4 Seasons Medical Qigong Series

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Four Seasons Qigong & Food as Medicine

Focus: Summer (Heart Health)

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YMAA Boston Special Classes

8-week course
July 7th-August 25th, 2020
Tuesdays
6:00-7:00 PM EDT

Summer Qigong Set—Heart Health:

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

This 8-week course will be half theory and half exercise focusing on the summer season Qigong exercises (heart health) as well as a discussion of eating properly to treat illnesses and prevent disease in the late summer & autumn.

Four Seasons Qigong is a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice in which one learns how to regulate the body from one season to the next to avoid common illnesses. This Qigong specializes in training the five internal Yin organs; heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen, which correspond to the four seasons of the year.

It is believed that when we get sick, it is often due to the body’s difficulty in adapting to the changes from one season to another. For example, when Fall arrives, it is easier to catch a cold, and when Summer comes, the heart can be too excited. By practicing Four Seasons Qigong, you are able to adjust your body’s Qi during the change of seasons so your health can be maintained.

Food as Medicine: Healing begins with an optimal diet and balanced overall nutrition. Chinese food therapy is a practice of healing that uses natural foods instead of medications to correct imbalances and disharmonies in the body’s Qi (vital energy). Eating properly according to the seasons can treat and prevent illnesses and disease.

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—All Five Sets

Series 1: Course 6 — Focus: Five Elements Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course | August 5th-September 9th, 2021 | 6-week course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent 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 6-week course will focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine Health and Five Elements Theory related to Organs, Meridians, and Acupressure
Theory and exercises of all five seasons Spring-Summer-Late Summer-Autumn-Winter Qigong sets will be covered in-depth

SPRING QIGONG & Liver/Gall Bladder Meridians (WOOD)
Sense Organ: Eyes | Tissue: Tendons | Emotion: Anger
Healing Sound: 噓 XU (sounds like "shu" or "shooo")
- 1. Left-Right Single Lifting
- 2. White Ape Picks up the Peach
- 3. Lo Han Bows
- 4. Zhong Wan Up and Down

SUMMER QIGONG & Heart/Small Intestine Meridians (FIRE)
Sense Organ: Tongue | Tissue: Blood Vessels | Emotion: Joy
Healing Sound: 呵 HE sounds like "hah" or "haaaw"
- 1. Forward and Backward Swing Arms
- 2. Left and Right Turn Windlass
- 3. Feudal Lord Pulls the Bow
- 4. Immortal Pushes the Stone Tablet
- 5. Large Roc Arcs Its Wings
- 6. Large Roc Spreads Its Wings
- 7. Sway the Head and Swing the Tail
- 8. Baby Bird Receives the Food
- 9. Crane Shakes Its Wings

LATE SUMMER QIGONG & Spleen/Stomach Meridians (EARTH)
Sense Organ: Mouth | Tissue: Muscles | Emotion: Worry | Healing Sound: 呼 HU sounds like "huh" or "whooo"
- 1. Double Hands Hold Up the Heavens
- 2. Large Dragon Loosens Its Neck
- 3. Buddha Explores the Sea
- 4. Circle the Waist Horizontally
- 5. Regulate the Middle and Lower Burners
- 6. Loosening the Upper Burner
- 7. White Crane Loosens Its Wings
- 8. White Crane Shakes Its Wings

AUTUMN QIGONG & Lung/Large Intestine Meridians (METAL)
Sense Organ: Nose | Tissue: Body Hair and Skin | Emotion: Sadness or Grief
Healing Sound: 呬 SI sounds like "shi" or "tzzz"
- 1. Forward and Backward Swing Arms
- 2. Left and Right Turn Windlass
- 3. Feudal Lord Pulls the Bow
- 4. Immortal Pushes the Stone Tablet
- 5. Large Roc Arcs Its Wings
- 6. Large Roc Spreads Its Wings
- 7. Sway the Head and Swing the Tail
- 8. Baby Bird Receives the Food
- 9. Crane Shakes Its Wings

WINTER QIGONG & Kidney/Bladder Meridians (WATER)
Tissue: Bones | Sense Organ: Ears | Emotion: Fear
Healing Sound: 吹 CHUI sounds like "shuee" or "chway"
- 1. Two Hands Hold the Feet
- 2. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
- 3. Turn the Head to See the Moon
- 4. Large Bear Softens the Waist

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 6)

Purchase this Series:

$180
(Series 1: Courses 1-6 Bundle)

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Summer Set

Series 1: Course 5 — Focus: Heart Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course | June 3rd-July 8th, 2021 | 6-week course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent 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 6-week course will focus on how to prevent sickness of the Heart/Small Intestine and Pericardium/Triple Burner, especially through the summer season for: Lack of joy and more, Lack of enthusiasm & vitality, Pale complexion, cold sensitivity, Nervousness, Heart palpitations and irregular heart beat, Chest pain or tightness, cardiac problems, heart attacks & stroke, Mental restlessness, Depression, despair, Insomnia, excessive dreaming, Poor long-term memory, Slow reactions, Disorientation, dementia, or behavioral changes, Psychological disorders
Key acupressure points and Chinese medicine meridians (Qi flow pathways) will be introduced related to Heart/Small Intestine and Pericardium/Triple Burner health
Theory and exercises of the Summer Qigong set will be taught in-depth

Summer Qigong Set—Heart Health & Meridians:

1. Forward and Backward Swing Arms
2. Left and Right Turn Windlass
3. Feudal Lord Pulls the Bow
4. Immortal Pushes the Stone Tablet

5. Large Roc Arcs Its Wings
6. Large Roc Spreads Its Wings
7. Sway the Head and Swing the Tail
8. Baby Bird Receives the Food
9. Crane Shakes Its Wings

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"

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 5)

Purchase this Series:

$180
(Series 1: Courses 1-6 Bundle)

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Spring Set

Series 1: Course 4 — Focus: Liver Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course | April 8th-May 20th, 2021 | 7-week course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent 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 Liver/Gall Bladder, especially through the spring season and for tendon problems, eye problems, poor sleep, mood problems, short temper, high levels of stress, irritability, anger, indigestion, nausea, burping, bloating, flatulence and a reduced ability to tolerate fatty foods, constipation, premenstrual mood changes, skin problems (including acne), headaches and migraines, fatigue, depression and low motivation
Key acupressure points and Chinese medicine meridians (Qi flow pathways) will be introduced related to Liver/Gall Bladder health
Theory and exercises of the Spring Qigong set will be taught in-depth

Spring Qigong Set—Liver Health & Meridians:

1. Left-Right Single Lifting
2. White Ape Picks up the Peach
3. Lo Han Bows
4. Zhong Wan Up and Down

Massage the Liver
Massage Acupressure Point SP-6 San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Meeting)
Massage Acupressure Point LV-3 Tai Chong (Greater Rushing or Great Surge)
Massage Acupressure Point GB-20 Feng Chi (Wind Pool)
Massage Acupressure Point PC-6 Nei Guan (Inner Pass or Inner Balance)

5 Elements Correspondences

Element: Wood
Yin Organ: Liver
Yang Organ: Gall Bladder
Sense Organ: Eyes
Color: Green
Season: Spring
Tissue: Tendons
Emotion: Anger
Healing Sound: 噓 XU (sounds like "shu" or "shooo")

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 4)

Purchase this Series:

$180
(Series 1: Courses 1-6 Bundle)

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Winter Set

Series 1: Course 3 — Focus: Kidney Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course | January 14th-February 25th, 2021 | 7-week course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EST

Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent 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 Kidney/Bladder, especially through the winter season and for back pain relief, knee problems, growth, reproductive & sexual health, and emotions of fear
Chinese medicine meridians, or Qi flow pathways, will be introduced as well as key acupressure points of the Kidney/Bladder channels
Theory and exercises of the Winter Qigong set will be taught in-depth

Winter Qigong Set—Kidney Health & Meridians:

1. Two Hands Hold the Feet
2. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
3. Turn the Head to See the Moon
4. Large Bear Softens the Waist

Massage the Ears
Massage the Kidneys
Massage the Sacrum
Massage Acupressure Point SP-6 San Yin Jiao (Three Yin Meeting)
Massage Acupressure Point KI-1 Yong Qun (Bubbling Well)

5 Elements Correspondences

Element: Water
Yin Organ: Kidney
Yang Organ: Bladder
Sense Organ: Ears
Color: Blue/Black
Season: Winter
Tissue: Bones
Emotion: Fear
Healing Sound: 吹 CHUI sounds like "shuee" or "chway"

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 3)

Purchase this Series:

$180
(Series 1: Courses 1-6 Bundle)

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—All Four Seasons Set

Series 1: Course 2 — Focus: Spleen & Triple Burner Health and Meridians

TCM Time Course | November 5th-December 22nd*, 2020 | 7-week course | Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM EDT

*No class Thu, Nov 26th Thanksgiving Holiday — Make-up class on Tue, Dec 22nd 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Learn a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice that will help you naturally adapt your body energy through the four seasons to prevent 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 Spleen/Stomach through all four seasons and how to strengthen your digestion
Chinese medicine meridians, or Qi flow pathways, will be introduced as well as key acupressure points of the Spleen/Stomach and Triple Burner channels
Theory and exercises of the All Four Seasons Qigong set will be taught in-depth

All Four Seasons Qigong Set—Spleen & Triple Burner Health:

1. Double Hands Hold Up the Heavens
2. Large Dragon Loosens Its Neck
3. Buddha Explores the Sea
4. Circle the Waist Horizontally
5. Regulate the Middle and Lower Burners
6. Loosening the Upper Burner
7. White Crane Loosens Its Wings
8. White Crane Shakes Its Wings

5 Elements Correspondences

Element: Earth
Yin Organ: Spleen
Yang Organ: Stomach
Sense Organ: Mouth
Color: Yellow
Season: Late Summer (or All Seasons)
Tissue: Muscles
Emotion: Worry
Healing Sound: 呼 HU sounds like "huh" or "whooo"

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 2)

Purchase this Series:

$180
(Series 1: Courses 1-6 Bundle)

4 Seasons Medical Qigong—Autumn Set

Series 1: Course 1 — Focus: Lung Health & Meridians

TCM Time Course | September 17th-October 29th, 2020 | 7-week course | Thursdays 6:30PM-8:00PM EDT

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