[bioundgrd] Channeling Qi Panel and Live Shaolin Martial Arts Demo: Friday (5/8) @ 7pm, Lobdell

[Janice Chang]

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>MIT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE SOCIETY presents
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>the big event of the yearŠ
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>  Channeling Qi
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><https://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/>https://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/
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>  THIS Friday Evening, May 8th
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>7-9 PM
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>Lobdell, MIT Student Center 
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>Free Admission for All
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>Great cultural food & drinks served.
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>An event you don't want to miss!
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>  <http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/?page_id=48>RSVP Online Today!
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>FeaturingŠ
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>LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
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>   Martial Arts Performance
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>By Shaolin Masters of Kung fu
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>4th generation disciples of the legendary Huang Feihung ¿îÚçÉ
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>Original forms as were practiced at Shaolin 200 years ago
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>Defensive Power of Qi
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>Masters being attacked
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>  Offensive Power of Qi
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>Masters breaking cinder blocks with their iron palms
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>Defying a MIT study published in Scientific American in 1980s
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>  Healing Power of Qi
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>Healing as described by one who experiences instant recovery from injuries
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>  Cultivation of Qi
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>Different systems of Qigong - hard and soft - the two principal systems
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>Volunteers from the audience will be invited onto stage to
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>  try out demonstrations &
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>  experience the healing power of Qi.
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>Tutorials for Kungfu & Qigong with masters after the event
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>PANEL DISCUSSION
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>  Explore the Mystery of Qi
>in various Traditional Asian Medicine practices, including
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>Herbal, Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Qi-gong, and Meditation
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>through Scientific, Clinical, and Anthropological perspectives.
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>Speakers from MGH, HMS Osher Institute, Harvard, and BU
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>Sean Palfrey, M.D.
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>Moderator
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>Linda Barnes, Ph.D.
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>"Asian Community's Dependence on Herb to Balance Qi"
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>Catherine Kerr, Ph.D
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>"Qi & Touch Perception, All in the mind?"
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>Master Yon Lee
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>"Cultivation of Qi in martial arts & Healing power of Qi"
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>Albert Yeung, M.D., Sc.D.
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>"Acupuncture to Balance Qi in Patients & Treatment on Depression"
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>  Please see 
><http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/?page_id=46>Panel 
>Bios for more details.
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>Q & A
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>  Skeptics & Advocates welcomed.
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>Opportunity to raise your doubts and exchange different opinions.
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>RECEPTION
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>Great cultural drinks and food served.
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>Opportunity to network with professionals and TMS members.
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>WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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>Bring your friends and guests J
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><http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/?page_id=48>RSVP Online Today!
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>What is Qi? 
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><http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/?page_id=48>Check out the quick survey!
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>Questions / Thoughts about Qi?
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><http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/qi/?cat=6>Share it online !
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>This event is cosponsored by MIT ARCADE & Harvard Tai Chi Tiger Crane
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>What is TMS?
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><http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/newsite/about.html>http://tms.scripts.mit.edu/newsite/about.html
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>We are a new ASA-recognized group at MIT devoted 
>to exploring traditional medicine methods. We 
>hope to accomplish the following:
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>Promote awareness of traditional medicines throughout the MIT community.
>Engage the MIT community in the process of 
>exploring various traditional treatments from 
>scientific and anthropological perspectives.
>Apply the medical theories via practical 
>exercises that achieve and maintain a healthy 
>body and mind
>Disclaimer:
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>°P       As a learning-oriented organization, 
>TMS maintains an open-minded and unbiased 
>perspective towards all kinds of medical 
>practice.
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>°P       TMS welcomes all who are interested in 
>learning more about traditional medicines to 
>join our open, bidirectional discussions, 
>regardless of skeptical or supportive attitudes.
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>°P      TMS is NOT limited to traditional 
>oriental medicine but explores traditional 
>medicines of all cultures.
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