1st International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium

Qigong Institute Vice-President Tom Rogers interviews Dr. Roger
Jahnke on his impressions of the 1st International Tai Chi Chuan
Symposium on Health, Education and Cultural Exchange held outside
of China. Grandmasters of the five traditional Tai Chi Chuan styles
— Chen (Chen Zhenglei), Yang (Yang Zhenduo), Wu/Hao (Wu Wenhan), Wu
(Ma Hailong), Sun (Sun Yongtian), — taught daily workshops on their
styles. Topics covered during the symposium included biomechanics,
kinesthetics, meditation, physical and mental health benefits,
therapeutic value, the nature of chi and more. Presenters were from
institutions around the world, including Harvard Medical School,
Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Missouri, National
Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
University of Illinois, University of California, Beijing Sports
University (China) and the Mayo Clinic.

Having studied and practiced Qigong and Tai Chi for over thirty
years, Dr. Jahnke has a unique perspective on the field. He talks
about the traditions and development of Tai Chi and Qigong through
the millennia; integral Qigong, which modifies Tai Chi for
practical applications based on principles; how to live well for as
long as possible; the current state of Qigong/Tai Chi science and
research; and the impact of the adoption of new, short Tai Chi
forms upon traditional Tai Chi practice. Dr. Jahnke felt this is
"one of the most profound experiences I have ever had in my
professional life, given the fact that my profession is Qigong." He
is a co-founder of the National Qigong Association, a licensed
Oriental Medical doctor, author of several texts on Qigong and
self-healing practices, Director of the Institute of Integral
Qigong and Tai Chi, and an international lecturer. For more
information on seminars and training offered by Dr. Jahnke, visit
his websites, http://www.iiqtc.org, http://www.feeltheqi.com, and
http://www.taichieasy.org. His trainings will be of special
interest to those who would like to change careers to be a part of
the health care revolution, such as yoga teachers who want to be
certified in Qigong and Tai Chi.

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