Tag Archives: Five Element Theory

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Happy World Tai Chi & Qigong Day! World Tai Chi & Qigong Day has been celebrated annually around the world on the last Saturday in April since 1999. The idea is for people everywhere to make their way to a … Continue reading →

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New Qigong Class Starts May 9

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Qigong For Health & Creativity DATES: May 9-June 13, 2012 (6 Wednesdays) TIME: 10:00-11:00 am WHERE: Wooded setting in Nanaimo (details provided upon registration) INSTRUCTOR: Kim Goldberg PRICE: $95 ($75 early bird if paid before May 1) CONTACT: goldberg@ncf.ca or … Continue reading →

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Poetry as Healing Sounds for the Planet

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

It may look like I’m leading a prayer circle. But in fact, I was sharing some Healing Sounds Qigong with participants at the Cascadia Poetry Festival in Seattle on the weekend, as part of my presentation on eco-poetry. (Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Qigong Course Starting in Nanaimo

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

UPDATE: The course described below is now over. But a new one is starting on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. It will run for 6 consecutive Wednesdays, from 10:00-11:00 am, until June 13th, at an outdoor location in central Nanaimo. All … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu for Writers – Class Photo

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

What a GREAT bunch of students in my first Kung Fu for Writers course at Victoria College of Art’s School of Writing! I couldn’t ask for a better or more enthusiastic group. I will be starting a new Kung Fu … Continue reading →

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Pen & Dragon Course in Victoria

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

LATEST NEWS: A new “Kung Fu for Writers” course will begin next month on Nov. 10. Six Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Victoria College of Art (1625 Bank Street, Victoria BC). Cost: $195. All other details about the course are … Continue reading →

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#53. Yellow Dragon Turns Body

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

This poem is #53. Yellow Dragon Turns Body in my book Ride Backwards on Dragon: a poet’s journey through Liuhebafa. According to Five Element Theory (see move #14), this penultimate dragon of Liuhebafa represents the spleen by virtue of its … Continue reading →

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#14. Green Dragon Stretches Claws

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

In honour of International Women’s Day today, we have the 14th move of Liuhebafa – Green Dragon Stretches Claws. This move references and stimulates the liver (green dragon), but also the spring-like awakening of female generative energy. The Green Dragon … Continue reading →

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