Pre-registration required! Call the teacher listed.

 
SanShou players SAN SHOU “TAIJI FOR TWO:”
with Kathleen Cusick   Dr. Jay Dunbar
March 7-8, 2009 (Two-day intensive: first half, moves 1-27)
May 14-17, 2009 (Four-day intensive: Thurs-Fri moves 1-27, Sat-Sun moves 28-44)

San Shou, the traditional taiji two-person set, is a sequence of 88 matched movements that reveal the martial applications of solo form postures and the subtle principles that make them effective. This is the form pictured in Chen Yenlin's famous two-volume book (1932). While it is of early Yang style origin, no similar form exists in any other style, so players of all styles must look to this set for practice and inspiration. (Pre-requisites: one year (minimum) of solo Taiji form study, or player is the fully-informed and consenting spouse of an experienced player.) Magic Tortoise Intensives are immersion experiences. Each participant learns one side of the set both as a solo routine and matched with the other side in a safe, “conversational” context. Individuals may register separately, as partners are rotated throughout. However, couples/training partners who wish to play taiji together will find San Shou especially rewarding. San shou, “taiji for two,” is fun: truly a circle of energy between two players.

The first half (the first weekend or the first two days of the May 4-day) may be taken as a stand-alone and is excellent introduction to this wonderful interactive set.

March 7-8 (weekend): $170.
May 14-17 (four days): $300.

Locations:  March 7, May 14:
Fleming Hall, New Hope Camp and Conference Center (Camp New Hope), 4805 Highway 86 north out of Chapel Hill NC.

May 15-16:
Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill (www.extraordinaryventures.org)


March 8, May 17: Chapel Hill/Carrboro Tae Kwon Do, Brewer Lane, Carrboro NC.

Pre-registration required: send full fee to “Magic Tortoise,” c/o Dr. Jay Dunbar, 15 Timberlyne Rd, Chapel Hill NC 27514. No refund if cancellation occurs within one week of the intensive.
"Learning solo forms without learning san shou is like buying shoes and taking home only the box." -- Grandmaster Jou

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Qi Gong Healers Seminars

with Lisa B. O’Shea

Download 2009 NC Qi Gong Healers Seminars (pdf)

Immerse yourself in the experience of learning to be well, and to offer healing to others…

In these seminars, people from around the country gather in a friendly, supportive environment to explore deep healing without the distractions of daily life.

Beginning Qi Gong Healers

Seminar

June 5-7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, NC

Friday June 5, 7:00-9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, June 6-7, 9:00 am-5:30 pm

Location: Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W. Weaver St, Carrboro NC (www.balanced-movement.com)

No prior experience needed! We’ll cover the following Qi Gong healers techniques:

Scanning Qi Pulsing Fragrance Qi Gong 12 Meridians Pulling Sending Energy SiRising Lotus Medical Qi Gong 24 Acupuncture Points Inner Smile Meditation Combing x Healing Sounds Qi Gong Five Elements Theory Dantian Meditation
Registration Fee: $275.

To reserve your place, download the Registration Form and mail with

check for full fee to: Dr. Jay Dunbar 15 Timberlyne Road Chapel Hill NC 27514

Registration by May 18 is appreciated.

Bonus: Free 2-hour Qi Gong video or DVD of all forms taught plus Taijiquan ($40 value) if you register by April 10.

Questions or further information, call Dr. Jay at 919-968-3936 or email: drjay@magictortoise.com

Advanced Qi Gong Healers Seminar

June 12-14, 2009 in Chapel Hill, NC

Friday June 12, 6:00-9:00 pm;

Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14, 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Location: Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W. Weaver St, Carrboro NC (www.balanced-movement.com)

Pre-requisite: Beginning Qi Gong Healers Seminar. We’ll cover the following Qi Gong healers techniques:

Buddha Palm Energy Massage Neck and Ear Techniques
Vessel Orbits Joint Work Four Seasons Qi Gong
Microcosmic Orbit 12 Meridian Meditation 36 Acupuncture Points

Registration Fee: $350.

To reserve your place, download the Registration Form and mail with check for full fee to:

Dr. Jay Dunbar 15 Timberlyne Road Chapel Hill NC 27514

Registration by May 18 is appreciated.

Bonus: Free 2-hour Qi Gong video or DVD of all forms taught plus Taijiquan ($40 value) if you register by April 10.

Questions or further information, call Dr. Jay at 919-968-3936 or email: drjay@magictortoise.com

Lisa B. O’Shea is a Certified Qi Gong Therapist, teacher, and founder of the Qi Gong Institute of Rochester (NY), where she offers classes and seminars in Qi Gong, Taijiquan, Nutrition, and a certification program in Qi Gong Therapy. For further information on her programs, go to: www.qigongrochester.com

 
SHU FA ~
THE ART OF BEAUTIFUL WRITING
with Almanzo “LaoMa” Lamoureux, M.A.
Sunday November 30, 2008

 

Chinese Calligraphy, Beginning and Continuing

Fee: $25 per class
Time: 12:00 - 3:00

Venue:
Lan Tan's
Oriental Gift Shop
4201 University Drive
Durham, NC 27707
919.493.1341
(Behind Target & Sam's Club, next to Saladelia's)
Note: Pre-registration required. Please call LaoMa at 919.542.0688 to register.

Almanzo “Lao Ma” Lamoureux has practiced Chinese arts for over thirty-five years, and received his M.A. in Asian studies. He has been to China on numerous occasions, studying with many teachers and visiting sacred sites. From 1985-88 he taught English in Wuhan, China, and was the only foreign student of the renowned Grandmaster Ding Hong-Kuai. He is Senior Instructor (Laoshi) with the Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School.

Pre-registration required! Call the teacher listed.

"Open Seminar". Teacher: Lao Ma, 542-0688. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. 10:30-12:30 pm. $15 Pittsboro. All levels, weapons ongoing or beginning; Fundamentals & Frame for novices; 8 Brocade Qiqong all levels; Quan, beginning/intermediate. Please e-mail Lao Ma before attending.

Wudang Senior Students. Teacher: Lao Ma. 542-0688. 1st & 3rd Saturdays (No class May 17). 10:30-12:30 pm. $15 Pittsboro. For designated senior students, to share Wudang form & applications, Wudang Taijijian, interactive two-person work, and dantian development.

Shufa/Calligraphy Workshop. Black Bamboo Pavilion, Saturday September 27, 10:30-3:00 p.m., (bring snacks for lunch break), $25.00 fee. In order for proper class set-up, please confirm attendance by phone (542-0688) or e-mail Lao Ma before attending. $25 fee. For beginners and continuing students.

 

 

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The Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School
c/o Dr. Jay Dunbar, Director
15 Timberlyne Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1522
919.968.3936