At the August 9 meeting, Master Lin spoke on the teachings of the Heart Sutra. On August 23, Rhonda Battisto will present information about qigong and weight loss.

September 13 will bring the annual Guild end-of-summer potluck. We will once again be meeting in the beautiful gardens of Meg Devine. Directions for this event will be included in the agenda.

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SFQ International Guild

ReachOut News

 
Hello from Rhonda Battisto!
 
I coordinate volunteers for the new SFQ Guild ReachOut program. For our next ReachOut event, we will have an information table (for two days) at the 23rd annual Veterans for Peace National Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota. This is a perfect venue to get the Spring Forest Qigong "word" out to veterans from all around the country! Jerry Wellik is our Lead Volunteer for this event. Learn more about VFP here: http://www.vfpnationalconvention.org/.
 
I encourage SFQ students and practitioners to volunteer and assist with this valuable ReachOut event on the afternoon of Thursday, August 28, and (in shifts) all day Friday, August 29, (shift times to be determined). Please let me know if you are available one day...or both! Your assistance would be most appreciated! 
 
If you are interested in learning about opportunities for future ReachOut events, please e-mail me:
phathom@comcast.net. I would like to learn what your interests, talents, and needs may be as you help the SFQIG reach out to the community! There are sign-up forms available at each SFQ Guild meeting. 

Love and Peace,

Rhonda Battisto

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Another SFQ Master Healer! 
 

SFQ is very pleased to announce that Master Lin has recently selected another Master Healer, Cathy Beedle, who also works in the Customer Service Department at the SFQ Center.
 
As if this didn't keep her busy enough, Cathy and her husband live on a hobby farm raising everything from chickens and goats to an array of vegetables in their large garden...AND she has her own practice, Gentle Qigong, in Elk River, Minnesota.
 
You may read more about Cathy and her miraculous recovery from a lengthy illness at the testimonials page of the SFQ web site.

Congratulations, Cathy!

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Next Instructor Certification Class 
 
 

The final instructor certification class for 2008 will be held October 3 and 4 in the Minneapolis area. The class will give Spring Forest Qigong instructors the tools needed to deliver a consistent presentation of Level I information to their students.
 
Applicants must have completed Spring Forest Qigong Levels I, II, and III and will need to pass a criminal background check. For information on fees and applications, contact the SFQ Center at 952-593-5555. 

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SFQ Healing Meditation Concert
 

 
On August 9, Master Lin shared his powerful healing energy at an SFQ meditation concert in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. He was accompanied Zhang Ying, world-renowned for his musical ability, and two other accomplished musicians: Peiju Picard and Charlotte King.

Beautiful music together with peaceful meditation resulted in an evening of personal wellness and connection with the oneness of the universe.   
 
Another healing meditation concert is planned for September 26 at the same location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights. This meditation concert will be recorded (you can be part of this event!) and a CD will be available at a later date.
 
More information will be sent in an upcoming notice.

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Master Jim Nance
 

Many people throughout the world are familiar with Master Jim Nance, having had office or phone appointments with him. Which of the following would you guess to be true:

a.  He has studied with many different spiritual leaders, including shamans from 14 different countries in Africa
b.  He has played basketball professionally in Europe
c.  He has a master's degree in career counseling and worked with students and inner city youth for more than 30 years
 
Look for the answer in next month's issue of the Energy Connection...and also discover a lot more information about this very interesting man!

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 Five Great Ways to Save at SFQ

· Schedule a private instruction session (30 minutes for $40 or 60 minutes for $60) and get one office session at the discounted rate of $70 (a $25.00 savings).  The office session must be scheduled at the time the private instruction is scheduled.

· Take an active exercise class (series of four), and get four office sessions at the discounted rate of $70 (a total savings of $100.00!).

· Schedule a private instruction session via the telephone and get one regular phone session at the discounted rate of $59 (a $21 savings). The phone session must be scheduled within 30 days of the private instruction.

· Schedule a group office appointment for two people and bring a third person for free (a $75 savings).

· Children 18 and younger receive office sessions for $70 (a $25 savings).
 
The SFQ Center will continue to offer 20-minute sessions for $65 in the afternoon, Monday through Friday, through September. These appointments may be scheduled with Master Nance or one of the Master Healers. 

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Services Available at SFQ

In-Person Sessions at the SFQ Center

 
During your half-hour session at the SFQ Center, you will sit comfortably and share your concerns with a Master Healer. He or she will move a hand several inches from your body to detect and remove energy blockages. Active exercises and/or healing meditations may be suggested for further benefit. When he is available, Master Lin will spend the last five minutes of your session continuing to assist you in your healing journey.

 
Schedule a private instruction session (30 minutes for $40 or 60 minutes for $60) and get one office session at the discounted rate of $70 (a $25.00 savings).  The office session must be scheduled at the time the private instruction is scheduled.

 
Take an active exercise class (series of four), and get four office sessions at the discounted rate of $70 (a total savings of $100.00!).
 
Phone Appointments
 
Appointments with Master Lin, Master Nance, or one of the Master Healers, are also available by telephone. During a phone appointment, you briefly describe your concerns and then sit quietly while blockages are being detected and removed. Following the session, you may meditate or just rest for about 30 minutes to allow the energy to continue to move.

Schedule a private instruction session via the telephone and get one phone session at the discounted rate of $59 (a $21 savings). The phone session must be scheduled within 30 days of the private instruction.

Distance Sessions
 
 With this type of session, there is no physical or verbal contact involved. Using simple information (a name, a location, a brief description of the area of concern), Master Lin, Master Nance, or one of the Master Healers will remotely detect blockages and work to eliminate them.
 
Active Exercise Classes

 
Two Level One active exercise classes are available at the SFQ Center on Fridays at noon. As of September 2, they will also be offered on Tuesday evenings. These classes focus on techniques to help relieve pain, reduce stress, and develop physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

 
Take an active exercise class (series of four), and get four office sessions at the discounted rate of $70 (a total savings of $100.00!).
 
Private Instruction Sessions

 
In a private instruction session, trained SFQ staff members will work one-on-one or in small groups to help you develop and use your natural ability to heal yourself and others.

 
Schedule a private instruction session (30 minutes for $40 or 60 minutes for $60) and get one office session at the discounted rate of $70 (a $25.00 savings).  The office session must be scheduled at the time the private instruction is scheduled.

Schedule a private instruction session via the telephone and get one regular phone session at the discounted rate of $59 (a $21 savings). The phone session must be scheduled within 30 days of the private instruction.
 

Scheduling: To schedule any of the above, or for more information, please call the Spring Forest Center at 952-593-5555.

 
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Classes/Workshops

 
Spring Forest currently offers four levels of classes/workshops through Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota: Level I for health, Level II for healing, Level III for advanced energy development and healing, and Level IV for techniques for spiritual healing and even more advanced ways to collect energy.

 
Conferences, Retreats, and Workshops

 
Conferences, retreats, and workshops are scheduled throughout the year. Keep an eye on our web site (or this newsletter!) for announcements.

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Thank You! 
 

Thank you for your interest in Spring Forest Qigong. We hope you will join us in our vision, and we look forward to supporting you in helping to create "a healer in every family and a world without pain."  
 
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