As the T'ai Chi Classics state, ones T'ai Chi should "Flow like a river and be still as a mountain."

Upcoming Events

May 17, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
""T'ai Chi Yang Sword Seminar"" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219The double-sided sword (or Gim) is called the King of T'ai Chi weapons, and this workshop will demonstrate why the sword forms are revered within T'ai Chi circles. This workshop will teach sword fundamentals as well as the first Yang Style T'ai Chi sword form. A good T'ai Chi sword is required since so much depends upon the proper weight, length, and balance of the blade in order to perform the moves correctly. The workshop requires that participants are familiar with T'ai Chi. The cost of the workshop is $50, which does not include a sword. T'ai Chi swords can be ordered at a discount through Still Mountain for the workshop.
May 31, 2008 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"Tai Chi Qigong Seminar," - Himalayan Institute, Beverly Road, , Pittsburgh PA 15219Tai Chi Qigong is a unique set of exercises that blends the graceful movements of Tai Chi with the health giving benefits of Qigong, or Chi Kung. The set bolsters the health of the joints, organs, and muscles through the repetition of a number of moves intended to increase the flow of Chi and balance and harmonize organs and meridians. The set is an excellent introduction to Tai Chi and Chi Kung principles and movements for beginners. And for the more advanced student, the emphasis upon breathing and chi movements are of immense importance for continuing to gain greater insight into Chi generation and circulation. The workshop will be lead by Dr. David Clippinger, a Master Tai Chi teacher, and the cost for the workshop is $25.
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June 21, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
""Summer Chi Kung and Chi Healing"" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219The solstice and equinox are very important dates in Buddhist and Taoist philosophy. On those days, universal chi is most harmonious, and by extension, they are ideal for extended meditative practice and T'ai Chi training. June 21st being the Summer Solstice, this workshop will focus upon a number of exercises to increase the flow fo the body's chi, which will include a Summer Chi Kung (qigong) set as well as exercises to harmonize and heal the body.

Recent Events

April 26, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Still Mountain T'ai Chi's Fifth Annual World T'ai Chi Day." - Bird Park Fire Pit, Mt. Lebanon. In case of rain, event will be held at an alternative site tba. Bird Park Drive, , Mt. Lebanon PA Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC will host its fifth annual World T'ai Chi Day with free Workshops, Demonstrations, and events. The morning is free and open to the public. Please contact Dr. David Clippinger at 412-480-9177 for further information.
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April 9, 2008 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
""Introduction to Zen Buddhism Six Week Class--Begins April 9th"" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219This six week class will focus upon the history of Zen (Ch'an) in China, Japan, and the United States, as well as the practices developed by a range of practitioners including meditation, interviews, koan, and other techniques to facilitate "waking up." The class will be a valuable way for Zen practitioners to understand the history of meditative practice, and for those new to Buddhism, it will over insight into the philosophy of Zen and how those ideas can be incorporated into everyday existence. The class will include readings by and about the "Big Names" of Ch'an--Bodhidharma, Hui-Neng, Huang-Po, Chao-Chao, Lin-Chi, and others. The cost the class is $80 ($70 for those taking lay Buddhist vows at the end of the class). The fee for class includes all texts and materials.
March 15, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
""T'ai Chi Fan Seminar"" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219T'ai Chi Fan has a long history and is remarkably beautiful to perform, but it is weapon that is seldom taught. This special seminar will introduce the history of the Fan as a T'ai Chi weapon and will cover a number of basic moves as well as drills that can be done by oneself or with a partner. This will be a special opportunity to learn one of T'ai Chi's most misunderstood and least taught weapons. The workshop requires that participants are familiar with T'ai Chi. The cost is $50. Fans are provided.
March 8, 2008 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
""Zen and the Martial Arts: Lecture and Chi Kung Workshop"" - CloudWater Zendo, 14436 Puritas Avenue , Cleveland OH 44135Dr. David Clippinger (Venerable Shih Tao-Fa), Resident Instructor of Mountain Wind Zen Meditation, and Senior Student of Venerable Shih Ying-Fa, will present a lecture on the relationship of zen and the martial arts. The lecture will be followed by a special Chi Kung (qigong) workshop to teach the Yun-Shui Temple Chi Kung form. Donations to CloudWater will be accepted for participation in the lecture and workshop.
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March 1, 2008 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"Five Animals Qigong" - Himalayan Institute, Beverly Road, , Pittsburgh PA 15219Five Animals Qigong (or Chi Kung) is the original set of exercises that imitate the movements of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and crane, out of which all Chi Kung evolved and, more than likely, all Tai Chi and Kung Fu. The set targets each of the five majors organs, liver, kidneys, spleen, heart, and lungs, and corrects imbalances within the body and harmonizes all of the organs. This is a unique opportunity to learn a seldom taught Chi Kung set under the careful guidance of Master Tai Chi teacher, Dr. David Clippinger of Still Mountain Tai Chi and Chi Kung, LLC. The cost for the workshop is $25.
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February 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
""Flexibility and Stretching for Meditation and T'ai Chi"" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219Flexibility is central to the act of meditation and T'ai Chi alike. This workshop will teach a range of easy to learn stretches for the body as a whole, but will also focus upon stretches that target the problem areas of teh neck, shoulders, back, and hips. The exercises are geared toward students of meditation and T'ai Chi with the goal of strengthening overall health, improving meditative focus, and increasing concentration. The workshop is suitable for all levels of meditators and t'ai chi students. The cost is $25.
February 9, 2008 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM
""CloudWater Zendo Lunar New Year Celebration."" - CloudWater Zendo, 14436 Puritas Avenue , Cleveland OH 44135Still Mountain T'ai Chi will perform a number of T'ai Chi and Chi Kung demonstrations as part of CloudWater Zendo Lunar Celebration. Event is free and open to the public.
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February 6, 2008 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
"Breathing and Chi Cultivation" - Unitarian Universalist Church, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15219The Breath in Traditional Chinese Medicine is the driving force of Shen (the spirit embodied by mind consciousness), and it is the sibling of the body's internal energy (Chi or Qi). This workshop will focus upon Buddhist and Taoist breathing exercises that improve the overall circulatory flow of the body. Coupled with breathing exercises, a number of Chi exercises will be covered in order to bolster the auto-immune system and to enhance meditative awareness. The workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The cost is $25.
January 5, 2008 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"Introduction to Tai Chi: Short Olympic Form," - Himalayan Institute, Beverly Road, , Pittsburgh PA 15219Start 2008 by learning a shortened version of the Tai Chi form that is proposed for the Tai Chi competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The set blends Yang, Chen, and Wu style Tai Chi and has condensed each style to its most essential movements. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity for the novice to experience Tai Chi in its authentic form, and it provides more advanced practitioners the chance to expand their understanding of Tai Chi. This workshop will be taught by Master Tai Chi teacher, Dr. David Clippinger of Still Mountain Tai Chi and Chi Kung, LLC. The cost for the workshop is $25.
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December 19, 2007 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
""Chi Kung Workshop for Zen Practioners"" - The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA. 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA The practice of Zen meditation depends upon a number of physical issues including flexibility and muscular strength, which is why Buddhist monasteries throughout China teach Chi Kung exercises in order to maximize meditation practice. In this workshop, Ven Shih Tao-Fa In this workshop, Ven. Shih Tao-Fa will teach a number of Chi Kung exercises--some of which he learned from Shaolin Monks--in order to improve flexibility, strengthen the back, and to condition the lungs in order to enhance seated meditation. The session will be geared towarded beginners to Chi Kung practice, but it will be insightful for the advanced Chi Kung and Tai Chi practioner as well. The cost of the workshop is $25.
November 17, 2007 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"Self-Defense Workshop, Himalayan Institute, Mt. Lebanon, PA." - Himalayan Institute Beverly Road , Pittsburgh (Mt. Lebanon), PA Dr. David Clippinger will offer a self-defense workshop based upon the fundamentals of the martial arts aspects of T'ai Chi Chuan. The workshop will teach how to escape from wrist grabs, from grabs from behind, and more as well as effective counter strikes. The cost of the workshop is $25. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to keep oneself safe.
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October 20, 2007 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
"Push Hands and T'ai Chi Applications Workshop." - Sunnyhill, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA Dr. David Clippinger will lead a special Push Hands (or Tui Shou) workshop as well as teach applications from the Yang Family Open Hand Form. The cost of the workshop is $25.
October 17, 2007 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
"Therapeutic T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Workshop at Pennsylvania Community Providers Association Annual Conference." - PCPA Annual Conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort Champion PA The workshop will introduce the fundamentals of Tai Chi incluing the meditative breathing, the body postures, as well as the philosophy that informs the practice. Participants will learn a short and simple form that they should be able to practice after the conference. The explicit goal is for the participants to develop practices that will reduce stress, enhance concentration, and improve the overall sense of physical and mental well-being. The workshop will be informative and enjoyable.
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October 10, 2007 02:30 AM - 03:30 AM
"T'ai Chi Chuan Seminar at the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Conference" - Omni William Penn, 530 William Penn Place, , Pittsburgh PA 15219Dr. David Clippinger will lead a special Tai Chi seminar that will address the needs of the elderly and their caregivers. The session will include a number of T'ai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung (qigong) exercises that specifically addresses the health concerns of the elderly and aging. This event is paid for and sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of the Aging.
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September 26, 2007 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
"Soaring Crane Cancer Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshop--a Free Workshop presented by Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC and hosted by the Pittsburgh Cancer Caring Center." - Cancer Caring Center 4117 Libery Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15224Dr. David Clippinger of Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC will present a special workshop on Soaring Crane Chi Kung, a set of exercises developed by Master Zhao Jin-Xiang in China, commonly used in alleviating many of the symptoms of cancer as well as the side-effects of Western cancer treatments.
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September 22, 2007 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"Autumn Chi Kung (Qigong) and T'ai Chi Workshop." - Himalayan Institute, Beverly Road, , Mt. Lebanon, PA Dr. David Clippinger of Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung will offer a special autumn workshop that focuses upon a set of exercises specifically designed for the Fall season. This Chi Kung (or qigong) set is called White Crane Soft Chi Kung and corresponds to the Lungs. The set is modeled after the White Crane with its gentle and graceful wingspan, and this set helps to circulate ones respitory system to clear out stagnant Chi in the lungs and strengthen the lungs as the body moves into the cooler temperatures of Fall. This is a unique opportunity to learn a rare Chi Kung set with a highly established T'ai Chi and Chi Kung teacher. The cost for the workshop is $25.
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September 12, 2007 08:00 AM - 08:00 AM
"Introduction to Buddhism 8 Week Class begins in September." - Sunnyhill, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA Ven. Shih Tao-Fa, Resident Instructor of Mountain Wind Zen Meditation, will present an 8 session class on the Introduction to Buddhism. The class will meet on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 and will cover the history and basic teachings of Buddhism, discussions of a range of practices, and Buddhism in the West. Participants may take Lay Vows at the end of the 8 week class as well. The cost of the class is $80--or $70 if participant is taking vows.
September 8, 2007 10:00 AM - 05:00 AM
"Mountain Wind Zen Meditation's Day of Zen" - Sunnyhill, the Unitarian Univresalist Church of the South Hills 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, Abbot of the CloudWater Temple in Cleveland, and Ven. Shih Tao-Fa, Resident Instructor of Mountain Wind Zen Meditation, will lead a one-day Zen intensive. The day will include instruction on seated and walking meditation, chanting, a traditional Zen meal, a Dharma talk, and other teaching. The cost for the workshop is $35.
August 19, 2007 10:30 AM
"Animal Release Ceremony--a Buddhist Ch'an (Zen) service dedicated to generating compassion and celebrating the place of animals in the world." - Smithton Unitarian Church, Irwin PA Ven. Shih Tao-Fa will lead a Ch'an Buddhist Animal Release Ritual.
August 17, 2007 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Arts Corporate and Employee Wellness Retreat." - Still Mountain Studio, Pittsburgh. Dr. David Clippinger will lead a special Corporate Wellness Program for the employees of the University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Arts program.
July 15, 2007
"Balancing Acts--a Five Part Lecture at Summer Institute, Kenyon College." - Kenyon College, Gambier Ohio Ven. Shih Tao-Fa (Dr. David Clippinger) of Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, LLC, will present a series of Five Lectures entitled Balancing Acts--Ways of Reconciling and Living Buddhist Principles in the Modern World. The classes will include teaching meditation, forms of T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, as well as the Shaolin Kung Fu 5 Animals Stances.
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June 7, 2007 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
"T'ai Chi Workshop for Persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS." - Healing Weekend Retreat Seven Springs, PA Dr. David Clippinger will offer two special Health and Healing workshops for persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
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May 19, 2007 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
"Special Chinese Massage and Acupressure Workshop. Beginners Welcome." - Sunnyhill, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills. 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15224Dr. David Clippinger will present a special workshop on how to perform general Chinese massage on oneself and others for health and healing. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how massage improves Chi (qi) flow in the meridians and for the organs of the body, as well as a number of acupressure spots for correcting a number of ailments including muscle aches, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and others. The cost for the workshop is $25.
May 15, 2007 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
"Introduction to T'ai Chi Workshop and Demonstration" - Duquesne Club Fitness Club, 325 Sixth Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15222Dr. David Clippinger will present the fundamentals of T'ai Chi during a special one-hour lunchtime workshop and demonstration.
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April 14, 2007 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
"Special T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Workshop Sponser by the National Hemophilia Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Regional Family Weekend." - Embassy Suites, Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh PA Still Mountain will host a special T'ai Chi and Chi Kung workshop for stress, anxiety, and health care maintenance as part of the National Hemophilia Foundation's Family Weekend.
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March 24, 2007 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
"Phoenix and Dragon Qigong Yoga and Acupressure Workshop." - Sunnyhill, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15224Qigong Yoga is a unique Tai Chi set that focuses upon the muscles, tendons, and sinews of the body in order to gain greater flexibility and agility. The workshop will include a complete Phoenix and Dragon Qigong Yoga set as well as teach major acupressure points in order to unlock joints, tendons, and muscles. Cost is $25.
January 27, 2007 01:00 PM - 03:00 AM
"T'ai Chi Qigong Workshop" - Himalayan Institute 300 Beverly Road , Pittsburgh PA 15216Dr. David Clippinger of Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC will offer a special workshop on T'ai Chi Qigong, a special form of T'ai Chi that increases the flow of the body's Chi as well as focusing meditative mindfulness. The cost of the event is $25.
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January 2, 2007 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
"New Beginner's T'ai Chi Class is forming" - Still Mountain Studio, Mt. Lebanon, PA 105 Dillon Drive , Pittsburgh PA 15243A New Beginner's T'ai Chi class is forming for 2007. Please call or email to reserve you place since class size will be extremely limited in order to maintain the overall quality of the class.
November 28, 2006 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
"Mercury Cars Release Party" - Prive Ultralounge 1650 Smallman Street , Pittsburgh PA 15222Mercury Cars has hired Dr. David Clippinger and Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC to be part of the new marketing campaign for the 2008 Mercury Mariner. The event includes free T'ai Chi, an oxygen bar, vitamin water bar, message therapists, and a Chef from Cooking Light magazine.
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November 4, 2006 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"18 Buddha Hands Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshop, Routine II," - CloudWater Zendo, Zen Society of Cleveland, 14436 Puritas Avenue , Cleveland OH 44135Dr. David Clippinger (Ven. Shih Tao-Fa) will host a health Chi Kung workshop with added emphasis upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications.
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October 28, 2006 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
"Day of Zen" - Sunnyhill, the Unitarin Universalist Church of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, PA 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, Abbot of CloudWater Zendo in Cleveland, will lead a day-long meditative intensive. Cost is $35, which includes lunch and dinner.
October 16, 2006 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
"Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Seminar and T'ai Chi Workshop, The Woods Inn Wellness Retreat" - The Woods Inn, Adirondacks, New York P.O. Box 180 , Inlet NY 13360Dr. David Clippinger will present a special healing Chi Kung and T'ai Chi seminar as part of The Woods Inn Wellness Retreat. The Retreat, which will take place in a historic inn situated in the pristine Adirondacks, will also include other workshops and events presented by highly respected practioners in a broad range of fields.
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October 11, 2006 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
"Guest Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacology, "Traditional Chinese Medicine and T'ai Chi as a Healing Modality"" - University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacology PIttsburgh, PA Dr. David Clippinger will present an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the use of T'ai Chi and Chi Kung as means of harmonizing the meridians (the pathways of Chi or "qi") and regulating the organs. The talk will include an experiential workshop that will teach some fundamental Chi Kung (qigong) exercises.
October 4, 2006 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
"Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Cancer Treatment: A Lecture and Workshop." - Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania 2816 Smallman Street , Pittsburgh PA 15222Dr. David Clippinger will present a special lecture on the use of T'ai Chi in cancer treatment in China as well as in the United States. The lecture will also include a hands-on workshop where Dr. Clippinger will teach the first routine of Soaring Crane Chi Kung, a standard Chi Kung exercise used in China for Cancer treatment.
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September 23, 2006 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"18 Buddha Hands Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshop, Routine I," - CloudWater Zendo, Zen Society of Cleveland 14436 Puritas Avenue , Cleveland OH 44135Dr. David Clippinger (Ven. Shih Tao-Fa) will host a health Chi Kung workshop with added emphasis upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications.
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July 22, 2006 01:00 AM - 02:00 AM
"Allegheny General Hospital's Integrated Medicine Program Presents Still Mountain's "T'ai Chi and Chi Kung" Workshop" - Northside Festival--Allegheny Commons Park, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA Dr. David Clippinger will present a free T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Demonstration and Workshop as part of the Pittsburgh Northside Festival. Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung is an invited participant from Allegheny General Hospital's Integrated Medicine Program
July 9, 2006
"T'ai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung Seminar, Summer Institute" - Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio Week-long Intensive T'ai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) and Chi Kung (qigong) workshop
June 23, 2006 12:00 AM - 02:00 PM
"Introduction to Buddhism Lecture." - College Club Pittsburgh Ven. Shih Tao-Fa will offer an introductory lecture at the College Club of Pittsburgh.
June 9, 2006
"Healing Chi Kung (qigong) Workshop for People with HIV/AIDS" - SouthWestern Pennsylvania Annual Healing Weekend Retreat Ligonier PA
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May 25, 2006 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM
""T'ai Chi and Chi Kung and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: An Introductory Talk and Workshop"" - Allegheny General Hospital, McGovern Auditorium 30 East North Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15212Dr. Clippinger will provide an overview and experiential of T'ai Chi for patients recovering from Cardiopulmonary diseases. The event is sponsered by the famous Dean Ornish Program of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services of Allegheny General Hospital.
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May 23, 2006 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
""T'ai Chi and Chi Kung as Cancer Treatments: Introductory Discussion and Workshop"" - Magee-Women's Hospital, UPMC, 300 Halket Street , Pittsburgh PA 15213Dr. Clippinger will provide an introductory talk on the use of T'ai Chi and Chi Kung as cancer treatment strategies. In addition, he will teach the first routine of Soaring Crane Chi Kung, the Triple Heater exercise from Taoist Sacred Syllable Chi Kung, and the T'ai Chi Cancer Walk.
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May 20, 2006 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
"Therapeutic Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshop." - Still Mountain Studio, Mt. Lebanon PA A Special Workshop that will teach a complete Therapeutic Chi Kung Set that targets the Spine and Neurological System.
May 13, 2006 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
"Chi Kung and T'ai Chi Workshop at the Circle of Sisters Health Fair" - Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills 2359 West Ingomar Road , Pittsburgh PA 15237Dr. David Clippinger (Ven. Shih Tao-Fa) will host a health Chi Kung workshop with added emphasis upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications.
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May 12, 2006 08:30 AM - 12:00 AM
"UPMC Community Life Manager's Retreat," - TBA Forest Hills, PA Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung LLC will lead a Corporate and Workplace Wellness Retreat for Management and Staff of UPMC's Community Life Program.
May 9, 2006 12:00 AM - 02:00 PM
"T'ai Chi Workshop and Demonstration at the Pittsburgh Duquesne Club." - The Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh PA David Clippinger will provide an overview of T'ai Chi Chuan as well as teach a number of fundamental T'ai Chi moves as well as Chi Kung (Qigong).
May 6, 2006 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
"Push Hands and T'ai Chi Chuan Applications Workshop." - The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA 15228David Clippinger will offer a special workshop that will cover the fundamentals of Push Hands as well as the martial applications of T'ai Chi Chuan. Cost is $25.
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May 4, 2006 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
"Buddhism in Religious Context: An Evening of Interfaith Dialog" - Franciscan Spirit and Life Center , Whitehall PA Ven Shih Tao-Fa will present an overview of Buddhism and engage in a round-table discussion with representatives from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism in an effort to engage in a dialog on the commonalities and differences of the various faith traditions within our community. The South Hills Interfaith Ministry (SHIM) is the organizer and sponsor for the event.
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April 29, 2006 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"World T'ai Chi Day Celebration, Bird Park, Mt. Lebanon." - From Cochran Road, turn Right onto Cedar Blvd; Turn left on Bird Park Drive and park in the circle. Mt. Lebanon PA Free T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Demonstrations and Workshops
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March 25, 2006 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"18 Methods Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshop, Routine I" - CloudWater Zendo, Zen Center of Cleveland, 14436 Puritas Avenue , Cleveland OH 44135Dr. David Clippinger (Ven. Shih Tao-Fa) will host a health Chi Kung workshop with added emphasis upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications.
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March 7, 2006 03:00 AM
"T'ai Chi and Buddhism Presentation at the Chinese Club." - Mt. Lebanon High School. Ven. Shih Tao-Fa will present an overview of T'ai Chi and its relation to Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Buddhist practice.
February 24, 2006 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
"Buddhism Lecture" - Barnes and Noble, South Hills Village, Pittsburgh Ven Shih Ying-Fa will discuss the fundamentals of Zen Buddhism, which will be based upon the book "The Golden Age of Zen" by John C. H. Wu.
January 17, 2006 06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
"T'ai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) and Chi Kung (qigong) Lecture and Self-Defense Demonstration" - American Society of Women Accountants Monthly Meeting PA Monthly Meeting of ASWA
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January 10, 2006 03:00 PM
"Introduction to Buddhism and Chi Kung, Mt. Lebanon High School Chinese Club," - Mt. Lebanon High School, 155 Cochran Road , Pittsburgh PA 15228Dr. David Clippinger will discuss the basic tenets of Buddhism and the internal martial arts.
November 22, 2005 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
""Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism"" - Mt. Lebanon Public Library 16 Castle Shannon Blvd , Mt. Lebanon PA 15228Ven. Shih Tao-Fa, a Buddhist Monk in the Ch'an Tradition and a T'ai Chi Teacher, will present an overview of Buddhist philosophy and practice.
November 5, 2005 10:00 AM - 06:00 AM
"Free T'ai Chi Workshop and Demonstration at SpiritFest" - Unitarian Universalist Chruch of the South Hills 1240 Washington Road , Mt. Lebanon PA 15228SpiritFest will include a number of Free Workshops including an Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as a complete T'ai Chi set for maximizing Chi (or energy) and boosting overall health.
October 29, 2005 10:00 AM - 05:00 AM
"Ksanti Sangha Zen Intensive" - Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (Known as "Sunnyhill") 1240 Washington Road , Pittsburgh PA Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, Abbot of CloudWater Zendo in Cleveland, will lead a meditation intensive, which will include meditation, personal interviews, Zen style lunch, chanting, and a dharma talk. Please contact Venerable Shih Tao-Fa at taofa.ksanti@gmail.com or 412-480-9177 to register .
October 24, 2005
"T'ai Chi and Chi Kung as Treatment Practices for Cancer" - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Institute Ovarian Cancer Symposium,
October 5, 2005 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
"T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Demonstration and Workshop" - University of Pittsburgh, Artful Wednesdays , PA
September 1, 2005
"Lotus Chi Kung Workshop" - Wellness Works Butler PA
August 27, 2005 01:00 PM
"New Kid's Self-Defense Class--Saturday Afternoons!" - Still Mountain Studio, Pittsburgh Please call or email to register. Space is limited and available on a first come basis only.
August 18, 2005 07:00 PM
"New Beginner's T'ai Chi Class--Thursday Evenings!" - Still Mountain T'ai Chi Studio, Pittsburgh Please call or email to register. Space is limited and available on a first come basis only.
August 3, 2005 02:00 AM - 03:00 AM
"New Class! Beginner's T'ai Chi and Chi Kung. Wednesday Afternoons at 2:00 P.M." - Still Mountain Studio, Pittsburgh New Daytime T'ai Chi Chuan Class that will cover Chi Kung Exercises (8 Pieces of Brocade), the Yang Family 108 Movement Long Form, Meditation, and Push Hands training. Space is limited. Call or Email to register.
July 23, 2005 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
"New T'ai Chi Fundamentals Class!" - Theodore Marchbein Center 2107 Sidney Street , Pittsburgh PA The class will cover all of the fundamentals of T'ai Chi including walking and basic moves that will prepare students for learning extended T'ai Chi forms such as the Yang Family 108 Movement Long Form.
July 11, 2005 - July 16, 2005
"T'ai Chi Workshop and Intensive Summer Institute" - Kenyon College OH
May 28, 2005
"T'ai Chi for Kids on Saturday Afternoons" - StillMountain Studios
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May 21, 2005 10:00 AM - 04:30 AM
"A Day of Zen: Meditation, T'ai Chi, and Zen Buddhism with Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, Abbot of the CloudWater Zendo of Cleveland" - Marchbein Center 2107 Sidney Street Southside, Pittsburgh PA
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April 30, 2005 10:00 AM
"World T'ai Chi and Chi Kung Day Celebration" - Schenley Park (across from Phipps Conservatory on Flagstaff Hill) in the morning from 10:00 to 12:00 and at Bird Park (at the Fire Pit) in Mt. Lebanon from 1:00 to 3:00. A day of T'ai Chi demonstrations and free workshops. David Clippinger's work at the Mt. Lebanon High School and World T'ai Chi Day was featured in an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "World Cultures Day to put a spotlight on tai chi"
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April 22, 2005 01:00 PM
"The Role of T'ai Chi and Buddhism in China: A Lecture and Demonstration." - World Cultures Day: A Celebration of Di Mt. Lebanon High School ,
February 24, 2005 12:00 AM - 01:00 PM
"Energizing Health: Traditional Chinese Medicine, T'ai Chi, and Chi Kung." - Magovern Auditorium, Allegheny General Hospital. "Energizing Health" will introduce the fundamental theories of traditional Chinese medicine such as Chi, Shen, and Jing, and discuss how T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, two "soft" martial arts, evolved in response to those theories. The talk will include demonstrations of exercises that have been taught in China for over 2000 years. In addition, the talk will cover some basics of T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, which are meditative exercises that incorporate slow, gentle movements with deep breathing in order to strengthen and heal the body, generate greater vitality and energy, and provide emotional and psychological relaxation.
February 13, 2005 07:00 PM
"8 Pieces of Brocade Chi Kung Workshop" - 3rd Street Art Gallery Carnegie PA
February 12, 2005
"Lotus Chi Kung Workshop" - Wellness Works Butler PA
January 22, 2005
"Crane and Dragon Chi Kung Workshop" - University of Pittsburgh Fine Art Gallery

Still Mountain T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, P.O. Box 13315, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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