Qi Cultivation

Taoism is a Guiding Philosophy

Yo San University is a place of learning dedicated to teaching a way of life between the top and the bottom of the bow, offering a setting in which to study, learn, and put into practice the art of Chinese healing, and help students discover their own personal growth and healing--for only then can they facilitate that of others.

The Taoist principles of harmony and balance are held to be the foundation of our physical, mental, emotional, and psychological well-being. By living balanced lives in accord with nature, we become living examples of our healing craft. This is not an easy task. Perhaps it is the greatest challenge our students face.

Why does living a balanced life seem difficult at first? The answer lies in the recognition that our daily life is our daily practice. It is not working in anticipation of an event, such as becoming a licensed acupuncturist, which will change a life. Rather, it is the day-to-day doing that brings about a transformation in the present. Self-growth begins with daily practice. Doing simple practices on a daily basis enables you to obtain the most benefit. A core example of this philosophy is YSU's approach to the understanding of Qi (chi), the vital energy underlying Traditional Chinese Medicine's view of health and disease.

Qi Cultivation Curriculum

Yo San's Qi Cultivation curriculum emanates from our belief that practitioners who have balance and mastery of their qi will be better healers. The study of Qi is not just an academic exercise but is cultivation through daily practice. The program is designed to provide students the opportunity to heal and cultivate themselves and also to directly experience the balance and harmony that underline Taoism and the medicine that has developed from it. Students are required to complete 12 units of qi courses.

Complete Qi Cultivation Course Descriptions are available in the MATCM Catalog - link to course descriptions in catalog