June 3rd-29th, 2012
China
This training offers an introduction to the basic tools coming from the Traditional Chinese Medicine so one can use for personal healing. It includes a complete Tuina routine (Chinese therapeutic massage), how to use the basic Chinese herbs to strengthen the body and to counteract common imbalances and the main acupuncture applications for general Tonification and body-mind-spirit harmony.
(3 segments that can be taken separately)
(Also promoted on “Chinese Medicine Times” : http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/ )
What is TCM?
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices like Tui Na, acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong, Tai Ji and dietary therapy to balance the Yin and Yang polarities of the body. Those disciplines are sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and look back on a tradition of more than 2000 years.
The doctrines of Chinese medicine are rooted in books such as the “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” and the “Treatise on Cold Damage”, as well as in cosmological notions like Yin-Yang and the Five Phases. TCM focuses mainly on the identification of functional entities which regulate digestion, breathing, aging etc. While health is perceived as harmonious interaction of these entities and the outside world, disease is interpreted as a disharmony in interaction. TCM diagnosis consists in tracing symptoms to an underlying disharmony, mainly by palpating the pulse and inspecting the tongue, eyes, nails, hands and hair.
Objectives and Program
During this retreat you will be offered the basic knowledge and tools that TCM uses to bring back harmony. You will learn to apply the basics manipulations of a Tui Na, the main acupuncture points and most useful herbs along with the main theory that underlies Chinese Medicine simply for your own use. You will learn how to use simple massage maneuvers to clear your energy meridians, most important acupuncture points for general energy toning and basics herbal blends to support your health.
To complement the teaching of Dr Li, which will be the main teaching, Daniel Li Ox and Bounheuang Lithavone will offer daily morning Qi Gong & Dao Yin classes and evening meditation & Daoist dance classes.
Content:
Yin & Yang principle
Qi & Xue
Meridian system
Zang-Fu system
Five Phases System
Main acupuncture points
Most useful herbs
Definitions
TUI NA THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
(40 hours / 2 weeks)
Tui na is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy that uses Chinese Daoist and Martial Art principles to bring the body to balance. The practitioner may brush, knead, roll/press and rub the areas between each of the joints (known as the eight gates) to open the body’s defensive (wei) chi and get the energy moving in the meridians as well as the muscles. The practitioner can then use range of motion, traction, massage with the stimulation of acupressure points; this is claimed to treat both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as many non-musculoskeletal conditions. Tui na is an integral part of TCM. In ancient China, medical therapy was often classified as either “external” or “internal” treatment. Tui na was one of the external methods.
ACUPUNCTURE
(20 hours / 1 week)
Acupuncture is the aspect of the TCM that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of needles in the body. In TCM we use acupuncture to promote and balance the Qi (energy) and Xue (blood) flow throughout the Meridians (energy pathways). In this way, acupuncture relieves pain, prevents and treats diseases and promotes general health.
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
(20 hours / 1 week)
Chinese Herbology is a traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and plant extract. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes extended to include fungal and bee products, as well as minerals and shells.
QI GONG, DAO YIN & MEDITATION
(15 hours per week)
Complementary to Dr Li’s teaching, you will be offered morning Qi Gong and Dao Yin. The focus will be held mainly on the energy pathways (medirians) in order to help you integrate the knowledge from within. You will learn to stretch them and to breath through them
The Location
Yangshuo, Guangxi, China
In the northeast of Guangxi Province and to the southeast of Guilin city, Yangshuo offers breathtakingly beautiful scenery, particularly along the hill-lined Li River. Streets in Yangshuo are kept in their original style, preserving the layout of the ancient city.
The special geography gives it breath-taking beauty while over 1,400 years of history bless it with a deep traditional culture. The diverse ethnic minority groups including Hui, Zhuang, Yao and others, enrich it with special folk cultures represented by their various festivals; while many foreign residents add exotic flavors to its fascination.
The famous Li River traverses the county and brings it the most beautiful scenery. Along the extremely pure river, thousands of hills stand in different poses and with different expressions, such as Moon Hill, Mural Hill and Schoolboy Hill which is the natural stage of the world famous opera ‘Impression Sanjie Liu’. Sanjie Liu is a fairy singer in the legend of the Zhuang minority group. Big Banyan, a huge tree with a history of over 1,400 years, is said to be the place where her love story happened. The ‘Little Li River’- the Yulong River – is a paradise for a cruise because of its green hills, silky water and ancient bridges. You can also go to Xanadu, a primitive minority village full of folk culture and tranquil rurality.
Instructors
Dr Lily Li
Dr Lily was born in a Traditional Chinese Medicine family. She graduated from the Nanning Medical University and did post-graduate training at the TCM Hospital in Guilin, China.
For the last 14 years, Dr Lily has specialized in pain relief through acupuncture, tui na and herbal medicine. She runs a TCM clinic in Yangshuo, China supported by a team of therapists that she trained herself.
Dr Li will offer four hours of training on TCM daily … (5 days / week)
Master Daniel Li Ox
Introduced to Chinese medicine and Qi Gong in his 20’s he studied with various masters. Over the past 20 years he practiced Chinese medicine and taught Self-Healing Qi Gong in Canada in a school he founded named Tao Quebec now called Wandering Dao Qi Gong School.
He works with authentic Daoist Healers and Martial Art Masters from China and invites people to share his precious discoveries. This retreat being one of those.
Master Li Ox will be teaching daily Morning Qi Gong and Dao Yin and will offer an Evening Meditation.
Bounheuang Lithavone
Bounheuang is currently a permanent teacher at Wandering Dao Qi Gong School while actively studying Traditional Chinese Medecine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz.
She is a Certified Massage Therapist blending Western and Asian modalities with Energy Work, viewing the body, mind and spirit as a whole and unique entity.
Bounheaung Lithavone born in Laos & raised in France where she completed her education at La Sorbonne, Paris IV, University of Toulouse and UC Berkeley, with a Masters in Literature and a Marketing Degree, Bounheuang also has a Contemporary Dance and Martial Arts (Shaolin Kungfu, Tai Chi, Chi Qong) background, has trained as a professional Contemporary dancer and is State Certified to teach Dance.
Bounheuang will be teaching Dao Yin & Daoist dance.
Prices:
(prices include teaching & shared accommodation)
Note that the first 12 participants will have a room on site, the following will be in a hotel of the neighbourhood.
The Basics of TCM (4 weeks):
12,750 Yuan ($US 1,999)
If taken Separately …
Tui Na Therapeutic Massage (2 weeks):
6,500 Yuan ($US 999)
Acupuncture Basics (1 week):
3,825 Yuan ($US 599)
Chinese Herbal Medicine Basics (1 week):
3,825 Yuan ($US 599)
Two Payment Methods
Paypal
Pay the full amount of the 4-Week Retreat on registration and save the 3% Paypal fees.
The balance must be paid one month prior to the beginning of the retreat on May 3rd.
*Note that for technical reason when you will click on the Paypal button you will open on a “Donation” page. Make your payment through this page, we will remedy to this technical detail shortly.
Minimum deposit for official registration is $US 618.
Bank Transfer
(notice that you have to pay the transfer fees)
Bank Name: Permata Bank
Address: Jalan Raya Ubud, NO 7
City: Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Country: Indonesia, 80571
Branch: Denpasar-Bali
Beneficiary: Daniel Taillefer
Account No: 5812346484 (USD)
Swift Code: BBBAIDJA
(Please send by email a scan of your bank receipt)
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made less than a month prior to the beginning of the retreat: 30% will be taken as penalty.
