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• Day(s): Wednesdays
• Date(s): April 2 to June 18
• Time(s): 7:15 pm- 8:30 pm
• Number of Classes: 12
• Location: Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church
• Class Code: N/A
• Fees: $130
• Description: A class “by invitation only,” the Taiji Practicum focuses on infusing taiji form practice with ancient principles of this beautiful art. This class will emphasize the “From the Kua to the Dantien” as a method of effortlessly increasing the natural power of the movements .

• Day(s): Saturday
• Date(s): May 17 & 31, June 14 & 21, July 12 & 19
• Time(s): 2:30pm - 4:00pm
• Number of Classes: 6
• Location: 443 Carlisle Dr., Herndon, VA
• Class Code: N/A
• Fees: $110
• Description: Pauline Reid will lead the class in an in-depth study of the various ways in which to work with your qi, including Ciruclating Qi, Purifying Qi, and Transforming Qi, following the Ten Phases of Qi Cultivation as outlined by Roger Jahnke. Pauline will draw on her experience of qigong and other internal arts as she helps you adjust movements to meet your physical capabilities and offers practical advice about creating and maintaining a regular qigong practice. To register send payment to Sharon Crowell at Traditional Acupuncture, 443 Carlisle Dr., Herndon, VA 20170. Please include your name, contact information and the name of the class. Register by May 12th. Please call Sharon at 703-623-8340 for more information.

Daisy Lee will return to Northern Virginia to teach her “Radiant Lotus Women’s Empowerment Qigong” both on the 16th and 18th of May, 2008. Two sessions are for men and women and one for women only. Daisy taught this Qigong at last year’s annual conference of the National Qigong Association and needed to move to larger quarters to accommodate the crowd. Download the flier here.

• Day(s): Tuesdays
• Date(s): May 13 to June 17
• Time(s): 6:30pm to 7:45pm
• Number of Classes: Choose as many or as few as you like
• Location: Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington, VA
• Class Code: n/a
• Fees: $15 per class
• Description: Each week is a”stand alone” Qigong class featuring a different form and topic. For more information write PaulRischard@PeaceableDragon.org or download the flier here.

• Day(s): Saturday
• Date(s): May 10, 2008
• Time(s): 2:30pm - 5:00pm
• Number of Classes: 1
• Location: 443 Carlisle Dr., Herndon, VA
• Class Code: N/A
• Fees: $25
• Description: Learn how to cultivate your internal qi to reach your greatest potential for health and happiness. Based on the teachings and writings of Roger Jahnke, Pauline Reid will introduce you to a variety of movements applicable to anyone desiring better health, less stress, and greater inner peace. To register send payment to Sharon Crowell at Traditional Acupuncture, 443 Carlisle Dr., Herndon, VA 20170. Please include your name, contact information, and the name of the workshop. Register by May 5th. Please call Sharon at 703-623-8340 for more information.

The session on Sunday morning, May 18th for women only is filled.  Please contact us at info@peaceabledragon.org if you are interested in either the Friday evening or Sunday afternoon sessions.  You may also call 703-625-8431 for more information.

Master Li Jun Feng, the principal teacher of Sheng Zhen Qigong will be offering a workshop in “Body Mechanics and the Internal Arts” on the morning of May 3rd and a workshop on “Taiji Shen Gong” in the afternoon of the 3rd and all day on the 4th of May. Download the flier here.