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Eternal Strength offers classes on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Following in the traditions of our teachers, most of our classes are held outdoors at beautiful Gerstle Park in San Rafael.
Gerstle Park is located on the corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St. Classes are held at the Basketball Court.
See below for full class descriptions.
See below right for the Monthly Fees and
Rainy Day Schedule.
Contact us by phone: 415.459.0238
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2012: A Year of Primordial Qigong--A Celebration!
We invite you to join us this coming year in creating health, vitality and joy in life!
Below you will find descriptions of the classes, workshops and retreats we will offer during the 2012 Winter, Spring and Summer seasons. Fall schedule will be posted soon.
Happy practicing!
Classes
 Primordial Qigong and Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan
Saturdays, January 7 - March 31, 2012
8:30 - 9:45am
Suzie's Studio, 36 Woodland Ave., San Rafael, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Out of the mists of time, from ancient China, comes one of the most comprehensive systems of Qigong ever taught. . .
Primordial Qigong is a profoundly beautiful and powerful system of health and wellness developed by Chang San Feng (the creator of Tai Chi Chuan) during the 13th Century. Primordial Qigong encompasses all of the primary aspects of Taoist philosophy: the concepts of yin and yang, the Taoist trinity (heaven, earth and man), the Five Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the I Ching, the Bagua and the mystical aspects of numbers.
Primordial Qigong harmonizes and strengthens the flows in your body, regulates all internal systems and brings you to optimum health, wellness and internal power.
Tai Chi Chuan translates as “Supreme Ultimate Boxing." The Supreme Ultimate refers to the Tao (Dao), the framework within which Yin and Yang manifest in nature. Tao is the Path or the Way. Tai Chi Chuan is a profound martial and healing art, and Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan is a rare and powerful form of self-defense and internal energy cultivation.
Practicing Tai Chi Chuan builds health, vitality, joy, meditative focus, flexibility, resilience and internal power. Because Tai Chi deeply relaxes and releases the nervous system, it is the perfect remedy for stress and stress-related disease. Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong movements powerfully increase the circulation and nutritive flow of blood, fluid and energy to all the connective tissues, increasing tone, elasticity, flexibility, and bone, joint and organ health!
Some of the many benefits of practicing Primordial Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan:
- Reverses the effects of aging
- Improves the flow and function of the chi (life force energy)
- Calms and regulates the central nervous system
- Increases vitality
- Builds strength and flexibility
- Tones the internal organs
- Stills the mind and opens the heart
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Improves immunity, balance, circulation and physical coordination
- Deepens intuition and spiritual connection
- Increases healing power
- Reclaims health and joy in life!
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginners are welcome!
Fee: $90.00 per month
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (see right)
Wednesday Morning Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong
Release stress, enhance immunity, improve balance and coordination, increase joy and vital energy!
Ongoing Wednesdays beginning January 4, 2012
7:30 - 8:30am
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, Corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St., San Rafael
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Early morning Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong practice in the park to build health and vitality, meditative focus, flexibility, resilience and internal power.
Tai Chi Chuan translates as “Supreme Ultimate Boxing." The Supreme Ultimate refers to the Tao (Dao), the framework within which Yin and Yang manifest in nature. Tao is the Path or the Way. Tai Chi Chuan is a profound martial and healing art, and Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan is a rare and powerful form of self-defense and internal energy cultivation.
Practicing Tai Chi Chuan builds health, vitality, joy, meditative focus, flexibility, resilience and internal power. Because Tai Chi deeply relaxes and releases the nervous system, it is the perfect remedy for stress and stress-related disease. Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong movements powerfully increase the circulation and nutritive flow of blood, fluid and energy to all the connective tissues, increasing tone, elasticity, flexibility, and bone, joint and organ health!
Qigong is one of the most powerful self-healing traditions developed in human history. Those who use Qigong faithfully tend to need less medication, less acupuncture and heal faster. The primary mechanism that is activated by one's practice of Qigong is a spontaneous balancing and enhancing of the natural healing resources in the human system. Over thousands of years, millions of people have received the benefit of these practices, believing that improving the flow and function of the qi (chi) reverses the effects of aging and empowers you to reclaim health and joy in your life.
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginners are welcome!
$75.00 per month
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (See right)
Qigong
Calm and regulate the nervous system, release stress, lower high blood pressure, enhance immunity, improve balance, coordination and overall strength, increase joy and vital energy!
Wednesdays, January 4 - April 18, 2012
8:30 - 9:30am
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, Corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St., San Rafael
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Qigong is one of the most powerful self-healing traditions developed in human history. Those who use Qigong faithfully tend to need less medication, less acupuncture and heal faster. The primary mechanism that is activated by one's practice of Qigong is a spontaneous balancing and enhancing of the natural healing resources in the human system. Over thousands of years, millions of people have received the benefit of these practices, believing that improving the flow and function of the qi (chi) reverses the effects of aging and empowers you to reclaim health and joy in your life.
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginner' are welcome!
$75.00 per month
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (See right)
Call now to register! 415.459.0238 or Email us!
Primordial Qigong
Saturdays, April 7 - August 25, 2012
8:30 - 9:45am
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, San Rafael, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Out of the mists of time, from ancient China, comes one of the most comprehensive systems of Qigong ever taught. . .
Primordial Qigong is a profoundly beautiful and powerful system of health and wellness developed by Chang San Feng (the creator of Tai Chi Chuan) during the 13th Century. Primordial Qigong encompasses all of the primary aspects of Taoist philosophy: the concepts of yin and yang, the Taoist trinity (heaven, earth and man), the Five Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the I Ching, the Bagua and the mystical aspects of numbers. Primordial Qigong harmonizes and strengthens the flows in your body, regulates all internal systems and brings you to optimum health, wellness and internal power.
Some of the many benefits of practicing Primordial Qigong:
- Reverses the effects of aging
- Improves the flow and function of the chi (life force energy)
- Calms and regulates the central nervous system
- Increases vitality
- Stills the mind and opens the heart
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Improves immunity, balance, circulation, physical coordination and flexibility
- Deepens intuition and spiritual connection
- Increases healing power
- Reclaims health and joy in life!
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginners are welcome!
Fee: $75.00 per month
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (see right)
Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan
Release stress, enhance immunity, improve balance and coordination, increase joy and vital energy!
Saturdays, April 7 - August 25, 2012
10:00 - 11:00am
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, Corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St., San Rafael, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Tai Chi Chuan translates as “Supreme Ultimate Boxing." The Supreme Ultimate refers to the Tao (Dao), the framework within which Yin and Yang manifest in nature. Tao is the Path or the Way. Tai Chi Chuan is a profound martial and healing art, and Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan is a rare and powerful form of self-defense and internal energy cultivation.
Practicing Tai Chi Chuan builds health, vitality, joy, meditative focus, flexibility, resilience and internal power. Because Tai Chi deeply relaxes and releases the nervous system, it is the perfect remedy for stress and stress-related disease. Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong movements powerfully increase the circulation and nutritive flow of blood, fluid and energy to all the connective tissues, increasing tone, elasticity, flexibility, and bone, joint and organ health!
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginners are welcome!
Fee: $75.00 per month
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (see right column)
Register today! 415.459.0238 or Email us!
Qigong
Calm and regulate the nervous system, release stress, lower high blood pressure, enhance immunity, improve balance, coordination and overall strength, increase joy and vital energy!
Wednesdays, June 13 - August 29, 2012
8:30 - 9:30am
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, Corner of San Rafael Ave. and Clark St., San Rafael
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Qigong is one of the most powerful self-healing traditions developed in human history. Those who use Qigong faithfully tend to need less medication, less acupuncture and heal faster. The primary mechanism that is activated by one's practice of Qigong is a spontaneous balancing and enhancing of the natural healing resources in the human system. Over thousands of years, millions of people have received the benefit of these practices, believing that improving the flow and function of the qi (chi) reverses the effects of aging and empowers you to reclaim health and joy in your life.
Appropriate for any age or fitness level - beginners are welcome!
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class! (See right)
MEDICAL QIGONG FOR HEALERS: Primordial Qigong Level 1 and Level 2
The seven-week Primordial Qigong Level 1 and Level 2 intensives are open to everyone interested in cultivating health, harmony and joy in life, and are especially designed for Health Care Professionals and anyone acting in the capacity of a care giver.
Please note that Primordial Qigong Level 1, or a solid familiarity with the Primordial Qigong form, is a pre-requisite for Primordial Qigong Level 2.
"Primordial Qigong, practiced with intention and self-awareness, will help you develop the diagnostic ability and wisdom to balance, strengthen and harmonize your body, mind and spirit. . ."
(from the Primordial Qigong ebook)
Primordial Qigong Level 1
Wednesdays, April 25 - June 6, 2012
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, San Rafael
8:30 – 9:45am
Primordial Qigong Level 2
Wednesdays September 5 - October 17, 2012
Gerstle Park Basketball Court, San Rafael
8:30 - 9:45am
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
The Primordial Qigong Intensives will cover:
Primordial Qigong -- A profoundly beautiful and powerful system of health and wellness developed by Chang San Feng (the creator of Tai Chi Chuan) during the 13th Century. Primordial Qigong is a three dimensional physical mandala encompassing all of the primary aspects of Taoist philosophy: the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Taoist trinity (heaven, earth and man), the Five Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the I Ching, the Bagua and the mystical aspects of numbers. The Primordial Qigong form is relatively simple to learn, and yet—like Tai Chi Chuan—the refinements and investigations can last a lifetime.
Practicing this form of qigong harmonizes and strengthens the flows of chi in the body, releases stress, regulates all internal systems and brings you to optimum health, wellness and internal power. In addition, practicing Primordial Qigong stills the mind, opens the heart, develops intuition and the ability to see into the unknown, and increases your joy in life!
Master Zhu Hui transmitted this system to our teacher, Sifu Donald Rubbo, and told him that practicing Primordial Qigong will "turn back the hands of time.” During one of the teachings, Sifu Rubbo asked Master Zhu, "What are the benefits one might receive from practicing the Primordial Qigong?" Master Zhu replied, "In my personal experience, I have developed the capability to see what ails you. But not only that, I have cultivated the wisdom and ability to heal you." (from the Primordial Qigong ebook)
Some of the many benefits of practicing Primordial Qigong include:
- Reverses the effects of aging
- Improves the flow and function of the chi (life force energy)
- Calms and regulates the central nervous system
- Increases vitality
- Stills the mind and opens the heart
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Improves immunity, balance, circulation, physical coordination and flexibility
- Deepens intuition and spiritual connection
- Increases healing power
- Reclaims health and joy in life!
Primordial Qigong Level 1 -- The physical form and some of the foundational energetics and philosophy.
Primordial Qigong Level 2 -- Neigong components and form refinements to infuse your form with internal power for vibrant good health. Pre-requisite: Primordial Qigong Level 1 or equivalent.
Long Life Exercises -- based on Grandmaster Kuo Lien Ying's comprehensive system of warm-ups. Daily practice of these Qigong exercises promotes the unobstructed flow of chi and stimulates the internal hydraulic system of the body. These exercises will also slow the aging process by stimulating the natural healing functions of the body, calm the mind, strengthen the internal organs, loosen the joints, increase energy, enliven the spirit, and balance and center the internal system.
In addition to Primordial Qigong and the Long Life Exercises, you will also learn to:
- Purify and swiftly restore your energy between client appointments
- Generate an internal and external atmosphere of love, gratitude, joy and peace
- Relax, release and positively influence your body, mind and spirit through deep breathing practices
- Cultivate a felt sense of the core of your life force energy (Lower Tantian also known as The Sea of Chi)
- Create greater sensitivity in your hands—highly beneficial for healers, musicians, artists
- Safely strengthen the flow and quality of chi through your body, mind and spirit
- Maintain a consistent, harmonious flow of vitality and healing chi
Price for Primordial Qigong Level 1: $180.00 after April 14, 2012. Early registration price of $150.00 until then.
Price for Primordial Qigong Level 2: $180.00 after August 25, 2012. Early registration price of $150.00 until then.
Additional discount pricing for current Eternal Strength students.
Enrollment is limited in order to provide the highest level of personal attention to each participant.
To register or for more information, contact us today!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER RETREAT
Storing Your Chi Workshop
"From Stillness Comes Awareness"
Saturday, January 28, 2012
2:00 - 5:00pm
Suzie's Studio, 36 Woodland Ave., San Rafael, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Beginners are welcome!
Awakening Your Chi Workshop
"From Stillness and Awareness Comes Sensitivity"
Saturday, April 14, 2012
2:00 – 5:00pm
San Rafael, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
Beginners are welcome!
Gathering Your Chi Workshop
"From the Integration of Stillness, Awareness and Sensitivity,
Wisdom Arises"
Saturday, Autumn 2012 (date to be announced soon)
2:00 – 5:00pm
Gerstle Park, San Rafael, CA
Details coming soon!
Primordial Qigong Summer Retreat
A Limitless Flow of Joy and Harmony
June 23 & 24, 2012
9:30am – 4:30pm
Redwood Grove at Lake Lagunitas, Fairfax, CA
Taught by Elizabeth Meloney and Josefina Garcia Puerta
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Primordial Qigong form in this stunning outdoor setting, and welcome a limitless flow of joy and harmony into your life!
In this retreat you will learn Neigung (internal power) components for health and vitality within the context of the Primordial Qigong form, including:
- Inner and Outer Alignments – Build structural integrity, balance and internal power.
- Opening and Closing (also known as Pulsing) – The process of opening (expanding) and closing (condensing) energy, is a natural phenomenon that occurs in all living organisms throughout the macro and micro universe, including the universe of a human being. Opening and Closing entails a gentle, rhythmic process of pulsing energy in the joints of the body (beginning stage); this pulsing positively stimulates and purifies the interstitial and synovial fluids within the soft tissues and joints. Learning this process will help you over time to release layers of gross and subtle tension and will create improved resilience and health--restoring harmony and integrated wholeness to your body, mind and spirit, as well as within your Tai Chi and Qigong forms.
- Embodying the Five Elements – The creative process of bringing balance to the Five Elements within your body, mind, emotions, energy and spirit.
- The Practice of Limitlessness – The power of your intention to release old habits and clear the path for achieving your personal goals and living your authentic nature.
These refinements will improve the flow and function of your chi, resulting in greater health, resilience and well-being, and they will bring more joy, harmony and peace of mind to your practice and all your life activities.
Pre-requisite: Primordial Qigong Level 1 or equivalent
Price: $180.00 after June 16, 2012. Early registration price of $150.00 if paid before then.
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Phone: 415.459.0238
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MONTHLY CLASS FEES
Winter 2012
Saturday Primordial Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan - $90.00 per month
Wednesday Morning Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong - $75.00 per month
Wednesday Morning Qigong - $75.00 per month
Please note there are no refunds.
Special monthly savings available to our students taking more than one class!
Two Weekly Classes - $120.00 per month
Three or more Weekly Classes - $140.00 per month
RAINY DAY SCHEDULE
On stormy days when it is simply not practical to be outdoors practicing together at Gerstle Park, we will meet at:
Josefina’s Healing Arts Center
1016 C St., San Rafael, CA
The offices are upstairs above the Friends of the San Rafael Library Book Store. Metered parking is available on the street, or next door in the garage.
Please check the park first if there is any question, or call us at 415.459.0238.
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