"I was scheduled for my third brain tumor operation, but my training with Chow Qigong shrank the tumor, and my physician cancelled the operation." - Andre, Germany.

"Your presentation, your Personal Power and Energy, was so well done. The audience response was the warmest and most enthusiastic I have ever seen in my experience with the Concert/Lecture series." - Brenda Chinn, coordinator, San Francisco City College


Schedule of Events in 2002
San Francisco, California

Chow QiGong 100 hour Intensive (Level 1):
Learn skills in Chow Qigong, Chinese Subtle Energy Healing, Tui Nah, Ohn Moh and other health assessment techniques.
Dates:
January18-20
February 14-16
March 14-16
April 11-13

Time:
7:00pm - 9:30pm (Friday)
9:00am - 8:00pm (Saturday)
9:00am - 6:00pm (Sunday)
*plus independent study, lab, clinic, project, readings

Location: TBA

Cost:
$1995 (Full 100 Hour Session)
$1795 early registration before May 25, 2002Dec. 10
$550.00 individual weekends
$25.00 Fridays only
* Open to Public

Program Objectives:

• Integrate Western medical and health promotion systems with holistic health concepts.
• Create an understanding on how health is a part of a larger eco-life-system.
• Identify common elements in trans-cultural healing system.
• Impart a conceptual framework of holistic health, emphasizing the Chinese traditional health system as one model based on the Tao philosophy and the Laws of the Five Elements.
• Manage skills of health assessment via energy concepts.
• Assist students to identify stress and learn additional ways of coping.
• Advocate the utilization of energy systems and healing techniques, prevention of and therapy for health problems, the development of stamina, and the building of the immune system for the enhancement of one's own life.
• Enhance skills such as communication, problem solving, dealing with emotions, perfecting self-discipline, organizing and managing lives, healing, etc. The understanding of energy enables students to integrate new theories and skills with old.
• Empower participants to become a healthier person.

IMPROVE YOUR SWING at the CITY CLUB:
Demonstrational and experiential Chow Qigong for golf and tennis to help individuals improve their game plus health conditions that need healing.
Date: Last Thursday of every month
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
The City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome St., 10th Floor (between Bush and Pine)
San Francisco, CA. 94104
(415) 362-2480 Marjoux or EWAHA (415) 285-9400
Cost: $15 per class



CHOW QIGONG at VOICE AMERICA.com:
LIVE International Internet Radio Talk Show with Dr. Effie Chow and Guests Speakers and Q&A's. Topics include areas in the whole field of complementary and alternative medicine, Chinese medicine, Qigong and other new/old exciting developments for a healthy life - body, mind and spirit. Or call in to discuss your topic of interest.
Format: RealAudio Player (www.real.com)
Date: Every Wednesday
Time:
(Live) 9:00am - 10:00am Pacific Time
(Replay) 9:00pm - 10:00pm Pacific Time
Log on: www.VoiceAmerica.com
Phone: (888) 335-5204 Voice America toll free # for listeners to call in
Phone: (480) 557-0629 Voice America office line
Fax: (480) 557-0627 Voice America fax line




Classes in other locations:

Ajax, Ontario
Contact: Ruth Ann Nicholson
Tel.: (905) 683-6853

Anchorage, AL
Contact: Kay Lahdenpera
Tel.: (907) 343-4624
Fax: (907) 343-4633

Cobourg, Ontario
Contact: Margaret Wrightson
Tel.: (905) 372-3175

Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Marilyn Rossner
Tel.: (514) 937-8359

Toronto, Ontario:
Contact: Lilian Wong
Tel.: (416) 920-4008

Vancouver, B.C.
Ongoing Classes: Tel.: (604) 439-5514
Clinical appointments are now being accepted: Tel.: (604) 420-4738

Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: Angela Fung
Tel.: (613) 234-6369
Fax: (613) 225-2527

Spokane, WA
Contact: Dr. Linda Hole about ongoing classes.
Tel.: (509) 443-1607 or (800) 797-4929

Guaratinguet, SP Brazil
Contact: Zilda Bissoli
Tel.: 01155 (012) 525-2582
Portuguese speaking only.

Germany
Andreas Kuehne
Thammavong Qigong/Kung Fu School

Japan
Jonathan Drake




FIFTH WORLD CONGRESS ON QIGONG AND THE 5TH AMERICAN QIGONG ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Dear Friends,

My co-sponsors and I heartily invite you to join us for an extraordinary, cutting edge Fifth World Congress on Qigong and the Fifth American Qigong Association Congress, November 1 through 4, 2002, the Golden Gateway Holiday Inn Hotel in dynamic San Francisco. This year's theme is: Medical Qigong in Self Care and Healing.

This inspiring, world-class event is a gathering place for directing energies toward health and holism, an historic occasion for a planet and a people needing revitalization of body, mind, spirit, and environment. The Congress will pay tribute to those globally who have suffered from the continuing threats of terrorism. Participate in the scientists' discussions about cutting edge research on Qigong! Learn and practice new skills as Qigong masters demonstrate their extraordinary power and knowledge of ancient wisdom for modern use. Experience exhibitors' exciting products and services!

The Fifth World Congress will cap off World Qigong Week, October 28 through November 3, 2002. And remember to be there on World Qigong Day on Saturday, November 2, 2002.

As always, many influential leaders will be involved at the Fifth Congress. Letters came from former President Clinton, Senator Harkins, the AMA, World Health Organization and others for previous congresses. Each Congress has been a tremendous success, attracting increasing numbers of significant presenters and doubling numbers of participants from more than twenty countries.

Qigong, an ancient science and art of health, is a traditional form of Chinese energy exercise and healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Qigong is practical for all ages and physical conditions. Over 80 million people practice Qigong daily in China! Qigong is ideal for establishing emotional balance in today's stressful lifestyles, for training top Olympic and world-class athletes, and for helping to heal seriously ill people-those struggling with chronic degenerative conditions such as paralysis, cancer, asthma, cardiovascular, and other life situations.

The Fifth World Congress on Qigong and the Fifth American Qigong Association Conference will increase public awareness for developing a system of health care that promotes healthy lifestyles and affordable care. The Congress promotes that goal! Furthermore, the Congress is expected to be a springboard for raising funds for Medical Qigong scientific research. Part of the proceeds will support the USA Wushu Sports Team to compete in the World Olympics, Beijing in 2008!

We will continue to establish new associations and national organizations to coordinate Qigong globally. The World Qigong Federation, the American Qigong Association, and other national groups, such as the German, Romanian and Spanish Qigong Associations have been organized... and this is just the beginning!

Through various social and policy influences, we are placing Qigong in the Western world as an essential health concept for the 3rd millennium, year 2002 and beyond!

If you would like to participate in the World Congress on Qigong, please download the appropriate form or brochure from our Web site: AdMedCon.com or eastwestqi.com or contact us via email at qicongress@aol.com or call (800) 863-5085. CME/CEU Credits may be offered for professionals. The instructions need to be followed precisely. Our wonderful Congress Managers Rick Merner and Greg Fillmore will look after the details.

You may participate in the excitement in any or all of the following ways:

1. Register for the Congress by completing and sending in the registration form from the Web site or the form enclosed in the Fifth World Congress on Qigong Brochure.

2. Co-sponsors, exhibitors, donors, fundraisers, potential advertisers or donors, please return the completed form: An Invitation to Participate.
3. Apply to be a presenter by sending in the Call for Abstracts and requirements.

4. Join and support The World Qigong Federation and/or The American Qigong Association!

5. Promote Qigong and the Congress by contacting and educating as many people and organizations as possible. Enlist your mayor, governor, and other officials to proclaim World Qigong Week, October 28 through November 3, 2002; and World Qigong Day, Saturday, November 2nd! Include the media.

6. Come and enjoy The Fifth World Congress on Qigong!

The momentum is building! Please send me your updated resume and background information if you wish to help promote Qigong on an ongoing basis. We also need volunteers in many areas, please refer people to us and we will be able to use all types of skills and expertise.

We look forward to hearing from you soon, and your being part of our 'Qi family' at this extraordinary healing event as we move toward greater heights of health and wholeness with Qigong!

Warmest wishes,

Effie Poy Yew Chow, PhD, RN, DiplAc(NCCAOM), Qigong Grandmaster
Congress Chair

P.S. We've invited people from around the world who cannot attend to celebrate with us by establishing activities at their home bases and involving the media.