This weekend (July 26-28, 2013) the National Qigong Association is having its 18th annual conference at the Double Tree by Hilton in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The conference offers members a chance to network and learn from one another, as well as creating a space for members and non members alike to have the opportunity to learn from a list of distinguished practitioners and/or NQA recognized experts in their respective fields.

According to the NQA’s official event flyer, this event will feature: “Three days of workshops, lectures, seminars, and demonstrations, presented by over 20 leaders in the fields of Qigong, Taijiquan, and the Energetic Arts; Network with friends in the Qigong community, distinctive vendors and products and a silent auction…”

Below is a breakdown of the lectures and sessions:

Friday, July 26th

1. Efficacy of Qigong Practice as a Treatment for Vertigo: Maryann DiEdwardo
2. Three Rivers/12 Steps: Qigong for Recovery: Mark R. Reinhart
3. Marriage of Daoist Internal Alchemy and Qigong: Michael Winn
4. From Stress – Surge With Way of Joy: Spiritual Fitness: Vicki Dello Joio
5. How to build a Rewarding Qigong Healthcare Practice: C.J. Rhoads
6. Quick & Easy Qigong: Richard Askwith
7. Expanding Your Heart’s Energy by Embracing Qigong: Kai Kusinow
8. Benefits of Integrated Internal Exercises: Khalid Shakoor
9. Bridging the Gap: Presenting Qigong to Western Medical Integrative Business Professionals: Chris Bouguyon
10. Keynote: Awakening Love Through Qigong… the Path to a Radiant Life: Daisy Lee

Saturday, July 27th

1. Qi Mind, Qi Body – Cultivate & Focus Your Vital Energy: Shoshanna Katzman
2. Qigong as a Journey of Self-Acceptance: Eric Imbody
3. Qigong to Build the Three Treasures: Gayl Hubatch
4. Great Spiraling Dragon Qigong: Solala Towler
5. Harmonizing Yin/Yang in Men/Women: Daisy Lee
6. Chinese Brush Painting: Maryann Charmoz
7. New Creation Tai Chi – Qigong: Anna York
8. Yin Yang Medical Qigong: Jianye Jiang
9. Intimacy and Energy: Greg St. Clair
10. The 12 Joinings with Life: Michael McComiskey
11. Keynote: A Union of Qigong, Philosophy and the Dao: Damo Mitchell

Sunday, July 28th

1. Taiji 5 Element Self-Recovery Meditation: Paul Martin
2. Dancing Bamboo Fan: Mary Sturtevant
3. Chi Kids: Cari Shurman
4. How to Adapt/Lead Classical Ba Duan Jin: Gary Paruszkiewicz
5. Awakening the Lower Dan Tien, Gateway to Nei Gong: Damo Mitchell

The National Taoism Examiner is not endorsing any of the above listed presenters or topics and is only reporting the events as listed on the NQA official event flyer and website.

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