Australian College of Wholistic Medicine (ACWM) offers a range of short training courses targeted on health maintenance issues, e.g. Taichi & Chinese Martial Arts training, Medical Qigong & Meditation training, Diet, Fengshui, Infant & Child Massage as well as advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Osteopathy etc.
ABOUT CHINA EMEI SCHOOL
There are three major classic schools dealing with Martial Arts & Qigong in China. One of them is called the Emei School. The other two are known as Shao Ling & Wu Dang. Emei is the name of one of the many famous mountains in Southwest China. The Emei School is composed of two parts. Masters live in the front part of Emei Mountain practice Taoism, while masters live in the back part of Emei Mountain practice Buddhism. The whole school has 24 Men (Branches) and a history of over 1700 years dating from AD220-280. Having been developed and perfected by many masters from generation to generation. The Emei School has absorbed the essence of techniques from many other schools for the benefit of health preservation and it grew into a major school of thought. The philosophical basis of this School is characterized by the combination of Buddhist and Taoist elements which prior to the emergence of the Emei School were isolated from each other. This philosophical combination is also reflected across a range of forms in either Martial Arts or Qigong practice.
QIGONG -- CHINESE REMEDIAL EXERCISE
Qigong is an internal energy practice in touch with the connection of body, mind and spirit. It is a traditional exercise system in which special postures, body movements, breathing techniques and meditation are used to promote health and to remedy diseases. Much like Yoga, it works by fostering the correct circulation of energy and blood to maintain or restore normal body rhythms. Yet, unlike many yoga exercises, it is always simple to perform. Rather than demanding bodily contortions or strenuous exertion, its movements are relaxed and its exercises are light. Since the underlying aim is always to strengthen the Qi by easing physiological and psychological stress, over-exertion is avoided. By attending this series of courses you will be able to apply Qigong as an effective health maintenance.
You can see the Professor seated front and centre of this large class in China.