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"I have attended a variety of yoga, tai chi & qi gong classes with regularity over the past several years. My favorite teacher is Suzen Segall. I now attend her class almost every Monday morning. She leads us in a blend of Chinese yoga, acupressure/acu-yoga, and qi gong. I chose her class because it is more gentle and peaceful than many of the sessions at my gym. I have supplemented her instruction with an excellent book, Qi Gong for Beginners, by Stanley Wilson. I have been practicing "The 8 Silken Movements" daily. It requires about 8 minutes. I find I rarely have an excuse good enough to talk myself out of 8 minutes, whereas a lengthier practice could be easier to postpone (and omit). Usually, I go for a walk in the woods with my golden retriever, Trooper. We finish by sitting next to a stream to meditate and then I perform the qi gong exercises. I have increased in flexibility (body & mind) through this practice, and it is a good stress reliever. I have made this practice my own through daily repetition. Recently I volunteered at two Casting for Recovery® retreats for women with breast cancer. At the first, I used the 8 Silken Movements as a warm-up exercise prior to fly-casting instruction. At the second retreat, I led a group of participants in early morning exercise before breakfast. Both sessions were well received. I was delighted to find time for my own practice and to share it with others at the same time."
CECELIA HARD, MD SEPTEMBER 2005

"Thank you for one of the most relaxing experiences I've had in my life."
Michele Taylor, Pittsburgh, PA

"My golf game improved a lot. I breathe, relax, take a deep breath before I putt or swing."
Peggy Stone, Age 76, Hagerstown, MD

"What a natural high! Thank you for the therapy. A wonderful experience, and so much more. Looking forward to seeing you as often as our calendars are compatible."
Jane Belloff, Lavelle, MD

"Very informative--good basic introduction to alternative oriental self maintenance! I would like to learn more."
Jonathan Klemens, Gibsonia, PA

"My husband calls you the acupoker! Your work feels like massage for the soul."
Theresa Robinson, VA

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