Calendar of Workshops and Retreats for 2008

 

June 8 - 29, 2008

China

"Medical Qigong and Taijiquan in the Heart of China"

Hebei Medical Qigong Hospital and School, Hebei, China
A Training Program in Medical Qigong and Taijiquan

The International Qigong Foundation, Inc.  and The University of Hawaii will sponsor the "11th" annual training trip to China for a 21-day training in Medical Qigong and Taijiquan in China at the Hebei Medical Qigong Hospital and School.  Led by Karen Nesbitt, M.A., a certified teacher and trainer with the hospital, the group will join Mrs. Liu Yafei, Mr. Feng Yijian, Ms. Zhou Li, and Mr. Xiao Yuande for a wonderful China experience. As an addition to this journey we will also be offering 5 days in Beijing sightseeing world famous cultural relics and visiting hospitals practicing medical qigong. Please ask about continuing medical education credits, "CME", with the American Academy of Family Physicians, AAFP, and re certification credits with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM. For more information please contact The International Qigong Foundation, Inc. in the U.S. at 808-756-1510 or email at: info@internationalqigongfoundation.com  You may also view our China itinerary! Please note that we will be taking early registration for this year's trip and finalizing travel plans early because of the August 2008 Olympics in China!

 

August, September, October, November, December 2008

Hawaii

The University of Hawaii

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes in Medical Qigong,

Taijiquan Training and Yoga Training

This year The International Qigong Foundation, Inc. will work with the University of Hawaii through the Osher Lifelong Learning Program to provide a training series throughout the island of Hawaii learning Medical Qigong, Taijiquan and Hatha Yoga. the courses will be taught by Ms. Karen Nesbitt, The International Qigong Foundation and Mr. Feng Yijian from Hebei Medical Qigong School and Hospital. In addition to classes, Medical Qigong massage treatments with Mr. Feng will be offered. This will be an opportunity to immerse yourself in a healthy practice! Please ask about "CME" credits with AAFP and re certification credits with NCCAOM. For more information please email: info@internationalqigongfoundation.com or contact The University of Hawaii at: 808-974-7664. To view the open house demonstration of qigong with Karen Nesbitt: Neiyang Gong demonstration video.

 

August - December 2008

"Medical Qigong Theory and Practice"

A Credited Course at The University of Hawaii

This hands-on course is primarily designed for healthcare providers to give an overview of medical qigong, it's history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, as well as its current use in both TCM and Western Medicine. Please ask about continuing medical education credits, "CME", with the American Academy of Family Physicians, AAFP, and re certification credits with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM. For more information please contact The International Qigong Foundation, Inc. in the U.S. at 808-756-1510 or email at: info@internationalqigongfoundation.com

 

July 11 - 18, 2008

"Tai Chi and Medical Qigong in the Heart of Montana"

Dancing Dreamers Retreat Center, Eureka, Montana

This year The International Qigong Foundation, Inc. will be offering medical qigong, taijiquan training at Dancing Dreamers Retreat Center in Montana. Small group oriented, participation is limited to 12, this workshop will provide training in Neiyang Gong Qigong, Taijiquan, and Yuan Xi Xin Qigong, which includes the walk for cancer. A supplement to this retreat is Waterton Glacier International Peace Park, located in both Montana and Canada. Please call for early registration! Please ask about "CME" credits with AAFP and re-certification credits with NCCAOM. For more information contact The International Qigong Foundation, Inc., in the U.S. at: 808-756-1510 or email at: info@internationalqigongfoundation.com