2611 – Water Qigong

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

Fort Myers, FL / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 – 9:40 am-12:00 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Classroom: 9:40-10:40 am / Pool: 11:00 am-12:00 pm)

Faculty: Yoshiken Tanaka, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Qigong movement is simple with softness and naturalness, which combine with gentle flow. Qigong is very focused on the method of respiration. It increases pulmonary function with increased oxygen intake for the blood, allowing the energy to permeate through the entire body. Additionally, by practicing Qigong there is an enhancement of the immune system. From the Chinese character of “Ki” from “Kikou”, Qigong contributes to lifting up “Kiryoku” (vigor), “Genki” (pop), “Konki” (perseverance), the mood and the spirits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Use Qigong to balance yin and yang (negative and positive)
• Discover how the 12 channels of hand and foot circulate through the body
• Apply Shiatsu (acupressure) therapy
• Practice Qigong breathing

FACULTY: Yoshiken Tanaka, ATRIC, is manager of SportsCore, a well-known swim and fitness club in Tokyo, and has spent 26 years teaching swimming to all ages, and more than 10 years teaching Qigong in water. An ATRI certified instructor, he is a practitioner of Qigong and Shiatsu massage.