Workshop Details

Master Yang is a traditionally trained, internationally recognized taiji and qigong master who has distilled essential aspects of these arts into an easy-to-learn program suitable for people of all ages, physical abilities, and levels of training. His Evidence-Based Taiji™ (EBT) and Qigong program was originally designed for research interventions to yield maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time.
During this five-day immersion, participants will be shown static and dynamic qigong exercises and taiji form movements designed to nurture energy, develop the mind-body connection, and enhance well-being, tranquility, and positive thinking in daily life. Master Yang’s teachings embody the ultimate purpose of taiji and qigong practice: With your whole being, develop your life. Integrated with Master Yang's teachings will be one-hour presentations by special guest instructors, Robert Sheeler, M.D. and Yang Ying. Dr. Sheeler, editor of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, will discuss the pragmatic aspects of mind-body medicine, as well as more esoteric aspects including the potential relationship of qigong to quantum energy fields. Ms. Yang Ying, a famous erhu instrumental virtuoso in China, will introduce Six Healing Sounds qigong, one of the most popular and enduring Chinese qigong exercises. This workshop is an especially beneficial training for health professionals in their work with patients. Training can count toward Level 1 Qigong instructor certification.