Grandmaster Fu Wei Zhong (Boston 2014)

 Emei Linji Qigong Seminar: 'Heaven & Earth Forms'

Happy New Year 2018 from MIT Qigong

Another year has come and gone and what a fantastic year 2017 was @ MIT! I'm truly honored to share the art of Qigong to such an enthusiastic group of loyal and inspirational health cultivators. Every week we use stillness and tranquility to return the mind, body & breath to the natural state. Our classes have always focused on core training which is the path towards remarkable results and in 2018, MIT Qigong & Harvard Qigong will continue to be the Boston areas leading Yiquan & Emei clubs. - Jim Roselando

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Low Post Zhan Zhuang - January 2017


Twisting Dragon Post - May 2017


Emei Qigong - August 2017

Global Standing - Healdsburg, Sonoma, CA

Emei Qigong 'Tigers Mouth Zhuang'

Qigong Workshop at ZS Associates

ZSpace article on ZS Qigong session

 

If you have watched the computer-animated action comedy martial arts film called Kung Fu Panda, you have probably heard of Qi (pronounced “CHEE”) and how Master Shifu uses “Qi” to create nerve-based attacks, heal living beings and grow flora. Just this past week, ZSers at San Francisco office had the firsthand opportunity to practice, cultivate and balance Qi at the Qigong wellness session led by our own ZS manager, David Weingest.

With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qigong (simplified Chinese: 气功) is an internal Chinese meditative exercise which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to enhance a practitioner's overall health. It has more than 10,000 styles, and 200 million people practicing worldwide. It combines dynamic, static and meditation practices that resemble yoga and tai-chi.

To kick-off the Qigong session, David gave us a brief background about Qigong and how he got involved back when he was in MIT. Then, we were divided into two rows to give each other some rooms to open our arms outwards. First, David taught us the most fundamental poses with controlled breathing techniques. This was followed by a few other movements such as Low post, Turning cow, and Crane. My favorite one was the “Gathering Qi”. It is a movement where you raise your arms outward and inhale to gather Qi, and exhale as you return your arms back to dan tien (belly button) to complete one full movement cycle. In our day and day busy work life as consultants, this is such a simple internal exercise that can be done anywhere whether it is at your workstation or hotel room. After completing a few cycles of these movements to center mind and body, I could already feel the serenity yet focused concentration – so ready to take on new challenges, presentations and meetings!

We ended the session with a series of “washing” movements, which is said to have the effect to clean up the mind and wash the marrow. First we rubbed our hands together (to build a little friction and warmth) and washed our face 3 times. This is followed by rubbing (wash) your hands and patting the top and sides of your head from front to back (also 3 times). Then we did the same washing and patting steps to our legs. Lastly, David shared with us a few resources to learn more about Qigong – 1) his archived blog at http://mitqigong.blogspot.com and 2) a book by Russell Simmons on the benefits of meditation. In the end, we didn’t heal living beings or grow flora, the session was energizing and nourishing both physically and mentally!

Happy holidays!!

Hello my friends,

     Well, its been another amazing year of Life Nourishing Qigong at MIT.  I truly appreciate the incredible support that each and every one of you show by not only making our classes week after week but also our events successful! 

     Indeed the MIT Qigong Club has become a powerful force for good health and good deeds.  Our Nepal Charity event raised $1600 for that devastated region.  We came together and stood with our brothers and sisters who were in trouble to let them know; Help is coming from MIT Qigong. 

     I also want to thank everyone for the support at Harvard.  Our Harvard Plaza Qigong sessions were memorable and a special thank you to Pearl for arranging the Boston College Radio Interview!!! 

 

     Thank you everyone for the extremely thoughtful and generous card.  I am looking forward to another year of fantastic growth and friendship with all of you in 2016. I wish you all a very Merry Xmas and Happy Holiday Season.

Peace,

Jim Roselando

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIT Qigong Charity event for Nepal

Nepal Charity Event - Stand-A-Thon 2015

Information:

Date: June 22, 2015

Time: 7:00-8:30

Where: Mass Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA.

Cost: Minimum Donation to Attend Session - $20.00

Donations: Any amount can be donated and is greatly appreciated!

NOTE: 100% of all donated money goes directly to the people of Nepal!

The people of Nepal need our help! MIT Qigong is teaming up with MIT Wellness & Park Ave Wellness to raise money for the people of Nepal. Most realize that the region was devastated by an earthquake and its aftershocks. Our last event raised $1200.00 for the Boston Children's Hospital and with your help I hope to raise enough money to make a positive impact on the lives of these good people. 

Global Standing - Muir Beach, CA

GLOBAL STANDING

Rob - Muir Beach

Coming February 2nd, 2015

Iowa City Kung Fu

http://www.kungfuiowacity.com

Rob Weingeist is a licensed acupuncturist in Iowa and owner of a successful clinic in downtown Iowa City. Visit him at Acupuncture Iowa City - Clinic Eight, LLC. You can contact Rob at info@clinic-eight.com to find out more about acupuncture in Iowa City as well as classes in Qigong and Pin Sun Wing Chun Kung Fu. Health and wellness is just a visit away!