This 3 hour workshop will introduce you to the Emei Flying Dragon Qigong® exercises This system was created to stimulate the entire body, internal organs, nervous system, lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, and Qi meridian system through physical actions coupled with mental visualizations while walking in a circle. Practicing this simple series of forms combined with mental visualizations will open the mind / body energy centers, paving the way for an increase of Qi flow through all meridian Qi channels. This practice will also calm the mind and induce a state of tranquility similar to seated or standing meditation. Flying Dragon is simple and easy to learn and can be practiced in very little space. It is truly an ancient exercise for relieving the stress of modern times.

The pearl of the Chinese dragon represents the dragon's accumulated wisdom. The Dragon Rolling the Pearl program is the beginning step to mastery of the arts of Jiulong Baguazhang. This 9 hour program will cover both beginning and intermediate levels of the standing Qigong exercises for developing internal power, then takes these lessons into liner exercises, circle walking and applications. Each layer is built on the one before and each layer provides methods to test the students progress. Both beginners and advanced level practitioners are welcome. The class may be split to accommodate different skill levels, so everyone will be able to learn at their level. This program is one of the most efficient ways to learn authentic combat internal martial arts in the world today, and the principles can be applied to many other arts and physical activities.

You will learn:

• Basic standing methods to develop internal power for martial application
• How to manifest the internal energy in shifting, linear and circle walking forms
• How to apply internal energy in applications, including:
• Willow Bends (push hands) game
• Two Dragons at Play (partner drills while walking the circle)
• An Zhang Fa (moving push hands)

Open To All - Beginning to Advanced Students Welcome