Educational Courses
Structured Pathways for Learning, Growth, and Deep Insight
This section presents a series of carefully designed training programs, each tailored to meet the diverse needs of those interested in internal arts, holistic health, and personal development.
From foundational practices to advanced curricula, from therapeutic approaches to technical training, each course offers a systematic learning experience—rooted in living traditions, practical wisdom, and contemporary relevance.
Experienced instructors, purpose-driven content, and a supportive environment guide you along the way, helping you reclaim and expand your inner capacities with clarity and confidence.
On this page, the paths have been laid. All that remains is to find the one aligned with your journey.
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Where and How Do We Begin?
The Path to Maturity
Every meaningful journey begins with a conscious step. In the process of inner cultivation and disciplined training, we stand beside you with care and structure to ensure a personal, coherent, and effective path. The Path to Maturity provides a clear framework for beginning, deepening, and expanding your practice—rooted in self-awareness, ongoing mentorship, and continuous progress assessment.
This journey unfolds in five stages:
- Initial Consultation Request
- Interview and Assessment
- Receiving a Personalized Program
- Beginning Practice with Instructor Guidance
- Progress Evaluation and Path Expansion
This roadmap is designed to support your movement from initial intention toward depth, growth, and inner transformation.
Request Initial Consultation
Submit the form and begin the dialogue to identify your needs.
Participate in Interview and Assessment
Review your background, goals, and individual capacity.
Receive Personalized Program
A tailored training path designed based on your assessment.
Start Practice with Guidance
Start structured sessions with direct support from instructors.
Evaluate Progress and Expand the Journey
Ongoing review, adjustments, and deeper development of your practice.
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Related Events
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Qigong is a holistic practice that offers numerous health benefits, including improved circulation and enhanced immune function.
Benefits of Tiger Qigong:
Tiger Qigong is particularly effective for dispersing Qi stagnation in the physical body.
This ancient form of Qigong serves both medical and martial purposes, enhancing the overall coordination of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
Tiger Qigong involves expansive, opening movements that massage all the joints.
It facilitates the elimination of toxins from the body.
It strengthens the ligaments and muscles.
It promotes spinal health.
It fosters emotional balance.
Schedule and Content of the "Tiger Qigong Workshop":
- Theoretical Foundations of Five-Animal Qigong (≈30 minutes)
- Mind-Body Awakening for Entering Tiger Qigong (10 minutes)
- Form 1: Tiger Searching (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 2: Tiger Clawing (20 minutes)
- Form 3: Tiger Leaping (20 minutes)
- Break and Refreshments (30 minutes)
- Form 4: Tiger Ripping (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 5: Recovery (20 minutes)
- Cool Down and Release (10 minutes)
- Dialogue and Q&A Session
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Qigong is a holistic practice that offers numerous health benefits, including improved circulation and enhanced immune function.
Benefits of Tiger Qigong:
Tiger Qigong is particularly effective for dispersing Qi stagnation in the physical body.
This ancient form of Qigong serves both medical and martial purposes, enhancing the overall coordination of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
Tiger Qigong involves expansive, opening movements that massage all the joints.
It facilitates the elimination of toxins from the body.
It strengthens the ligaments and muscles.
It promotes spinal health.
It fosters emotional balance.
Schedule and Content of the "Tiger Qigong Workshop":
- Theoretical Foundations of Five-Animal Qigong (≈30 minutes)
- Mind-Body Awakening for Entering Tiger Qigong (10 minutes)
- Form 1: Tiger Searching (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 2: Tiger Clawing (20 minutes)
- Form 3: Tiger Leaping (20 minutes)
- Break and Refreshments (30 minutes)
- Form 4: Tiger Ripping (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 5: Recovery (20 minutes)
- Cool Down and Release (10 minutes)
- Dialogue and Q&A Session
Date
March 15, 2024
Time
03:30 - 08:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
Hybrid
Registration Deadline
March 11, 2024
Participants Limit
25 Students
Instructors
Arash Rezaei
Summer Seminars on Tai Chi and Medical Qigong – YFH, USA
In the summer of 2025, a series of specialized seminars took place at the mountain retreat of Yang’s Family Heights (YFH) with the presence of Dr. Yang. These seminars featured advanced training in Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi Sword, Push Hands (Tuishou), and Fighting Set forms.
The final segment focused primarily on Medical Qigong and the Grand Circulation of Energy (Da Mai). Although the groups were smaller in size, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and commitment.
All classes were held at full capacity, and the combination of a serene retreat environment alongside the mountain nature created an ideal setting for focused learning and growth. Meals were provided by a professional chef, emphasizing healthful and nourishing cuisine.
Dr. Yang has announced that summer 2026 may mark the final occurrence of these seminars at YFH.
Summer Seminars on Tai Chi and Medical Qigong – YFH, USA
In the summer of 2025, a series of specialized seminars took place at the mountain retreat of Yang’s Family Heights (YFH) with the presence of Dr. Yang. These seminars featured advanced training in Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi Sword, Push Hands (Tuishou), and Fighting Set forms.
The final segment focused primarily on Medical Qigong and the Grand Circulation of Energy (Da Mai). Although the groups were smaller in size, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and commitment.
All classes were held at full capacity, and the combination of a serene retreat environment alongside the mountain nature created an ideal setting for focused learning and growth. Meals were provided by a professional chef, emphasizing healthful and nourishing cuisine.
Dr. Yang has announced that summer 2026 may mark the final occurrence of these seminars at YFH.
Attendance Type
In Person
Instructors
Grandmaster Dr. Yang, Juing-Ming
Yoga Therapy and Qigong for Structural, Physiological, and Psychological Conditions
This comprehensive workshop, designed for therapists, instructors, and practitioners interested in traditional and practical methods, offers a foundational and applied approach to addressing the most common structural, physiological, and psychological imbalances of the modern age through the perspectives of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Qigong practice.
Course Structure
Session One – Structural Topics:
Focus on low back pain, pelvis, and sacrum.
An exploration of the biomechanics and functional patterns of the lower spine and pelvis. Participants will practice a combination of asanas and Qigong movements aimed at reducing pain, enhancing stability, and improving range of motion.
Session Two – Physiological Topics:
Focus on sleep disorders and chronic tension.
Analysis of the root causes of sleep disturbances from Ayurvedic, Yoga, and Qigong viewpoints. Introduction to breathing techniques, body awareness, and evening practices designed to improve sleep quality and soothe the nervous system.
Session Three – Psychological/Emotional Topics:
Focus on anxiety and mental restoration.
Examination of the mind-body connection within a holistic health framework. Training in introspective exercises, meditation, mantra recitation, and mindful Qigong to reduce anxiety, redefine life orientation, and cultivate inner inspiration and joy.
Therapeutic Approach
Yoga Therapy addresses the whole person—not merely symptoms but their origins in attitudes and behavioral patterns. Through nurturing insight and constructive action, it activates the natural healing process.
Yoga Therapy and Qigong for Structural, Physiological, and Psychological Conditions
This comprehensive workshop, designed for therapists, instructors, and practitioners interested in traditional and practical methods, offers a foundational and applied approach to addressing the most common structural, physiological, and psychological imbalances of the modern age through the perspectives of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Qigong practice.
Course Structure
Session One – Structural Topics:
Focus on low back pain, pelvis, and sacrum.
An exploration of the biomechanics and functional patterns of the lower spine and pelvis. Participants will practice a combination of asanas and Qigong movements aimed at reducing pain, enhancing stability, and improving range of motion.
Session Two – Physiological Topics:
Focus on sleep disorders and chronic tension.
Analysis of the root causes of sleep disturbances from Ayurvedic, Yoga, and Qigong viewpoints. Introduction to breathing techniques, body awareness, and evening practices designed to improve sleep quality and soothe the nervous system.
Session Three – Psychological/Emotional Topics:
Focus on anxiety and mental restoration.
Examination of the mind-body connection within a holistic health framework. Training in introspective exercises, meditation, mantra recitation, and mindful Qigong to reduce anxiety, redefine life orientation, and cultivate inner inspiration and joy.
Therapeutic Approach
Yoga Therapy addresses the whole person—not merely symptoms but their origins in attitudes and behavioral patterns. Through nurturing insight and constructive action, it activates the natural healing process.
Date
1 to 3 May 2025
Time
04:00 - 08:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
In Person
Participants Limit
20 Students
Instructors
Niloofar Azadi, Aryanmehr, Arash Rezaei
Taichi Sword (Wu An)
Taichi Sword
Taichi Sword (Wu An)
Taichi Sword
Date
May 13, 2025
Time
14:30 - 20:00
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
Hybrid
Registration Deadline
May 9, 2025
Participants Limit
20 Students
Instructors
Michelle Lin, Arash Rezaei, Aryanmehr
Peng Lu Ji An
در مجموعه کارگاههای Peng Lu Ji An
شما یک تغییر عمیق در طرز فکر را تجربه خواهید کرد، انتخابهای زیستی خود را دوباره ارزیابی میکنید و آنچه را که برای یک توازن پویا واقعاً مهم است کشف خواهید کرد.
پیوندهایی که در طول این دوره تجربه میکنید، عمیق و معنادار خواهد بود و جریانی از انرژی را ایجاد میکند که تا مدتها پس از پایان این سفر درونی با شما خواهد ماند.
Peng Lu Ji An
در مجموعه کارگاههای Peng Lu Ji An
شما یک تغییر عمیق در طرز فکر را تجربه خواهید کرد، انتخابهای زیستی خود را دوباره ارزیابی میکنید و آنچه را که برای یک توازن پویا واقعاً مهم است کشف خواهید کرد.
پیوندهایی که در طول این دوره تجربه میکنید، عمیق و معنادار خواهد بود و جریانی از انرژی را ایجاد میکند که تا مدتها پس از پایان این سفر درونی با شما خواهد ماند.
Date
9/27/2024 to 7/28/2025
Time
03:30 - 08:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
Hybrid
Registration Deadline
September 24, 2025
Participants Limit
25 Students
Instructors
Arash Rezaei
Online Seminar with Dr. Yang
Seminar Overview:
This session is part of an ongoing series of advanced-level meetings with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, focusing on deeper training and teaching methodologies in Taijiquan and Qigong. The agenda includes both a brief review and practical demonstrations from the previous session, along with the introduction of several new topics.
Topics to be Covered:
- Taiji Symbol: concepts and principles
- Yang Style: linear patterns & Bagua stepping
- Yin aspects in training
- Rollback & Press: detailed breakdown
- Small and Large Rollback variations
- Applications: general approaches to training and testing students
- Double Pushing Hands
- Striking and kicking components
- Core techniques: Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao
- Borrowing Jing: theory and practice
- Fighting Set: structure and use
- Candle Training: sensitivity and focus
- Taiji Ball Qigong: coordination and internal development
Due to the breadth of topics, not all subjects may be covered fully within a single session. However, the structure is designed to ensure practical insight and clarity on key elements.
Online Seminar with Dr. Yang
Seminar Overview:
This session is part of an ongoing series of advanced-level meetings with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, focusing on deeper training and teaching methodologies in Taijiquan and Qigong. The agenda includes both a brief review and practical demonstrations from the previous session, along with the introduction of several new topics.
Topics to be Covered:
- Taiji Symbol: concepts and principles
- Yang Style: linear patterns & Bagua stepping
- Yin aspects in training
- Rollback & Press: detailed breakdown
- Small and Large Rollback variations
- Applications: general approaches to training and testing students
- Double Pushing Hands
- Striking and kicking components
- Core techniques: Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao
- Borrowing Jing: theory and practice
- Fighting Set: structure and use
- Candle Training: sensitivity and focus
- Taiji Ball Qigong: coordination and internal development
Due to the breadth of topics, not all subjects may be covered fully within a single session. However, the structure is designed to ensure practical insight and clarity on key elements.
Date
April 21, 2025
Time
15:00 - 19:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
Hybrid
Instructors
Grandmaster Dr. Yang, Juing-Ming, Arash Rezaei, Aryanmehr, Michelle Lin, Jonathan Chang
Related Researches
Qigong Meditation: Methods of Stopping Thought (Zhi Nian)
Before you start, you should understand that there are no techniques, which are absolutely effective for everybody. It depends on the individual. It may also depend on the situation and timing. Remember that the final goal of regulating your thoughts is to reach “the thought of no thought.”
Yoga and the Roots of Modern Somatics: Bridging Eastern Inner Traditions with Contemporary Mind-Body Sciences
In contemporary science, Somatics is recognized as a holistic approach to body and mind, emphasizing inner awareness, lived bodily experience, and nervous system regulation. Although the term emerged in the West during the 20th century, many of its core principles are rooted in ancient traditions, particularly Yoga and other Eastern inner systems. This article explores the historical and philosophical connection between Yoga and modern Somatics, the role of Yoga in redefining therapeutic approaches, and its influence on today’s scientific models.
Martial Ethics: The Pillars of Traditional Martial Arts’ Endurance
In the authentic schools of martial arts, techniques and physical skills are only part of the path. The true foundation of martial arts lies in ethics and character—the “Wu De” (武德 – Martial Morality), which in Chinese, Japanese, Iranian, and many other civilizations is recognized as the bridge between power and responsibility. Great masters have always emphasized: “One who relies only on the strength of the arm shortens the life of their art; but one who centers on morality will pass on their legacy for generations.”
Dámó’s Strengthening Qigong (達磨壯氣功): A Study on the Origins, Structure, and Traditional Functions of Internal Practices
In the internal and martial traditions of the East, it has always been emphasized that the cultivation of body and spirit must proceed hand in hand. One of the pillars of this teaching is a practice known as Qigong (氣功), which in its essence embodies continuity, discipline, and the unification of body, breath, and mind.
Angles of Benefit: The Dynamic Equilibrium Between Peak and Recovery
Being constantly at your peak—physically or mentally—may, at first glance, seem like a sign of health. But on closer examination, we find that a “100% maximum” state sustained over time allows no room for flexibility or breathing space in the body and mind’s intricate systems. We are not dealing with a linear model (all or nothing), but rather a dynamic and cyclical system.
Neijing Tu: The “Inner Landscape” Diagram
Neijing Tu (內經圖) is closely connected with Chinese medicine. This work is considered a classic in Taoist internal alchemy practice. Using landscape painting metaphorically, it depicts the functions of human organs, the roles of various body parts, and the emotional stages throughout the practice. The diagram uses imagery to point to the dual cultivation of essence (jing) and life (sheng), revealing their true meaning in the unity of heaven and humanity. It has been praised by later generations as the "first image of Chinese health preservation." As a classic, the time of its creation has always been a subject of debate.
Companions Experience
The management of this center reflects a clear vision and deep respect for the traditional legacy of internal arts. From well-structured class schedules to respectful and responsible communication, everything operates at a truly professional and reliable standard.
Companions Experience
At Studio Emkan, practice was never just about movement—it taught me to live more consciously in my body. For years, Tai Chi had been a mental concept to me, but here, I experienced it in action: focus, presence, and inner balance. This space became a point of reconnection with myself—calm, structured, and sincere.
Companions Experience
Amid the rush of daily life and constant pressures, YMAA became a place of pause and focus for me. Through Tai Chi practice, I found balance, mental discipline, and a new sense of clarity and order.