Listings in our current issue of Qi Journal
Looking for a class, clinic, or master instructor in your area? How about staying in touch when you travel? This listing of "Qi Professionals" gives you a method of finding and supporting these experts that practice traditional Chinese healthcare on a daily basis.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Andrew McCart
Is a Senior Instructor in the Universal Healing Tao (Dao) and holds teaching certifications in Dao Yin, Taiji, Daoist Meditation, and various types of Qigong. Andrew has studied various Daoist healing techniques, including Chi (Qi) Nei Tsang, Cosmic Healing Qigong, Buddha Palm, and acupressure. He is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of Health Administration at the University of Louisville. Andrew authored of The Alchemist's Tao Te Ching: Transforming Your Lead Into Gold and Growing a Healthy Workforce: Leading in The Eight Dimensions of Organizational Wellness. Please feel free to connect with him on social media under The Tao Blog at http://thetaoblog.com/
A Tai Chi Compendium by John Murney
A book about tai chi — its origins, history, philosophy, health benefits, styles, self-defense methods, weapons training, and meditation approach. It's not a "How To" book but a book that answers many questions about the nature of tai chi: where it comes from, what it does, how it works, what makes it unique, why it's beneficial, and what it has to offer. With over 90 images, over 100 glossary entries, and links to tai chi resources, and much more....available at Amazon.com.
ClassicalChineseMedicine.org
Dr. Heiner Fruehauf has researched Chinese culture and medicine for 42 years. He is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine. His interest in preserving some of the traditional features of Oriental medicine led him to develop a database dedicated to the archiving of classical knowledge, where a selection of his publications can be accessed. www.ClassicalChineseMedicine.org
FLOW WITH THE DAO PUBLICATIONS
Learning to Flow with the Dao: The 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching, interpretation by Nori Muster. Read your I Ching at http://surrealist.org
Foundations of Clinical Qigong Online Course
By Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc, a 15 week online course in the clinical application of Qigong for licensed East Asian Medicine practitioners and healthcare providers. NCCAOM approved for 30 PDA/CEU hours. For more information and a description of course content please go to www.asianmedicine.org/clinical-qigong-course
Healing Presence: A Science of Spirit
Author David J. Shuch has written an impressive and groundbreaking guide to the theory and practice of healing in its many aspects. He proposes the idea that we need to re-examine and redefine what it means to be a healer and attempts to answer the following questions: What is consciousness? What is human life? What is healing? What is the science behind the art of healing? What practices and what capacities are needed so that one may be rooted in the face of suffering and helpful in fostering an atmosphere of healing? order your copy today at www.whatishealing.org
Ken Cohen
Kenneth S. Cohen, internationally renowned Qigong Master and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine, offers comprehensive instruction in Qigong, Tai Chi, and Chinese Inner Martial Arts. Classes, consultations and workshops offered in Colorado and throughout North America. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.qigonghealing.com
Master Waysun Liao
Considered one of the world's foremost authorities on traditional Taoist wisdom and Chi arts, Master Waysun Liao is the founder of one of the oldest Taichi centers in North America, the Taichi Tao Center. Master Waysun Liao's new online video channel http://Taichitao.tv makes it possible for anyone in the world to become a student of Master Liao through streaming video instruction. Taichi and Tao wisdom can be both powerful and precious. That is why you deserve to learn directly from a real Tao master.
National Qigong Association
Since 1996, the NQA is the premier non-profit membership organization for all types of qigong schools and enthusiasts, and offers annual conferences and qigong certification. Website: http://www.nqa.org/
Qigong: Cultivating Body, Breath & Mind
Peter Deadman has written the qigong book, a work that is as encyclopedic as it is practical, as wise as it is humorous, and as rooted in science as it is steeped in ancient common sense. It also serves as a manual for exploring the wider world of mindful movement. Discusses the underlying theory, history and philosophies of qigong, and describes and illustrates different practices of body, breath and mind. The book is linked to 42 practical teaching videos. Order at www.peterdeadman.com/pages/books
Taijiquan: Cultivating Inner Strength
By C.P. Ong. Paperback, 366 pages. This book centers on the core principle of Taiji balance—the balance of yin and yang, but presents the metaphysics of balance the way the body comprehends it, developmentally, through practice in the musculo-skeletal framework. In the process, the fog of mystique lifts, and the many abstruse concepts of Taijiquan become clear. Taijiquan training is physical at the initial phase, but the slow-motion exercise nurtures a meditative discipline of the mind. As it progresses, the soft methodology grows into one of building qi-energy, and then the practice becomes more internalized. The process fortifies the body with qi and cultivates a holistic balance of the organ systems. The book explains how the training methodology, in pursuing Taiji balance, leads to the development of a highly refined strength called neijin (inner strength). By incorporating the training of "silk-reeling energy" in Taiji balance, the practitioner develops the coiling power (chanrao jin) that underlies the magic of Taijiquan kungfu. To order www.qi-journal.com. Tel: 951-699-5343. SKU Code #C798.
The Qi Effect by Francesco Garri Garripoli
For everyone practicing Qigong, Yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki, and Meditation, "The Qi Effect: Enhance Your Personal Practice – Chinese Energy meets Quantum Biology" is a game changer on a personal and professional level. Drawing from over 40 years of research, study, and practice in the healing arts, Senior Qigong Teacher and Chairman of the Qigong Institute Francesco Garri Garripoli takes you on a non-stop, captivating journey into the essence of "life force energy" known as Qi (chee) and Prana, and provides revolutionary insights that will positively change your mind about how you view your body, emotions, well-being, relationships, and health. Visit http://communityAwake.org to order your copy.The Qigong Institute
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Qigong and Energy Medicine via education and research; improving healthcare by integrating Qigong and Western medicine; and making available information on Qigong to medical practitioners, scientists, the public, and policy makers. https://qigonginstitute.org/
Traditional Wu Yuxiang Family Practice
For information on the traditional Wu Yuxiang family practice and Master Zhong Zhenshan of Beijing, who is both a descendent Wu Yuxiang family member and a principal representative of the original Wu Yuxiang family old frame practice, and his senior students in Iowa, Indiana, and Arizona, please make contact via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wherever the Path Leads
Larry Isaac joined the Marines to avoid the self-destructive path he saw in those around him. He loved the challenge of the Marines...the comradery...the learning. Most of all, he loved the martial arts. How could he balance duty to Corps and Country while trying desperately to find out about this strange art called karate? Join Larry Isaac, Hanshi, Okinawa Kenpo, as he describes his journey from a racially divided United States, into Vietnam, and eventually to the shores of Okinawa, Japan. Order from Amazon.com
WWW.TAICHICLASS.ORG
Tai Chi Chuan For Everyone, A Complete Course in the Sun Style with Tom Forsythe. Taught with Sun Lu Tang's intent to help us Live Healthier Longer. 47 hour long classes offered as if it's a live class. Annual & monthly subscriptions. First Week Free. Lots of free samples. Learn a Traditional style with Modern Relevance. Tai Chi Class your way: Your Time, Your Place, Your Pace.
Yin Cheng Gong Fa Association
Great Master Wang Peisheng's Yin Cheng Gong Fa. Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Training System. The main styles and skills taught by the YCGFA-NAH include Wu style Taiji Quan; Yin, Cheng, and Liu styles of Bagua Zhang; Hebei style Xingyi Quan; Shi style Baiyuan Tongbei Quan; Changquan and basic gongfu training; and Qigong. Please visit www.ycgf.org for classes and seminars.
California
Chi Arts Association
John Bracy is a teacher of internal martial arts, Taoist yoga and meditation. His 656-pages book "The Search for Mind-Body Energy: Meditation, Medicine & Martial Arts" is the most comprehensive and most complete discussion on Qi & internal energy. Shifu John began his martial art training in 1968. He founded what were to become the Hsing Chen Internal Martial Arts and Chi-Arts Associations in 1976. www.chi-arts.com.
ChiFlow.com
Seminars and private instruction in Push Hands, Applications, Two person and Solo forms and weapons training in T'ai Chi, Hsing-I, Pa -Kua and Qigong. Demonstration/Training videos also available. www.ChiFlow.com
Deng Ming-Dao
Deng Ming-Dao has written thirteen books over a forty-year literary career, including The Chronicles of Tao, 365 Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Lunar Tao. He continues to share his tradition through online and in-person classes. As part of his ongoing teaching, Ming-Dao is developing simple writings about practice and spirituality, titled The Dao Heritage Series. Follow along free at www.dengmingdao.com/articles/ Sign up to be notified for future classes and books, or learn more about Ming-Dao, by going to: www.dengmingdao.com
Josie Weaver
A meditative movement teacher of over 22 years with multiple certifications in Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and bodywork. We offer Silk Reeling Exercises, Movement and Energy Balancing, Qigong weekly classes as well as Breath and Movement Online Classes for people who live with pain. Please visit www.josieweaver.com for details.
Rebecca Pope
Certified Master of Medical Qigong. Rebecca Pope has been teaching public classes and workshops and seeing private medical qigong clients in Davis, CA. She also enjoys leading workshops on qigong and stress reduction for service agencies, university departments, and other groups. Classes include traditional qigong forms (Five Animal Frolics, Six Healing Sounds, Eight Pieces of Brocade, Primordial Qigong Tai Chi 24 Form) and other specific themed qigong for health classes. If you would like to receive email announcements about upcoming classes and workshops, contact Rebecca Pope at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Redding Tai Chi
Redding Tai Chi teaches Yang family Long Form, Push Hands (Tui shou), and San Shou (two person set). For class information please check our website: www.reddingtaichi.com
Tai Chi Healthways
Tai Chi Healthways in San Diego brings you the authoritative Tai Chi and Qigong. Free preview tai chi and qigong lessons on DVD clips. Jesse Tsao, the most respected true master in San Diego and former champion from China with over 40 years of Tai Chi experience, teaches in La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Bernado, and Carlsbad area. Our mission is to uphold and pass on the traditional teachings of this unique Chinese healing art. www.taichihealthways.com
Colorado
Bob Cook Tai Chi, Qigong and Kungfu
Tai Chi (Yang, Wu, and Kwan Ping styles), Qigong, Bagua, Hsing Yi, and Kung Fu training in Paonia, Colorado. See website for classes and locations. 10876 Current Creek Rd., Cedaredge, CO. 81413 Tel: (970) 779-2136 Website: www.bobcooktaichi.com
Connecticut
ShiatsuWorks
Bodywork for health and harmony. Mary Jane Pullen, Licensed Massage Therapist, has trained in Shiatsu, Tui-na, medical Qigong and Sound Healing. Sessions are designed to restore, achieve and maintain physical vitality and heart/mind clarity supporting greater ease and joy in daily living. www.shiatsuworks.org. (203) 773-1199
Georgia
Wild Peace Tai Chi Studio
Offering virtual and in-person group and private instruction in: Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, Xing cultivation; Qigong Instructor training; External Qi Healing. Corinne Chaves, studies with Master Yunxiang Tseng (Wu Dang Chen) in the Long Men and San Feng sects of Daoism. www.Wildpeacetaichi.com, Clarkston, GA.
Idaho
Genesee Valley Daoist Hermitage
Celebrating 30 years of service. Founded in 1994. Residential facility. Qigong, sustainable gardening, meditation to refine practice. Chinese herbal medicine, daoist healing skills to harmonize chronic disorders. P.O. Box 9224, Moscow Idaho 83843 (208) 285-0123. www.gvdaoisthermitage.org.
Kansas
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2025
100s of Cities, over 80 Nations. Be part of history, a worldwide wave of Tai Chi and Qigong, on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day (WTCQD is always the last Saturday of April, 10 am local time worldwide). Find a global listing of TC & QG teachers, schools and WTCQD events and Join Our Free Email Mailing List at www.WorldTaiChiDay.org.
Massachusetts
Wandering Taoist Arts
Instruction offered in Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Chinese Internal & External Martial Arts, taught in the Tradition of Kwan Sai Hung (The Wandering Taoist), subject of the book "Chronicles of Tao: The Secret Life of a Taoist Master". Small group workshops, mountain and seaside retreats and Consultations. Meridyth Rancourt, Instructor and Consultant. Phone: (781) 738-5947, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please visit: WanderingTaoistArts.com
Maryland
Chen Pan Ling World Family Maryland Branch
Sifu Scott, Inner-Door Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Yun Ching, teaches private and group lessons in Taiji-Quan, Hsing-I, Baqua, Shaolin, Qigong, weapons, meditation, 50 years of experience. Frederick, MD (240) 675-1718 www.chenpanlingworldfamilymaryland.com
Michigan
Peaceful Dragon School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Yang Style Short Form, application, push hands, sword, dao, staff, as well as the Wild Goose Chi Kung, acupressure, meditation, and 5 Element theory - Master Wasentha Young has been a practitioner since 1968. She teaches ongoing classes, workshops nationally, and provides teaching certification. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1945 Pauline Blvd., suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. (734) 741-0695 www.peacefuldragonschool.com
North Carolina
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts
Study acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Asheville, NC. Accredited entry-level master's and doctoral programs for new students. Earn two degrees in 4 years! Also offering Doctoral Professional Track, Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and CEU courses for acupuncture practitioners. Learn more at www.daoisttraditions.edu.
EMBRYO QI
Embryology. Qigong. Health supportive qigong practices based on processes and principles of origin. Online courses include time & space, center & periphery, central axes, germ layers & dantians, systems formation, developmentally inspired breathing. A Body-Mind Centering® somatic approach to qi practices. www.boblehnberg.com
New Hampshire
YMAA
The training program at Yang's Martial Arts Association (YMAA) schools was devised by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. It can be divided into three main sections: External Styles, Internal Styles, and Qigong. All students must pass the qualification tests in order to advance to the next level. http://ymaa.com/training
New Jersey
Don Tow's Website
Don Tow posts 3 types of articles in his website: www.dontow.com. They are on (1) "Political/Social Commentary", (2) "Taiji", and (3) "Others". New postings occur once every 3 months. He can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Institute for Classical Asian Medicine
Neigong / Qigong, meditation, and Taiji (T'ai Chi) instruction by Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc, Daoist Neigong and Chen Taiji lineage holder. Center also offers acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment. Madison, NJ. www.qigongandlongevity.com or www.newjerseyacupuncture.com. (973) 660-0110
New Mexico
Michael DeMarco
Mike founded Via Media Publishing to produce the quarterly Journal of Asian Martial Arts (1992-2013) and books. He teaches taijiquan in Santa Fe, NM, and is focusing on writing. His most recent book is Martial Art Essays from Beijing, 1760, a fictional work that provides valuable insights for practicing martial arts for health and self-defense. https://www. viamediapublishing.com
New York
Lawrence Howard LAc, MSAc
Lawrence is a New York State licensed acupuncturist in practice since 1998 throughout New York City and Long Island. Services include Balance Method Acupuncture, Esoteric Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua-Sha, Ear Seeds/Tacks..... Please visit his website www.brightwatersacupuncture.com
Sharon Smith
Teaches the full range of Taoist health practices – Qigong, Tai Chi, & Taoist meditation in classes, workshops, and seminars. Shaon has been practicing Qigong, Tai Chi, & other Taoist spiritual and healing arts for 44 years & teaching them for 39. Her influential teachers include Masters Mantak Chia, Li Junfeng, Ming Chan, and T.K. Shih...... more info on www.taosharon.com
OregonLing Gui International Healing Qigong School
Qigong teachers' training since 1990. We offer foundational and advanced certification programs to develop or strengthen your self-cultivation practice and Qigong teachers' training. 1631 NE Broadway #409, Portland, OR 97232 (503) 380-5814 http://www.linggui.org
Pennsylvania
Harmony Spirit School Taiji and Qigong
James Birt is a taiji and qigong teacher, a poet, a retired newspaper guy and a Lifetime Professional Member of the National Qigong Association. Contact is welcomed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Inner Strength
Formless Taoism and Medical Qigong training and certification programs, private study available. Integrative health clinic for all diseases: Jing, Qi and Shen conditions. Ted Cibik, PhD, DMQ, ND, Zhong Yi. Call (724) 845-1041 or visit www.inner-strength.com
Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Qigong
Dr. David Clippinger, Director of Still Mountain and Ch'an (Zen) Buddhist Priest and Taoist Lineage Holder, offers classes and lesson in T'ai Chi Chuan, Bagua, Medical and Therapeutic Qigong, as well as Ch'an (Zen) and Taoist consultations. Contact Dr. David Clippinger, author of Cultivating Qi, through www.stillmountaintaichi.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or (412) 480-9177.
Tennessee
Clear Tai Chi
Classes, Workshops, Private Instruction and Instructor Certification Programs in Tai Chi Chuan, Push Hands Applications and Chi Kung including "Fa Kung" for Healing and Self Defense. Instructional Books and Videos also available. 113 E. Broadway Ave, Maryville TN 37804, (865) 379-9997 www.cleartaichi.com
DRAGON'S LAIR TAIJICHUAN
Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi of Shanghai, China. Beginner to Master level, private lessons or on-going small groups. We offer the complete Wu system, including Wu's slow and fast forms, chi kung and 5 elements, straight sword, broadsword, spear, push-hands (including moving steps), self-defense applications for all forms. Two certified instructors. Memphis area. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or (901) 413-3312. Central Time Zone.
International College of Medical Qigong
Dr. Bernard Shannon, DTCM, DMQ (China) offers Medical Qigong treatments, training, and certification courses; Taijiquan; and Baguazhang. The Medical Qigong programs develop a comprehensive foundation for Energetic Medicine with a focus on Medical Qigong Therapy.
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