Pre-registration required! Call the teacher listed.

 
SanShou players SAN SHOU “TAIJI FOR TWO:”
with Kathleen Cusick and Dr. Jay Dunbar
March 6-7, 2010 (Two-day intensive: first half, moves 1-27)
May 13-16, 2010 (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 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 weekend in March or the first two days of the May intensive provide an excellent introduction to this wonderful interactive set, and may be taken separately.

March 6-7 (weekend) or May 13-14 (Thurs-Fri): $170.
May 13-16 (four days): $300.

Locations:
March 6: Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill (www.extraordinaryventures.org)
March 7: Chapel Hill/Carrboro Tae Kwon Do, Brewer Lane, Carrboro NC.
May 13-15: Fleming Hall, New Hope Camp and Conference Center (Camp New Hope), 4805 Highway 86 north out of Chapel Hill NC.
May 16: 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 2010

with Lisa B. O’Shea

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Chapel Hill Beginning Qi Healers Class of 2008

 

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 4-6, 2010 in Chapel Hill, NC

 

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Friday June 4, 7:00-9:00 pm;

Saturday & Sunday, June 5-6, 9:00 am-6:00 pm

 

Location: Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W. Weaver Street, Carrboro NC  http://balanced-movement.com

 

*16 Continuing Ed. Hours (NCBTMB)

 

No prior experience needed! We’ll cover the following

Qi Gong healers techniques:

 

Scanning

Pulling

Combing

Qi Pulsing

Sending Energy

Six Healing Sounds Qi Gong

Fragrance Qi Gong

Rising Lotus Medical Qi Gong

Five Elements Theory

12 Meridians

24 Acupuncture Points

Dantian Meditation

Inner Smile 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

 

Early-Bird Registration (by April 16)

receives a Free 2-hour Qi Gong DVD of all forms taught plus Taijiquan ($40 value).  Registration by May 17 is appreciated.

 

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

 

 

Intermediate Qi Gong Healers Seminar*

(formerly known as the “Advanced Qi Gong Healers Seminar”)

 

June 11-13, 2010 in Chapel Hill, NC

 

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Friday June 11, 6:00-9:00 pm;

Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13, 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Location: Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W. Weaver Street, Carrboro NC  http://balanced-movement.com

 

*17 Continuing Ed. Hours (NCBTMB)

 

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

 

Early-Bird Registration (by April 16)

receives a Free 2-hour Qi Gong DVD of all forms taught plus Taijiquan ($40 value).  Registration by May 17 is appreciated.

 

Questions or further information, call

Dr. Jay at 919-968-3936 or email: drjay@magictortoise.com

 

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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. Most recently she has become an Approved Provider for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB #451188-09) and now offers Continuing Education Hours for her courses. For further information on her programs, go to: 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