IN-PERSON PROGRAMS 2024

Discover how the regular practice of qigong calms the mind, reduces stress, deepens your connection with nature, and improves posture and breathing. Through gentle and enjoyable exercises, you will:

• Learn a complete qigong workout while discovering how and why qigong works.

• Send healing qi (life force) through your bones and release stagnant and unneeded qi.

• Learn the 12 meditative movements of the Bone Marrow Cleansing practice.

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All inclusive price includes lodging, gourmet buffet style meals, optional daily yoga and other activities, and the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.

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Registration: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/complete-bone-marrow-qigong-vibrant-health

Coiling Silk, Chan Si, is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable styles of qigong. Lovely circular movements, like the turning of a silk cocoon on a spindle, unwind energetic knots and dissolve areas of tension. They also gently open and close the joints, improve posture and breathing, and stimulate the life force, qi, to flow without obstruction.

In this week-long program you will:

• Learn all 20 coiling silk techniques—the legacy of Ken’s teacher Madame Gao Fu.

• Practice “walking the circle,” an incredibly grounding and energizing exercise modeled on the dynamic spiraling power of the mythic dragon.

• Explore qigong seated meditations and Taoist healing imagery.

• Return to stillness and realize unity with nature.

Return home feeling renewed from qigong’s healing benefits.

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All inclusive price includes lodging, gourmet buffet style meals, optional daily yoga and other activities, and the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.

Registration: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/coiling-silk-qigong-dissolve-tension-renew-vitality

Created by the second century doctor of Chinese medicine, Hua Tuo, the Animal Frolics are the most ancient qigong still practiced today. Consisting of gentle flowing movements, the Animal Frolics are connected to the Taoist quest for health, longevity, and inner peace. Learn the complete Bear and Crane techniques for rooted strength, balance, and relaxation as well as core methods of the Monkey, Deer, and Tiger. By practicing the Five Animals, we awaken an ancient part of ourselves and the Paleolithic wisdom of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. We find the spirit of the animals within and learn how to connect to the healing power of nature. Although practice oriented, there will also be time for discussion of qigong philosophy and an introduction to the science of how and why qigong improves health and well-being. The course requires no previous experience. Beginners and all levels are welcome.

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All inclusive price includes lodging and meals at the beautiful Harmony Ridge Lodge, at the gateway to Tahoe National Forest and the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, only an hour from Sacramento airport .

Program currently full. To be put on the waiting list or priority list for Oct 30-Nov 2, 2025, please contact registration: https://www.cloudbear.vet/autumn2024  

The Daodejing (also spelled Tao Te Ching), written in the 5th Century BCE, is the classic of Taoist philosophy and one of the most important texts in world spiritual literature. In his only visit to San Diego this year, Ken will explore multiple dimensions of this fascinating work, including the legends and core principles of harmony and peace. And most importantly, based on his knowledge of classical Chinese, Ken will unravel the secret code that reveals the Tao Te Ching as a guide to meditation, health, and longevity.

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Registration: https://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/the-tao-de-ching-revealed-with-ken-cohen

Yi Quan, like Tai Chi, is both a healing and martial art. But unlike Tai Chi it does not require memorizing a complicated choreography. Rather, in this highly experiential workshop, we focus on refining the skills that are at the core of Tai Chi and Qigong. Ken Cohen, who learned from a direct student of the founder of Yi Quan, will share detailed ways to improve posture, breathing and movement and unique Standing Meditation practices such as Hunyuan (Primordial) Standing, Eagle Standing, Monkey Standing, and Dragon Standing. He will also teach Yi Quan visualizations that increase relaxation, energy flow, and core strength. For those who are interested in the martial arts application of Yi Quan, there will be an opportunity to learn Yi Quan’s unique 1-2-3 punching routines to increase the ability to store and release internal force. No pre-requisites. All levels welcome.

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Registration: https://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/yi-quan-with-ken-cohen

Private online and in-person sessions in Qigong, Tai Chi, Mediation and related, healing, contemplative, and martial arts. In-person private classes are offered at Ken's studio/office in the mountains 35 minutes from beautiful Boulder, Colorado (90 minutes from Denver International Airport). For information and scheduling, please email info@qigonghealing.com or call 720-985-6445.

Connect with your untapped well of resilient healing qi (life energy) and with the
natural energies of earth, sky, and sea. Yi Quan, the Mind Body Healing and Martial art, explores the core skills at the root of all Qigong and Tai Chi styles: posture, relaxation, breathing, and flowing movement. Lodging, Meals, and optional daily Yoga Practice included. Information & Registration: https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/yi-quan-qigong-the-foundation-of-dynamic-energy-inner-strength-awakened-mind/

Gentle movements that teach you how to become supple, relaxed, and flowing like the snake, filled with resilient life energy. In Taoism, of all the animals, the snake most clearly represents qi, the breath of life. Close to the ground, the snake knows the healing power of herbal medicine. But when the snake flies, he/she becomes the dragon, whose voice and dynamic energy manifests in thunder and lightning.

You will learn all eight snake walking methods to improve posture, coordination, and flow and snake breathing to dissolve stagnation and increase vitality. Most importantly, snake qigong is a path to inner harmony and deep communion with our Mother Earth. Registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alternatives/1373619