Date: December 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Time: 0800-0845
In the morning on December 11, 13 & 14, 2006, there
will be early morning workshops for physical exercise, tai-chi
& hand-on techniques of Asian origin. Please
note that Workshops EM01, EM02 & EM03 are series of
workshops offering progressive skills and practices and
contain 3-day programme.
Pre-registration for these early morning workshops is required.
An online Workshop Registration Form was sent to all participantsand
the deadline for registration is November
16, 2006. Please contact the secretariat
if you could not receive the Login ID and Password.
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Micro-Acupressure
for Better Health (FULL)
Conductor: Mr Danny Chan, Hospital
Authority, HKSAR
Date: Dec 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Language: English |
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Physical
& Mental Health Effects on Dayan Qigong
Practicing
(FULL)
Conductor: Mr Chan Kim-Fung, Chinese
Da Yan Qi Gong Association, HKSAR
Date: Dec 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Language: English
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Tai-Chi
10 movements (FULL)
Conductor: The Tai-Chi Masters
ofHospital Authority, HKSAR
Date: Dec 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Language: English |
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Guide
Meditation for Well Being (FULL)
Conductor: Ms Liv Conquest, Austin
Health, Australia
Date: Dec 11, 2006
Language: English
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Artistic
Reflection Session with Songs and Poems
(FULL)
Conductor: Dr Stephen I-Hong Hsu,
Renal Division & Department of Medicine,
Brigham & Women's Hospital, USA
Date: Dec 13, 2006
Language: English
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Modified
Pilates Demonstration for Elderly (FULL)
Conductor: Ms Hsi-Yuan Wu, Graduate
Institute of Dance, Taipei Physical Education
College, Taiwan
Date: Dec 13, 2006
Language: English & Mandarin |
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Micro-Acupressure for Better Health (EM01) (FULL)
Presenter: Mr. Danny Chan Kwok Ching
Date: Dec 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Language: English
Workshop Description:
Acupressure has long been used as a self-management and
treatment technique for health promotion, pain management,
and stress relief. However, it requires application of basic
knowledge of anatomy and traditional Chinese medicine theory
to achieve
therapeutic results, which may not be convenient to non-health
care professionals and the public. In this workshop, a ‘new’
acupressure technique, also known as micro-acupressure will
be introduced. This micro-acupressure technique is based
on one of the micro-acupressure theories such as wrist-ankle
acupuncture. The advantages of this technique are-it does
not require any basic knowledge of anatomy and traditional
Chinese medicine theory; it can be applied easily either
by the patients themselves or by non-health care professionals;
it has no side effects; and its effectiveness is being supported
by numerous studies.
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Physical & Mental Health Effects
on Dayan Qigong Practicing (EM02) (FULL)
Conductor: Mr Chan Kim-Fung, Chinese Da Yan Qi Gong
Association, HKSAR
Date: Dec 11, 13 & 14, 2006
Language: English
Workshop Description:
Dayan Qigong originated from the Kum Lun School of Taoism
over one thousand years ago. Growing out of Ying Yang the
philosophy of the five elements and Jingluo.It is a natural
blending of aneient Chinese philosophy and the graceful
movements of the wild goose.
The exercises emphasize relaxation and union with nature
and require a calm and peaceful attitude. With regular practice
it becomes possible to attain this attitude due to a growing
ability to reduce stress levels and control cmotions. This
calmer state of mind is due to both the improved physical
health of the practitioner and the development of a peaceful
mind brought on by the performance of the exercises. This
improvement in well-being often results in the practitioner
becoming a more considerate and generous person. The individual
comes to embody the essence of a harmonious society.
A comprehensive system of Qigong practice. Dayan Qigong
offers many mobile and static Qigong exercises. Through
its gentle motions, the exercise stimulates and conducts
internal Qi to regulate and strengthen the bio-energy flow
throughout the body in keeping with the principles of Jingluo.
Ultimately the practice of Dayan Qigong helps to maintain
good health and to heal chronic disease. The China National
Sports & Health Exercise Collection Office recognized
these health benefits in 1997 when Dayan Qigong was added
to the list of beneficial exercises. In 1998 it was approved
by the China Sports Department as a Health Keeping Qigong.
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Tai-Chi Workshop (EM03) (FULL)
Conductor: Hospital Authority, HKSAR (To be confirmed)
Date: (To be confirmed)
Language: English
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Guide Meditation for Well Being (EM0364) (FULL)
Conductor: Ms Liv Conquest, Austin Health, Australia
Date: Dec 11, 2006
Language: English
Workshop Description:
Meditation is a creative method of promoting harmony and
tranquility for individuals in a stressful world. This experiential
workshop of ‘Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation’ is based
on social work practice over several years in an acute hospital
and recent research with cancer patients for a MSW. The
theoretical framework underpinning the practice of this
meditation is ‘Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy’ which
is used in psychotherapy and counseling particularly for
anxiety and depression. Its origins derive from Buddhist
practice and the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn from the Centre
of Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts. The format
of the workshop involves participants being instructed in
the principles of mindfulness of breathing meditation followed
by a guided relaxation body scan and guided meditation.
The core practice involves observing the breath if the mind
becomes distracted by thoughts, feeling or sensations the
participant is instructed to observe the thought, feeling
or sensation and gently return their attention to the breath.
If practiced regularly meditation can empower a person to
take responsibility to live in the present moment and to
take an action based on observance rather than a reaction
to a stressor. The session will conclude with a reflection
of the mindfulness experience and questions.
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Artistic Reflection Session with Songs and Poems
(EM04) (FULL)
Conductor: Dr Stephen I-Hong Hsu, Renal Division &
Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital,
USA
Date: Dec 13, 2006
Language: English
Workshop Description:
This workshop teaches how to practice making spoken poetry
and song an essential part of everyday human experience.
It is based on the conviction that the “numbness” and “burnout”
that so many people experience in the relentless and frenetic
pace of their personal and professional lives—nothing less
than an epidemic in the modern world—is in large part the
result of having lost a connection to what C. G. Jung referred
to as a subconscious and subterranean river of archetypal
and life-affirming symbols that are the essential source
material for every meaningful life. Because poets and song-writers
know instinctively how to dip into this well-spring of inspiration,
our encounters with their creative works, as well as our
own personal and natural yearnings to express ourselves
in poetry and song, can provide a way for us to re-establish
that connection and find fresh meaning and purpose and a
sense of the “quietly heroic” dimensions of our daily lives.
In patients with mental illness who often and regularly
face deep despair, poetry and song can provide catharsis
and offer a broad and meaningfully rich context within which
to rediscover hope and faith and life-affirmation—and a
sense of connectedness to an existence that seems to have
forsaken them.
Live poetry readings and song performances will be organized
around several themes including “taking the courageous step,”
“the practice of forgiveness” and the practice of the “spirituality
of imperfection.” These will generate opportunities for
discussion and self-reflection, as well as provide specific
training for the therapist on effective techniques of reading/singing
aloud. Participants will be encouraged to actively share
their own experiences and ideas about how poetry and song
can be used to mend the fabric of our increasingly fragmented
lives and bring “wholeheartedness,” healing, and peace to
the body, mind and spirit.
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Modified Pilates Demonstration for Elderly (EM0849)
(FULL)
Conductor: Ms Hsi-Yuan Wu, Graduate Institute of Dance,
Taipei Physical Education College, Taiwan
Date: Dec 13, 2006
Language: English & Mandarin
Workshop Description:
OBJECTIVES. This presentation aim to demonstrate how to
utilize modified Pilates to promote psychophysiological
health for elderly.
CONTENT. First, this presentation will introduce basic six
principles of Pilates: breathing, centering, control, concentration,
fluidity, and precision to audiences and will demonstrate
how to apply them for elderly. Second, several keys and
concepts which include posture, powerhouse, stance, chin
to chest, c-curve, the box, minimum movement, and relaxation
will be presented. Third, modified Pilates exercise for
common aches and pains, such as back pain, neck and shoulder
tension, tired legs, knee pain, tight hamstrings and hip
flexors, elbows and wrist will be taught. Finally, Pilates-related
studies will be reviewed and summarized for audiences to
bring back to their facilities and institutions.
METHODS. The presentation will utilize easy equipments,
such as chair (without wheel) and exercise mat, to demonstrate
the exercise without complex or expensive equipments.
RESULTS. Audience will learn basic concepts, principles,
keys, exercise for common pain, and related research about
Pilates.
IMPLICATIONS: Health promotion and related services need
to be adapted for elderly with coming of aging society.
By modifying Pilates exercise for elderly, this presentation
suggests that more interventions and activities need to
be modified to promote health, wellness and welfare for
future graying society.
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