The chinese word "Qi", means "lifeforce or energy" and the word "Gong", means "working with".  Therefore "Qigong" simply means, working with lifeforce (energy).    3 For Qigong classes in Franklin: See the Qigong Pukekohe page Contact Tamara: smiling.dragon@xtra.co.nz 09-235-8648	QI GONG – TAOIST SELF HEALING Learn to Smile Within
SIX HEALING SOUNDS The Healing Sounds are special frequencies of sounds which create vibrations combined with arm movements, that transform negativity into life force and will keep your emotions in balance. Each organ has positive and negative emotions. Being emotionally not in balance will increase the possibility to get ill. By altering the energy flow through the major organs we begin to have a direct effect on the emotions and the way we feel. These easy to learn exercises are best practiced before going to bed each night. Everyone has negative influences that effect them each day, such as pollution, foods, negative energy from other people etc. Balancing your emotions in your organs each night will allow your body to heal itself and you will have a more restful sleep.	INNER SMILE MEDITATION Release stress and bring the mind and body into harmony  This meditation is the first and most important exercise used by Taoists. Through the Inner Smile you will become open to yourself through feeling. Feelings are essential and without them Taoist practices become theoretical. Feelings are important to keep you centered and grounded. You will learn this special meditation and become in touch with your organs.
IRON SHIRT QI GONG  Postures which will dissolve blockages and develop your internal power Formerly secret, powerful internal and external Qi Gong practices useful in Martial arts, healing and meditation. Iron Shirt develops a flexible, “steel-like” body, strengthening and packing Qi into the tendons, ligaments and muscles. These exercises are fantastic for correcting and maintaining good posture. With this you will find it easier to circulate your Qi in your Microcosmic Orbit.	MICROCOSMIC ORBIT To awaken, circulate and develop one’s life force The Micro Cosmic Orbit is a circular path up the spine and down the chest connecting with the complete acupuncture meridian systems of the body. Once your Micro Cosmic Orbit is opened, your vital organs can enjoy a free flow of healing energy. Daily practice generates the feeling of personal power and the ability to efficiently carry out our purpose. After each of the Taoist energy practices that you do, it is essential to circulate the energy that you have gained, through your Micro Cosmic Orbit to keep the orbit open and then, properly store this energy in your original force.
ADVANCED RETREATS with Gabrielle Euteneuer www.taomotion.com                                                                                                            Tao of Healing Love Tao of Female Sexuality  Fusion of the Five Elements Gabrielle is my teacher and mentor for the Qigong that I teach. Gabrielle  lives and  teaches the Taoist lifestyle, which she has done for 20 years and  is her life's vocation. She is an International Healing Tao Senior Instructor and is authorized to train Associate Instructors. Gabrielle works closely with The Founder of the Universal Tao System, Master Mantak Chia. Her gratitude and deep respect goes to Mantak Chia, who gives his teachings so generously to the world. Gabrielle’s background also includes study in Taoist Dream Yoga, I Ching and Inner Alchemy. Gabrielle was trained as an authorized Feng Shui Consultant at the Feng Shui Institute in Germany.
Master Mantak Chia www.universal-tao.com
	TAOIST TRAINING   with Tao Workshops NZ   www.taoworkshops.co.nz   www.chineitsang.co.nz   A selection of classes, workshops and retreats in the practices of the Universal Healing Tao including events with:  ·       Master Mantak Chia, founder of the Universal Healing Tao  ·       Gilles Marin, Director and founder of the Chi Nei Tsang Institute USA  ·       Minke de Vos, Senior Inner Alchemy Instructor Canada  ·       Masahiro Ouchi, Founder of the Healing Tao Centre New York and Director of the Chi Nei Tsang Institute Japan  ·       Kim Knight, Universal Healing Tao Instructor New Zealand
Topics include The Tao Basics (Inner Smile, Six Healing Sounds, Microcosmic Orbit), Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Chi Nei Tsang internal organs massage, Healing Love, Fusion of the Five Elements, Tai Chi, Tan Tien Chi Kung, Tao Yin Taoist Yoga and more.	Contact: Kim Knight   021-410-633	Plus see www.chineitsang.co.nz for details of private sessions and workshops of Chi Nei Tsang Internal Organs Chi Massage with Kim Knight, certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner and Cosmic Healing practitioner.