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CITCM offers courses that may be taken by any interested member of the public. These courses do not require any prerequisites unless stated and are designed to be easily understood by anyone who has a desire to learn more about TCM, Chinese language and culture.

You have all heard or experienced that meditation can give us a quieter, calmer demeanor, a clearer and more methodic mind, and a more energized body. However, many people find it a challenge to keep the mind quiet and clear during meditation. We invite you to join a form of meditation that keeps your mind free from distractions and allows you to remain focused through deep breathing and Buddhist chanting. This form of meditation has been practiced for thousands of years in the East. Not only does it help you clear your mind, but also the deep breathing helps you control and regulate your Qi (energy). Keeping a clear and open mind and utilizing deep and long breathing are the major aspects of meditation that rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit.

Instructor: Fu yi
Fu yi brings a rich and varied background to his meditation. He has practiced meditation for nearly 10 years following his master who is the Disciple of famous Ji cheng and Qing Ding monk, Ge Jia Living Buddha, who understand the core of meditation. And Fuyi's veteran practice, calm conduct, and academic experience can guide you to feel the true spiritual mind and pure physical body.

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This course will introduce students to the basic principles of medical Qi Gong and different forms of Qi Gong. Students will learn various Qi Gong exercises, experiencing the power of the body's energy.

This course will introduce TCM concepts for longevity. Methods to rejuvenate essence, Qi, and spirit and techniques to maintain good brain function, eye sight and hearing will be taught. Appropriate exercises based on each individual as well as simple anti-aging, and immune boosting remedies will also be briefly introduced. This course will be beneficial for practitioners and any one who wants to maintain and improve their health.

Chinese nutrition and diet therapy covers the efficiency of the foods and herbs that serve as food but also have therapeutic effects. Learn how to use food for prevention and treatment of disease, maintaining or improving health, and prolonging life. Basic concepts in Western nutritional science will be covered for familiarity.

This program is designed for people who are interested in learning some basic mandarin conversations, Chinese culture, and traveling tips. Different levels of conversation in the course are designed according to the progress of the classes.

Level I: 15 weeks course 2 hours/week, total of 30 hours.
Course content: Chinese Pin Yin pronunciation system, daily dialogue level one, dialogue for greeting, direction, and basic conversation, brief Chinese culture introduction.

Level II: 15 weeks course 2 hours /week, total of 30 hours.
Course content: Daily dialogue level II, daily dialogue for shopping, dinning, and more in-depth conversation. Basic Chinese hand writing and calligraphy, brief Chinese culture introduction and traveling tips.

Level III. 15 weeks course 2 hours/week, total of 30 hours.
Course content: Daily dialogue level III, phrases and humorous conversations, more Chinese culture introduction, traveling tips.