WaQi for Back Pain Empowering Healing through Tai Chi and Qigong
- Presenter: Yang Yang
- Presenter: Roger Hartl
EMPOWER YOUR HEALING JOURNEY
Join Grandmaster Yang Yang, PhD, founder of the online WaQi platform, for a rare in-person weekend workshop and explore WaQi—a unique integration of tai chi, qigong, and meditation practices designed to alleviate chronic back pain and enhance overall well-being.
Through gentle movements and stillness practices, you will:
- Release tension, boost energy flow, improve body alignment, and strengthen your core.
- Experience practices—rooted in Chinese healing and martial arts traditions—that offer a holistic approach to back pain.
- Learn about the effectiveness of the WaQi program as published in the North American Spine Society Journal (see recommended reading below).
Master Yang will share his personal journey of recovering from chronic back pain after a bike accident—without the surgery that had been recommended—offering hope and inspiration to participants.
The program will also feature a presentation by special guest, Dr. Roger Hartl, a world-renowned pioneer and leader in minimally invasive spinal surgery and an advocate for multidisciplinary approaches in spine care.
Recommended reading Yang Yang, PhD, et al. A Tai Chi and Qigong Mind-Body Program for Low Back Pain: A Virtually Delivered Randomized Control Trial and Yang Yang, PhD Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power
NOTE No prior experience with tai chi or qigong is necessary. A portion of the proceeds will support a new study on how the WaQi online program can help reduce reliance on medication for chronic pain. This workshop is ideal for individuals, healthcare professionals, and employers seeking solutions to lower healthcare costs through comprehensive wellness programs. For more information, visit wa-qi.com.
Included in Your Stay
Daily Yoga Classes | 3 All-Natural Meals | Access to the Kripalu Grounds |
Program at a Glance
Presenter(s)
Grandmaster Yang Yang, PhD, is a leading tai chi and qigong master, educator, and researcher dedicated to alleviating chronic pain through ancient Chinese healing practices.
Full Bio and ProgramsSpecial Guest
Roger Härtl, MD, is the Hansen-MacDonald Professor of Neurological Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery Spine at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Neurosurgical Director at Och Spine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He also serves as the official neurosurgeon for the New York Giants.
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- October 6–11, 2024
- Sunday-Friday: 5 nights