Directory & Classifieds AUDIO Taoist Podcast: What’s This Tao All About? A lighthearted look at Taoism & life covering Daoist topics, listener questions and the Tao Te Ching. Guided meditations are available. With Dr. Carl Totton & journalist Tod Perry. Listen on iTunes or at www.whatsthistao.com.
Qigong Meditations CD (with music). Three
guided meditations – Three Level Relaxation, Organ Balancing Meditation, Expansion Breathing Meditation — by Solala Towler. $10 plus $3 shipping. Abode of the Eternal Tao, 1991 Garfield St. Eugene, OR 97404. www. abodetao.com.
Kirtan Qigong CD. Three slow, relaxing bhajans
(Sanskrit chanting) with Solala Towler and friends. Perfect for slow movement. $10 plus $3 shipping. Abode of the Eternal Tao, 1991 Garfield St. Eugene, OR 97404. www.abodetao.com.
Low-cost audio courses with Solala Towler. Taoist Principles to Live a Healthy and Prosperous Life; Qigong For Troubled Times; Practicing the Tao Te Ching; Sacred Union: Spiritual Relationship. www.abodetao.com.
ACUPUNCTURE SCHOOLS Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Three year academic and clinical program. We offer classes in Oriental medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbology. Master’s degree is accredited. Financial aid and China internships are available. Preparatory to national certification and state licensing examinations. 503-253-3443 for information, literature.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, North Carolina.
Accredited Masters program in Oriental medicine; steeped in the spirit of Daoism and teachings by Jeffrey Yuen, a world-renowned leader in Classical Chinese Medicine. Prepares students to enter the profession as skilled acupuncture clinicians. www.daoisttraditions. edu.admissions@daoisttraditions.edu. For more information, call 828-225-3993.
RETREATS AND TRAINING CENTERS Genesee Valley Daoist Hermitage. Qigong, sustainable gardening, meditation for self cultivation. Chinese herbs, daoist healing to harmonize chronic
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disorders. PO Box 9224, Moscow, Idaho 83843-1724. 208-285-0123. Celebrating 23 years of service.
Taoist Institute offers classes in Qigong, Tai Chi
Chuan and Shaolin & Taoist kung fu. Services offered in Healing with Qi, Reiki, couseling & psychotherapy. Taoist ceremonies (weddings, funerals) are also available. Dr. Carl Totton, Director, 10630 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. 818-760-4219, website: www.taoistinstitute.com, psychological services: www.drcarltotton.com.
Qigong & Daoist Training Center: American Dragon Gate Lineage. 200-Hour Qigong certification course for beginner to advanced. LocalDistance learning options. Daoist priest 3-year training and ordination for serious followers of the Dao. Annual Qigong and Daoist meditation retreats in northern California. Shifu Michael Rinaldini (Lichangdao), 22nd generation Longmen Priest. Qigongdragon.com
White Cloud Institute. Classes open to everyone.
Taoist Studies, Energy Medicine, Chi Nei Tsang, Pelvic Health. Qigong and Meditation. Retreats. NCBTMB approved. 505-670-3538. www.whitecloudinstitute.com.
Tao Institute: A Mountain Sanctuary located in Western
North Carolina. We offer a path of self cultivation through internal martial arts training in person and online. Our curriculum includes Chen Style T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Baguazhang, Tao Style Kung Fu & Weapons training along with in depth study of Taoist theory, philosophy, cosmology, meditation & qigong — all under the direction of Master Frank J. Paolillo. Website: www.taoinstitute.org or online.taoinstitute.org. Email: school@taoinstitute.org. Phone: 828-316-1501
Taoist Arts Center. Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Taoist
Meditation. Traditional Taoist arts offered in a friendly and cooperative environment. Classes, Workshops, Private Instruction. Director: Susan Rabinowitz, 342 East 9th Street, NYC 10003. 212-477-7055. www.taoist-arts.com.
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