Guest Instructor Dr. Aihan Kuhn

The Tai Chi Center of Chicago
4043 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL. 60613
Invites you attend three special events in celebration of:
Dr. Aihan Kuhn's new book
"Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing and Well-Being."

Three ways to get a personalized copy:
Barnes & Noble in Old Orchard on Sept 12, 12:00pm
Borders at 2817 N. Clark, Chicago IL on Sept 12, 3:00pm
or order a copy online and have it signed at one of the below events!


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EVENT #1
Lecture
"The Secret to Good Health & Longevity"
Presenter, Dr. Aihan Kuhn, Master
Director of Chinese Medicine for Health
Sunday, September 13, 2009 9:30 to 10:30am
Fee: Free

Dr. Kuhn will give you her lifetime experience of the secrets to good health and a stress free life. She will also explain how natural medicine works, the differences between eastern and western healing approaches, tips for cancer healing and prevention, the healing power of Chinese exercise, and a simple 5-minute daily Qi Gong routine.


EVENT #2
Participation
Qi Gong, the Perfect Exercise for Self-Healing
Presenter, Dr. Aihan Kuhn, Master
Director of Chinese Medicine for Health
Sunday, September 13, 2009 10:45 am to 12:15 pm
Advanced Payment Fee: $25.00
At Door Fee:$35.00

Qi Gong has been used for healing and disease prevention for thousands of years. Because it is effective, it is still practiced today all around the world. This total body energy workout is becoming more and more popular and is easy and fun to learn. You will experience an overall feeling of optimum health and wellness.

The gentle body movements are a perfect exercise for all ages and ability levels and provide powerful healing results. This exercise incorporates slow body movements, choreographed whole body stretching, and correct controlled breathing. As the energy channels open up, you can feel the energy or "Qi" as it moves through your body. This moving energy and release of stagnation is the key to healing and disease prevention. It can assist in the healing of health issues, such as: heart disease, hypertension, PMS, weight problems, headache, high stress, insomnia, arthritis, Fibromyalgia, digestive problems, muscular disease, cancer and more. Other benefits include: feeling younger, improved posture, better mental focus by clearing the mind, and improved vision and hearing. It enhances daily energy levels, improves metabolism and immune function, elevates the mood and emotions, prevents memory loss, and has a calming effect that helps to promote a better outlook on life. It is a lifetime tool for self-healing for all ages.

In this workshop, you will learn:
The Basics of Qi Gong
The relationship between Qi Gong and Chinese medicine
How Qi Gong works to assist in healing
What Qi is all about and the benefits of energy medicine
The movements of a special Qi Gong exercise routine (Qi Gong for Total Body Wellness)

Call 312-505-1276 or email sfierro1@comcast.net to reserve your spot!

Game Show at Kipling Swehla's Studio

Game show is a collection of photographs of board games and toys I played with as a child in the 60's and 70's which are part of an upcoming book title, Playbook. All of the classic games will all be available for people to play including Aggravation, Battleship, Battling Tops, Clue, Connect Four, Electic Football (the vibrating board as well as the mattel hand held), Gnip Gnop, Hungry Hippo, Kerplunk, Life, Merlin, Mousetrap, Spirograph, Stratego,Trouble and many many more.

Feel free to invite your friends, your family, and your inner child!

Kipling Swehla Studio
www.kiplingphoto.com
1336 W Ohio #1F (NW corner door at Ada and Ohio)
Chicago, IL 60642
312.226.8513

Sunday May 3, 2009 3pm-9pm

Which Way Does She Turn For You?

If you see this lady turning in clockwise you are using your right brain.
If you see it her tuning the other way, you are using left brain.
Some people do see both ways, but most people see it only one way.

See if you can make her go one way and then the other by shifting the brain's current.
BOTH DIRECTIONS CAN BE SEEN.

Experimentation has shown that the two different sides or hemispheres of the brain are responsible for different manners of thinking. The following table illustrates the differences between left-brain and right-brain thinking:

Most individuals have a distinct preference for one of these styles of thinking. Some, however, are more whole-brained and equally adept at both modes. In general, schools tend to favor left-brain modes of thinking, while downplaying the right-brain activities. Left-brain scholastic subjects focus on logical thinking, analysis, and accuracy. Right-brained subjects, on the other hand, focus on aesthetics, feeling, and creativity.

If you look away, she may switch from one direction to the other.

I found that if I just look at her feet or relax and look at the floor where the reflection shows, she will switch direction!

Left Brain
Logical
Sequential
Rational
Analytical
Objective
Looks at parts

Right Brain
Random
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizing
Subjective
Looks at wholes

The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

The Tai Chi Center of Chicago invites you to
The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
Northcenter Wellness Tour

Saturday April 25, 2009
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Have you wondered about Tai Chi or Qigong and what they can do for you?

Do you want to know why so many health and aging experts recommend these practices to promote long, healthy life?

Find out for FREE!

Join us on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day for a celebration of the health and longevity that Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners have enjoyed for thousands of years. On this special day, our teaching staff and students will travel the Northcenter community lead-ing FREE guided practice sessions in both Tai Chi and Qigong.

All levels of experience are welcome in this once a year event.

Choose one or more of these FREE sessions to discover what balance, breath and focused movement will bring to you:

LIST OF EVENTS
9:30 - 10:30 am Qigong @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
11:00 - 12:00 pm Tai Chi @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
(4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 228)
12:30 - 1:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Northcenter Town Square
(corner of Damen Ave. and Bell Plaine Ave.)
1:30 - 2:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Wells Park
(between Montrose Ave. and Sunnyside Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)
2:30 - 3:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Giddings Plaza
(between Leland Ave. and Lawrence Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)

JOIN US and learn how to improve YOUR well-being!

Visit us at www.taichicenter-chicago.com/worldtaichiqigongday.html

Chinese New Year Celebration

Hello Folks,

It is almost that time of the year. You and a guest are invited to the
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION!!! Below you will find all pertinant
information if you have any questions feel free to send me an email. See
you then! We will have a lot to celebrate this year.

Famous OX's: ME!!!, Barack Obama, Joel Hall, Wynton Marsalis, Walt Disney, The Vacuum cleaner, Silly Putty, Bill Cosby,
Socrates, Nixon, Ford, Malcolm X, Van Gogh, Plato, Gore Vidal, Peter Sellers, Redford, Venessa Redgrave, Louis Armstrong, Billy Joel, Hitler, Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin, Chen Man-Ching, Rosie O'Donnell, Johnny Carson, Jennifer Tilly, the Bra,
MDMA, the Internet and the Potato Chip.....

WHERE:
Tai Chi Center of Chicago - 4043 N. Ravenswood #201
Questions please call 773.396-2653 or ejw@taichicenter-chicago.com

WHEN:
February 7th, Saturday, 8pm - 12am.
Gong'n will take place on the hour and half hour . Joss Paper burning
will take place at 11pm out on the patio deck. You don't have to be here
at this time but you must have your personalized paper prepared in order
for me to burn it for you.

WHAT:
Bring whatever you need to make yourself comfortable.
New Year wishes/resolutions (Joss paper will be supplied).
Some food and drinks will also be provided otherwise this is a potluck event.

WHY:
To welcome in the new year while having fund amongst friends!!!
To Bang the Gong of course!
To Burn Joss Paper outside on the Lexie Bruce Garden Patio.
To read you Chinese Horoscope for the New Year, 4706.
To play with puzzles and Tangram.

Artwalk Ravenswood - 2008

TC3 Newsletter 2008

Here is a link to this years Newsletter.

Enjoy,
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TC3 NEWSLETTER 2008

New Class and Upcoming Seminar

NEW CLASS starting October 11th, 2008.

Sharon Fierro
312-505-1276

Will be teaching Introductory Wellness Qigong class on Saturdays from 9:30am - 10:30am. If you would like more information about Qigong and the related health benefits, please check out the website at www.qigongchicago.com

SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

PUSH HAND SEMINAR

“PUSH HANDS” is an exercise used to develop the skill of close range self-defense.

Several exercises will be taught in this seminar. These specialized training techniques deal with methods of avoiding, connecting and neutralizing attacks and knowing how and when to release pushing power which symbolizes any other Tai Chi application.

The basic requirement in Push Hand exercises is that the practitioner must be willing to work on being soft, relaxed and nimble bodied so that he/she can listen, interpret then react to the opponent's power.

By practicing Push Hand exercises, one will better understand the opponent, themselves, the importance of correct alignment, being rooted, proper weight distribution, relaxation, lightness, roundness and agility.

What is learned in Push Hands will lead one to perform Tai Chi Chuan better and increase ones well being.

Anyone interested in the development of Tai Chi Chuan is encouraged to attend.

SUNDAY, Nov. 16, 2008
3:00 - 6:00pm
FEE: $60.00

ArtWalkRavenswood - October 4th & 5th

ArtWalk is two days dedicated to honoring and celebrating artists and industry in the Ravenswood Corridor. The event, held this year on October 4 and 5 will include 30 venues highlighting over 100 local artists! This year the Tai Chi Center of Chicago (TC3) will be featuring 6 artist in conjunction with various performances made by the instructors and the student body at large. Invite your family and friends and remember that we also have a lovely patio garden for them to rest your tired legs from all the walking!

Demonstrating Master Tai Chi Instructors of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago:
Elizabeth Wenscott - Tai Chi Chuan
Chris Zalek - Tung Bei Chuan, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Knife, Hsing I.
Sas Stark - Hsing I, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Knife
Robin Manesky - Jen Shen Chuan, Man Chiang Hung Sword and Chuan
Don Tomei - Qigong

Artist members of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago on display:
Steven Leavitt - Painting
Vicious - Sculpture
Rob Wittig - Archival Giclée Prints
Kipling Swehla - Photography
Christine Wallers - Projected Video
Evie Evil from the Evil Beavers - Music


This years schedule of events.
Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm - Art Viewing
11:00am - 6:00pm - School Demonstrations Schedule
11:00am - 12:00pm - Tai Chi Introductory with Chris Zalek - (Participation welcome and FREE)
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Ongoing Tai Chi with Elizabeth Wenscott - Viewing Only
2:00pm - 2:30pm - Qigong - Instructor Don Tomei - (Participation welcome and FREE)
3:00pm - 4:30pm - Demonstrations lead by master instructors, along with members of the TC3.
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Evie Evil electric lead bassist, vocalist, and founder of Evil Beaver will perform an live acousic show!!! www.evilbeaver.us

Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm - Art Viewing
11:00am - 6:00pm - School Open House No Classes or demonstrations

TC3 on Woodland Community Public Radio - WOJB.ORG

Our very own, Dan Menzel will be hosted the shows below. Go to wojb.org for a live streaming!!!

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August, 31 2008 at WOJB.ORG
Woodland Community Public Radio, (Hayward, Wisconsin) 88.9 FM. Or www.wojb.org for live feed. "Spice of Life" Internal Energies, 350, and Lester Brown’s Plan B 3.0.
@ 1pm - 5pm August 31st.

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September, 5 2008 at WOJB.ORG
Woodland Community Public Radio, (Hayward, Wisconsin) 88.9 FM. Or www.wojb.org for live fee. "At Risk Radio" @ 9pm - 12am

The Reverse Graffiti Project

Happy 4th

Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon I walked up to Welles Park at Montrose and Lincoln. There weren't any formal games going on, so the park was pretty open. People all around but plenty of open space available.

I walked into the middle of the park and began to do the tai chi warm-ups. Always a little self-conscious when doing that in public, but I always like the feeling of sharing, however passively, the form I love so much.

By the time I got to the standing meditation, I was going into a zone. The self-consciousness was melting away and I was tapping into the energy of the air, the ground, the sun (glorious sun that day) and the people -- all strangers yet all ultimately family -- running, laughing, playing, flying kites, sunning all around me.

As I started doing the form, I had evolved to a state of calm acceptance and openness. I was able to process all the sights, sounds, smells, the breeze and warm sun on my skin, the other human voices into a symphony of earthly sensations.

I didn't so much *do* the form as let the form happen. I rooted to the ground (not a floor, not a deck, but EARTH), connected to heaven, breathed deeply into my center and swam effortlessly through the form with whatever physical presence I had, motivated by the spiritual, ethereal energy that animates us from within (or wherever).

I became a conduit through which all the energy around me passed and changed. I opened like a sail to the wind, like a flower to the sun, like roots to the earth and like a mother to the people around me.

My anger, frustration, worry, doubt, regret, resentment were passed into the air and the earth, which gratefully accepted them to be processed into new, pure energy. In return, I received fresh nourishment and light, filling my recently dark corners with illuminated essence.

Not surprisingly, on the walk home, I was fresher, lighter and more energized than on my walk there.

And so we prepare to begin a new chapter in the still short history of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago. And I, for one, am thrilled and honored to be a part of it.

Happy 4th!
Don