Growing With Energy

One More Week till the Healing Arts Seminar

10/09/2011 15:57:00

Wow, I can't believe that the Healing Arts of Emei Qigong Seminar will begin next Saturday. Early registration has been good, but we have lots of room - so don't worry about finding a seat, we welcome those who make it on the day of the seminar. This week, I'll be packing up the AV equipment, the books and DVDs, and empowered tools. It's not too early to think of getting a bracelet or necklace as a gift for a loved one....or yourself! So mark your schedule for Saturday October 15th, at 9am at

Egypt Shriners Conference Room4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL 33634, for a fantastic experience that will open doors to inner strength, balance and harmony. Stay well and see you then! You can also call 813-442-9734 with any questions.

What a Beautiful Day!

10/01/2011 15:02:00

It's just a wonderful day today. We've had some cool air filter down from way up north. The morning was cool, the sky is so blue! I'm preparing for my seminar in two weeks and it's all good. Hope it's all good for you too. Find a way to enjoy this day. Peace

Happy Gut=Happy Brain

09/22/2011 14:35:00

Pretty interesting that Qigong uses the Lower Dan Tian, locates it in the area of the digestive organs below the belly button, and puts it in control of our physical energy. Qigong recognizes the Lower Dan Tian as a drug-free path to accomplish better energy, mood and health. Now it looks like there is science to back this up:

An article in ScienceNOW states researchers have discovered that eating a species of bacteria called Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which is found in certain yogurts, cheese, breads, and probiotic supplements, has a calming effect on mice. When scientists at University College Cork in Ireland fed rodents this bacteria in broth and then put them into a stress situation, the bacteria-fed creates seemed "more chilled out" than mice without it. This finding bolsters other recent evidence that our gut "microbiome" - the hundreds of species of bacteria that live in our bowels-has a major effect on our mood. The vagus nerve which connects our digestive organs to our brains appears to be the pathway for this communication. The author's study, John Cryan, says the next step is to see if scientists can use this vagus pathway to treat psychiatric disorders without drugs by targeting the gut. I guess they don't realize that Qigong figured this out centuries ago!

Healing Arts Seminar In Natural Awakenings

09/10/2011 13:03:00

Don't miss the ad for the October Healing Arts Seminar that is in the September issue of Natural Awakenings for Tampa Bay. My good friend, fellow artist and graphic designer, Ping Chen, did a fantastic job designing my ad. Check it out!

We are now able to offer CE's for Florida Licensed Massage Therapists. This is a great tool kit for Massage Therapists to be more effective in their work with their clients. Your clients will notice a definite difference in your ability to help them. FL LMT's can get 26.5 CEs for the October Healing Arts Seminar, just $90! Get a jumpstart on your next renewal period and have some really great methods to help yourself and your clients.

What a Busy Summer! So much Fun and Friendship

09/10/2011 12:33:00

Oh my gosh! I can't believe how much has happened since the May Healing Arts Seminar. The Oldsmar Seminar was fantastic! So many enthusiastic students, we all had a great time. Two weeks later I flew to CT to do another seminar with my co-teacher Andi Borella and Grand Master Fu. We had a wonderful time and the weather was so nice, we did Wuji Gong outdoors under beautiful trees.

I had a few weeks to relax and catch my breath, then it was time for the next Emei Qigong class in our path of study and personal growth--Changing the Moving Program of Life. We had 7 students participate in this life changing class. Again, a great group of people, so delightful to spend time with and see them blossoming! Spending 6 intensive days together, we all got along well, learned a lot, and really developed a great bond. I think all of us were sad that the last day arrived and we would all go our separate ways.

Well, not for long. I was given a request to host an Emei Qigong 18 Methods class. Qigong Master Bob Arel and friend, Kempo Karate Master Mike Allen, traveled from DelRay Beach. We had a great weekend learning the next Qigong form in Emei. Like Wuji Gong, the 18 Methods form is designed for healing, but it requires balance and leg strength that may take time for some to develop. Fortunately, DVDs and books will help us continue our mastery of this form. We'll have Bob back next spring for another 18 Methods weekend, so stay tuned!

It's All Coming Together for the May 2011 Seminar in Tampa

02/09/2011 10:29:00

This is all so exciting! I've been to China for my Level 4 Teacher Training for Emei Qigong. That was fast and furious, exhausting, enlightening. Grand Master Fu and I scheduled our Level I Seminar in Tampa for May 21-24, 2011.....and then the work really began!

I started a new website for Emei Qigong, this is just about Emei, its history, its path of knowledge and growth, what Emei can bring to your life.

Now registration is open online and by mail for the May Level I Healing Arts Seminar. People are already registering and since seating is limited....please register now!

I've started teaching some evening classes in Wuji Gong, our moving exercise form. Thanks Gina and the Florida Aikido Center for hosting these classes. Looks like we might be expanding to a Saturday morning class in March! Stay tuned!