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LINKS
& RESOURCES
Qi
cultivation web
sites and information
FeeltheQi.com
FeeltheQi.com is the web site of Roger Jahnke, OMD, author
of The Healer Within and The Healing Promise of
Qi. You can find out about his upcoming workshops and
teacher training programs. Additionally there are articles
and resource information available on FeeltheQi.com to inspire
your practice. Receive updates on Tai Chi and Qigong research,
training and retreat opportunities, insights for your practice,
travel to China, secrets of Chinese medicine, offers for downloads
and announcements of free teleconferences with the Energy
Empowerment newsletter.
Institute
of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC)
The IIQTC leads Qigong and Tai Chi (Chi Kung and Taiji) workshops,
certification trainings and retreats for: the general public
at spas, retreat centers, conferences; medical and fitness
professionals at hospitals and medical conferences; and future
Qigong and Tai Chi Teachers and Clinical Energetics Practitioners.
The IIQTC is active in research and the widespread dissemination
of the benefits of Mind-Body Practice and collaborates with
numerous universities and major medical and health care agencies.
Abode
of the Eternal Tao
Abode of
the Eternal Tao publishes The Empty Vessel, A Journal
of Contemporary Taoism, a quarterly publication dedicated
to the exploration and dissemination of non-religious Taoist
philosophy and practice. Enjoy articles, interviews, and feature
stories that show how contemporary Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners
have incorporated a balance of body, mind, and spirit into
their day-to-day activities with art, poetry, essays and reviews
of the latest book, tapes and videos on Taoist subjects. Web
site sells tools for living the Tao through books, music,
DVDs, China trips, and seminars.
American
Tai Chi Association - Tai Chi & Health Information
A national non-profit organization that serves Tai Chi professionals
in the United States and promotes Tai Chi as a complementary
and alternative medicine and therapy and educates the public
about the benefits of Tai Chi for health promotion.
International
Qigong Alliance
The Qigong Alliance is a global grassroots community welcoming
and supporting all who practice or wish to learn about Qigong
and other forms of Energy-Work and techniques for using Qi
(Chi) to create health, balance, and well-being. The Qigong
Alliance also sponsors educational tours to China and Tibet
to foster cultural exchange, and provide opportunities to
learn about Qigong, ancient Daoist Healing Arts and Traditional
Chinese Medicine. The Alliance also leads a Qigong Women
in the Wildnerness Retreat at the edge of the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.
Kahuna
Valley
Kahuna Valley is a tax exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to health and wellness education through individual
mentoring, group workshops, and large-scale community events,
founded by authors, Qigong instructors and Emmy Award-winning
Francesco Garri Garripoli and wife Daisy Lee-Garripoli.
National
Qigong Association
(NQA)
The NQA is a nonprofit organization that embraces and supports
all schools, traditions, teaching styles, and philosophies
of Qigong and Tai Chi. We are a community of Qigong and T'ai
Chi enthusiasts with all levels of experience and we are dedicated
to integrating Qigong into all facets of our culture.
Qi
Journal
Publication and website for both Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners
with a calendar of events, listing of professionals, products
for sale. Qi Journal has "real" articles
on the topic of Qi, written by those who are currently teaching
and practicing the disciplines and who are willing to share
their experiences for the advancement of others.
Qigong
Association of America
Contains general information about Qigong. Articles, teacher
registry, books recommendations, and calendar of upcoming
events.
Qigong
Institute
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Qigong
through research and education. A clearinghouse for related
news and scientific facts to aid researchers, writers, practitioners,
and members of the Western medical community.
Tai
Chi Network
An online
community of Tai Chi teachers and students seeking Tai Chi
instructors. Connecting Teachers and Studios with students
is the goal of the The Tai Chi Network.
Tai
Chi Society
Offering professional instruction in beginner to advanced
Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years in Sydney and Newcastle,
New South Wales, Australia, under the direction of Grand Master
Kellen Chia. The Tai Chi Society specializes in the healing
properties of Tai Chi.
TCM
Advisory
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Taiji,
Qigong at Guilin Sino-western Joint Hospital in Guilin, China.
Valuing and integrating the legacy of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM), Sino-western Joint applies the best of Western
and Chinese medicine in its medical service, health care,
and clinical research.
World
Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD)
Provides free Qigong and Tai Chi resouces for enthusiasts,
teachers, associations, media and health professionals. Find
schools and WTCQD events in your area or globally, list your
school, association and WTCQD events. Also contains an excellent
section on medical and scientific research on Tai Chi and
Qigong.
Resources
Qigong
Introductory Articles
Several articles from Roger Jahnke's web site FeeltheQi.com
for people who are new to Qigong.
National
Expert Meeting on Qi Gong and Tai Chi Consensus Report
Through funding from the Archstone Foundation, the National
Blueprint Office at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign,
the National Council on Aging, and the Institute of Integral
Qigong and Tai Chi convened an expert meeting which published
theConsensus Report. This report highlights the challenges
of integrating Qigong and Tai Chi programs into the aging
network and identifies the necessary components of an effective
program to meet the needs of diverse populations with varying
functional abilities. [PDF 921 KB]
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