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Embodied Practice Integration

By integrating experiential mind-body practices as prerequisites for health and skill development, participants achieve deeper engagement and holistic readiness, because embodied learning fosters physiological and psychological alignment necessary for effective treatment and personal growth. This strategy centers on using experiential disciplines—such as Jingluo Qigong, yoga, or martial arts—as foundational practices that prepare individuals for clinical, educational, or professional interventions. Unlike standalone wellness offerings, these practices are structurally embedded as prerequisites, ensuring participants cultivate self-awareness, energetic balance, and focus before engaging in other services. This distinguishes it from peripheral or optional wellness activities by making embodied learning a core, non-negotiable component of program efficacy.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Advocacy for Qigong Programs NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    advocacy
    Produced a video about its qigong program, featuring interviews with staff and veteran participants, and shared it with Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) directors to advocate for the program.
  • Jingluo Qigong Instruction and Certification NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    direct service
    Offers instruction in Jingluo Qigong to students of gongfu, Chinese medicine, and the general public, and has developed an official certification process for practitioners in collaboration with Li Ding. The organization also certifies Jingluo Qigong instructors.
  • Martial Arts Training and Promotion NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    direct service
    Promotes and provides training in martial arts, including Cheng School Gao Style Bagua, to foster personal growth, physical and mental health, and cultural refinement. This includes instruction led by disciples of Liu Shuheng and the founder, Vince Black.
  • Professional Development and Research Opportunities NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    capacity building
    Offers developmental opportunities for members to train and research through various events such as conferences, retreats, seminars, and research trips.
  • Publishing Educational Materials NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    direct service
    Maintains a publishing department that produces written materials to support the physical practice of the arts taught by the organization.
  • Qigong Programs for Veterans NORTH AMERICAN TANG SHOU TAO ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
    direct service
    Provides Wang Jiwu qigong classes at Tucson VA facilities, including specific classes for women and coed classes at various locations, to support veterans' health and well-being.