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- Complementary Medicine | Acupuncture | Integrative Medicine | Unani Medicine | Naturopathy | Ayurveda | Holistic Medicine | Herbal Medicine | Yoga Therapy | Massage Therapy | Chiropractic Technique
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Lee Holden
Doctor of Chinese Medicine, USA.
Title: Basic and neurohormonal asses of hot and cold temperaments proposed in Iranian Traditional Medicine
Biography:
Lee Holden first discovered the healing power of QiGong and tai chi after experiencing injuries that nearly sidelined his Varsity Soccer career at the University of California, Berkeley. Impressed at how these ancient practices healed his body and allowed him to return to playing, he made their study a
priority. Today, he is an internationally known instructor in meditation, tai chi, and Qi Gong, as well as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and author (7 Minutes of Magic, Penguin 2007). His popular library of Qi Gong DVDs have made him a regular fixture on American Public Television and over 105 PBS
stations throughout the U.S.and Canada. Lee's unique QiGong programs have been seen in over 50 million households. Lee’s expertise and down-to-earth teaching style have made him a popular speaker and workshop facilitator. He’s worked with world-famous healer Deepak Chopra as well as Mantak Chia, a widely revered QiGong expert. Holden is also a stress management consultant to top Silicon Valley corporations like Apple, 3Com and Cisco, and has been the on-set wellness consultant for several Hollywood film productions. Lee is a graduate of U.C., Berkeley, with a BA in Psychology. Lee , a "Doctor of Chinese Medicine," is a graduate of Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, a leading acupuncture college in the U.S.
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Statement of the Problem: People are not feeling well and are not clear on the path to changing that. Individuals are feeling stressed, low energy, infertility, chronic disease and other ailments that are becoming more common. There has been an increase in surgeries, medication and medical diagnoses in the last decade than we have ever seen.
Michael Rinaldini
Director of Qigong & Daoist Training Center, USA.
Title: Medical Qigong and Circle Walking
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In this workshop, participants will be presented an overview of Medical Qigong, including its benefits and research findings. The main learning qigong form will be Qigong Circle Walking, which is a complete approach to qigong that has benefits for the entire Chinese medicine 12 organ/meridian and Eight Extraordinary Vessel systems. Thus, we will practice a version of circle walking which has its origins in Baguazhang, a martial arts form, but which has been adapted as a qigong exercise. Walking in a circle holding specific arm postures open, unblock and energize specific meridians and other energy pathways throughout the body. This practice produces a strong and healthy body while also calming the mind and refining the spirit. Specific health benefits will be discussed related to the eight arm postures. In addition, a complete 10-minute qigong warm-up will be practiced in preparation for the circle walking.
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Shifu Michael Rinaldini (Li Chang Dao) is a 22nd generation Longmen priest and advanced Qigong Teacher (Level 4, highest level), National Qigong Association. He is founder of the American Dragon Gate Lineage, with current membership of 20 ordained or priests-in-training members. Shifu Michael is the director of the Qigong & Daoist Training Center in Sebastopol, CA, where he teaches qigong and Daoist meditation. He offers a Qigong Certification program of 150 and 400 hours in Medical Qigong. His program is available locally, nationally and internationally, having current students throughout the USA, Canada, UK, Slovak Republic and elsewhere. Shifu Michael trains serious students of the Dao to become ordained Daoist priests after three years of study. Students perform the studies at their own residences but attend multiple retreats throughout the 3-year training phase. He leads 3-4 day intensive annual retreats in northern California and Ottawa, Canada