The National Qigong Association’s 2012 annual conference will be held at the Vancouver Hilton in Vancouver Washington, July 27-29. NQA describes their organization as the “premiere membership organization for Qigong. (NQA.org)” NQA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to learn about Qigong. They are well known for developing and distributing promotional information to the general public as well as promoting the workshops and seminars of their members, faculty and instructors. In addition to membership they also offer several types of professional membership certifications.
This is the 17th annual conference and this year the focus will be on Renewal-Realignment-Rebirth. There are several key note speakers scheduled as well as smaller workshops over the course of the weekend.
Solala Towler will speak about the Taoist Roots of Qigong. “Solala Towler has been editor/publisher of The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice since 1993. He has had eleven books published and his work has been translated into Dutch, French and Spanish. He is one of the founding board members of the NQA as well as past President. He has taught qigong and Daoist meditation for 23 years. Solala has been a student of the Eastern philosophy since 1969 and leads yearly tours to visit Daoist temples in the sacred mountains of China. He has also recorded four CDs of music for qigong, taiji, meditation, yoga and relaxation. (nqa.org)”
Master Zhongxian Wu is leading a workshop on Fire Dragon 12 Meridian Qigong. “Zhongxian Wu is the recognized lineage holder of various forms of classical Qigong, Taiji and martial arts. He synthesizes wisdom and experience for beginning and advanced practitioners, as well as for patients seeking healing, in his professionally designed workshops. He has authored 9 published books on Qigong, Taiji and other martial arts. Please visit www.masterwu.net for further details. (nqa.org)”
Ying Yang will present the Six Healing Sounds Qigong through a unique musical program. “Ying Yang was the featured solo instrumentalist for the Chinese National Song and Dance Ensemble, the premier traditional music troupe in China. A longtime qigong practitioner, Ying has taught Six Healing Sounds qigong at Kripalu Yoga Center, national tai chi events in the United States and at the May Clinic/University of Chicago Annual Conference on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (nqa.org)”
Other presenters and workshops include:
- Debra Lin Allen: A Healers Guide to Qigong Therapeutics
- Christopher Anderl: Integral Qigong & Taiji: Practices for Renewal, Realignment, Rebirth
- Chris Bouguyon: Smiling Heart Qigong – Elderly Care Renewal and Rebirth
- Vicki Dello Joio: The Three Gates of Enlightenment: Wisdom, Joy and Abundance
- Francesco Garripoli: Qigong: A Tool For Personal Empowerment
- Gary Giamboi: Realigning Your Breath to Your Purpose
- Jan Gyomber: Tai Chi (Taijiquan) as Qigong
- Gayl Hubatch: Extraordinary Vessel Qigong As A Continuum for Renewal
- Eric Imbody: Empowering Intention
- Mark Johnson: Integrated Qigong: Which includes Renewal, Realignment and Rebirth
- Rebecca Kali: Qigong: Path of Renewal, Transformation & Rebirth
- Jessica Kolbe: Ancient and Modern Animal Frolics
- Gary F. Paruszkiewicz: Therapeutic Tai Chi in-a-Chair
- Michael Rinaldini: Intensive Practice: Qigong, Meditation and Silence
- Sandy Seeber: 8 Energy Circle Walking
- Cari Shurman: Kids and Qigong = Focus, Self-Esteem and Peace
- Matthew Sweigart: Taoveda Qigong Yoga Flow
Several registration options are available including a full conference fee ($395) which includes: all workshops, Friday keynote address, demos & reception and the Saturday keynote address and entertainment/social. NQA members receive a $15 discount off the full conference fee and partial day registration options range from $25-$175.
You can find more information and register from the following links:
Online conference registration
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