Home News About Classes Products Seminars Articles Q&A Experiences Support Links Credits Research Photos Sign Up Upcoming Weekly Classes * Click here for upcoming seminars CEUs Available. Click here for details. NEW!Gift certificates are available here. Spring/Summer Quarter 2008 Level IA: Foundation (The prerequisite for all subsequent courses.) Welcome to the ancient art and practice of Qigong! This class teaches the foundational exercises for practicing Yi Ren Qigong. The purpose of these exercises is to build more energy, activate and stabilize the energy field, and to develop the body's information system. In this class we learn a series of gentle and relaxing movement and breathing exercises, which are designed to refresh, restore and reorganize our sense of well being. We will learn to construct an energy field, open and activate energy centers, develop the internal energy circulation system, increase vitality, enhance immunity, improve sleep, feel more connected to the Earth, and relax! We will build a foundation to create more harmony and balance in our daily life. Thursdays, April 3 to May 22 7:00 - 8:30 PM North Shore Senior Center 160.00 for 8 weeks 10201 E. Riverside Dr. Instructor: Ta Deng Bothell, WA 98011 Fill in this form if registration with check is preferred. Wednesdays, April 9 to May 28 7:00 - 8:30 PM Fitness First, 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE $160.00 for 8 weeks Building "A", Suite 205, Woodinville, WA 98072 Instructor: Kathleen Cliff Fill in this form if registration with check is preferred. Thursdays, May 1 to June 19 7:00 - 8:30 PM Phinney Neighborhood Center, Rm 36 $160.00 for 8 weeks 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103 Instructor: Lucy Baker NOTE: Classes are held in the Phinney Neighborhood Center's Brick Building (corner of N. 67th and Dayton Avenue N.). Enter the building via the center door from the lower parking lot accessible via 67th St. Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Level IB: Foundation (Completion of Level IA class required.) In Level I-A, opening the Life Gate, activated the internal power station, increased internal energy levels, and developed the Central Energy Circulating System. Level I-B opens and activates the Marrow and Brain Gate, increasing our awareness of the internal body for energy management and self-mastery. A special Internal Energy Connection practice will be introduced to develop internal strength and balance. The Wisdom Gate Opening and Activating Exercise, in combination with the Complementary Centers Integrating Practice, will enhance internal balance and harmony and increase the internal energy levels. These practices are essential for preparing the mind and body to experience the internal energy flow and to understand the information of our internal bodies, as we move to Level 2, the Large Universe. Tuesdays, March 25 to May 13 7:00 - 8:30 PM University Heights Center $160.00 for 8 weeks 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Instructor: Bill Fouts Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Tuesdays, April 8 to May 27 7:00 - 8:30 PM Fitness First, 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE $160.00 for 8 weeks Building "A", Suite 205, Woodinville, WA 98072 Instructor: Kathleen Cliff Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Developing the Internal Power of "Jing" and "Rou" (Completion of Level I class required.) The practices in this course are designed to develop the strength of our physical body. The internal power of Jing and Rou will be our focus. The power of Jing is a dynamic current in the body that can be developed by integrating our Qi with the force of the muscles. The power of Rou is the strength of our tendons, which can be developed by integrating our Qi with the nature of the tendons. These practices will help us to experience the springiness and flexibility of both the muscles and the tendons. We will work with the Qi we have already activated in our Qigong practice and focus on strengthening the container. Our purpose is two-fold: to enhance the robustness of the body, and to balance the sensitivity that comes of opening the energy field. Saturdays, April 12 to May 31 9:30 - 11:00 AM Lake Washington United Methodist Church $160.00 for 8 weeks 7525 132nd NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 Instructor: Henry Yu Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Level II: Large Universe (Completion of Level I class required.) In this course we continue to open and develop the internal energy pathways to energize the internal organs. Practitioners learn acu-pressure techniques, and specific exercises to balance and energize the organ meridians. The internal organ pathways form the bridge between the mind and the inner self. These exercises play an essential role in developing emotional well being, and help practitioners gain internal realization, raising subconscious material to the conscious level as well as providing informational feedback about our state of mind, interactions with others, habitual responses, and our environment. Thursdays, April 10 to May 29 7:00 - 8:30 PM Fitness First, 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE $160.00 for 8 weeks Building "A" #205, Woodinville, WA. 98072 Instructor: Kathleen Cliff Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Tuesdays, May 27 to July 15 7:00 - 8:30 PM University Heights Center $160.00 for 8 weeks 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Instructor: Bill Fouts Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Spokane Ongoing Classes Level 1A to Level 3 Mondays, April 7 to June 2 7:00 - 8:30 PM South Side Senior Center, 3151 East 27th $96.00 for 8 weeks Spokane,WA 99203 Instructor: Janet Weedman Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Tuesdays, April 8 to May 27 10:30AM - 12:00PM Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard $96.00 for 8 weeks Spokane,WA 99203 Instructor: Janet Weedman Fill out this form if registration with check is preferred. Click here for instructor photos and biographies IQ&IAM Discount/Refund Policy effective January 1, 2005 Discounts for classes: $10 if the class has been taken previously. $10 for each of multiple family members taking the same class at the same time only one discount PER PERSON can be taken for any class. Refunds for classes (we will not be issuing credits): IQ&IAM receives cancellation request at least 5 days prior to the first scheduled class --Full Refund. IQ&IAM receives cancellation request 1-4 days prior to the first scheduled class – cost of class less $15 processing fee. IQ&IAM receives cancellation request within 24 hours of the first scheduled class, or within the first two weeks of the class -- Cost of class less $40. No refunds after the first two weeks of class.