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December 20, 2011 for Immediate Release

Introductory Qi Gong Classes to be Held at AUNE

January 6 and 9 classes open to public

(Keene, NH) -- The Antioch Center For School Renewal (ACSR) will sponsor introductory classes in stick form qi gong, an ancient Chinese practice based on breathing exercises, gentle martial arts movement and philosophy. The stick form of qi gong is suitable for all ages, athletic abilities and fitness levels.

The classes will be held Friday, January 6, and Monday, January 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Dance Studio at Antioch University New England (AUNE). They are open to the public and there is no fee, although donations are requested. After these introductory sessions, ACSR will set up a six-week course, which will have a fee.

The classes are taught by John Young, AUNE adjunct faculty member. Before moving to New Hampshire recently, Young spent two years in Plum Village, a Zen monastery in France founded by Thich Nhat Hahn. There he refined his teaching of qi gong, first as a layperson and then as a Buddhist monk.

For more information, contact Young at jyoung6@antioch.edu.

About Antioch University New England (AUNE)
Antioch University New England offers highly respected doctoral, master’s and certificate programs in education, environmental studies, management and psychology. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, this unique institution serves approximately one thousand students each year. Our graduates have gone on to be leaders of positive change, working toward a more just and sustainable society. Founded in 1964, Antioch University New England is the oldest of Antioch University’s graduate campuses. Learn more at: www.antiochne.edu

About Antioch University
Antioch University serves adult students around the world and across the country, online and at its five campuses in four states. Each campus offers degree programs that meet—and often anticipate—the pressing needs of its region and the wider world. The University is also home to the landmark PhD in Leadership and Change; Antioch Education Abroad, an exceptional opportunity of immersive service and study programs; and WYSO, a leading public radio affiliate and an essential source of global news and opinion.

Antioch University is a nonprofit private 501(c) (3) organization and member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, www.antioch.edu.

Last Updated: 12/29/11