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Qigong Instructors - Articles
What is QiGong?
by
Linda
Posted
Tue 30 Sep 2008 8:27am
What's Qigong?
Qigong(Chi Kung) is thousands of years old, and is sometimes referred to as "Chinese Yoga". It is the predecessor of Tai Chi. Both systems are exercises... to keep the balance of health. Are you wondering how Qigong can affect this? The flow of chi or internal energy is natural, but these stresses can cause it to become blocked, so how
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Instructor’s Manuals
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Dr. Laura F.
Posted
Sun 09 Aug 2009 10:40pm
When I taught my first college class (I was 23 and a grad student at UCLA teaching at Pasadena City College), I would have LOVED to have what is now called an Instructor..., but with research demands, short-cuts are always welcome.
So when we set out to write the Instructor’s Manual for Discovering Biological Psychology 2e, I tried to get back into the mindset
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A Yoga Instructor’s Perspective
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Anu Kaur
Posted
Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:04pm
Maryam, Yoga Instructor
Maryam was born in Iran and came to the US when she was 6 years old. She grew up in the Reston/Northern Virginia area and was exposed to art through her father, Nasser Ovissi , a living legend of Contemporary Iranian art.
Maryam studied Art Management and opened a gallery dedicated to Iranian-American Art Gallery
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A Culinary Instructor’s Thoughts on the Atlantic Article
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Ann C.
Posted
Thu 14 Jan 2010 6:53am
“Sí se puede” –Cesar Chavez
“Yes it can be done” is a phrase born from the story and abuse of immigrant labor in America; the belief in an American “lofty set of ideals” the driver within the phrase, the belief in humanity. Caitlyn Flanagan’s piece in The Atlantic uses the story of immigrant labor to explain why food edu ...
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What makes a good yoga instructor?
by
Stacey S
Posted
Tue 11 Nov 2008 1:14pm
I think I posted about this a while ago, yet it’s a question that stays on my mind (probably because I’m an instructor). I recently realized that the answer to this question, for me anyway, comes down to one thing. What makes a good (or great) yoga instructor is the instructor who is [...]
Tags: Yoga and Meditation by Stacey
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What to Look for in a Yoga Instructor
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Stacey S
Posted
Tue 11 Nov 2008 1:15pm
There has been an influx in yoga studios, wellness centers and of course instructors. How do you know if you’ve got the right instructor for you? I get asked this question a lot.
Below are a few things to think about and ask about when trying out a new studio or instructor. Don’t be [...]
Tags: Yoga and Meditation by Stacey
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6 keys for choosing the right Pilates instructor
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Charlotte B.
Posted
Mon 12 May 2008 12:47am
Before hiring a Pilates instructor you must be aware of certain aspects to make a wise decision, worth of your health, time and money.
Pilates Method can be a challenging discipline, but with the appropriate guidance of an instructor who is knowledgeable in the subject and knows how to communicate...
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How to Become a Fitness Instructor
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Methods of Healing
Posted
Thu 04 Mar 2010 9:48pm
If you truly enjoy fitness classes, you may do well as a fitness instructor. Of course, you cannot become a fitness instructor without the proper training... instructor.
What Type of Fitness Instructor Will You Be?
The best way to determine which type or types of fitness you would like to instruct is to take a wide range of fitness
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Instructor as Guide
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Michele A.
Posted
Wed 06 May 2009 11:50am
instructor. Hanshi Merriman told us that the instructor is a “Guide”. The instructor teaches us by guiding us down the martial arts path. Students need to take responsibility for their training.
At the time I heard this lecture, I focused on my responsibility as a student. It was my job to learn, practice and study. I was not an instructor nor did I know if I
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