Qigong Self-Cultivation
QIG-802-804 | Qigong Self-Cultivation
DATE: September 7th - December 14th, Thursday
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: OCTCM TORONTO CAMPUS, 283 Spadina Ave, 3rd floor
COST: $390
with Dylan Kirk, R.Ac, R.TCMP
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches fundamental Qigong exercises of both moving and stationary styles. Students learn to become deeply aware of their own qi and how to use it to remain centered and relaxed, to cleanse and disperse stagnant qi, and to build their reserves. Students learn how to integrate alignment, breathing, awareness, and form into a self-practice routine to promote balance and well-being.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY:
Dylan Kirk R.Ac, R.TCMP, M.Sc (China, Acupuncture)
Dylan Kirk has spent his life immersed in traditional East Asian practices. He has done extensive training in baguazhang, taijiquan, gongfu and qigong under Master Chik Qadir Mason from whom he earned the honours of Black Sash. He received further training in acupuncture and TCM from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he is now campus director and instructor. He has continued his studies, completing a Bachelor of Medicine and Masters of Acupuncture from Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and training in classical Chinese herbal prescriptions (Jingfang) with Prof. Suzanne Robidoux. He continues to volunteer for the profession working with the Council of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Schools of Ontario, to be actively involved in his own clinical practice at the Toronto Integrative Medicine Centre, advance TCM research through the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research, and teach internal martial arts (neijia). Dylan is known for his ability to communicate the complex theories and practices of classical East Asian arts to broad audiences. He is well known in Ontario as an excellent and compassionate practitioner and teacher.
For more information contact toronto@octcm.com /416-901-8818.
