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Therapeutic Tai Chi & Qigong

An Intensive Training for Health Professionals

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September 22, 2013 – September 27, 2013
Location:
Rhinebeck, NY
Course:
SM13-5005-471
Teacher:
David Saltman
Tuition:
$410
Continuing Education:
22.5 hours Learn More
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Description

This 5-day experiential training covers the application of traditional tai chi and qigong for health and healing. We explore the relationship between specific movements and the body organs and systems. Special focus is given to the clinical needs of hospital patients and health-care clients, including cardiac rehab, stroke rehab, subacute clinical recovery, postoperative issues, physical therapy, occupational therapy, gait and balance training, and sleep disorders.

Through demonstration and hands-on practice, we undergo intensive training in traditional qigong during three classes each morning, and traditional tai chi chuan in the afternoon and evenings. We also practice the Tai Chi Ruler, a rare healing art form that is not being taught anywhere else on the East Coast. We return home with tools for clinical practice and improved health.

Upon completion of this intensive, hands-on training, participants will be able to:  


  • Perform and teach basics of traditional medically-focused Qi Gong, including:  Eight Brocades Qi Gong, Three Treasures Qi Gong, Tai Chi Qi Gong, Ten Taoist Exercises, Eight Essentials Qi Gong, Special Cardiac Qi Gong Set, and Tai Chi 

  • Explain and prescribe traditional Qi Gong exercises for specific organs and conditions. 

  • Describe, perform and prescribe acupressure self-massage, including specific practices for the following loci & conditions:  major acupuncture channels, eyes, lungs, heart, other internal organs, insomnia, fevers, pneumonia (lung collapse), including pediatric version, spine, and joints. 

  • Perform first section of traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.

No tai chi or qigong experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for health-care professionals and for those interested in the healing effects of tai chi and qigong.

Continuing Education
  • NATABOC - Fitness/Athletic Trainers +$35
  • NCBTMB - Bodyworkers and Massage Therapists +$35
  • BRN - Nurses +$35
  • ANCC - Nurses +$35
More Information

NATABOC CE Level Essential

Limited enrollment, please register early.

Faculty asked us to pass the following along to you:

 Dear Participants,

 I’m delighted to welcome you to our upcoming training workshop.  To enhance our experience, I’d like to suggest that you consider obtaining some or all of the following items:

 1.    T’ai Chi Ch’uan for Health & Self-Defense: Philosophy & Practice

This is a book by T.T. Liang, widely available.  The Omega bookstore carries it.  It’s available from Amazon.  The paperback retails for about $6.

 2.     Taijiquan Explained

A book by Alex Dong.  This is privately printed and will be available at the Omega bookstore or through the author’s online store at alexdongtaiji.com.  Cost is $45 plus shipping.

 3.     Qigong Essentials for Health Promotion

A book by Jiao Guorui, published by China Reconstructs Press.  Unfortunately, this book is out of print and no longer easily available.  But it does turn up periodically on eBay or Amazon and is really the best book out there on the subject.

 4.     Tai Chi Ruler

This is a handmade wooden object used in the practice of the same name, which for centuries was taught only to the families of the Chinese Emperors.  It measures about 10 inches long and two inches wide.  It’s available on eBay for about $25 plus shipping (search for “Tai Chi Ruler with Center Hole”).  The three fundamental exercises of the Ruler practice do not use the ruler itself, and the other movements can be done without it.  But experience has shown that the ruler really does enhance the practice, people like it, and it’s great as a meditation aid and massage tool.  Also, it’s traditional.

 5.     Notebook

We’ll be covering a lot of ground pretty intensively, so a reporter’s or stenographer’s notebook might be useful.  You could plan to leave the notebook to the side, and just make notes during the breaks between different sets.

 None of the above is mandatory, but all are recommended.

Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns.

 David Saltman

www.DavidSaltman.com;  DavidSaltman@verizon.net


Schedule
Sunday
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.)
8:00 p.m.–8:20 p.m.Omega Welcome (Orientation)
 
Monday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Wednesday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
 
Thursday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Friday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
Noon–1:00 p.m.Check Out
Teachers
David Saltman
David Saltman

David Saltman has been practicing Chinese meditative and martial arts for nearly 40 years, studying with master S.T. Ying in California, and studying nearly 30 years with renowned master B.P. Chan in New York. He served as Chan’s teaching assistant for 15 years and eventually took over Chan’s public classes. Saltman recently portrayed a tai chi expert on the NBC television series Law & Order. davidsaltman.com

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