tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85278967567524267862024-03-12T21:37:17.775-07:00CTHA BlogClass information, articles, recipes and what's new at the Center for Traditional Health ArtsSean Fanninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306553802929083183noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527896756752426786.post-17476404501206010692015-02-26T15:14:00.000-08:002015-02-26T15:14:34.501-08:00New CEU Programs Coming Up<div>
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We have several programs that are now in progress or coming up that provide Acupuncture CEUs (Continuing Education Units - a requirement by the state acupuncture board for re-licensure) for practitioners. These classes are also open to anyone that has an interest in classical Chinese medicine and Chinese philosophy and the direct application of that philosophy in daily life. </div>
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The underlying aim of these classes is to explore the wisdom of the classics and apply this wisdom to our lives and work. A deeper understanding of the classics brings a richness to the practice of Chinese medicine, that results in greater insight and clinical effectiveness, a deeper relationship to our patients and a practical, meaningful way of relating to ourselves, our community and the natural world. We work closely with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee on many of these classes and some of her presentations here are part of the Teaching from the Roots program that Elisabeth and Ken Rose have developed. Please see http://www.teachingfromtheroots.com for more information.</div>
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<b>Monthly Suwen Series - Study Group</b></div>
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This is an ongoing study group of fundamental chapters of the Suwen. We take the format of a collaborative group with each participant becoming familiar with the text and presenting and participating in the discussions. This series provides 3 CEUs per meeting. Our group is currently full but if you are interested in the next series, we will have an open meeting with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee on May 8, and then a new series starting in June.</div>
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<b>Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee Programs in May and November</b></div>
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Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee, a leading international teacher and scholar of the Chinese classics and the author of many books on Chinese medicine will be teaching in Petaluma Friday May 8 and Friday November 6, 2015. The topic for May 8 is <i>Tian, </i>Heavan, Nature, Natural Order. These classes can be taken individually, but are also part of the Teaching from the Roots program. Following each Friday class in Petaluma there is a full weekend program in Berkeley with Elisabeth Rochat and Ken Rose on a related topic.</div>
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<b>October Workshop</b></div>
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Sean and Ian will be teaching another one-day workshop in October on <i>Treating the Emotions with Chinese Medicine</i>. Contact us if you would like details.</div>
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Again, for more information on any of these programs please feel free to call Sean at (707) 763-8040 or email sean@traditionalhealtharts.com.</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 13.000000pt;">In Chinese medicine the concept of the spirits is not a vague or ill-defined idea, but one which is described extensively and in detail in the Chinese classics. Developing a deeper understanding of these ideas has great benefit to
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blood. The blood is the material basis and root or anchor for the spirit, in particular the relationship of the blood
to the heart and liver. In this part of the workshop we will focus on engaging the spirit through the blood from our
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Ian Rawlinson </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">B.A. B.Ac. LicAc. has studied Oriental healing traditions for 40 years. In
1980 he began his studies of Five Element Acupuncture. What led him to study this tradi-
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Sean Fannin, CH, Dipl.CEM </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, specializing
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<b>An Invitation to Tea</b></div>
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We have a lot coming up in 2015 with new classes, programs and more, all of which I'll email you about soon.</div>
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First though, I would like to invite you to share some tea with us.</div>
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Tea is important to me, as part of my daily life and as part of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. For me, it ranges from the simple daily ritual of puerh in the morning, to the social aspects of sharing tea, to the therapeutic use of specific teas for specific individuals at the office.</div>
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A couple of months ago I had the good fortune to have tea with Tommy Smith, Beth Meredith and Eric Storm. I’ve known Tommy for years and greatly respect his knowledge of tea (and coffee!). I was meeting Beth and Eric there for the first time, and over several pots of wonderful oolongs we chatted in the rambling way appropriate to tea. We discussed tea culture, our work (Beth and Eric are the owners of the business Create the Good Life and Tommy has over 10 years experience in tea, including being a tea consultant to the Zu Chang Tea Company) and the benefits that come from sharing tea.</div>
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Out of that afternoon comes this tea-talk on the Way of Tea and Health. It is an overview from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine combined with a tea-tasting and discussion of three important types of tea: green tea, oolong (wulong) and puerh. I have all of the information below. Please note that there is no charge for this, but we are limited by space to 12 participants. Let me know if you can make it!</div>
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A tea talk and tasting with Sean Fannin of the Center for Traditional Health Arts, Tommy Smith, tea consultant with Zu Chang Tea Company and Beth Meredith and Eric Storm of Create the Good Life.</div>
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We will be discussing the Way of Tea as a method of cultivating health in the greater sense as well as the specific usage and properties of green tea, oolong (wulong) and puerh within traditional Chinese medicine. We will be tasting a representative tea from each group as we discuss them.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">MING <span lang="ZH-TW" xml:lang="ZH-TW">明</span> : the perfect understanding for a Confucian and enlightment for a Daoist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">MING is a notion dealing with accurate perception and true knowledge as well as results in the actual life of oneself and others.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The meaning of MING is explained through Chinese classical texts that present its diverse aspects. Far from an abstract and intellectual concept, Ming involves the control of the passions, quietness and the nourishment of life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MyriadPro'; font-size: 18.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Sean Fannin • </span><span style="font-family: MyriadPro; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: 700;">Grayson James • </span><span style="font-family: MyriadPro; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: 700;">Ian Rawlinson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 14.000000pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Acupuncture CEU’s pending for 6 hours
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 14.000000pt;">Winter is a time of hidden power. Within nature it is the season of rest and consolidation and yet
for many of us it is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year. In this class we will
present practices and principles that cultivate inner quiet and harmony with the season that enable
us to face the challenges of the holidays with courage and skill. This is the </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 14.000000pt; font-style: italic;">Art of the Heart </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 14.000000pt;">in the win-
tertime. </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 13.000000pt;">Through short lectures, experiential exercises and discussions we will examine ancient concepts and
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Winter, in Chinese thought, is a season for rest and renewal. It is the most </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic;">yin </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">time of year when nature is dormant.
Just as nature rests, it is also a time for us to be quiet so our reserves are restored and we can meet the coming spring
with renewed vitality. In this part of the workshop we will examine how we can live in a way that is in harmony with
winter, with particular reference to managing of our reserves of </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic;">qi </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">and cultivating stillness. With simple experiential
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The term Aikido is often translated as “the way of harmonizing with the universal energy of life.” Aikido is a Japanese
martial art that aims to protect oneself from harm while also protecting the opponent. The principals of Aikido are
universal and can be readily applied and practiced in our daily lives without any martial arts training. In this work-
shop, we will cultivate both our power and our stillness, as we practice centering, relaxing and listening with our
whole bodies to the challenges unique to the winter and holiday season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">In this program Sean will cover traditional Chinese medicine principles and exercises to cultivate quietness and
encourage restoration within the challenges of the winter season. This will include practical exercises for trans-
forming seasonal stress and in-depth instruction and group practice of some of the most fundamental exercises
within medical qigong.
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Ian Rawlinson B.A. B.Ac. LicAc</span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">. has studied Oriental healing traditions for 40 years. In 1980 he
began his studies of Five Element Acupuncture. What led him to study this tradition of Chinese
medicine was the emphasis it places on treating not only the body, but also the emotions and the
</span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic;">shen </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">or spirit. Working with patients with this integrated approach has absorbed him for over 30
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Grayson James </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">holds a 5th degree black belt and teaches the martial art of Aikido at Two Rock Ai-
kido in Petaluma. He applies principles of Aikido in his organizational consulting work to develop
strong collaboration, alignment and leadership performance with executives and their teams across
diverse industries throughout the U.S. and internationally.
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Sean Fannin, CH, Dipl.CEM </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, specializing in tradi-
tional Chinese herbalism, Medical Qigong, and client education. He has worked in a clinical practice
that is based on the Chinese medical and philosophical classics since 1992. Sean’s primary interest
is in classical Asian philosophy and its application to modern life. This has formed the basis for his
clinical practice, teaching and writing.
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Location: </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">the class will be held at: 840 Western Avenue Petaluma CA 94952</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">For inquiries about the class content contact: Sean </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">sean@traditionalhealtharts.com 707.763.8040
or </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Ian</span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">: ian90@sonic.net 707.762.4309 or </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Grayson: </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">grayson@gjamesconsultants.com 707.696.8167
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Space for the class is limited and preregistration is required
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<span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic;">Fees: Before October 15 the fee is $130. </span><span style="font-family: 'MinionPro'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">After October 15 the fee is $165<br />
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Member Rate: $90</div>
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Our morning session of this workshop will include detailed instruction on the practices of Quiet Qigong and discussions on medical qigong and the philosophy of quietness and efficiency within daily life.One of the simplest to learn yet most profound qigong practices, Quiet Gong forms the basis for all other practices within Medical Qigong. It trains the body, breath and mind to adapt to change and face challenges with inner stability and clarity. This is the exercise that is most commonly used by my teacher as well as in my practice to help people restore their health.</div>
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In the afternoon session we will cover the philosophy of movement within Medical Qigong, and detailed instruction of the Three Gates Gong, First Full Moving Qigong (Taiji Dongzuo Gong) of Comprehensive Medical Qigong, and the Second Full Moving Gong parts 1 & 2.
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This comprises the fundamental practices of this system of Medical Qigong. On completing this workshop students will be able to begin a daily practice on their own and to attend our ongoing monthly group.
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This is the only Foundations of Medical Qigong Workshop that I am planning on teaching for the remainder of the year. </div>
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Sean Fanninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306553802929083183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527896756752426786.post-5900868743379350892014-03-17T15:27:00.001-07:002014-03-21T14:34:28.059-07:00Presentation with Elisabeth Rochat: The Emotions within Chinese Medicine<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">An Introduction to the Emotions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Elisabeth is an internationally renowned scholar and translator of classical Chinese medical and philosophical texts. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in classical Chinese philosophy with one of the most well respected scholars in the field. Elisabeth's passion for classical Chinese medicine and philosophy, her dedication to teaching and her unique insight make her lectures a truly inspiring experience!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Tuesday April 29 from 2-5 pm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">in Petaluma</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Tuition: $45, $40 for CTHA members</span></span></div>
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<b>The Fundamental Exercises of Medical Qigong</b></div>
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Our morning session of this workshop will include detailed instruction on the practices of Quiet Qigong and discussions on medical qigong and the philosophy of quietness and efficiency within daily life.
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One of the simplest to learn yet most profound qigong practices, Quiet Gong forms the basis for all other practices within Medical Qigong. It trains the body, breath and mind to adapt to change and face challenges with inner stability and clarity. This is the exercise that is most commonly used by my teacher as well as in my practice to help people restore their health.
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In the afternoon session we will cover the philosophy of movement within Medical Qigong, and detailed instruction of the Three Gates Gong, First Full Moving Qigong (Taiji Dongzuo Gong) of Comprehensive Medical Qigong, and Second Moving Gong parts 1 & 2. </div>
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Sean Fanninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306553802929083183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527896756752426786.post-75966455306653389952013-12-04T10:57:00.000-08:002013-12-04T10:57:06.960-08:00Holiday NewsletterOur Holiday Newsletter is out! I've included a free download to our nutrition booklet (Nourishing Life), information on our free 12 week email series and the feature article "Obstacles." If you haven't subscribed, you can use the link below to get a PDF version of it.<br />
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The cost of the walk is $15 and goes to benefit the Botanical Garden.<br />
This walk fills up every year so if you are interested you can reserve a spot by calling Quarryhill Botanical Garden directly at (707) 996-3166.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">It was evening and my 10 week old daughter was starting to cry. Without thinking, I began to rock and sway as I held her. After all, rhythmical, gentle movement is something that we all intuitively do to soothe and calm. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong, a</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #330000;">ll </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">of life alternates in rhythmical movement. Within the body the most fundamental rhythm of the heart and lungs forms the basis for our individual life. Within all of nature, we can find a similar, familiar rhythm. The activity of the day quiets at night, and the exuberance of summer is internalized and nurtured during the stillness of winter. All of these fundamental rhythms and movements, both within us and within all of nature, are described as “qi.”</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Qi can be translated as energy, influence, vital function and breath. Within nature the transformations of qi can be seen in the cyclical movement of day and night, the phases of the moon, and the changing seasons. Within the body, qi is the energy that allows the functioning of life through warmth, movement, transformation, containment and defense. It is the energy that maintains and safeguards the integrity of the body and mind, containing and preserving what is necessary to our life and repelling what would be harmful to us. The attributes of qi within the body can be seen in the energy, warmth and vital movement of life. From this perspective, all transformations and movements within the body, whether physical or emotional, depend on the correct and balanced movement of the qi.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Medical Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Medical Qigong consists of traditional therapeutic exercises used to support the correct movement of qi and address specific health issues. These are relatively simple, gentle exercises that are consist of what are traditionally referred to as the “Three Regulations,” the regulation of the body, breath and mind. Through specific methods of regulating the body, breath and mind we can enter into a rhythm that is in harmony with the greater movements and rhythms of nature. This process can be likened to rocking a baby to calm and settle the little one, helping them to enter into a deep and restorative sleep (at least that’s an analogy that I’ve been thinking about these days).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Traditionally, Medical Qigong has three interrelated goals: to enhance the body's self healing abilities, to increase vitality, and to cultivate skill in adapting to change. These three goals contribute to the process of promoting health and nourishing life. All of this through integrating body, breath and mind in a way that helps us to participate more fully in the movements of life. </span></div>
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In our first meeting we'll focus on qi and the symbolic use of numbers traditionally used to describe the processes of nature and of life. This is a particularly important topic that is often left out of modern traditional Chinese medicine education. It provides a key of sorts for understanding the underlying logic of Chinese medicine. We'll also discuss the context of human life between heaven and earth and what we can do to begin nourishing life within us by moving in accordance with nature.</div>
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At our Springtime Program we will enjoy flowering tea and discuss the quality of qi and the liver in the spring and their traditional associations, including utilizing the emotions, muscular force, movements and appropriate exercises for the season.</div>
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Changing as the seasons change is one of the fundamental methods of restoring and maintaining the health in traditional Chinese medicine. In this program we'll have a relaxed setting to talk about these processes and how they relate to modern life.</div>
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The regular cost of the program is $60. I have a special discount code that you can apply to get the SFBG member rate of $50. The code is "Five Tastes 202013"</div>
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<a href="http://traditionalhealtharts.com/media/may2012newsletter.pdf">May 2012 "Movement of Life Part 2: Exercise"</a><br />
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<a href="http://traditionalhealtharts.com/media/junenewsletter.pdf">June 2012 "The Regulation of the Heart and Mind"</a><br />
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<a href="http://traditionalhealtharts.com/media/07.24.12newsletter.pdf">July 2012 "Cultivating Qi"</a><br />
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<a href="http://traditionalhealtharts.com/media/8.23.12newsletter.pdf">August 2012 "Vision and Awareness"</a><br />
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<a href="http://traditionalhealtharts.com/media/october2012newsletter.pdf">September/ early October "Free & Easy Movement"</a><br />
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<u>The Fasting of the Heart/Mind in the Zhuangzi • Monday November 12, 2012 </u><div>
<u>with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee in </u><u>Petaluma</u><div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">Elisabeth is an internationally renowned scholar and translator of classical Chinese medical and philosophical texts. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in classical Chinese philosophy with one of the most well respected scholars in the field.</span><br /><br /><i>“May I ask what the fasting of the mind is?” <br />Confucius said, “Make your will one! Don’t listen with your ears, listen with your mind. No, don’t listen with your mind, but listen with your spirit. Listening stops with the ears, the mind stops with recognition, but spirit is empty and waits on all things. The Way gathers in emptiness alone. Emptiness is the fasting of the mind.” </i><br />-from Zhuangzi Ch.4, Burton Watson trans.<br /><br /><div>
“The Fasting of the Heart/Mind”is the topic of Chapter 4 of the Zhuangzi, which along with the Daodejing, is one of the most well known and loved daoist texts. The afternoon session will focus on an overview of the Fasting of the Heart/Mind brought to life in Elisabeth’s fantastic style. and the evening session will provide a detailed and animated analysis and discussion of the afternoon’s material, including the Chinese text.<br /><br />The study group is an ongoing program that meets monthly - with twice a year meetings with Elisabeth. Those interested in exploring Chinese medicine through the classical Chinese medical texts are welcome to come to this meeting with Elisabeth and the group.<br /><br /><u>Schedule for 11/12/2012</u><br />• Classical Chinese Medicine Study Group - Suwen Chapter 5 <br />10am -12 noon <br />• The Fasting of the Heart/Mind within the Zhuangzi <br />1:30pm-4:30pm and 5pm-7pm <br /><br />•The tuition for the Study Group Meeting from 10am-12noon is $25 ($22 for CTHA members) </div>
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Located in Glen Ellen, Quarryhill is one of the pre-eminent Asian botanical gardens globally, featuring one of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world. This is a great opportunity to see important Chinese medicinal herbs growing in a beautiful natural setting.</div>
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All proceeds from this walk go to benefit the Garden. Cost for the walk is $15.</div>
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Jade Cloud Green Tea will be served along with a presentation
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the heart and the lungs, the <span style="font-style: italic;">shen</span> (spirits), <span style="font-style: italic;">hun </span>("ethereal soul") and <span style="font-style: italic;">po </span>("corporeal soul") the relationship between joy and grief, and simple, traditional guidelines for the upcoming season.</div>
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Please email or call (707) 763-8040 for more information or to confirm your place in the program.Sean Fanninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306553802929083183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527896756752426786.post-5031084754225886992012-06-12T14:48:00.002-07:002012-06-12T14:48:23.319-07:00Natural Action with Elisabeth Rochat, July 18, 2012<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee in Petaluma, Wednesday July 18, 2012</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Elisabeth is an internationally renowned scholar and translator of classical Chinese medical and philosophical texts. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in classical Chinese philosophy with one of the most well respected scholars in the field.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Wednesday July 18, 2012 Schedule</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The study group is an ongoing program that meets monthly - with twice a year meetings with Elisabeth. Those interested in exploring Chinese medicine through the classical Chinese medical texts are welcome to come to this meeting with Elisabeth and the group. We are continuing Suwen Chapter 5, one of the most important chapters on theory within the Suwen at this meeting.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The main program is “Natural Action: Non-action as Natural Action.” This is a key theme within the Daodejing and the presentation will focus on the concept of <i>wu-wei </i>within the Daodejing, brought to life in Elisabeth’s fantastic style. The afternoon session will focus on an overview of natural action within the Daodejing and the evening session will provide a detailed and animated analysis and discussion of the afternoon’s material.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">•The tuition for the Study Group Meeting from 10am-12noon is $25 ($22 for CTHA members)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">•The tuition for the “Natural Action” presentation from 2pm-8pm is $70 ($60 for CTHA members).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> To attend only the afternoon presentation 2pm-5pm is $45 ($40 for CTHA members).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> To attend only the evening presentation 6pm-8pm is $35 ($30 for CTHA members).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">• To attend the entire day including the morning study group, the afternoon session and the evening session, is $90 ($76.50 for CTHA members). This option is highly recommended as a chance to spend the day with one of the most well-respected and inspiring teachers in the field of Chinese medicine and philosophy!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pre-registration is required. Please contact us for more information (707) 763-8040.</span></div>
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<br />Sean Fanninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11306553802929083183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527896756752426786.post-19628444026029966102012-05-09T13:08:00.000-07:002012-05-11T13:47:56.675-07:00Quiet Action: Quiet Qigong Workshop June 23rd<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Within traditional Chinese medicine and qigong, quietness is not so much the lack of movement as it is the beginning of the proper movement. Developing quietness and the consequent rhythm of movement and stillness in life provides a powerful basis for cultivating health.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">One of the simplest to learn yet most profound qigong practices, Quiet Gong forms the basis for all other practices within Medical Qigong. It trains the body, breath and mind to adapt to change and face challenges with inner stability and clarity. This is the exercise that is most commonly used by my teacher as well as in my practice to help people restore their health.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">This workshop will include discussions on the philosophy of quietness, applying yin yang (quietness/activity) principles to daily activities and detailed instruction on the practices of Quiet Qigong.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The workshop will be on Saturday, June 23rd at the Center for Traditional Health Arts from 1:30-3:30. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">$35, $30 for members. Registration fee includes a CD with audio instructions and a follow-along practice session and follow-up </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">articles. Please contact me for more information (707) 763-8040.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The two-part program consists of an afternoon session on Monday April 30th and a morning session on May 1st. The first session will be "The Way of the Feminine and Suppleness within the Daodejing." Then, instead of our normal study group meeting, she is going to do a special session looking at the key chapters of the Daodejing discussed, with a character by character analysis. The ideal would be to attend both sessions if possible.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>Tuesday May 1st from 9am to 12 noon</u>: "Character by character discussion and analysis of the key chapters presented"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The cost of the programs is $45 for one session ($40 for members) or $80 for both sessions ($75 for members). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with Elisabeth here in Petaluma. Elisabeth is an internationally renowned scholar and translator of classical Chinese medical and philosophical texts. Elisabeth has been a major influence on my practice and philosophy - before I met her in San Francisco I seriously considered traveling to Europe to study with her. Now, here she is in Petaluma again! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last time we sold out ahead of time and I have already had people contacting me for this next presentation, so please contact me at (707) 763-8040 if you are interested in this great opportunity. </span></div>
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