Tai Chi
Learn this slow moving,
meditative and gentle martial art from a true
master of this form. Dr. Shen will demonstrate
and explain this beautiful set
of movements that will assist in reducing stress, enhance the immune
system and gently stretch and exercise the body.
An ideal exercise for people
of all ages and physical conditions, tai chi has caught the imagination
of the west and this ancient eastern practice is now benefiting thousands
physically, mentally and spiritually. Experience a taste of this energy
gathering practice and it may just change your life.
The short-form set developed and perfected by
Dr. Shen utilizes the classic Yang style and
focuses on using body movements in circular motions
to relax the mind and allow chi to enter and
flow through the body. Dr. Shen’s tai chi
is a pure form with a long history learned from
his father, a tai chi master and has been taught
to thousands in China, Japan and Canada.
Both beginners and advanced students will benefit
in this all day participatory class. (Saturday
9:00 Am to 4:00 PM)
Qi Gong/ Qi Medicine
Long practiced in the Far East, qi gong (also
known as chi kung and chi gong) is a powerful
series of energy gathering exercises using breathing
and movement to regulate the mind, body and spirit
and to improve overall health. Dr. Shen is a
leading researcher in this field and will teach
techniques one can easily learn and master in
hours. Qi gong is highly recommended an easy
and effective way to reduce stress and feel more
energized. (Sunday 9:00 AM to 12 PM)
Qi medicine involves control and projection
of qi (chi) to facilitate body and mind balance
in oneself and others. Dr. Shen will share his
experience and his recent findings in Japan relating
to human energy (qi) to the healing process.
This participatory workshop will appeal to both
practice healers and those who are interested
in learning to restore and maintain balance in
themselves and in assisting the healing of others.
(Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Location
Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph. The
City of Guelph is a vibrant community of over
100,000 people located in the heart of southern
Ontario, just 100km west of Toronto. It is a
convenient drive north from Buffalo in the United
States (estimated driving time 2 hours 45 minutes).
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These workshops are presented by Dr. Shen in
affiliation with the Wei Chi Medicine Centre
in Guelph, Ontario. For added information please
call:
519 822-0061
Dr. Zaiwen Shen
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Ph.D. in Neuro-Physiology and Thermal-Physiology
Master’s Degree in Medicine
Teacher of Qigong, Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, Bua Gua and Hsing-I.
Master of Qigong & Leading Qigong Researcher
Director, Health Science Institute, & Professor at Chukyo Women’s
University (Aichi, Japan)
Guest Professor, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1993-1999)
Guest Director, Shanghai Qigong Science Association.
Guest Advisor, Hong Kong Chinese Qigong Science Association.
President of the DS International Qi Medicine Association
Director, International Chinese Medicine Institute Co, Ltd.
Dr. Zaiwen Shen was born in Shanghai China in
1946. He started learning Qigong (branch of Chinese
medicine specializing in methods of developing
and manipulating internal energy) and Chinese
martial arts, such as tai chi, Bua Gua and Hsing-I
at the age of six, and Chinese Medicine at the
age of 13 from his father who was a famous Chinese
Qigong master and teacher of martial arts and
his uncle, a master of Tai Chi.
In 1978 when Dr. Shen was in graduate school
at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM), he conducted research in Qigong
under the famous Qigong researcher, Professor
Yagu Lin. Later he became the first student to
be given a Master’s degree in medicine
based on his research of Qigong in China. After
graduation he worked at the Chinese Medicine
Institute of Shanghai University of TCM (presently
the Shanghai Qigong Institute) as a researcher
and doctor.
Dr. Shen then moved to Japan (1984) where he
studied neuro-physiology and thermal-physiology.
He received a PH.D. in those fields from the
Medical School of Osaka University. While in
Japan he also lectured and gave seminars on Qigong,
Acupuncture and TCM.
In 1987 he moved to Canada and became a researcher
in the field of physiology as a guest Professor
at Guelph University. He also established two
clinics in Guelph and Toronto under the auspices
of the Chinese and Japanese Health Institute
where he treated patients using acupuncture,
shiatsu, qigong and herbal medicine. At these
institutes and in seminars at Guelph University
he also conducted student classes in Qigong,
tai chi, TCM and other Chinese internal martial
arts. He also frequently appeared on TV and lectured
widely throughout North America in an effort
to educate about Qigong and related subjects.
In 1994 Dr. Shen returned to Japan, accepting
a position of Professor in the Health Science
Department and Graduate School of Health Science
at Chukyo Women’s University. He currently
teaches both Health Sciences and in his own Qigong
related program in Health Refreshment Science
and Health Sports as well as Tai chi as part
of the University’s curriculum.
At the University he also conducts ongoing research
into many aspects of Qigong (and related topics
of Qigong Healing Techniques, Qi Medicine, Wai
Qi, Li Qi and Nei Qi) and has authored many papers
on these topics and the history of Qigong published
in various academic journals. He also actively
teaches Qigong, tai chi and related internal
Chinese Martial Arts, and maintains a Chinese
Acupuncture/Qigong healing practice in several
cities.
Dr. Shen authored a book on his own family practice
of Qigong exercises, and his video tapes on Tai
Chi Qigong, Qigong For Staying Healthy, Practicing
Of Wai Qi Therapy, Hsing-I, Bequa Zhang, and
Dr. Shen’s Short Form Tai Chin and other
topics are sold throughout the world. He also
frequently returns to Guelph, Canada for seminars
and to conduct continuing education for his Qigong,
and Tai chi students in Canada and the US.
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