Sun Si-Miao & Early Acupuncture
Sun Si-Miao has been considered one of the most important (if not the most important) practitioner within the history of Chinese Medicine. Known for his tireless efforts to investigate the clinical efficacies of numerous protocols that he studied through his various travels and encounters, Sun was able to investigate and discern the treatments that were most effective. His compilation of these results became highly influential in the practice of early acupuncture. This workshop will discuss the many exciting acupuncture recipes (often two or three points) transmitted by Sun and the relevance of these points to understand the strategies of early acupuncture.
Saturday & Sunday, July 21st 22nd, 2007; 10am 5pm
$250.00 Before July 3rd. $300.00 thereafter.
Ge Hong & Alchemical Medicine
Early Chinese medicine is inseparable from the practice of alchemy the notion of the salvation of the ling-soul and the redemption of shen-spirit. Most notably among these early clinicians/alchemists was Ge Hong. Inheriting the oral and written tradition of Tai Qing Jing/Classic of Grand Purity from his grandfather, Ge Hong was able to devise specific alchemical techniques for the purpose of not only promoting longevity but also in the treatment of diseases especially those conditions afflicting the shen-spirit. This class will explore how some of Ge Hongs cultivation techniques can be applied toward the practice of modern Chinese medicine in the treatment of mental illness.
Saturday & Sunday, August 18th 19th, 2007; 10am 5pm
$250.00 Before August 1st. $300.00 thereafter.
Future Topics in the Great Masters Series:
Tao Hong-Jing & Early Chinese Herbal Medicine
Wang Shu-He & Early Pulse Diagnosis
Huang Fu-Mi & the Systemization of Acupuncture
Chao Yuan-Fang & His Medical Pathogenesis
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE DIETARY THERAPY
A discussion on the energetics of food based on Chinese dietetics. This workshop will focus on the spectrum/categories of food grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, vegetables, dairy products, meat, and fruits and how to integrate specific food for the treatment of diseases. Topics covered will include law of signatures, raw vs. cooked, food associated with TCM patterns.
Saturday & Sunday, August 11th 12th, 2007; 10am 5pm
$250.00 Before July 25th. $300.00 thereafter.