Jade Lady Meditation - Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Chi Kung (Qigong)

<body bgcolor="#E2DAE7"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="64%" background="images/taichibg2003.jpg"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <img border="0" src="images/taichianchorage_01.jpg" width="588" height="99"><br> <img border="0" src="images/taichianchorage_02.jpg" width="219" height="154"><img border="0" src="images/taichianchorage_03.jpg" width="192" height="154"><img border="0" src="images/taichianchorage_04.jpg" width="177" height="154"><br> <img border="0" src="images/celebrate.jpg" width="563" height="107"></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="588" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left" width="568"> <p>After spending years cultivating an academic life, I realized my real passion was not for examining life but for living it! Although my studies were not in vain... both my Bachelor of Science and my Master of Public Administration have given me a vocabulary to connect with other indoctrinated intellectuals who have lost their identity in a label.</p> <p>As a dedicated practitioner of the Taoist way, it is my honor to guide others on their path of self-cultivation and spiritual development. At my studio in Anchorage, Alaska, I offer weekly classes, weekend workshops and private sessions. I also lead annual “adventure retreats” to historic and novel locations around the world. Using Taoist Philosophy with a mixture of Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung Healing, it is my quest to improve the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of anyone who is interested in the process of self-cultivation.</p> <p>Although Taoism follows principles rather than rituals, there are a few meaningful titles that are granted. In June 2004 I was honored with the title of Shima (or Shima, meaning mother teacher) from my mentor, Master Pei Wo Lun. This title is the female counterpart to Shifu. Few people have the privilege of studying with a Shifu or Shima. It has been my good fortune to be mentored by a Master Shifu. Master Pei, who often saw in me what I could not see in myself, opened my eyes to emotional and spiritual strength that I am now privileged to share with those who seek my counsel. </p> <p>My continued studies with Master Pei include Taoist healing techniques, two-person Tai Chi Sword and martial applications. My studies with noted Chinese practitioners include martial techniques and Chi Kung healing with Grandmaster Zhang Yuan Ming (18th generation Taoist Tai Chi and 8th generation Taoist Healing Chi Kung), martial applications of Yang-style Bear Paw with Yang Zhen Duo (4th generation Yang Family), and martial applications of Yang-style Tai Chi Sword with Yang Jun (6th generation Yang Family).</p> <p align="center">-- Shima Susan Elkins</p> <script language="JavaScript">  </script> <p align="center"> <img src="_vti_bin/fpcount.exe/?Page=index.html|Image=0" alt="Hit Counter"></p> <p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="1"><b> <a href="http://www.jadelady.com" target="_top">Home</a> | <a href="taichi.html">History</a> | <a href="sunrise.html">Tai Chi Sunrise</a> | <a href="calendar.html">Classes & Schedule</a> | <a href="http://www.jadelady.com/enrollmentform.htm" target="_top">Enrollment Form</a> | <a href="maps.html">Map</a> | <a href="mailto:selkins@gci.net">E-mail</a></b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b>  Studio Location: </b></font>2636 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99503<a href="maps.html#map"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b><br> </b></font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b>  Mailing Address: </b>3310 Bering Street #301, Anchorage, AK 99503</font></p> <p align="center">  </p> <p><br> </p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">  Tel: 907. 562.2863,  E-mail: <a href="mailto:selkins@gci.net"><b>selkins@gci.net<br> </b></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">  ©2003 Jade Lady Meditation | ©2003 <a href="http://www.anchoragedesign.com" target="_top"><b>Prisma Design & Photography</b></a></font></p> <p align="center">  </p> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"></p> </td></tr></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="1"><b>  </b></font></p> <blockquote type="cite" class="cite" cite> <p align="center"><font size="2">Last Updated: April 2006</font></p> </blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="1"><b> <a href="http://www.jadelady.com" target="_top">Home</a> | <a href="taichi.html">History</a> | <a href="sunrise.html">Tai Chi Sunrise</a> | <a href="calendar.html">Classes & Schedule</a> | <a href="http://www.jadelady.com/enrollmentform.htm" target="_top">Enrollment Form</a> | <a href="maps.html">Map</a> | <a href="mailto:selkins@gci.net">E-mail</a></b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b>  Studio Location: </b></font>2636 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99503<a href="maps.html#map"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b><br> </b></font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><b>  Mailing Address: </b>3310 Bering Street #301, Anchorage, AK 99503</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">  Tel: 907. 562.2863,  E-mail: <a href="mailto:selkins@gci.net"><b>selkins@gci.net<br> </b></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">  ©2003-2006  Jade Lady Meditation | ©2003 <a href="http://www.anchoragedesign.com" target="_top"><b>Prisma Design & Photography</b></a></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1"><br>  </font></p> <p>  </p> <p> </td></tr></table></body>