2005 CHAC Catalog

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CHINE$fi HSATINGARTS CENTER. Eonnf,ouRSEc4IAUon"',t

GRAND MASTER TZU KUO SHIH, OMD, L.Ac.

CIIINESE HEN,I.,TNG.trRTS CENTEN?3-3 Great Plain Road

Danbury, CT 06811(203)248-8102

Fax (203)zgl-9980E-rnail: qihealer@aol. com

www.qihealer.com

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Table of ContentsReg i s t r a t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . .4M e m b e r s h i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4D i s c o u n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Cance l l a t i ons& Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4S c h e d u l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4P re r equ i s i t e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Leve l so f Ce r t i f i c a t i on . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Cert if icateRenewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Proprietary Knowledge .............. 4

L'EVEL I

O 6 Day Qi Healer Intensive... ......... 5O 8 Day Qigong Therapist Intensive... .............. 5- 6O Seasona lQigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SpringSummerFallWinter

O Longev i tyQigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Part one - Microcosmic OrbitPart two - Macrocosmic Orbit

O SwimmingDragon Qigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6O 6 Day Qi Healer Intensive Review (Optional).. ................ 7O Repeating the 6 Day Qi Healer Intensive (Optional).. ...... 7

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O Thirty Qigong Methods for DifferentCondit ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7O Ancient l , ineage Qigong Self-Cult ivat ionMethods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?O Cor rec t i ono f Qigong Devia t ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IO Daoist Qigong. . . . . . . . . . . 9O Buddh i s tQ igong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9O G u a n Yi nG o n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

O Con tuc i anQigong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IO Treatment of Cancer with Qigong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Part one - Cancer Healing Walk MeditationPart two - Peaceful Quiet Lineage Meditation

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O Nine Wonderful Self-Cult ivat ionMethods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l0O Ten ExternalQigong Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l0O Gathering Spiritual Qi to Differentiate and Treat Disease................. I IO T \ r en tyFourTrea tmen tMethods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I IO 6 Day Qi Healer Teacher Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I

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O 8 Wonderful Gates of Self-Cult ivat ionand Pract ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12O 4 Health Protect ionMethods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l2O Disease Healing Functions... ..... 12

LEVEL S

O Leve lF iveXinGongMethods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13


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Recristration

To register for a class, please mail your application form and payment to the CHAC. A form can be downloadedfrom ihe web or you may send a letter stating the date and class you wish to take. Pre-registration discountsapply only to applications including full payment received at least 30 days prior to the class start date.Acteptable forms of pre-payment are checks or money orders. Cash can only be accepted in person at theschool.

Membership

Membership in the Wu Tang Chuan Association is $ Z5lyear. It enti0es the member to receive the CHACnewsletter and a l0o4 discount on dl classes and courses at the center in Danbury.

Discounts

T\ro wonderful opportunities exist for students to enjoy substantial savings on classes and courses. The first is to

belong to the Wu tang Chuan Association and receive a l0oZ discounton all classes in Danbury. Ttre second is

to pre-register at least 30 days in advance for classes. Advanced payment discounts are posted in this brochure.

Gancellations & Refunds

If you must cancel your attendance at a program, your payment will be refunded in full if you have pre-registered and we receive a written cancellation 30 days before your course or class start date. If you cancellesi than 30 days ahead of time, your payment will be refunded less a $ 25 service charge. In the event that youdo not show up for your protram and you fail to notify us in writing in advance, you forfeit the total amount ofthe tuition.

Schedule

A yearly schedule is posted in the newsletter and on the CHAC website at www.qihealer.com. A schedule canalso be obtained by calling the center at (203) ?48-810? or by writing the CHAC. Note that some classes areoffered on a rotating schedule and may not be taught every year'

Prerequisites

Preregnisites are posted for each course, class or level. Ttrey have been set to assure a smooth progtession ofknowledge and techniques, enerry development and spiritual refinement. They apply to all students and arenon-negotiable.

Levels of Gertification

Attendance certificates are issued for those who complete the 6 day Qi healer and 8 day therapist courses'Certificates are issued to gigong therapists who successfully pass the theraPist exam, those who complete fulllevels of training and CHAC instructors. Attendance certificates have no exPiry dates. Certificates havee:


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o 6 pAY Or HEAL4R INTENSM

This course is designedto transmit core teachingsof Grand MasterT. K. Shih. Studentslearn importantbasicsofqigongself-cultivationand how to help otherswith Qi healing.

o Six keys and four doors necessaryto studyqigongo Five Hearts of being a studento Introductionto Yin-Yang, Jing-Qi-Shen,and Zang-Fuorgantheorieso Lower Dantianmeditationtechniqueso Peaceful,quiet meditationtechniques(yang qi fa)

o Lying down, walking and running qigongo How to gather Qi from the Universe, store it and move it in the bodye How to get rid of internal Qi imbalanceso Shakingmeditationr Sword finger techniqueo Chrysalisqigongmovementmethodo Openingand practiceof the microcosmicorbitmeditationo How to use the palmsto assess imbalancesin Qi in otherpeopleo Howto use the palmsto heal imbalancesin Qi in otherpeopleo How to emit Qi for healing(externalqigong)- magicpalmtechniqueo Immoftalgrasptechnique- pullingout Qir BuddhaPalmhealingtechnique.

Exercisesto learn how to see energy fieldso Dragondance qigong form (long wu gong)

Prerequisites: Open Heart,open MindTuition: $ 1000with at least30 days pre-registration

$ 1200with less than 30 days pre-registration

O 8 DAY QIGONG THERAPIST INTENSIVE

This course is the follow-upto the 6 Day Qi Healer Intensive.It is designed to deepen the students' understandingand applicationsof classicalChinesemedicinetheoriesas they relateto Qi healing.Contentsinclude:

. Theory and applicationsof Yin and Yang

. Theory and applicationsof Qi and Blood

. Theory and applicationsof Jing-Qi-Shen

. Theory and applicationsof Five Elements

. Theory and applicationsofZang-Fu organs

. Theory and applicationsof regular & extraordinarymeridiansr Theory, locationand functionsof acupuncturepointso Pathogenesisof Qi imbalancesr Three regulations:Mind, breathing and body. Tong qigongtherapist movementform

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O I DAY OIGONG THERAPIST INTENSIVE(Continued)

. Six healingsoundsand theirmovementformso Nei Yang Gong meditationo Howto prescribespecificmeditationsbasedon a patient'sproblemo How to use Dantian,Huiyin and Mingmenpoints in clinical practiceo How to use specific acupuncturepoints with Qi healingo Openingof the 12 regularmeridians. Openingand practiceof the Macrocosmicorbitmeditation

Prerequisite: 6 Day Qi HealerIntensiveTuition: $ 1300with at least 30 days pre-registration

$ 1500with less than 30 dayspre-registration

O SEASONALOIGONG

Eachone day seasonalclasscontains6 exerciseformsto attune the practitioner'sQi throughthe changingseasons.

o Spring (Liver/Gallbladder)- (one day)o Summer(HearVSmallIntestine)- (one day). Fall(Lung/LargeIntestine)- (one day)o Winter(Kidney/Bladder)- (one day)

Prerequisites: Open Heart,openMindTuition: $ 100withat least30 days pre-registration


o Lo NGllvJ:-rY"_Qr-GqNGA two part seminar designed to teach basic practicesbelieved to promote longevity and well-being. Studentsalsoreceivea very specialenergytransmissionto opentheirchannels.

o Part one - Openingthe microcosmicorbit(one day)r Part two - Opening the macrocosmicorbit (one day)

Prerequisites: Open Heart,open MindTuition: $ 100 for each part with at least 30 days pre-registration

$ 120 for each part with less than 30 days pre-registration

O SWIMMING DRAGON

This ancient Daoist qigong form builds Qi and improves its circulation,promotes well-being,beautifies the skin,helps reduce weight, calms the mind, enhances flexibility in the joints, improvesbalance and posture,benefits thespine,and massagesthe internal organs and muscles.This form is taught in a one day class format.

Prerequisites: Open Heart, open MindTuition: $ 100 with at least 30 days pre-registration

$ 120 with less than 30 days pre-registration


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O 6 DAY OI HEALER INTENSIVE REVIEW (OPTIONAL}

This one day course is designed as a refresherfor past 6 Day Qi Healer students.6 Day techniques and conceptswillbe reviewedto allow students to remember, deepen and enhancetheir personaland healing practices.

Prerequisites: 6 Day Qi HealerIntensiveTuition: $ 100 with at least 30 days pre-registration


O REPEATING THE 6 DAY OI HEALERJNTENSTVE(OPTIONAL)

Anotheroptionavailablefor students for review is to repeat the 6 Day Qi Healer Intensiveexperience.Returningstudents can attend the full 6 day course for $ 500. This tuition is fixed and not subject to membership or pre-registrationdiscounts.

Prerequisites: 6 Day Qi HealerIntensiveTuition: $ 500

LEVELTWO

Prerequisite for all Level Two courses: Completionof all Levelone courses(exceptoptionalcourses).

O THIRTY OIGONG PRESCRIPTIONMATI|ODS

A 3 part series of thirty qigong methods designed to be taught to patients so that they can work on balancingand

correctingtheirown Qi circulation.Conditionsthat may benefitfromtheseqigong

methodsinclude:

Part l: Upperrespiratorytract infection(URTI),nasalcongestion,laryngitis,chronicsorethroat,asthma,fractures and injuries, degenerativeneck disease, concussion,rheumatoid arthritis, excessivesweating

Part2: Cerebral atherosclerosis, tachycardia/bradycardia, hypertension, intermittent claudication,diabetes mellitus, hepatitis/cirrhosis/cholecystitis,anal fissure, rectal prolapse, stomachprolapse,indigestion

Part 3: Alopecia areata,tinea pedis/eczema/psoriasis,canker sores, body odor, urinary retention,thyroiddisorder,obesity,tinnitus/ hearingloss,Meniere'sdisease,cancer

O ANCINNTT,INNAGEOIGONG SNI,F.CT]I,TIVATIONME,:I'HODS

These techniquesbelong to the ancient lineage ofthis school. They connect students to the roots of our art, opentheir specialfunctionsand enhance their understanding of qigong.

o Longevityturtle qigong (shouguigongfa)o Spiritualsnake qigong (lingshegongfa)o Gather ffee energy qigong (caishuqigongfa)r Sun qigong (ningshi taiyang gongfa)o Moon qigong (yue gongfa)o AbsorbingQi from the Universe (ti huxi)


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O CORRECTION OF OIGONG DEVIATIONS

This two day course teaches qigong therapists how to correct the rare energetic deviations that may result fromincorrectpracticesof qigong.Contentsinclude:

o Causesof deviations. Symptomsof qigong deviationso Use of vibratingpalm and guidingQi techniquesr Massagetechniqueso Fifteenmethodsto correctthe followingdeviations:

l) Abnormalflow of Qil. Dizzinessand vertigo2. Oppressed feelingin the chest and shortnessof breath3. Uncontrollablebodymovement

4. Syncope2) Stagnationof Qi and Bloodstasis5. Heavinesson the top ofthe head6. Blockagein the forehead7. Blockageat Dazhui

3) Leakageand lossofEssence8. Leaking from lower orificesor acupoints9. Grey complexion10. MentaldisturbanceI l. Spontaneoussweating12. lnsomnia / sluggishness

4) Mental disorder13. Delusions.hallucinationsand bewitchment

14. Infatuation,eccentricdispositionand lossofconfidence5) Disorderly flow of pathogenicQi15. Pain syndromes

Tuition: The combinedtuitionfor the "ThirtyQigongPrescriptionMethods","AncientLineageQigong

Self-CultivationMethods"and the "Conectionof QigongDeviations"is :

$ 1800with at least30 days pre-registration$ 2000 with less than 30 days pre-registration

Please check the yearly schedule to see which format will be used to teach these three courses. The above tuitionwill be sub-dividedinto parts accordingto this schedule. PreviousLevel 2 students who have not completed all

Level2 courseswill be givencreditfor segmentsalreadytakenand theirtuitionadjustedaccordingly.

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O DAOIST QIGONG

A unique class where Daoist qigong philosophy is introduced to the therapist and an in-depth method of self-cultivationcirculatingQi through the eight extraordinaryvessels is taught.

Tuition: $ 100with at least 30 days pre-registration$ 120 with less than 30 days pre-registration

o BrJDpHrSrOTGONGAn introductionto Buddhistqigongmeditationand philosophyto familiarizethe therapistwith this ancientaspectofqigong.

Tuition: $ 100with at least30 days pre-registration

$ 120 with less than 30 days pre-registrationO GUANYINGONG

A delightfulqigong form with twenty-one simple,graceful movementsto build and circulate Qi, and open itspractitionerto higherawarenessand perception.

Tuition: $ 100 with at least 30 days pre-registration$ 120with lessthan 30 days pre-registration

O CONFUCIANOIGONG

The philosophyof Confuciusemphasizedmoderationand harmoniousrelationships.In this seminar, the historical

link between Confucianismand qigong is introducedto familiarizethe therapist with this type of qigong. InConfucianqigong,consciousnessis focusedon the Xiao Dantian,the energeticcenterof the bodyand the reservoirfor the accumulationof Qi .

Tuition: $ 100with at least 30 days pre-registration$ 120with less than 30 days pre-registration

o TREAI'MINT'OIi'CANCERWI:UHQtcONC;

Essentialclassesfor those who assist peoplewith cancer. Quietand walkingmeditationscan be used to open theHeart,alignthe Spirit-Mind-Bodyand help transcendthis life challenge.

o Part one - Cancer healing walk meditation(2 day seminar)

Tuition: $ 240 with at least 30 days pre-registration$ 300 with less than 30 days pre-registration

o Part two - Peacefulquietlineagemeditation(l day seminar)

Tuition: $ 100withat least30 days pre-registration$ 120 with less than 30 days pre-registration

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O ALLEITGYCIIGONC;Learnhow to manage thiscommonafflictionusingthis very specialand unusualqigongmethod.A combinationofacupressure,breath work and movementsharmonizethe practitionerwith the environment.

Tuition: 100 with at least 30 days pre-registration120with less than 30 days pre-registration

LEVELTHREE

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Prerequisites:

Tuition:

l. Completionofall Level one and two courses(exceptoptionalcourses)

2. Applicationand approvalby Grand MasterT. K. Shih

$ 3 000 for the entirelevelwith30 dayspre-registrationforeachclassor for previousinstructorswhohavetaught more than one class.

$ 4 000 for the entire level with less than 30 days pre-registration.

O NINIIWONDERFI"JLSELF-CULTIVATIONMnTl|ODS

Thiscourseadvancesand refinesthe practitioner'spath ofself-cultivation.The techniquesinclude:

o Swallowingthe sun and the moono Fingerbendingqigong

o Sage qigongo Embryonicbreathingr Three step method for peacefulquiet meditation. Yang strengtheningmethodr Yin nourishingmethodo Eight extraordinary channel methodr GatheringHeaven and Earth, Yin and Yang method

O TEN EXTERNAL QIGONG METHODS

Ten methods to improve the practitioner's external qigong (wai Qi) skills. The following conditionswillreviewedwith a specific emphasison wai Qi .

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r Partialparalysis. Ophthalmology(eye) problemso Bloodpressurerelateddiseaseso Tumorso Diabetesr Stones(kidneystones,gallstones)o Hearing loss and tinnitus. Speech impairmentr Constipationr Diarrhea

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O GATHERING SPIRITUAL OI TO DIFFERENTIATE AND TREAT DISEASES

In the third level, the practitioner further develops his/her external qigong abilities and Mind. This is the transitionfrom using the basic technique of the palms for healing to using more of the Mind an d Heart.

o Method to gather all things in the Universe to differentiate and treat diseaseo Qigong method directing external Qi at a vital pointo Qigong method using extemal Qi with massageo Qigong method using external Qi with acupuncture and moxibustionr Qigong method using extemal Qi to create a field for treatment

O TWENTY FOUR TREATMENT METIIODS

A series of twenty four qigong methods designed to be taught to patients so that they can work on balancing andcorrecting their own Qi circulation. Conditions that may benefit from these qigong methods include:

o Presbyopia(far sightedness) . Dysfunctionaluterinebleedingo Prematuregrayingof hair . Diminishedmalesexualfunction

o AIDSo Nerve conduction deafnesso Canker sores

o Urinaryretentiono Constipationo Anemia. Anginao Meniere'sdiseaseo Bronchitis/ bronchiectasiso Chroniccolitis

. Chronicpelvicinflammatorydisease

. Menopauserelateddisease

. Premenstrualtension

. Prolapseduterus

. Mindproblems

. Pain

. Tensionheadache

. Prostatism(enlargedprostate)

. Differenttypesof kidneydiseases

. Allergicpurpura

O 6 DAYQI [IIIALER TNSTRT"]C]TORTRAINING

Prerequisites: 1. Completion of all LevelOne,Two and Threecourses.2. Application and approvalby Grand Master T. K. Shih

Instructortraining is available for students who wish to take their qigong/Qi healing knowledge and practice to ahigher level. From this level on, the qigong practitioner is expected to refine and master his/her skills andknowledge through the transmission and teaching of the school's haditions. The instructor training class isdesigned to impart teaching strategies and skills to the new instructors to work with unified group energy helds.Skillsinclude:

o Methodto lead and transmitQio Methodto induce a state of cultivationand practiceo Method and practice of separationr Dual nature of life cultivationo Teaching contents:nature of ideas,knowledge,skills and interestsr Transmissionof instruments


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L,EVELfOUn

Prerequisites : 1. Completion of all coursesin the firstthree levels2. Active teachinefor the CHAC3. Applicationandapprovalby GrandMasterT. K. Shih

$ 1360for the full level.No discount availablefor this level.

Tuition:

o ETGHTWONDEITFI-ILGATES TOS.IpLF'-CULTIVA'IION AND PRACTICE

o Practiceofspiritualunderstanding. Formless Qi gathering methodo Watch and ponder method. Spirit light methodo Bone Marrow washing. Open type accelerated macrocosmic orbit. Spirit cultivation methodo Practice and standard ofentering a peaceful state

O FOI.]RHEALTH PROTECTION METHODS

o Three minute brain strengtheningmethod

o Three minute eye brighteningmethod. Mendthe sourcemethodo Defensivemethod

o DISEASU,Hn{AUllGF'UNCTIqNS

o Reversalofthought directionr HealingwithQi-imprintedobjectso HealingwithQi-imprintedwrittencharacterso Healingwith Qi-imprintedsoundrecordingso Healingwith Qi-imprintedwater

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LEVEL r'fV:E

Prerequisites: l. Completionof all courses in the firstfour levels2. Activeteachins for the CHAC

Tuition:

3. ApplicationandapprovalbyGrandMasterT. K. Shih

$ 1360fo rth e fulllevel.No discountsavailablefor this level.

O LNVEI.,FIVE XIN CONG MNTHODS

. Theoryand methodof thousandmileassessmentof disease(qianlizhenbingli yu fa)

. Theoryand methodof thousandmiletreatmentof disease (qianlizhibingli yu fa)r Shenbingduizhifa (for physicaldisease)o Xinbingduizhifa (for mentalillness)o Watch and pondertreatmentof disease(guanxiangzhibingfa). Spirit light treatmentof disease (shenguangzhibingfa)o Adjustmentand treatmentoutsidethe body (tiwai tiaozhi fa)o Changingthe origin of disease (bingzaozhuan fa)o Cultivationpracticeof nature and destiny(xinggongminggongxiulian)

0 Forecastingfunction(yucegongneng)0 Distanceviewingfunction(qianliyan gongneng)0 Distancehearingfunction(qianlier gongneng)

0 Thoughttransmissionand communicationof feelings(siweichuanganyu ta xintong)

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