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AMC also offers Tai Chi and Yoga certification

Yoga is the Tao of India. Tao means 'the way' and Yoga means 'Union.' There are eight different Yogas. The main goal of Yoga is to join the known with the unknown. The material with the spiritual. The mind with the body. The man with the Human. Hu means godlike. In this course we will be studying Hatha Yoga. Hatha is concerned with health and physical conditioning. We will learn standing and floors postures to stretch and strengthen the entire body. Altogether we may cover at least 36 different postures.

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese martial art. It has three components that unite it into a holistic system.

  • It is a system of self-defense.
  • It is a system of health preservation and
  • It is a system of spiritual discipline.

In this course we will cover all three aspects of Tai Chi Chuan. We will study:Tai Chi Abbreviated Form, Yang Style Short Form, Yang Style Fast Form, Chen Style Broad Sword, Chen Style Staff andDragon Style Pa Qua 1st set.

Requirements for Admission:

Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine is a co-educational and interracial institute. Admissions are based upon equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of race, gender, color, creed, national origin or handicap.

Yoga and Tai Chi applicants are required to be 18-years of age and must have completed high school or the equivalent.

Applicants are required to submit the following items to the AMC Admissions Director.

  • A non-refundable fee of $50.00
  • A completed application form
  • Two recent photos
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A type written essay

Applicants will be scheduled an interview with the Admissions Director and the Director of the Yoga and Tai Chi Porgram. Upon acceptance, prospective students will be required to attend class for one full month. Upon satisfactory completion of this trial period prospective students will be eligible for formal acceptance into the one-year certification program.

Contact the Admissions Director for more information regarding future enrollment dates. Program tuition is $3500.

This program provide graduates with Tai Chi and Yoga certification.
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Yoga and Tai Chi Chuan classes

Yoga & Tai Chi Curriculum

This course involves 600 hours of class participation.

Subjects include :


Taoist Philosophy and Meditation

Tao means the way. Essentially it is a practical philosophy and physical system of achieving your goals and desires in life. Developed by the teachers of old Lao Tsu and passed on from teacher to student for generations. You can say it is the art of longevity. During the next year we will study a variety of ancient and modern authors of the Tao.

We will also practice three distinct taoist meditations

The Inner Smile
The Fusion of Five Elements
The Micro Orbit Meditation

Chinese Qi Kung Exercises

Qi Kung refers to the long and arduous practice of physical movement and controlled breathing techniques. This course will cover at least three unique and powerful Qi Kung techniques. We will start with the famous Tai Chi Qi Kung exercises. That will be followed by the age old practice of Eight treasure Exercises developed by General Yow to invigorate his down cast army. And finally the 16th Century Taoist Dragon Gate Qi Kung designed for health and spiritual development.

Anatomy and Physiology

This course provides a general study of the human body's normal structure and function. It covers the major organ systems of the body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive and digestive systems. Emphasis is placed on the complex nature of the body, the interrelationship of the organs, and the body's ability to adapt to the environment.