California Summer Seminars 2009

Everyone is Welcome at the YMAA Retreat Center!

The YMAA Retreat Center, located in the mountain terrain of Humboldt County, Northern California, is the location of Dr. Yang's 10-year training program. Every Summer, everyone is invited to join the week-long intensive seminars to experience this ideal setting for training, which allows one to attain higher levels of skill and understanding. Building upon the popular seminar series in Boston, MA, the topics of Taijiquan, Taiji Sword and Martial Applications, Pushing Hands, and Qigong, will continue under the instruction of and under the direct instruction of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Due to the Center’s remote location, lodging availability is limited, which ensures smaller groups and a better quality of learning and interaction. Interested participants should contact YMAA as soon as possible for a reservation. Discounts available for YMAA Students. Click here to visit the Retreat Center website.

REGISTRATION FOR 2009 SEMINARS

You may REGISTER ONLINE or submit your registration to YMAA CA Retreat Center by e-mail first (ymaaboston@aol.com). After calculation of the cost, you will receive the e-mail. All you need to do is call (617) 524-8892 and pay by credit card (Visa or Master Card). You may also send the check to: YMAA CA Retreat Center, P. O. Box 290, Miranda, CA 95553. If you have any question, please contact with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming by e-mail (ymaaboston@aol.com) or cell phone (707) 502-8739.

2009 TOPICS AND SCHEDULE

Seminars (Limit 21 Persons Per Seminar)

Date	Subject	Cont. Person	Tel.
July 10 - 17	Taijiquan and Martial Applications (Level 1-4)	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739
July 17-24	Taiji Sword and Martial Applications	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739
July 24-31	Taiji Pushing Hands and Martial Applications (Level 1-4)	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739
July 31 - 7	Qigong (Level 1)	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739
August 7 - 14	Qigong-3 (Hard Qigong): Da Mo Yi Jin Jing, Hard White Crane, Tiger Qigong	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739
August 14 - 21	Taiji Ball Qigong (Level 1-2)	Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming	707-502-8739

Meditation (Embryonic Breathing)/(Lecture and Practice) – Free for all participants

DAILY SCHEDULE

Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

6:00-6:30 AM	Qigong Meditation Lecture (Door is Closed 6:05 AM)
6:30-7:10 AM	Meditation (Embryonic Breathing)
7:10-9:00 AM	Breakfast and Rest
9:00 AM-12:00 PM	Seminar
12:00-4:00 PM	Lunch and Rest
4:00-7:00 PM	Seminar
7:00-10:00 PM	Dinner and Free Time

**Wifi Hotspot available at YMAA CA Retreat Center, bring your own laptop for access. Cellular phone service may not be available due to weak signal.

TRANSPORTATION

VIA AIR

To Eureka/Arcata ($25/Ride)/(Please Contact Us First for Arriving Time) :
By contacting us first, we can arrange a pick up time for you. If you are able to match the pre-arranged time, there will be a fare per ride. This way, you will share the price with other parties. However, if you are not able to arrive on the pre-arranged pick-up times, a fare $50 per ride will be required. The drive to the center is roughly 90 minutes from the airport. Bring only necessary luggage due to limited space.
To S. Francisco
There will not be pick-up vehicles waiting in S. Francisco since it is a four-hour drive to the center. You may rent a vehicle, preferably one with four-wheel drive. However, if unable to rent a vehicle with four-wheel drive, it is possible to park your vehicle in Miranda. (Please check the parking options next). The number of vehicles permitted on the property is limited, along with a road-maintenance fee being charged. (Please check the parking options next).

VIA CAR

***Once you have registered and completed your payment, you will be instructed where and how to park the car if you choose to drive.

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles :
WARNING: Driving a two-wheel car to the center is FORBIDDEN. A car with four-wheel drive capability is a necessity. The climb to the center is narrow and ascends at a 38 degree incline. (Two-wheel drive vehicles are unfortunately incapable of making it to the center.) Cell phones do not function in this remote mountain area, making rescue difficult. Two wheel drive vehicles are able to park at the farm near the center and there is a parking fee of $10 per day.
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle (Total 5 cars allowed):
If you have a four-wheel vehicle and wish to drive to the center, please contact us first for approval. Only 5 vehicles are permitted to enter and remain at the center. If you can avoid driving, please do so due to the single-lane roadway being capable of only having one car on it at any given time. There will be a fee of $20/day for parking and road maintenance. We encourage you to park the car at the Miranda farm.

LODGING

The Retreat Center has several lodging options ranging from guest rooms with private bathroom (suite), guest rooms with 2 or 3 beds, cabin rooms with 2 beds, cabin floor or camping.

Option		Cost/Week	Cost/4 Weeks	Cost/Entire Season
Guest Room
	Room #1 (Suite)	$260 ($37/Day)	$950 ($34/Day)	$1260 ($30/Day)
	Room #2 (2 Beds)	$220 ($31/Day)	$810 ($29/Day)	$1130 ($27/Day)
	Room #3 (2 Beds)	$220 ($31/Day)	$810 ($29/Day)	$1130 ($27/Day)
	Room #4 (3 Beds)	$200 ($28/Day)	$700 ($25/Day)	$1000 ($24/Day)
Cabin Room
	Room #1 (Two Single Beds)	$150 ($21/Day)	$550 ($20/Day)	$800 ($19/Day)
	Room #2 (Two Single Beds)	$150 ($21/Day)	$550 ($20/Day)	$800 ($19/Day)
Cabin Floor
	8 Single Floor Mats	$110 ($16/Day)	$400 ($14/Day)	$600 ($14/Day)
Camping (Tent Not Provided)
	Per Person	$50/Person	$180/Person	$250/Person
	Per Tent	$100/Tent	$360/Tent	$500/Tent

Suite (Guest Room with private bathroom)	Guest Room
Cabin Room	Cabin Floor

SEMINAR PACKAGE

(***No Special Diet Provided)
(***Lodging Calculated Separately Depending on Choices)

	Before June 10	After June 10
7-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar	$800	$950
14-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar	$1,500	$1,750
21-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar	$2,150	$2,550
28-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar	$2,500	$2,950
35-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar	$3,000	$3,550
Entire Season (42 Days)	$3,300	$3,900