This comprehensive program of body-energy-mind-spirit integration and transformation was created by Shifu Andy James, Chief Instructor of the Toronto Tai Chi & Meditation Centre, to help individuals cope with the challenges, stresses and complexities of the 21st century. He points out, “We cannot know what is appropriate for ourselves, individually or collectively, unless we truly know who we are and this requires skilled self-inquiry”. Understanding the potential and power (positive and negative) of our own internal dynamics can greatly increase personal health and well being and lead to more effective, insightful and compassionatesocial action in the “world”.
Based on traditional practices from the Buddhist-Daoist tradition as described in Shifu James’ book, The Spiritual Legacy of Shaolin Temple: Buddhism, Daoism and the Energetic Arts (Wisdom Publications, 2004), this program covers the Three Regulations of Qigong: Body, Energy and Mind. Historical applications include martial arts, health maintenance, energetic healing (using principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and spiritual/ enlightenment transformation.
All units of this Personal Mastery course must be taken by those wanting to enter the Instructor level programs:
1.1
Introduction to Ageless Wisdom Spirituality (theory). Relevance of the Ageless Wisdom to society today. Brief history of the Ageless Wisdom and religion. The evolution of consciousness. The Three Regulations of Qigong: Body, Energy and Mind. [2 hrs]
1.2
Introduction to Vipassana (Insight) Meditation. Introduction to Buddhist studies; sitting and standing meditation. [3 hrs]
Medical Qigong A. This program teaches comprehensive, foundation qigong skills including cleansing, connection, balancing and building, together with basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, which helps appropriate practice and application. It is part of the Medical Qigong certification programs. See separate syllabus. [32 hrs]
1.6
Enneagram of Personality Introduction. Introduction to the nine basic personality types and dynamics supposedly used by ancient Sufi masters. [3 hrs]
1.7
Vipassana Retreats. 2 weekend retreat [16 hrs x 2] or 1 retreat and 16 hrs of weekly meditation sessions. [32 hrs]
1.8
Combat theory and practice 1. Foundation of self-defense. [4 hrs]
Taiji Sword 1 (optional). Form of Yang style Taijiquan sword.
Contact/ Instructional hours: 100
Personal study or additional class practice hours: 100
Total course hours: 200
Instructional hours may be undertaken as separate courses (as listed above), a series of 5 composite weekend workshops worth 20 hours each or 50 weekly composite classes of 2 hours each.
including beginners' classes in Tai Chi and Chi Kung (Qigong),
Push Hands,
Self Defence, and Insight Meditation (Vipassana) view calendar view printable pdf calendar
Chinese New Year Dinner
Sunday Feb. 1, 2009
From 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Fee is
$25.00
Join us to celebrate the Chinese
New Year
and learn more about
the
Tai Chi & Meditation Centre.
Speeches,
ceremonies and
(perhaps) hands on demos.
Please reserve your seat by calling 416-465-6122.
Limited numbers.
Location: At the Imperial Buffet,
Warden and Eglinton.
Push Hands Play Sunday, January 11, 2009.
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
$10/person
Location: Fraser Studio
Optional dinner will be held following practice
at 7 p.m.
at
Mong Kut Thai (just down the street at471 Danforth Avenue).
Enneagram Workshop, You and Your Relationships Tuesday, January 13. 2009 With Teacher Jeff Willis
Start time is 8:00
Fee is $35.00
Location: Fraser Studio
Medical Qigong Level 1 Workshop
Starts Friday, February 6, 2009
6:30-9:30 p.m.
$585.00 - 11 weeks.
Location: Fraser Studio
Pre-registration must be received by January 15th
Starts Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:15-9:15 p.m.
$585.00 - 16 weeks
Location: Kokoro Dojo
Pre-registration must be received by January 15th
Ageless Wisdom
Spirituality Workshop With Teacher Jeff Willis Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Start time is 8:00 p.m.
Fee is $35.00
This is part of our
Personal Mastery syllabus
Location: Fraser Studio
Cooking for Health, Qigong & Meditation
With Nicola Lawrence and Andy James.
Mar 27 - 29, 2009.
$345 plus (+ 5% GST)
For more information contact Nicola at nic@harmonydawn.com
Location: Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre
