Combining the Best: When the East Meets the West

Jacqui and Joe at Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado, U.S.A.

Living Younger Longer is a unique, research-based comprehensive physical activity and health education program.

Master the skills needed to maintain a healthy balance and take control of your life...
"It's never too late to learn the joy of movement and Get Excited about Relaxing!"

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration
Year of the Water Dragon

Saturday, April 28, 2012
8:00 - 9:30 am

Note : Change of location
Park Hill United Methodist Church - 5209 Montview Blvd. at Glencoe St.

Come PLAY Tai Chi with others who love this meditational martial art!
Wear black pants and white T shirt, or your demo team outfit.
Bring fans, swords, and FRIENDS!

Sunrise Tai Chi at the Botanic Gardens this Summer!
with Joe Brady, Jacqui Shumway and the Tai Chi Project

Free session on Tuesday May 29th
7:00-8:00 am

Tai Chi Classes in the Gardens will continue through the summer
$8 for Botanic Gardens Members
$10 for Non-members
新年快樂

To register for the free session on May 29th
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To register for the monthly summer sessions
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Upcoming Barefoot Doctor's Tutorials Spring 2012

Living life with Cancer I&II - Two Saturdays - April 7 & April 14

The earliest records of cancer treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine appear in the oracle bone scriptures (16-11th century B.C.). Since that time Traditional Chinese Medicine has developed many therapies that work quite well in conjunction with western medical treatments. Learn what you can do for yourself to be an active participant in your own healing process.

CPR and AED Training - Two sessions - Saturday, April 21 or Sunday April 22 Noon-2:30p.m.

Learn to “save a life” and update your CPR and AED skills. This class is to be held at the Parkhill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview Blvd at Glencoe Street Cost $40 (includes card) $35 (without card)

Exercise is Medicine - Saturday May 5

May is Exercise is Medicine month in Colorado and this tutorial will focus on the use of Exercise as a treatment for disease. Learn specific exercise modifications for dealing with heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and other common health problems.

Acu-Point Location - Saturday May 12

Learn to quickly find and use many of the most powerful acupuncture points. Learn which ones are most responsive to finger pressure. Learn points to alleviate pain and other common health problems.

Five Element Diet and Nutrient Density - Saturday May 19

"Food is Medicine" is an old axiom in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn about using traditional Chinese dietary therapy as a useful element in the battle against obesity. Asian cooking is already a very popular cuisine in many countries, and greater education would enlighten the public to healthier versions of these diets.

Allergies & Asthma - Saturday May 26

Learn safe and natural self help techniques that provide an effective way to support and strengthen the immune system. Learn to relieve the symptoms of allergies and asthma by addressing the root cause.

Sessions are on Saturdays from 10:30 am-12 noon
Cost:$40 per session (workstudy is available)
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are located at
the York Street Acupuncture Clinic - 1529 York St., Denver

Promoting Physical Activity in the community:

Jacqui was re-appointed to the Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness and will serve
as 1st Vice-President. She was also elected Secretary of the National Associaton for Health and Fitness. So, stay tuned for exciting news from Exercise Is Medicine.

Joe accepted an invitation to serve on the Advisory Board of We Play It Forward, a non-profit that encourages physical activity in Colorado through equipment and monetary donations.

Master Jerry Silva's National Martial Arts Academy was recognized as the 2010 Top Martial Arts School when they demonstrated in Washington, D.C. this month.

Zhu Xilin will be performing again in David Taylor Dance Theatre's production of " The Nutcracker."

The Art of Fitness

received the prestigious PINNACLE GOLD AWARD for "BEST NEW EVENT 2010"

The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) on September 15, 2010 during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s 55th Annual Convention & Expo in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., where the CCAF was presented with 17 awards in the prestigious awards competition.

Last years Art of Fitness at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival was a Big Hit!
See video on Denver Post.com

(Click to view)

Walking Wednesdays 2012 and SUMA - Shape Up with Martial Arts:

Jacqui Shumway's Walking Wednedays has become a national "movement" associated with Safe Routes to School.

Denver's Walk A Child To School started in 1997 at Park Hill Elementary and is now a month-long international event in October; Denver Public Schools is now coordinating with CDOT, Safe Routes to School, CLIF Bars and the Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness to spread walking and biking throughout Colorado.

"SAFE" Streets Are For Exercise, Education Project

SAFE and Walking Wednesdays, and Walk to School Month/Day is expanding.
Look for these signs around your school...ask for them if you need some.

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Visit Jacqui's AMP! Website

Having trouble with our main phone line....or have an emergency?
Call Jacqui 303-725-7482 on her AMP! phone.

Kids Classes in Aurora
Wu Shu & Lion Dance - National Martial Arts Academy
www.wushunmaa.com

Lower back pain?
Click here to see our Denver Post article about lower back pain.