{"id":157,"date":"2013-09-16T16:09:42","date_gmt":"2013-09-16T21:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.theqiinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2016-07-03T20:01:21","modified_gmt":"2016-07-04T01:01:21","slug":"18th-annual-national-qigong-association-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.theqiinstitute.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/16\/18th-annual-national-qigong-association-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"18th annual National Qigong Association conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This weekend<\/a> (July 26-28, 2013) the National Qigong Association<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

According to the NQA’s official event flyer<\/a>, this event will feature: \u201cThree days of workshops, lectures, seminars, and demonstrations, presented by over 20 leaders in the fields of Qigong<\/a>, Taijiquan, and the Energetic Arts; Network with friends in the Qigong community, distinctive vendors and products and a silent auction…\u201d<\/p>\n

Below is a breakdown of the lectures and sessions:<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, July 26<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Efficacy of Qigong Practice as a Treatment for Vertigo: <\/em>Maryann DiEdwardo<\/u><\/li>\n
  2. Three Rivers\/12 Steps: Qigong for Recovery: <\/em>Mark R. Reinhart<\/u><\/li>\n
  3. Marriage of Daoist Internal Alchemy and Qigong: <\/em>Michael Winn<\/u><\/li>\n
  4. From Stress \u2013 Surge With Way of Joy: Spiritual Fitness: <\/em>Vicki Dello Joio<\/u><\/li>\n
  5. How to build a Rewarding Qigong Healthcare Practice: <\/em>C.J. Rhoads<\/u><\/li>\n
  6. Quick & Easy Qigong: <\/em>Richard Askwith<\/u><\/li>\n
  7. Expanding Your Heart’s Energy by Embracing Qigong: <\/em>Kai Kusinow<\/u><\/li>\n
  8. Benefits of Integrated Internal Exercises: <\/em>Khalid Shakoor<\/u><\/li>\n
  9. Bridging the Gap: Presenting Qigong to Western Medical Integrative Business Professionals: <\/em>Chris Bouguyon<\/u><\/li>\n
  10. Keynote: <\/strong>Awakening Love Through Qigong… the Path to a Radiant Life: <\/em>Daisy Lee<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Saturday, July 27<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Qi Mind, Qi Body \u2013 Cultivate & Focus Your Vital Energy: <\/em>Shoshanna Katzman<\/u><\/li>\n
    2. Qigong as a Journey of Self-Acceptance: <\/em>Eric Imbody<\/u><\/li>\n
    3. Qigong to Build the Three Treasures: <\/em>Gayl Hubatch<\/u><\/li>\n
    4. Great Spiraling Dragon Qigong: <\/em>Solala Towler<\/u><\/li>\n
    5. Harmonizing Yin\/Yang in Men\/Women: <\/em>Daisy Lee<\/u><\/li>\n
    6. Chinese Brush Painting: <\/em>Maryann Charmoz<\/u><\/li>\n
    7. New Creation Tai Chi<\/a> \u2013 Qigong: <\/em>Anna York<\/u><\/li>\n
    8. Yin Yang Medical Qigong: <\/em>Jianye Jiang<\/u><\/li>\n
    9. Intimacy and Energy: <\/em>Greg St. Clair<\/u><\/li>\n
    10. The 12 Joinings with Life: <\/em>Michael McComiskey<\/u><\/li>\n
    11. Keynote: <\/strong>A Union of Qigong, Philosophy and the Dao: <\/em>Damo Mitchell<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Sunday, July 28th <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

        The National Taoism<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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