Foundations of Mind Body Healing and Martial Arts
Thursday November 7th, 6:30-8:30pm

Yi Quan, like Tai Chi, is both a healing and martial art. But unlike Tai Chi it does not require memorizing a complicated choreography. Rather, in this highly experiential workshop, we focus on refining the skills that are at the core of Tai Chi and Qigong. Ken Cohen, who learned from a direct student of the founder of Yi Quan, will share detailed ways to improve posture, breathing and movement and unique Standing Meditation practices such as Hunyuan (Primordial) Standing, Eagle Standing, Monkey Standing, and Dragon Standing. He will also teach Yi Quan visualizations that increase relaxation, energy flow, and core strength. For those who are interested in the martial arts application of Yi Quan, there will be an opportunity to learn Yi Quan’s unique 1-2-3 punching routines to increase the ability to store and release internal force. No pre-requisites. All levels welcome.


Ken Cohen has been practicing Chinese healing, martial, and contemplative arts since 1968. He was the only apprentice to Taoist Abbot Huang Gengshi (1910-1999), a collaborator with Alan Watts, and senior student of William C.C. Chen, B.P. Chan, and Madame Gao Fu. Author of The Way of Qigong and more than 200 articles on spirituality and health, Ken is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine. www.kennethcohen.com