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What is Qigong?
"Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is one of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine. "Qi" is the universal energy that makes up and flows through everything in the universe. In our bodies, it is vitality or life force. "Gong" means to practice, cultivate, or refine, leading to mastery. "Qigong," then, means to cultivate or refine one's vitality or life force through practice.
Spring Forest helps in this endeavor by offering a number of classes, workshops, and retreats. We also schedule individual, telephone, and distance sessions through our Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Our vision is "a healer in every family and a world without pain." To help take this vision to the next level, Spring Forest Qigong has made some exciting additions to our programs, including active exercise classes at the Spring Forest Center and a program to train Spring Forest Qigong teachers.
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Energy Connection Newsletter
Issue 12
October 2008
SFQ Women's Health Conference
The Healing Connection
October 16-18, 2008
The SFQ Women's Conference is next week! If you have already registered, we're looking forward to seeing you. If you are planning to attend, but haven't yet made it official, see the conference page of our web site for more information and call 952-593-5555 to register. If you aren't able to be with us, we hope to see you next time.
Men, you are more than welcome at any SFQ women's conference. If you have a wife, a daughter, a granddaughter, a mother, a grandmother, a niece--if women are in your life in any capacity, you will benefit from this conference.
October 16-18, 2008
The Minneapolis Marriot Southwest
5801 Opus Parkway
Minnetonka, Minnesota
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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: Why are love, kindness, and forgiveness so important?
Answer: Life is for happiness. Anger, hatred, sadness, depression, anxiety, suffering, fighting, negative thoughts, etc., can only bring unhappiness to you and destroy the beauty of your life. Smiling, loving, forgiveness, and kindness bring happiness to you and add more value to your life.
When you let go of anger and fighting, you feel so free spiritually, physically, and mentally, too. Life is really so short. I would rather choose to experience more good things instead of spending the unreplaceable time on exploring anger, depression, and sadness in my life. When unhappy things come to me, I consider this as a chance to help me grow. And soon I forget them.
Let go of the past. Hope for the future. It rains today, it shines tomorrow; but the universe stays the same. Let go of the unbearable sorrows and just be yourself. Then you will discover the true value of your life--the true value of being a human being. Open yourself to the universe. Then you will have peace of mind.
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Video Testimonials
There is nothing more powerful than watching someone tell of their Spring Forest Qigong experience in their own words. This opportunity is now possible on the new SFQ website. We'll be highlighting these testimonials in this newsletter, and we're happy to begin with the story of Jade Mei Lin.
 At the age of nine, Jade Mei Lin Nowak of Bozeman, Montana, suddenly was stricken with chronic, debilitating nausea. Unable to eat or drink normally, Jade had to be hospitalized repeatedly for severe dehydration. The nausea continued for months and months, and medical science could offer no solution.
Then a friend told Jade's mother, Kristen, about Chunyi Lin and Spring Forest Qigong. Kristen says Jade began doing markedly better after the very first session. After just a few more sessions, the nausea was completely gone and hasn't returned. Kristen says the results were "amazing." Jade says, "Master Lin saved me."
Photo: Jade Mei Lin Nowak and her mother, Kristen Nowak
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SFQ International Guild Update
The Guild meetings in October will be held at the Eisenhower Center, located at 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, Minnesota. Meetings will convene promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon with the completion of active exercises and meditation. Guests are welcome to attend the Guild meetings if they have completed Level One. The guest fee is $15.00.
On Saturday, October 11, Katrina Tobey will be speaking on qigong and mental health. Katrina is a licensed psychologist from Duluth who is also a certified SFQ instructor.
At the meeting on Saturday, October 25, Master Lin will be speaking about qigong and the aging process.
During the weekend of Oct 11 and 12 the Guild ReachOut program volunteers will be at the Women and Spirituality Conference in Mankato, Minnesota. They will be providing information about SFQ and giving short (free) healing sessions for attendees as a way of introducing SFQ to a broader segment of the community and bringing Master Lin's vision of a healer in every family and a world with out pain a step closer to reality. If you would like to volunteer your services at this event please contact Rhonda at phathom@comcast.net.
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Guild ReachOut Program Helps
Restore Mind, Body, and Spirit
On October 5, the Spring Forest Qigong Guild ReachOut Traveling Team was once again on their toes at the "Restore. Healing the mind, body and spirit" event, held at the historic Aveda Institute in Minneapolis.
This was a day-long event designed to engage the community in experiencing holistic healing in a brand new way and included concepts and practices such as energy work, massage, acupuncture, herbology, and aromatherapy. There were four floors of speakers, workshops, vendors, and (you know it) Spring Forest Qigong healers!
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SFQ Informational
Presentation Training
Guild members interested in learning more about how to give a short informational presentation at a ReachOut event in the community are invited to a training session from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, at the SFQ Center, 7520 Market Place Drive in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. For more information, send an e-mail to support@sfqguild.com.
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Research on Qigong
Boost Your Immunity with Qigong
As we head into the flu season, we want to remind you of a research study that found qigong and tai chi practice may help strengthen your immune system. This is especially beneficial for anyone under a lot of stress or not getting enough sleep. The study was conducted by Dr. Yang Yang of the University of Illinois and focused on adults who received a flu vaccine. It found that adults practicing qigong and tai chi for three hours a week and receiving a flu vaccine produced three times as many antibodies as those receiving only the vaccine.
Qigong Practice Improves Strength and Balance
The same scientist who conducted the flu study above, Dr. Yang Yang, has conducted additional studies on the benefits of qigong and tai chi practice in older adults. An earlier study by Dr. Yang found that in as little as two months, qigong and tai chi practice can provide significant physical improvement for older adults. His study found much improvement in lower body strength, balance, and stance. Additionally, the study participants reported their lives were enhanced from mental, emotional and spiritual perspectives.
Learn more about these studies:
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New SFQ Level One
Certified Instructors!
The Level One instructor certification program was launched in May of this year, designed to give SFQ instructors the tools needed to deliver a consistent presentation of Level One information to their students--something that has been part of Master Lin's mission for a long time.
With the graduation of the October class, the total number of instructors certified to teach Spring Forest Qigong on a Level One basis has reached 103! These teachers hail from 22 states and so far include two countres--the U.S. and Canada.
The next instructor certification class will be held in the first quarter of 2009. Applicants must have completed Spring Forest Qigong Level One, Level Two, and Level Three and will need to pass a criminal background check. For more information on fees and applications, contact the SFQ Center at 952-593-5555.
October 2008 Level One Instructor Certification Class
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Meditation Concert a Peaceful Event
 The second SFQ healing meditation concert was held last month at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. World-renowned musician Zhang Ying, accompanied by Peiju Picard and Charlotte King, played lovely original music for the first half hour and then was joined by Master Lin, who led the guided meditation.
More than 150 people joined together for this healing event, enjoying  each other's company and--while the vice presidential debates were occurring--the calm feeling of oneness with the universe.
If you weren't able to attend this time, more concerts are planned for the future.
Photo above, left: concert attendee, Frank Steiner, getting some instruction from Zhang Ying.
Photo above, right: at the concert
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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.
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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