Energy Connection Newsletter

 Issue 13

November 2008

2009 SFQ International Conference

Plans are already underway here at the SFQ Center for our next international conference! We thought we'd bring you some preliminary information so you can begin work on your plans as well.

The 2009 SFQ International Conference will be held May 7-10, 2009, at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
 

International conference continued...

The photo above, taken during the recent SFQ Women's Conference, shows part of the three-mile path surrounding the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest.

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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: It seems that so many of us have weak kidney energy and/or insufficient kidney function. Are black sesame seeds good for rebuilding the kidney energy and helping with detoxification ability?  Are there any other foods that are beneficial to the kidneys, and are there any particular qigong exercises that help strengthen the kidneys' energy?

Answer: Black sesame seeds, black beans, and black olives--in fact, any black foods-are good for your kidney energy. It is important that we work to balance the energy of the whole body and not just try to work on part of it. If we focus only on one system, it is difficult to maintain balance of our total energy.

All of the Spring Forest Qigong exercises are excellent for strengthening the kidneys as well as balancing the entire energy system of the body. This is especially true when the active exercises are done standing. Also, remember to tap the tailbone if you have been sitting for any length of time to wake up the tailbone energy, which also enhances the kidney energy.

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SFQ International Guild Update

 
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be only one Guild meeting this month, held on Saturday, November 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Eisenhower Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, Minnesota, 55305. Master Lin will be joined by psychologists Katrina Tobey and Patrick Dougherty for a presentation on qigong and relationships. Anyone who has completed Level One is welcome to attend. (Guest fees are $15.)

The Guild members' site is now available exclusively to all Guild members. You can access this site through a link on the Guild page of the SFQ site. Recently an e-mail was sent to all members with their new username and password, both of which are necessary for access.

SFQ Guild Update continued...

 
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Massage + Qigong = Qi~ssage!

 
What could possibly increase the delights of a massage? The addition of qigong! 

Qi~ssage is a technique created by Master Lin combining the energy principles of qigong with the art of massage. Like massage, Qi~ssage involves touching and physical stimulation of the body, using your hands, head, and heart to help yourself and others. Like qigong, Qi~ssage focuses on balancing and enhancing the flow of energy through the body's energy channels or meridians.

There are twelve major energy channels in your body and hundreds of energy points. Each of these points affects the balance and flow of your body's energy; however, only a couple dozen of these energy points are vitally important in helping you heal and in helping you experience and maintain your optimal health and wellness.

In Qi~ssage you learn how to stimulate these key energy points in a specific order. Keeping the energy channels open and your energy flowing smoothly is the key to optimal health, wellness, and healing. Qissage, like qigong, can help you do this, assisting in removing and even preventing blockages, enhancing the flow of energy in your body and bringing it back into balance.

Qi~ssage will soon be available for you to experience, both in sessions at the SFQ Center and through a training kit (DVD, CD, and manual) that will be available through our website and at the Center beginning sometime next month.

Qi~ssage: the perfect antidote to holiday stress!

In the photo above, certified massage therapist and master healer Sheryl Scheller demonstrates Qi~ssage with willing participant Jesse Sia.

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 SFQ Highlighted

in Magazine Article

The October/November 2008 edition of a magazine entitled the Woman today (sic) includes an article about Nancy Hanson-Bergsgrom and Glenn Tobey of Duluth, Minnesota, telling of their Spring Forest Qigong afflilation and their work leading practice/support groups and teaching SFQ Level One classes.

The article, beginning on page 18 of the magazine, says that "Spring Forest Qigong helps to balance the body, with initial benefits being an increase in daily energy, a deeper sleep, an overall sense of calmness, and a healthier response to stress."

The entire article may be viewed at the magazine's website.

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Position Open at SFQ Center

 
Spring Forest Qigong is searching for a fulltime customer service representative who will interact by telephone with clients to schedule appointments and to provide information in response to inquiries about qigong sessions, products, and services. This position is based at the SFQ Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and will be the primary contact for support-related qigong practice questions. Applicants should have at least one year of SFQ experience.

Qualifications:   

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word programs

· Excellent communication (verbal and written) and  problem-solving skills

· Ability to work independently.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume by e-mail to may@springforestqigong.com  or by regular mail to:

Customer Service Department
Attention: May
Spring Forest Qigong Center
7520 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie, MN  55344

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Video Testimonial

Jill Christensen of Minneapolis had been having "funny heart beats" and began looking for alternatives to her prescribed medication after she experienced adverse side effects. A friend suggested qigong master Chunyi Lin and his Spring Forest Qigong.

Jill says, "The funny heart beats were gone within two days of the first session. By the time I had my nuclear stress test, my heart was in perfect condition...and I no longer needed blood pressure medication."

She never expected her friend's suggestion would change her life!

Hear Jill tell her story...

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Active Exercise Classes

at the SFQ Center

 
Sign up for a series of four active exercise classes at the SFQ Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota...or just drop in when you can! The focus will be on techniques to help you relieve pain, reduce stress, and develop physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
 
We have added to our former schedule and now offer classes on:

·   Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., beginning December 2 
·   Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., beginning December 4
·   Fridays, 12-1:00 p.m., beginning December 5

Please wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to enjoy yourself.
 
Classes are $75 for a series of four ($20 to drop in). Call now to register: 952 593 5555.

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Recipes from Master Lin

At last month's Spring Forest Qigong Women's Conference, Master Lin talked about nutrition and shared therapeutic recipes good for everything from high cholesterol to cold  feet to constipation.

Here are some of them for you to enjoy!

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Phone Appointments

for Your Pet!

  
If Scout, your formally frisky cat, is suddenly lethargic or Mia, your loyal German Shepherd, is taking a long time to heal from surgery, consider a new service from SFQ: phone appointments specifically for helping pets.

Pet appointments will begin December 1 and may be scheduled for afternoons, Monday-Thursday.

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 scheduled by the person who will be present with the animal during the time the healing is taking place.
 
Appointments are $40 and may be scheduled by calling the SFQ Center at 952-593-5555.

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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.

Distance Sessions ($20 minimum)

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)

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 (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.
 

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.