Below is a partial list of courses an topics Rene Navarro may be available to teach. The ones at the top of the page are NCCAOM approved for acupuncture continuing education credits. The ones below can be taught to individuals or groups.
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NCCAOM Approved Courses:
TITLE: Dragon Well Qigong Approved for 7 NCCAOM Ceu’s
DragonWell Qigong : 3 Breaths, Inner Smile, 6 Healing Sounds are of course traditional practices in China. They are part of Taoist self-cultivation for healing and longevity. DragonWell Qigong is a healing sequence that incorporates different postures and movements that come from the traditional repertoire. These courses will enable the practitioner to heal the organs, develop stillness and focus, grow qi, and strengthen the physical and energetic body.
Goals and Objectives
To enable the practitioner to learn traditional self-cultivation and healing practices.
To enable the practitioner to share these practices with the clients.
To enable the practitioner to develop a more well-rounded practice and familiarity with different self-cultivation practices of China.
To enable the practitioner to grow their focus and their qi in healing.
To deepen the practitioner’s access to healing qi.
Detailed Agenda
10 AM – 11: 00 – 3 Breaths; Inner Smile
11 AM – 12: 00 — 6 Healing sounds. Review.
12: PM –1 PM – Lunch Break
1 PM – 2 PM – Guided Meditation
2 PM – 6 PM – DragonWell Qigong
TITLE: Xing Shen Zhuang Fa –7 CEU’S
Xing Shen Zhuang Fa is a method of mastering the metaphysical, formless spirit, to manifest in a definite shape. In Taoist and Buddhist cultivation this vehicle is the physical body. This particular sequence of 10 movements was codified from several versions. Each exercise focuses on different parts of the spine starting with the cervicals, moving on to the thoracic, lumbar and sacrum. This allows the shen ming or light of the spirit to permeate the physical body. Xing Shen Zhuang has been adopted in Chinese hospitals both as a cure and rehabilitative therapy. The practitioner will be able to grow and nurture the qi, move the qi along the arms and legs and especially spine to the brain, and take care of obstructions in the physical and energy body, thus making for a more effective healing.
Goals and Objectives
To enable the practitioner to learn traditional self-cultivation and healing practices.
To enable the practitioner to share these practices with the clients.
To enable the practitioner to develop a more well-rounded practice and familiarity with different self-cultivation practices of China.
To enable the practitioner to grow their focus and their qi in healing.
To enable the practitioner to clear obstructions in the body, especially the spine, arms and legs.
To deepen the practitioner’s access to healing qi.
To activate the Extraordinary Vessels/Ancestral channels and the acupuncture meridians.
Detailed Agenda:
9: 30 to 10:30 – Preparations and Energy Anatomy of the spine
10: 30 to 12:00 – Movements 1 to 3 and Q&A
(1) Crane Neck
(2) Tortoise Neck
(3) Dragon Neck
1: 00 to 3:00 — Review and Movements 5 to 7 and Q&A
(4) Crane Spreads its Wings (A)
(5) Crane Spreads its Wings (B)
(6) Dragon Sweeping the Clouds
(7) Dragon Waist
3:00 to 4:30 – Review and Movements 8 and 9 and Q&A
(8) Tiger Squat
(9) Tiger Bend
(10) Heavenly Pillar
4:30 to 5:30 — Review and Corrections
TITLE: DaoRen Taiji Qigong—7 CEU’S
Tai Chi Chuan: 8 Movements, 5 Directions
This is a short form that incorporates the 8 core movements and 5 directions of traditional Tai Chi Chuan/Tai Ji Quan. It is based on the Classical Yang Family Tai chi chuan solo form. In it’s entirety, the form can be done between 10 to 30 minutes depending on the speed and the number of repetitions. It can be done in a space that is 5 feet by 5 feet, and so it can be done in an ordinary apartment room. Tai chi chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that is at once qigong, martial arts, meditation, dance, therapy, centering and healing. It is the most versatile exercise in the world and is practiced by more people than any other exercise. Healers and ordinary people alike have found it to be an effective method of developing qi, concentration and focus, and stillness and relaxation.
Goals and Objectives
· To teach the participant a simple method of developing the qualities of a healer – good and strong energy/qi; focus and concentration; sensitivity and stillness; connection to the patient.
· To teach the participant a regimen that will strengthen his or her ability to access external and internal qi.
· To enable the participant to expand his or her awareness of the environment.
· To enable the participant to deepen his or her practice by giving an opportunity to “song” or relax and enter into an “empty” space.
Detailed Agenda
10 AM – 11: Background history and philosophy; Stances
11 AM – 12: Opening movements and Ward Off, Rollback, Press and Push
12 PM – 1: Lunch Break
1 PM – 2: Ward Off, Rollback , Press and Push (North)
2 PM – 3: Single Whip (South); Bridge to WO, RB, Press and Push (West)
3 PM – 4: Single Whip (East); Bridge to WO, RB, Press and Push (East); Single Whip (North) and Closing.
4 PM – 6: REVIEW OF THE FORM.
TITLE: Sword of Protection and Empowerment Qigong—7 CEU’S
Protecting oneself from draining of qi, nurturing one’s energy, projecting qi, and creating a qi field are very important facets in the work of a healer. They are part of Taoist self-cultivation for healing and longevity. Sword of Protection and Empowerment Qigong is a healing sequence that incorporates different postures and movements that come from the traditional repertoire of healing qigong. These exercises will enable the practitioner to develop stillness and focus, grow healing qi, strengthen the physical and energetic body and protect the practitioner from the common problems associated with healing.
Goals and Objectives
To enable the practitioner to learn traditional self-cultivation and healing practices.
To enable the practitioner to share these practices with the clients.
To enable the practitioner to develop a more well-rounded practice and familiarity with different self-cultivation practices of China.
To enable the practitioner to grow their focus and their qi in healing.
To enable the practitioner to create a shield of qi and to project healing qi.
To deepen the practitioner’s access to healing qi.
Detailed Agenda:
9:30 to 10:30 – preparations, history, limbering, Breathing, postures
10:30 to 11:30 – Patterns of Energy, Gates of Heaven and Earth, 12 Circles of the Body, Protection
11:30 to 12:00 – The Sword Hand: Empowerment
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch break
1: 00 to 2:00 – Meditation on the 12 Circles: Clockwise and Counterclockwise
2:00 to 3: 00 — Marking the boundaries with the Circles; The Cross and the Sword
3:00 to 5:30 – The Complete form
Partial List of Other Courses:
I am available to teach any of the courses below to
a group or to individuals.
(1) Microcosmic Orbit, Inner Smile, 6 Healing sounds
(8 hours)
INCLUDES: 3 Breaths, Inner Smile, 6 Healing Sounds,
Developing the Dan-Tian/ Mini-Micro, Connecting
Points of the Microcosmic Orbit
Spinal Breathing, Crane and Turtle Qigong, Chi
Self-Massage
Microcosmic Orbit Meditation: Passing on of Chi
(2) Qigong/Daoyin
(1) DragonWell Qigong
(2) Riding the Horse in 3 Directions
(3) Heaven and Earth qigong
(4) Zhan Zhuang (postures)
(5) Buddha Palm
(6) Xing Shen Zhuang
(7) Opening to Heaven and Embracing the Earth
(8) Iron Shirt Qigong
(3) Tai chi chi kung (13-movements, slow and fast)
II. TAOIST RELATIONSHIPS: The Alchemy of Yin and Yang
a. Single Cultivation
b. Dual Cultivation: Healing Love
c. Jade Mountain Yang Practices
III. INTERNAL ALCHEMY/SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
1. Fusion of the 5 Elements
2. Enlightenment of Kan (Water) and Li (Fire) internal alchemy
IV. CHI NEI TSANG INTERNAL ORGANS MASSAGE
1. CNT 1
2. CNT 2
V. MARTIAL ARTS
(1) Shaolin Temple Kung-Fu Wu-Shu forms:
A. Basics
B. Forms
(a) Cross Fist
(c) Wat let
(d) Kang Li
(e) Offering
(f) Immortal Child Praying to Kuanyin Goddess of Mercy
(g) Tiger Dragon fist
(h) Dragon
(2) Arnis de Mano/Kali/Philippine stickfighting
Includes: solo baston, doble baston, espada y daga,larga mano, medio and corto
(3) Traditional Yang Family Tai chi chuan
(4) DaoRen Tai chi 8 Movements 5 Directions
NB.: This is just a partial list of courses and
healing modalities. Certain techniques cannot be
listed. Particulars and specifics are included in
the actual treatment, workshop or lesson. The name
and description of the course or treatment may
change depending on circumstances.