Energy Connection Newsletter

Issue 16

February 2009

Spring Forest Qigong

Anxiety Workshop 

"Spring Forest Qigong and Anxiety: Relaxing into the Flow of Your Life," a one-day workshop being held Saturday, February 28, will be packed with information about how Spring Forest Qigong can help you deal with stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, all of which constrict the flow of energy through the body.

Restoring your mind, body, and heart to their natural rhythm is something that we all have the capacity to do, and Master Lin, along with Patrick Dougherty, M.A., L.C.P., will show you how simple it can be. You will learn specific qigong breathing techniques and active exercises that can help you immediately begin to open the natural flow of energy, allowing you to focus your mind, relax your body, and open your heart.

Once you have learned how to intervene in your own anxiety, it becomes easy to maintain a relaxed flow of energy throughout your day with these simple techniques.

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location:  McKenna Crossing                    
                   13810 Shepherd's Path NW
                    Prior Lake, Minnesota   55379

Price: $85.00 (Lunch is included in this price and will consist of a vegetarian minestrone bean soup; green salad; make-your-own sandwich ingredients with a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, croissants, and toppings; a relish tray; fresh fruit; dessert; tea; and coffee.)

Register: Online or by calling 952-593-5555

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 Ask Master Lin

Do you have something you would like to ask Master Lin?  Each month we will select a question that has been sent to us and publish the answer in this newsletter (your name will not be used). Please keep in mind that Master Lin does not diagnose medical conditions and will not be able to personally answer each question. If you would like a member of our support team to get back to you, please make note of that in your e-mail or letter. Send questions to newsletter@springforestqigong.com.

Question: Is it possible to accumulate too much qi when practicing Small Universe or active exercise?
 
Answer: The purpose of the Small Universe meditation and the active exercises is to remove blockages, open the channels or meridians of the body, and restore the flow and balance of energy in the body so that it can
heal naturally. If your body needs energy, it is restored and brought to balance. Any energy you do not need is released.

You cannot accumulate too much qi because you only take in what is required to bring your energy to perfect balance. The more you practice, more energy channels and centers will open and you will restore more qi in your system. You will advance to higher levels, and in these higher levels you will balance your energy/qi again.

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SFQ International Guild Update

 

Master Lin will be joining us for the February 14 Guild meeting and sharing his insights on the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox. At this meeting there will also be a recognition and award ceremony for our ReachOut volunteers. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7 in Hopkins, Minnesota.

The February 28 Guild meeting will be at the Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mary Zelmer will be speaking on qigong as it merges with the path of service.

Everyone who has completed SFQ Level One is welcome to attend these meetings.

A reminder: The 2008 videos of Guild presentations will be available on the Guild Member Site until Monday, February 16.

More information about a brand new Guild chapter and the ReachOut program is available at...

...Guild News Continued.

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SFQ Level Two Workshop

in Duluth, Minnesota

 
If you live in the Duluth, Minnesota, area there is a Spring Forest Qigong opportunity coming your way. Master Lin, along with Glenn and Katrina Tobey, will be presenting a Level Two workshop for the first time in the Duluth area. (If you don't live near Duluth, what a great excuse to take a trip!)

When: Saturday, February 21, 2009
             8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation
              835 College Street, Duluth, Minnesota
Cost:  $170 per person (Lunch included)
              Discount available for Guild members

Register at our website, by phone (952-593-5555), or at the door.
 
NOTE: Space is limited for this workshop.

Certified instructor discount available. Register by phone: 952-593-5555.

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  Be Our Valentine, Lauretta

   

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a valentine as "a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day." With that special time just around the corner, we've chosen SFQ practitioner Lauretta Taggart of St. Paul, Minnesota, to be our valentine. As you're reading the following, try to figure out just what makes Lauretta so special!

She was born in northern Minnesota close to the Canadian border in the Red River Valley near Grand Forks. After her mother died, her grandmother moved in to care for the five children. The older woman wasn't used to farm work or lots of children, so Lauretta, being "the naughty one" and more difficult to manage, became "the boy in our family," joining her father outside to do farm chores ranging from shocking hay to driving horses.

Be Our Valentine Continued...

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Video Testimonial 

               
Nancy Robbins began studying Spring Forest Qigong hoping to find relief from her chronic insomnia. She was amazed and very grateful for the results and developed the confidence to start helping others. She's helped relieve her husband's chronic back pain. She's helped her neighbors in Vail, Colorado, and she's helped pets to heal as well.

As you'll see in the video (click on image above or link below and scroll down), Nancy lights up when she talks about her experiences. She is yet another wonderful example of an SFQ student helping fulfill Master Lin's vision of "a healer in every family and a world without pain.

 See more SFQ testimonials....

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Body Mind Life Expo

The Body Mind Life Expo will be coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403) on March 7-8, 2009. This expo is the original and largest health and natural products exhibition--in its ninth consecutive year--featuring natural products, personal coaches, healthcare consultants, nutritional products, financial services, holistic health providers, fashion and beauty advice, and...Spring Forest Qigong.

Plan to stop by our booth and see us!

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SFQ Healing Meditation Concert

Plan to spend the evening before Valentine's Day with the one/s you love at a Spring Forest Qigong healing meditation concert. Make a connection with the oneness of the universe.
  
Master Lin will again be joined by world-renowned musician Zhang Ying, who composed and performed much of the music used on the Spring Forest Qigong learning and healing tools, as well as two other great musicians: Peiju Picard and Charlotte King, who has also played for SFQ music CDs. 

The music will begin at 7:00 p.m. and continue through Master Lin's guided meditation, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. 

This evening will be better than chocolate and flowers!
 
Date: February 13, 2009

Time: 7:00  - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
            7600 Cahill Avenue
            Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota  55076
 Cost: $15/individual, $25/family (pay at the door)

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Master Lin Keynote Speaker

Master Lin will be the keynote speaker for this year's holistic therapies conference at the University of Minnesota entitled "Holistic Therapies: Energizing Body, Mind and Spirit."

During this conference you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of integrative health and healing and learn new healing techniques for yourself and, if you are a healthcare provider, for your clients. Anyone is welcome to attend.

The collaborative conference, held at the university's Continuing Education Conference Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, is hosted by Anoka-Ramsey Community College in partnership with Mercy Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Regions Hospital, and Unity Hospital.

For more information, or to register, see the conference page at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College website or call the college at 763-433-1200.

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Services Available at SFQ

In-Person Sessions at the SFQ Center ($95)

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 ($80) 

 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. 

Phone Sessions for Pets ($40)

These appointments may be scheduled for 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 3:00-4:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Due to the unpredictability of animals, appointments will be scheduled for a 15-minute period of time, although the entire 15 minutes allotted may not be necessary. Sessions must be made by the person who will be present with the animal during the time the healing is taking place.

Distance Sessions ($20)

 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 (four weekly sessions for $75)

Three Level One active exercise classes are now available at the SFQ Center: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and Friday's at noon. 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 

(30 minutes for $40 or 60 minutes for $60) 

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  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.
 

Qi~ssage Sessions

20-minute Qi~ssage-only session for $45 plus tax

Combination Qi~ssage-Qigong Sessions

30-minute combination Qi~ssage and qigong for $80 plus tax

During the first part of the combination session, the client will receive Qi~ssage. The remaining part of the session, the client will receive qigong from a master healer.

Qi~ssage appointments (both Qi~ssage-only and combination Qi~ssage and qigong) are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays--mornings and afternoons--and will be with a master healer. Master Lin is not available for these sessions.

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 One for health, Level Two for healing, Level Three for advanced energy development and healing, and Level Four 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 website (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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