Stretching of the 12 Meridians with Mario Schwarz

Details

Schedule: Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, and Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Location: In-person at AIM Academy, 455 Spadina Ave, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M5S 2G8

Requirements: None! This workshop is open to everyone, no previous experience or education necessary.

Early Bird Price: $500 before October 15th, 2024

TCMO Member Price: $500

AIM Alumni Price: $500

Regular Price: $600

Payment Options:

Registration
Register online through our Shopify store or over the phone by calling 416 323 1818 ext. 200. Registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made on or before two weeks prior to the course start date will result in a $50 + HST cancellation fee. Cancellations made after that date will not receive a refund.

Description

Meridian stretching qigong (JIng Luo Gong) was created in China and popularized in the Western world about 40 years ago. It is a series of 12 exercises that involves stretching each of the 12 meridians. improving our ability to concentrate, blood circulation as well as our immunity.

In addition, the movements of the exercises flow naturally and elegantly to provide the practitioner with physical, emotional and mental well-being. In short, it is about guiding energy or conducting it through the 12 meridians, thanks to the attentive mind, abdominal breathing and body movements.

The exercises also stretch muscle chains, and provide excellent strengthening work on the skeletal system. At the same time, it mobilizes muscles, tendons and joints. Thus, it is a true treasure for strengthening health, providing flexibility while improving the circulation of qi, revitalizing and exerting a stimulating effect on the functions of the organs.

Clinical studies conducted by Harvard medical school show among the many benefits of Qigong that it regulates blood pressure, adjusts glucose levels, treats insomnia and chronic stress.

Subjects covered will include:

• Stretching of the meridians (Jing Jin) .
• Types of Qi according to the Chinese medicine and how to activate them
• General therapeutic effects of meridian stretching
• Joint release exercises
• Meditation and activation of the ting points
• Zhan Zhuang standing meditation positions
• Qi Gong breathing techniques
• Route of the Musculo-tendinous meridians
• Immunity according to the Chinese medicine.
• Circulation of Wei Qi through the muscle-tendon meridians

Stretching the 12 meridians allows, through regular work, to reeducate and make the body more flexible and clean the energy conduits, offering many benefits both in terms of physical and emotional health Strengthening immunity (Wei Qi).

Additionally, the practice of Zhan Zhuang (Standing meditation) harmonizes the breath, qi, and physical structures within the body, promoting awareness.

The Sinew Channels are conduits of wei qi, which flows within the muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin and smooth muscles of the gut. The Yang Sinews ascend into the head and face to affect the sense organs. The Yin Sinews descend into the chest and abdomen to affect peristalsis and the heart.

All Sinew channels begin at the Jing Well point, which is the only standardized point along the channel trajectories. All other points are "Ah Shi," based on reactivity.

Channel trajectories teach us about qi. The Sinews are a lesson in wei qi. It is commonly known that Sinew Channels treat pain and external pathogenic factors. The trajectories of the Sinews also show wei qi's effect on the sense organs, the heart muscle and peristalsis of the gut. This is why they are used to treat issues of the head and sense organs, the digestive system and even issues associated with sleep and the chest.

Diagnosis of the Sinew Channels is not classically associated with the pulse or tongue. They are channels to be palpated. They are also channels that are diagnosed through movement assessment associated with the "zones.”

Meet the Instructor: Mario Schwarz

• BS in Biology.
• Studied at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. David Lam (1983-1986)
• Graduated from the Interamerican Open University from Argentina as a Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturist. (2007)
• Disciple of grandmaster of Taijijuan and Qi Gong Ma Tsun Kuen ( 1976-1995)
• Studied Qi Gong and Chinese medicine at the Universities of Shanghai, Guangzhou and Nanjing. (2010-2015)
• Director of the Chinese traditional course at the University of Buenos Aires (2020-2024)