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5th international health Qigong tournament and exchange
“Qigong – the ancient Chinese practice that combines movement and breathing to increase mental health and physical strength – will be celebrated from August 18 to 24, in NYC and New Jersey with a forum [featuring] new research in how Qigong helps with stress management, depression and illnesses such as lung disease. It’s the first time the International Health Qigong Tournament & Exchange is being held in the United States. (Logan Metzler)” Previous locations included: Vancouver, Canada (2011), Shanghai, China (2009), Beijing, China (2007 & 2006).
Sponsored by The International Health Qigong Federation (IHFQ), the week-long event will feature approx. 400 participants from 30 countries, including the United States, China, Germany, Belgium and South Korea. The event will offer discussions on how “Health Qigong” helps to deal with many ailments as well as discussing recent research into Qigong and health improvement/maintenance and disease prevention.
The event is designed for experienced practitioners and those who are brand new to Qigong. Several people are expected to share their personal testimonials of how Qigong has made a difference in their lives: “Francis Ho suffered from osteoporosis and arthritis for 10 years but no medication worked until she started studying Health Qigong. David Teitler has greatly reduced the effects of Parkinson’s Disease due to everyday practice. Cathy Anastasio attributes her good health with no medication to Health Qigong. Margaret Chin, New York City Councilmember for Lower Manhattan, uses Qigong to warm up for her exercises both at home and at work between meetings and campaign stops. (Logan Metzler)”
150 practitioners will demonstrate “Chinese Health Qigong” in Washington Square Park, including many children.
Sunday, August 18th
(NYU’s Skirball Center, 60 Washington Square Park South LaGuardia Place)
10a-5p—Speeches from an international panel of experts.
12:30p-1p—Photo op with 150 people demonstrating Health Qigong.
Schedule:
10a: Introduction from Wang Lan, Secretary General of the International Health Qigong Federation
10:15a: The Effects of Qigong Exercise on Mental Health for the Elderly” by Victor W. Henderson, MD, Professor at Epidemiology Department, Stanford University (U.S.)
The State of Health Qigong by Liu Tianjun MD, Chief Physician, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Health Qigong and Stress Management by Willi Neumann PhD, Professor at Hochschule Neubrandenburg University (Germany)
12:30pm – Health Qigong Demonstration in Washington Square Park
1:30p –A Study of German of Health Qigong by Professor Wolfgang Immanuel Schöllhorn from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany)
The Effects of Qigong on Lung Disease by Dr. Bobby H.P. NG, Hong Kong Kowloon Hospital (Hong Kong)
The Effects of Health Qigong on managing Pain and Depression in Elderly Women by Professor Jae-Bum Lee from Myongji University.
Health Qigong: Ancient Life Sciences – Modern Life Model by Pierre de Keukelaere, Chairman of Belgian Health Qigong Federation (Belgium)
Effects of Health Qigong Techniques by Professor Shi Aiqiao, Wuhan Sports University (China)
August 19
Training Seminar for International Referees of Health Qigong
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in New Jersey
Senior experts will give a training seminar to over 100 Health Qigong professionals from all over the world. Experts will explain rules and systems, including skill and grading points of Qigong movements.
August 20-21
The Fifth International Health Qigong Tournament
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in New Jersey
Highlight of the week-long event features: exhibitions, demonstrations as well as individual and team contests.
August 22 and 23
Health Qigong Training Seminar
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in New Jersey
“A Health Qigong training seminar is held after the tournament. This year, professor Wang Yulin from Tsinghua University, Hu Xiao Fei from Beijing Sport University and Wang Zhen from Shanghai University of Sports will host the workshop for 150 participants to explain Qigong, Taichi Yangsheng Zhang, Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods, and Wu Qin Xi (frolics of five animals). (Logan Metzler)”
For more details about the 5th International Health Qigong Tournament and Exchange visit: http://www.ihqf-healthqigong.org/en, Day of/onsite contact: Dan Fortune at 917-608-1309 or Keith Sherman at 917.680.1000
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Using alkaline foods to prevent acid reflux
Recently, Natural Awakenings Magazine featured an article “Banish Acid Reflux: Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn” by their senior staff writer Linda Sechrist.
The article uses a few interesting statistics and reports from current research on acid reflux, combined with some dietary suggestions that the author feels will help the condition. Acid reflux is increasing year to year at an alarming rate, and many people now suffer from some or all of its symptoms.
When it [acid reflux] occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer. (Banish Acid Reflux: Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn by Linda Sechrist)
According to Dr. Jamie Koufman, founding director of the Voice Institute of New York and author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, “…In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975… (Banish Acid Reflux: Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn)”
The articles basic premise that acidic foods are a leading contributor, if not the primary cause, of acid reflux disorders is correct and has been a point of emphasis for thousands of years in Taoism, in particular the Tao of Balanced Diet. The recommended foods, however, which the article lists as alkaline are in fact acidic and will further contribute to the problem.
With this in mind the National Taoism Examiner is going to share some Taoist tips and general principles to help prevent or correct this problem. The secret to preventing and correcting this problem is maintaining a proper balance between alkaline and acidic foods aka pH balance.
1) Most foods are acidic so to make things simple it is easier to remember which foods are alkaline:
- sprouts
- green vegetables (cooked)
- grains (cooked)
- cooked vegetables
- cooked potatoes/baked or boiled (white or sweet)
- white rice (cooked)
2) Safe to assume that all other food types are acidic
3) Make sure each meal contains some of the above alkaline foods. For example: if you are eating chicken (or any other meat) then make sure you also have white rice or potatoes and cooked vegetables.
4) Do not drink during the meal as this dilutes and washes away the valuable saliva and prevents proper digestion.
5) Make sure the food is cooked, no raw food.
6) Eat until you are satisfied not full and definitely not stuffed.
7) Avoid antacid tablets (whether over the counter or prescription) as they neutralize the stomach acid which causes the body to produce more acid in order to digest food, causing a vicious cycle of always needing more antacids. The body will be stuck in the cycle of heartburn and indigestion.
Alkaline foods naturally balance the acid levels in the stomach so the body can digest food properly and in a timely manner. The next time you go to a restaurant, notice the pleasant aroma upon entering notice how great the food smells and appears when it is brought to the table…after eating walk around to the back of the restaurant and notice how terrible the trash smells and observe the rotting food, this is the waste or leftover food that was used the same day in the restaurant….only a few hours separating a wonderful meal and trash in the alley.
The same occurs in our bodies when food is not able to digest properly, fully and in a timely manner. This results in our body not only producing too much acid but also in gas, bloating and other symptoms of indigestion or in Taoist terms Self Poisoning.
With these general tips in mind you can rest assured that you are on your way to having meals that are more acid-alkaline balanced and will begin to see an improvement in acid reflux problems, or preventing the problem all together. Some people may, in addition to the above tips, find it beneficial to use Taoist teas/Forgotten Foods to assist the digestive system with recovery. In this case there are two formulas that have helped people for over 3,000 years called BD-216 Vital Combination or FP-604 Acidity Tea.
A few Taoist Internal Exercises have also helped many people, especially: Stomach rubbing exercise, liver/stomach massage, throat massage and the turtle exercise.
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18th annual National Qigong Association conference
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
- Efficacy of Qigong Practice as a Treatment for Vertigo: Maryann DiEdwardo
- Three Rivers/12 Steps: Qigong for Recovery: Mark R. Reinhart
- Marriage of Daoist Internal Alchemy and Qigong: Michael Winn
- From Stress – Surge With Way of Joy: Spiritual Fitness: Vicki Dello Joio
- How to build a Rewarding Qigong Healthcare Practice: C.J. Rhoads
- Quick & Easy Qigong: Richard Askwith
- Expanding Your Heart’s Energy by Embracing Qigong: Kai Kusinow
- Benefits of Integrated Internal Exercises: Khalid Shakoor
- Bridging the Gap: Presenting Qigong to Western Medical Integrative Business Professionals: Chris Bouguyon
- Keynote: Awakening Love Through Qigong… the Path to a Radiant Life: Daisy Lee
Saturday, July 27th
- Qi Mind, Qi Body – Cultivate & Focus Your Vital Energy: Shoshanna Katzman
- Qigong as a Journey of Self-Acceptance: Eric Imbody
- Qigong to Build the Three Treasures: Gayl Hubatch
- Great Spiraling Dragon Qigong: Solala Towler
- Harmonizing Yin/Yang in Men/Women: Daisy Lee
- Chinese Brush Painting: Maryann Charmoz
- New Creation Tai Chi – Qigong: Anna York
- Yin Yang Medical Qigong: Jianye Jiang
- Intimacy and Energy: Greg St. Clair
- The 12 Joinings with Life: Michael McComiskey
- Keynote: A Union of Qigong, Philosophy and the Dao: Damo Mitchell
Sunday, July 28th
- Taiji 5 Element Self-Recovery Meditation: Paul Martin
- Dancing Bamboo Fan: Mary Sturtevant
- Chi Kids: Cari Shurman
- How to Adapt/Lead Classical Ba Duan Jin: Gary Paruszkiewicz
- 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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Peru takes a major step in the GMO battle
People around the world are beginning to awaken to the reality that the biodiversity of native and natural foods are under increasing assault from “genetically modified organisms” (GMO). Many countries have seen anti GMO protests and calls for GMO labeling laws; others have seen an increase in organic food production and outright bans on GMO food production and importation.
It is well known that the most GMO “friendly” country in the world is the USA, in fact, the USA is both one of the worlds largest importers and exporters of GM seeds and GM food. Many of the “Food Aid” programs the US government offers other countries are contingent upon the recipient country “accepting” GM food in particular GM grains. If the country does not want or accept the GM food then they are often refused the “Aid”.
It was with great pleasure that the National Taoism Examiner (NTE), recently learned that Peru has officially banned GM food; importation and domestic use.
“Peru’s executive has approved the regulations for the law that prohibits the importation, production and use of GMO foods in the country. Violating the law can result in a maximum fine of 10,000 UIT tax units, which is about 36.5 million soles ($14 million). The goods can also be seized and destroyed, according to the norms. The law, which was approved by President Ollanta Humala … is aimed at preserving Peru’s biodiversity and supporting local farmers, Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar Vidal said. (Andean Air Mail & Peruvian Times)”
The transition will not be easy nor without its challenges, however, as some estimate that as much as 70% of the food on supermarket shelves contain GM ingredients. Peru does require GMO labeling, which will give the consumer a choice and a sense of moral purchasing power.
There is much at stake for the nations of the world and hopefully other nations will follow the excellent example being led and demonstrated by Peru with regards to banning or at the very least greatly restricting GMO production and use.
“Besides protecting an increasing export industry of organic and native products, the ban protects Peru’s exceptionally varied native plant species —the import and use of GM seeds for corn, for example, would eventually destroy the different and multicolored species grown in the Andean region. (Andean Air Mail & Peruvian Times)”
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Walt Disney World’s English tea garden and tour at Epcot
For many, one of the best features of Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park is the World Showcase consisting of 11 countries (Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada). Here, people of all ages can walk around the globe exploring different countries and cultures as well as sampling food and beverages that many otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so.
Approximately every March 6th –May 19th, Epcot is transformed into the Flower and Garden Festival sponsored by HGTV. The festival features unique Disney themed topiaries as well as cooking and gardening workshops & classes, book signings and unique “garden to table” food stalls for each country.
Some countries also offer a special class or tour to further enhance a unique aspect of their culture and customs. England (or the United Kingdom), always has the Twinings Tea House, however, during the Flower and Garden Festival the English garden is transformed into an English Tea Garden complete with a tour guide trained by Twinings of London.
The tour is conducted outside the tea house, in the English garden which is located around a traditional English cottage complete with a thatched roof.
The tour features approx. ten of the most popular varieties of Twinings tea blends; the plants and “herbs” used in the blends are planted so one can see them in their “natural state”. The tour guides do a fairly good job describing the tea and herbal infusions, and even acknowledge the fact that they owe a tremendous gratitude to China for introducing tea to the English.
Briefly, Twinings of London has been around since 1706 and was founded by Thomas Twining, the original store in London was once a coffee shop, which was the drink of choice prior to the introduction of tea. After approx. 40 years, tea became the drink of choice within England and became one of the primary exports to the American colonies. Twinings now offers more than 300 varieties of tea blends and herbal infusions.
All true tea comes from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis; whether you are drinking green tea, oolong tea, black tea (red tea in China) or white tea, they are all harvested from the same plant. All other “teas”, Camomile for example, are herbal infusions and technically not tea, even though most, especially in the west, still refer to them as such. According to the guide, Twinings tea “masters” must undergo a rigorous course of study for five years, before they are able to work on tea blends and herbal infusions.
The tour concludes, after approx. 30-40 minutes, with a sample pack of assorted Twinings tea and a sample of tea inside the tea house, either hot or cold depending on the weather and season. You are also informed that you can visit the Twinings store in London and arrange tours there as well.
Enjoy the list which features the 10 blends of the tour!
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Twinings spiced apple chai
Twinings Spiced Apple Chai
- Black tea infused with apple flavors and Indian spices, instantly transports you around the world.
- Cinnamon is harvested from the inner bark of this tropical tree.
- Ginger is ground from the aromatic roots of the ginger plant.
- Cardamon is ground from uniquely aromatic seed pods.
- Cloves are dried flower buds that turn bright crimson red when ripe
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings China oolong
Twinings China Oolong tea
- Oolong teas are Camellia sinensis, typically grown in China’s Fujian Province.
- First produced over 400 years ago at Mount Wu Yi Shan near the end of the Ming Dynasty.
- Created by gently shaking, which partially oxidizes the leaves.
- Notable reddish appearance and slightly sweet flavor.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings camomile, honey & vanilla
Twinings camomile, honey & vanilla
- Camomile is naturally caffeine-free and the base of this herbal blend.
- Camomile flowers have a strong, aromatic fragrance and bloom in early to mid summer.
- Twinings selects just the yellow part of the flower to capture the purest taste of Camomile.
- Vanilla is the aromatic seed pod of a vining orchid that grows in the tropics.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings honeybush, mandarin & orange
Twinings honeybush, mandarin & orange
- African Honeybush contains no caffeine and is a natural source of anti-oxidants.
- Grown for centuries as a soothing beverage in South Africa, honeybush flowers are light yellow and smell like honey.
- Mandarin and Orange have distinct flavors which blend perfectly in this new herbal tea.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings pumpkin spice chai
Twinings pumpkin spice chai
- Black tea perfectly blended with pumpkin flavors and savory spices of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
- Nutmeg is ground from a seed, while allspice is a dried unripe berry.
- Seasonal favorite may be enjoyed with milk.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings jasmine green tea
Twinings jasmine green tea
- Green tea is known for smooth flavor and refreshing taste.
- Made from Camellia sinensis leaves, same as black tea, but quickly preserved.
- Blended with hints of fresh Jasmine flowers.
- Green, black, oolong and white teas are natural sources of antioxidants.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings earl grey
Twinings earl grey
- Originally developed by Twinings as a black tea base scented with Bergamot.
- Bergamot is a small pear-shaped citrus fruit from the Mediterranean.
- Flowers of the evergreen bergamont tree blossom during the spring.
- The second Earl Grey, was presented with this exquisite recipe by an envoy on his return from China.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings English breakfast tea
Twinings English breakfast tea
- Traditional blend of Kenyan and Assam black teas.
- Rich and robust taste make it one of the most popular Twinings varieties.
- Only the top two leaves and bud of the tea plant are used.
- Cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings lemon & ginger
Twinings lemon & ginger
- Herbal tea made from lemons, lemongrass, blackberry leaves and Chinese ginger.
- Lemons are widely grown in Indian and China for their juice.
- Lemongrass and Blackberry leaves contain no caffeine.
- Chinese ginger has been used for over 2,500 years to create invigorating teas.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings mixed berry
Twinings mixed berry
- Black tea with luscious flavors of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and redcurrant.
- Strawberries, raspberries, cherries and redcurrants add a fresh, fruity aroma and a slightly sweet taste.
(from the Twinings informational display card)
Twinings flower tea pot
One of the many unique displays featured in the English tea garden. In addition to this beautiful flower tea pot, there was also a yellow and white version as well. Definitely a crowd favorite.
Epcots English tea garden
One view of the beautiful English tea garden, near the side entrance. Looking out from the side of the traditional tea cottage and towards the main entrance of the garden.
Four principles of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
“World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD), also spelled World T’ai Chi and Ch’i Kung Day, is an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T’ai chi ch’uan and Qigong in sixty countries since 1999.
The annual April event is open to the general public, and begins in the earliest time zones of New Zealand at 10 am, and then participants across Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America take part, with celebrations in sixty nations and several hundred cities, ending with the final events in the last time zones of Hawaii almost an entire day later. Celebrations include mass t’ai chi ch’uan and qigong exhibitions in many cities, and free classes in most participating cities. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Tai_Chi_&_Qigong_Day)”
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day’s stated goals are to (http://worldtaichiday.org/ABOUTwtcqd.html):
- To educate the world of the profound health & healing benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong for individuals, communities, and nations
- To thank Chinese culture for creating and sharing these profoundly valuable gifts with the world
- To bring together people across racial, economic, religious, and geo-political boundaries, to join together for the purpose of health and healing, providing an example to the world.
- To give a powerful example of how the power of the internet can be used to foster global health & healing.
One suggestion would be to add a fifth goal to include thanking and acknowledging the Taoists and Taoism; if not for their tireless research and cultivation the world would have neither Tai Chi or Qigong, since both are rooted in the Tao of Revitalization. Huang Di and Lao Tzu (as well as other Sages and Classics) both mentioned the importance of the Tao of Revitalization. Huang Di’s (Yellow Emperor) original name for the exercises was Yang Sheng Shu which translates as Tao of Revitalization or
“the achievement of a happy, healthy, and long life through the utilization of a single or a group of mental and physical movements to prevent and correct all ailments, reverse the aging process and improve all functions of the body. (Dr. Stephen T. Chang, The Great Tao p. 56)”
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2013 World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events
Tens of thousands of people, most likely many more, in more than 70 countries will participate in World Tai Chi and Qigong Day activities on Sat. April 27, 2013.
The annual event began in 1999 in order to introduce Tai Chi and Qigong as well as promote the many health benefits to people who are unfamiliar with the systems, as well as become an annual meeting for like minded practitioners.
The following list are events hosted by members of the National Qigong Association, visit the official World Tai Chi and Qigong site for a list of events around the world.
CALIFORNIA
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:30AM (see event listing)
Special Guest: Mark Johnson
Cloverdale City Park
(Go to the West end of 2nd Street)
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Contact/Host: Janet Seaforth
707.894.7345
PYNKQigong.com
www.WorldTaichiDay.org
World Tai Chi Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00AM
Balboa Park, 6th & Upas St. San Diego, CA
Contact: Chris Enders
COLORADO
Mayfair Park World Tai Chi & Qigong Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
11:00 – 12:30 PM (MDT)
Southeast corner of Mayfair Park
(at the intersection of 10th and Jersey Sts.)
Contact/Host: Eric Imbody
303.355.1239
If the weather is poor the event will be held across the street at Dancing The Soul studio,
950-C Jersey Street
303.502.4586
CONNECTICUT
World Tai Chi Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April, 27, 2013
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Madison Senior Center
29 Bradley Road Madison, CT 06443
Contact: Suzanne Hanley
203.444.2856
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World Tai Chi Qigong Day
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Town Green – Colchester, CT
Contact: George Hoffman
860.742.5892
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Milford World Tai Chi Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Milford Town Green,
Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460
Contact: Lamont Thomas
203-843-1595
FLORIDA
World Tai Chi &Qigong Day
Saturday April, 27, 2013
9:45AM —
Ingalls Park
East of I95 and South of Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale FL,33009 South West 8th Ave.
Contact/Host: Raven Cohan
954.457.1450
ILLINOIS
14th Annual World Tai Chi Qigong Day
“Global Wave of Healing Energy”
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:00 AM – Until??
KVPD’s “Bird Park” 893 W. Station St.
Kankakee, Illinois 60901
Contact/Host: Gary Paruszkiewicz
KENTUCKY
Ashland Area World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event
Saturday April 27, 2013
Central Park at 17th St. and Lexington Ave.
Ashland, KY
Contact/Host: Nancy Compton
606.465.0317
MASSACHUSETTS
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – Worcester
Saturday April 27, 2013 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Elm Park, Worcester, Massachusetts
Contact/Host: Gary Lachapelle
508.793.2072
NEVADA
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – Las Vegas
Saturday April 27, 2013
Event starts at 9:00AM
Delmar Gardens of Green Valley
100 Delmar Gardens Dr., Henderson, NV
(near Pecos & Wigwam)
Contact/Host: Kat Reyes-Campbell
702.743.3786
NEW JERSEY
World Tai Chi Qigong Day – Practice in the Park
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00 AM
Verona Park, Verona, NJ
Contact/Host: Mir-Yam School of Tai Chi Qigong
and Meditation
Miriam: 973.857.9536
NEW YORK
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – Patchogue
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:00AM – 12:0PM
(Rain Date – Saturday May 4, 2013 9:00AM – 12:00 PM
Shorefront Park – Ryder Ave. & Smith St. Patchogue Long Island NY
Contact/Host: Laurince McElroy
1.631.475.5730
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2013 World Tai Chi Qigong Day
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Southern Saratoga YMCA
Clifton Park, New York 12065
Sal Casano
518-371-2139 (YMCA)
OHIO
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Howard Long Wellness Center Gymnasium800 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV 26003
Contact/Host: Steve Perdok Sr.
740.633.9731
T’ai Chi and Qigong: Sunset Health Arts FB.
Just off Interstate 70 Washington Ave. Exit
Minutes from Bridgeport, Ohio
PENNSYLVANIA
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
12:00 Noon
Ambler Borough Park
Located at the intersection of Hendricks St and Valley Brook Road
Ambler, PA
Contact/Host: Karen Steinbrecher
215.836.7184
World Tai Chi Qigong Day Celebration
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sun Style Taiji Workshops:
Intro to 31 Form
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
73 Form Study
12:00 – 1:00PM
Health By Design Natural Clinic
12 Keystone Court
Leola, Pennsylvania 17540
Jeannie Peck
717-556-8103
info@healthbydesignnaturally.com
Health By Design Natural Clinic on Facebook
TEXAS
World Tai Chi Qigong Day
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Northrup Park Pavilion
37550 IH-10 Boerne, Texas
Contact/Host: Joellen Kaczorowski
210.888.0846
www.vibrantlotus.net/wtcqday.html
World Tai Chi Qigong Day
Join the Qi – Flow Around the World
Saturday April 27, 2013
Serene Harvest –
Art of Qigong, Meditation & Yoga.
2401 Canyon Creek Sherman, Texas 75092
Contact/Host: Maria Silen
903.436.0569
sereneharvest.qigong.yoga@gmail.com
Space is limited! Register early for this FREE event.
VIRGINIA
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2013
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:45AM – 12:00PM
Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill Ave.
Richmond, VA
Contact/Host:
Joy Black
804.971.7135
joycblack@gmail.com
Mary Vilcheck
804.314.3368
World Tai Chi Qigong Day
Saturday April 27, 2013
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Vienna, Virginia
Contact/Host: The Peaceable Dragon Internal Arts Consortium
703-625-8431
Remember to send photos and relevant follow up information to the National Taoism Examiner if you attend any of the World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events.
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Pearl River: New York City’s best kept secret (Photos)
For over 30 years a trip to New York City would not be complete without visiting Pearl River Mart in SoHo (477 Broadway, NYC, between Broome St. & Grand St., 800-878-2446). According to their brochure, Pearl River is:
www.pearlriver.com
“New York’s most celebrated Chinese-American department store….Pearl River features a staggering assortment of traditional products from across Asia including Chinese fashion…, Japanese ceramics, Chinese cookware, ornamental lighting … and much, much more. With over 30,000 square feet of items flowing across three giant floors, Pearl River invites urban trekkers into the heart of the Far East…[to visit] a New York cultural institution. (Pearl River brochure)”
The store has a large selection of Chinese fashion including: Kung Fu & Tai Chi clothing, ladies dresses, children’s clothes, Kung Fu & Tai Chi shoes, scholars robes, tailored suits, Japanese kimonos, embroidered slippers etc…
They also have a large assortment of tea sets, sake sets, Chinese and Japanese bowls, woks, as well as snacks which come in handy walking NY’s streets. What Pearl River lacks in food (this is not a grocery store or restaurant), they more than make up for in authentic Chinese clothing and merchandise.
The upstairs tea bar serves more than 100 varieties of loose leaf tea from China, Japan and South Asia, which can be purchased by the pot or the pound. There is a lovely seating area where you can sip handpicked tea while watching the shoppers below. They periodically offer tea ceremony demonstrations and are more than willing to answer any questions you may have regarding tea. Keep in mind that the prices may be more than you are use to since the quality of the tea offered at Pearl River is much higher than you would typically find in a grocery store, even in an Asian grocery store.
“Best value for anyone wanting to experience NYC on a budget. (Today Show)”
“New Yorker’s secret of affordable Asian goods now has a SoHo address. (House & Garden Magazine)”
“Pearl River … has long been considered a hidden gem by fashionistas and others in search of everything from affordable silk jackets to hand-painted dinnerware. (Crain’s New York Business)”
For those unable to travel to New York City, or for those who can’t get enough of Pearl River, you can enjoy the store via www.PearlRiver.com which offers many of the items from the store. A tip regarding the website: if you do not see an item listed, then call the store directly rather than assuming they do not carry it.
Also, if you are ordering clothes, the sizes listed are Chinese sizes and usually are one size smaller than many people would usually purchase. The staff provide excellent customer service, even over the phone, with ensuring the proper sizes are ordered, they will even walk you through the method of measuring someone for their shirt or jacket size etc…
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Spring: The season of revitalization and rebirth
For many around the world, spring represents a return to life and family. People begin to look forward to improved weather, spending more time outdoors and to finally working towards some of the New Years goals/plans they created. This is often a time for people to also reconnect to God through their religious or spiritual practices as evident with the numerous holidays from many different religions and cultures.
As with the other seasons, spring has a major impact on our lives, nature and Earth as well. According to Huang Di (aka Yellow Emperor: Taoist Sage and Emperor):
“The three months of the spring season bring about the revitalization of all things in nature. It is the time of birth. This is when heaven and earth are reborn. During this season it is advisable to retire early. Arise early also and go walking in order to absorb the fresh, invigorating energy. Since this is the season in which the universal energy begins anew and rejuvenates, one should attempt to correspond to it directly by being open and unsuppressed, both physically and emotionally.
On the physical level it is good to exercise [Internal Exercises] more frequently and wear loose fitting clothing. This is the time to do stretching exercises to loosen up the tendons and muscles. Emotionally, it is good to develop equanimity. This is because spring is the season of the liver, and indulgence in anger, frustration, depression, sadness, or any excess emotion can injure the liver. Furthermore, violating the natural order of spring will cause cold disease, illness inflicted by atmospheric cold, during summer. (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine by Maoshing Ni p.5)”
It is important to also protect oneself from the effects of wind by covering the head, protecting the throat, keeping the body warm with jackets etc… If one does not protect themselves from the effects of wind or at least expel the trapped wind during spring they will suffer problems with their spleen resulting in diarrhea, indigestion and food retention/poisoning.
Qi Bo (Huang Di’s Taoist adviser and physician) informed Huang Di that:
“…with the arrival of spring the weather warms the earth. All plants begin to sprout and put forth green leaves, so the color associated with spring is green. Since most fruits and trees are immature and unripe at this time, their taste is sour. This sour taste can strengthen the liver, and the liver can then nourish the tendons and tendomuscular channels. The wood element of the liver can produce the fire element of the heart… (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine by Maoshing Ni, p.20)”
Thus the liver as the bodies representation of the wood element helps to nourish and protect the heart, thus if a person suffers from liver problems or has anger and stress issues, they will eventually harm their heart. This is also reflected in the connection between a weakened liver affecting cholesterol and saturated fat problems in the blood which will lead to heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.
There is much wisdom to be learned from the five elements/five phases of change and the associated seasons and its impact on our overall health and longevity.
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10 Snake Years of the modern era: a retrospective list
As mentioned in the prior Year of the Snake article; Snake Years often contain many major global events. It is not uncommon for war, famine, disease and natural disasters to occur during these years. Of course, these are not the only events and many good stories are reported as well, however, one cannot deny the high occurrence of catastrophes and tragedies as well.
The nature of a snake is to be elusive, intelligent, cunning, sharp, powerful, reserved, patient etc… Snake years are often times to act on prior plans and launch skillful, well thought out strategies and programs. Often there is a fine line between a “good outcome” and a negative one, does the Snake bring peace and positive results which benefit all or strike with ferocious speed and cause negative consequences; this is determined by ones intentions dear reader.
Let’s review the major events from some of the prior Snake Years.
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2001 Year of the Snake
- 20,000 People Die in Violent Earthquake in India, 7.9 earthquake
- Human Genome Sequence Revealed
- September 11 Terror Attacks in the United States, World Trade Center destroyed
- China’s Entry into WTO
- The United States Unilaterally Withdraws from the Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty
- World Economic Slowdown
- Wikipedia launched
- US invades Afghanistan
- IPod released
1989 Year of the Snake
- Eastern Bloc Revolutions (Revolutions of 1989 led to Dissolution of Soviet Union)
- World Wide Web invented
- First text message sent
- Tiananmen Square massacre in China
- Mini stock market crash (known as the Friday the 13th mini crash)
- Berlin Wall torn down
- Real Estate bubble burst/Crash
- Exxon Valdez oil spill
- Loma Prieta earthquake, San Francisco CA (during professional baseball’s World Series game)
- Belgian UFO wave begins
- US invasion of Panama
1977 Year of the Snake
- Apple computers incorporated
- Snow falls in Miami, Florida (first time in history)
- New England blizzard kills 100 people
- USSR completes nuclear test
- France performs nuclear test
- KLM-Pan Am flight disaster (kills 583 people)
- US performs nuclear test
- Panama Canal Zone accord
- Department of Energy created to deal with oil crisis
- New York City blackout lasts 25 hours and results in looting and disorder
- World Trade Center in NY is completed
- Atari 2600 released, credited with creating the home video game industry
1965 Year of the Snake
- Watts Riots (Watts, California)
- Lyndon Johnson announces program to create Medicare and declares war on poverty
- Northeast US and parts of Canada experience widespread blackouts
- US Voting Rights Act passed
- US increases troop numbers and Australia joins the Vietnam War
- Malcolm X assassinated
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads famous civil rights march in Selma Alabama
1953 Year of the Snake
- Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay perform the first successful ascent to the summit of Mount Everest.
- Coup d’ etat in Iran authoritarian monarchy established
- Stalin dies
- Korean War ends
- Polio vaccine developed
- F5 Tornado strikes Waco in Texas leaving 114 dead and 597 injured, The Tornado was one of the many storm disasters for the development of a nationwide severe weather warning system.
- The strongest storms ever recorded break through flood defenses across the UK leaving 150 dead
- North Sea flood of 1953 kills 1,835 people in the southwestern Netherlands
1941 Year of the Snake
- US enters WWII as war rapidly escalates
- Mt. Rushmore completed
- Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
- FDR become only US President to serve a third term
- US declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy
- Germany attacks Soviet Union
- Plutonium discovered
- Blizzard of 1941 strikes Minnesota and North Dakota becomes the most severe blizzard in modern history.
1929 Year of the Snake
- Total of over 200,000 die from Influenza Epidemic
- Vatican City gains independence from Italy and is created as its own State
- Great Stock Market crash occurs and creates the Great Depression in the United States and world
- The German airship Graf Zeppelin completes a round-the-world flight.
- The first car radio is made by Motorola
- 1929 Palestinian riots breakout over control of the “Western Wall”
- All India Congress declares independence from Britain
- Weimar Republic (Germany) begins to collapse along with currency
- Hitler and Nazis (National Socialists) come to power in Germany
1917 Year of the Snake
- Russian revolution, Tsar overthrown
- US declares war on Germany, enters WWI
- US President given authority of conscription
- Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for a Jewish state
- British troops take Jerusalem from the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Jerusalem
- Albert Einstein publishes first paper on cosmology
- British Indian Army captures Baghdad Gandhi establishes Sabarmati Ashram
- China enters WWI declares war on Austria-Hungary and Germany
1905 Year of the Snake
- Second year of Russian-Japanese War, war ends (more than 100,000 people die)
- Albert Einstein publishes foundations of his theories (specialized theory of relativity, Brownian motion, mass-energy equivalence)
- Kangra earthquake in India kills over 20,000 people
- US and Canada begin the great western expansion in their respective countries
- Wright Brothers complete first airplane test flight to last more than 30 minutes
- Union between Norway and Sweden is dissolved
1893 Year of the Snake
- Gandhi ejected from South African train, motivating him to fight for Indian rights in the British Colony
- Frederick Douglass delivers speech at World Fair
- Kingdom of Hawaii overthrown
- Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse introduce the world to electrical power by illuminating World’s Columbian Exposition
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