course. She also teaches Taiji at The Institute of Aromatherapy and Sears Canada. In 1999, she went to China to train the beautiful Wudang Qigong form with Professor Yuzeng Liu. She has worked in career counselling and personnel management and is currently a partner in a software development firm.
Jeff Willis has studied at the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre since 1990, principally under Chief Instructor Andy James, with supplementary instruction from affiliated visiting mentors Chung-Jen Chang and Jerry Alan Johnson. He credits intensive training in Tai Chi, push hands, and Insight Meditation with bringing the clarity and balance required for a busy and productive life as a language instructor, musician and parent. An experienced Tai Chi instructor, competitor and practitioner, Jeff is currently working towards certification as a Senior Instructor at the centre.
Suzanne has been a member of the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre since February 1991. Her studies include Tai Chi Chuan and related Chinese internal martial arts and theory. She regularly holds classes for beginners at the Centre. Suzanne also enjoys teaching the art of Tai Chi to several other outside organizations on an ongoing weekly basis. Suzanne is a spiritual healer and a member of The Ontario Healers Network.
Colin Outram, Instructor
Colin Outram has practiced Chinese internal martial arts for 15 years, personally trained by Master Instructor Andy James at the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre. In 1999, Colin travelled to Henan Province, China, where he learned Wudang internal martial arts from Professor Yuzeng Liu, a recognized teacher in China's National Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Additionally, Colin has participated in classes throughout North America with world renowned teachers including Jerry Alan Johnson, Jwing-Ming Yang and ongoing training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Toronto BJJ.
including beginners' classes in Tai Chi and Chi Kung (Qigong), Push Hands,
Self Defence, and Insight Meditation (Vipassana) view calendar view printable pdf calendar
Enneagram
Jeff Willis
Thursday, August 14
7:00 to 9:00 P.M. - $35
Location: PTP, 815 Danforth Ave (just east of Pape) Suite 201 more
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Qigong Empowerment Retreat
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Donna Oliver and Sheila Furness,
Friday, September 12, 2008 to Sunday, September 14, 2008,
$325.00 (+GST) with registration and payment before August 15, $350.00 (+GST)
with registration and payment after August 15, 2008 Location: Harmony Dawn
