Chinese Medicine & Acupressure
for Healthy Digestion

TCM Time Online Workshop

Sunday 11:00AM-1:00PM (EDT) | 2 hours | October 18 | 2020

• Learn 10 Chinese medicine tips for healthy eating
• Locate 6 key acupressure points for stress, anxiety, energy and digestion
• Practice 3 acupressure massage techniques
• Trace 2 meridians of the body to strengthen the stomach & spleen

For more info:
Watch video "TCM Tip #2: Best Acupressure for Anxiety, Heat & Stomach Problems | TCM Time with Kathy Yang" HERE: https://youtu.be/3TfSjzwtmFg

Watch video "Intro to Simple Massage for Bloating & Stomach Problems | KZ Care with Kathy Yang" HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_3piFH2RrI

Yang Style Tai Chi Form (1st Part)
Training Program

TCM Time Online Workshop

Sunday 11:00AM-1:00PM (EDT) | 2 hours | October 25 | 2020

• Improve your Tai Chi practice with traditional training methods
• Develop your own personal training program and goals
• Discover the 5 Regulations of Tai Chi Qigong: Body, Breath, Mind, Qi, Spirit
• Prerequisite: Prior experience of Yang Style Tai Chi Form—1st Part

For more info:
Watch video "Training Routine | Yang Style Tai Chi Form—1st Part" HERE: https://youtu.be/EtQc-4cdAts

Watch video "Tai Chi Qigong: 5 Regulations with Kathy Yang | hosted by YMAA Boston" HERE: https://youtu.be/3_uiU7yBjWk

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Autumn Set

Focus: Lung Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course

Thursdays 6:30PM-8:00PM (EDT) | 7-week course | Sep 17-Oct 29 | 2020

• Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice on how to regulate your body naturally from one season to the next to avoid common illnesses and stay healthy
• In Chinese medicine, five major organ systems correspond to the four seasons of the year: Summer (Heart), Autumn (Lungs), Winter (Kidneys), Spring (Liver) and All Seasons (Spleen)
• This 7-week course will focus on how to prevent sickness of the Lungs in the Autumn and how to adjust your body's Qi to strengthen your immune system
• The Lung and Large Intestine meridians (Qi flow pathways) will be introduced
• Theory and exercises of the Summer-Fall Qigong set will be taught in-depth with a focus on breathing techniques and tips on food as medicine

Summer-Fall Qigong Set:

1. Forward and Backward Swing Arms (Qián Hòu Shuǎi Bì) 前後甩臂
2. Left and Right Turn Windlass (Zuǒ Yòu Lu Lu) 左右轆轤
3. Feudal Lord Pulls the Bow (Bà Wáng Lā Gōng) 霸王拉弓
4. Immortal Pushes the Stone Tablet (Xiān Rén Tuī Bēi) 仙人推碑

5. Large Roc Arcs Its Wings (Dà Péng Gǒng Chì) 大鵬拱翅
6. Large Roc Spreads Its Wings (Dà Péng Zhǎn Chì) 大鵬展翅
7. Sway the Head and Swing the Tail (Yáo Tóu Bǎi Wěi) 搖頭擺尾
8. Baby Bird Receives the Food (Yòu Niǎo Shōu Shí) 幼鳥收食
9. Crane Shakes Its Wings (Bái Hè Dǒu Chì) 白鶴抖翅

5 Animal Sports Medical Qigong—Monkey Set

Focus: Heart Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course

Saturdays 11:30AM-1:00PM (EDT) | 7-week course | Sep 19-Oct 31 | 2020

• Learn one of the most fun and popular sets of Medical Qigong exercises
• Imitate natural movements of 5 animals to benefit your health and reduce stress
• Accredited to the legendary doctor Hua Tou—aka the father of Chinese Medicine
• The Monkey set will benefit your Heart health—especially in the summer and in bringing you more joy
• The Heart and Small Intestine meridians (Qi flow pathways) will be introduced
• Each movement of the Monkey set will be taught in-depth

Monkey Set (Heart Health)

• 1. Monkey Turning
• 2. Monkey Picking
• 3. Monkey Rubbing
• 4. Monkey Scratching
• 5. Monkey Spitting

5 Elements Correspondences

• Element: Fire
• Yin Organ: Heart
• Yang Organ: Small Intestine
• Sense Organ: Tongue
• Color: Red
• Season: Summer
• Tissue: Blood Vessels
• Emotion: Joy
• Healing Sound: 呵 HE sounds like "hah" or "haaaw"

Tai Chi Sequence (Open to All Levels)—2nd Part

Focus: Movements #33-43

TCM Time Course

Tuesdays 6:30PM-8:00PM (EDT) | 7-week course | Sep 15-Oct 27 | 2020

• Learn to calm your mind and relax your body with Tai Chi
• Practice gentle breathing, stretching and strengthening movements
• Improve your flexibility and balance as well as your mood and sleep
• The Yang Style Tai Chi Sequence (Traditional Long Form—108 movements) is commonly practiced for relaxation and numerous health benefits
• The Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (#33-43 of 41 movements) will be emphasized in-depth in this 7-week course with a general review (#23-33)
• This course is open to all levels—Beginners do not need to know the 1st Part of the Tai Chi Sequence to begin the 2nd Part

September-October 2020

Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (#33-43 of 41 movements)

• Introduction to Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part
  Warm-up & Review Tai Chi Sequence—1st Part

Review Tai Chi Sequence—2nd Part (Movements #23-33):

• Transition Form to 2nd Part
• 23. Wardoff, Rollback, Press, and Push Forward (Peng Lǚ Ji An)
• 24. Single Whip
• 25. Punch Under the Elbow
• 26. Step Back and Repulse the Monkey: Left
• 27. Step Back and Repulse the Monkey: Right
• 28. Step Back and Repulse the Monkey: Left
• 29. Diagonal Flying
• 30. Lift Hands to the Up Posture
• 31. The Crane Spreads Its Wings
• 32. Brush Knee and Step Forward: Left
• 33. Pick Up the Needle from the Sea Bottom

• 34. Fan Back
• 35. Turn, Twist Body, and Circle the Fist

• 36. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
• 37. Step Forward, Wardoff, Rollback, Press and Push Forward (Peng Lǚ Ji An)

• 38. Single Whip
• 39. Wave Hand in the Clouds: Right
• 40. Wave Hand in the Clouds: Left
• 41. Wave Hand in the Clouds: Right

• 42. Single Whip
• 43. Stand High to Search Out the Horse
• To be continued...

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