Columbia Valley Spirit Yoga, Qigong, Taijiquan; Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo (original) (raw)
Columbia Valley Spirit Yoga
Hatha Yoga and Chi Kung Methods for Fitness, Learning, Contentment, and Insight
A Variety of Hatha Yoga and Qigong Theories and Practices
Michael P. Garofalo, M.S.
Green Way Research, Columbia Valley Spirit Center, Fir Grove, Vancouver, Washington, 2018
Yoga Qigong Taijiquan Feldenkrais Meditation Walking General Index
Cloud Hands Blog Facebook Green Way Research Email
Class Schedule Yoga Research Yoga Postures Lists
Michael P. Garofalo
Fitness Instructor Qualifications
Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Group Exercise, Strength Training, Walking, Gardening, Philosophy
I completed 200 hours of classroom lectures and testing in the YogaFit� Yoga Teacher Training Program from 2003-2006. In 2006, I completed the YogaFit Level IV Certified Class in Hood River, Oregon, and was presented my certificate by the founder ofYogaFit�, Beth Shaw. YogaFit teaches the standard 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Curriculum. I have also completed over 160 hours of additional yoga training with Paula Barros D.C., Desiree Rambaugh, and at the Ananda Yoga Center. In addition, I have done extensive reading and research into Yoga, and publish the Cloud Hands Blog.
From 2003 to 2015, I taught three or four one-hour yoga classes each week at the Tehama Family Fitness Center in Red Bluff, California.
In 2016, we moved our home to Vancouver, Washington.
Currently, in 2018, I teach privately at my home in Vancouver.
AFAA =Aerobics and Fitness Association of AmericaFitness Instructor Certifications:
Personal Fitness Trainer Certified by AFAA in April, 2007.
Mat Pilates AFAA Certified 2005
Spin Cycling AFAA Certified 2005
SilverSneakers� Trained Instructor. SilverSneakers� Strength Training and Range of Motion Certification in March, 2012.
SilverSneakers� Cardio-Circuit Certification in March, 2012.
CPR/AED Training and Certification, 1999-2017.
California Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, 4/1999 - 4/2017, Certified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
M.S., Library and Information Science, University of Southern California, 1968.
B.A. Philosophy, California State University at Los Angeles, 1967.
Education, Master's Program, 40 Units, CSU Chico, 2000-2004.
Philosophy, Master's Program, 30 units at CSU Los Angeles, 1974-1978.
I
taught over 1,900 one-hour classes of T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Taijiquan) and Chi Kung (Qigong, Chinese Yoga) at
the Tehama Family Fitness Center in Red Bluff, California, from 2000 to 2016.
I taught the Yang Style of Taijiquan (24 Form and 108 Form), Chen Taijiquan (18 Form), Sun Taijiquan (73 Form), Cane, and Sword (32 Form).
I taught many Chi Kungforms, methods, and concepts from 2000 to 2016.
I began learning Tai Chi and Chi Kung from 1986-1990 with Sensei Frank McGourick in Whittier, California.
I studied Lui Ho Ba Fa Taijiquan and Qigong with Sifu Robert Moore from 1987-1990 in Whittier, California.
I studied Red Dragon Kung Fu from 1990-1993 with Sensei Tony Ippolito in Hacienda Heights, California.
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Trained and Certified by Dr. Paul Lam, M.D., in 2003.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor (Sun Style) Trained and Certified by Troyce Thome in 2006.
I have benefited from advanced Tai Chi and Qigong training at workshops or classes led by such Tai Chi Master teachers as:
Robert Moore, Paul Lam, Ken Cohen, Yang Jun, George Xu, Elaine Waters, Bill Helm, Doc Fai-Wong, Sher K. Lew,
Kent Howard, Liping Zhu, Patricia Long, Kevin Weaver, and Troyce Thome.
I have been and avidwalker and hiker and gardener since 1963.
For More Information You are Welcome Email or Telephone Mike at 530-200-3546
A Brief Biography of Mike Garofalo
Valley Spirit Center
North Sacramento Valley, Red Bluff, California, 2009
Columbia Valley Spirit Yoga, Vancouver, Washington 2018
Yoga Research
By Michael P. Garofalo, M.S.
Bibliography, Links, and Resources for Yoga
The yoga bibliography helps me manage my personal library at the Valley Spirit Center in Red Bluff, and my ongoing readings in related subjects.
List of Hatha Yoga Postures, English and Sanskrit, Indexed by Textbooks
How to Live a Good Life: Advice from Wise Persons
Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Throught Movement
Stretching and Range of Motion Exercises
Chi Kung, Chinese Yoga, Qigong, Dao Yin, Yansheng Gong
Yoga Studies Lists by Mike Garofalo
Mind-Body Theory and Practices, Somaesthetics
Yoga Qualifications and Training of Mike Garofalo
Yoga Class Schedule, Red Bluff, CA - Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo
Cloud Hands Blog by Mike Garofalo
Tantric Yoga, Kundalini, Shakti, Tantra ... and other Alchemies and Fancies
Hatha Yoga (Vigorous, Forceful, Physical, Bodily, Sun-Moon, Hot/Cool)
Touching, Feeling, Hands, Fingers
Heart Chakra, Anhata, Heartfelt, Kindness, Love, Heart-Mind and other Feel Good Analogies
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Yoga Class Schedule, Red Bluff, CA - Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo
Dynamic Stretching, Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga
Eight Section Brocade Chi Kung
Gardening: The Spirit of Gardening
Garofalo, Michael P., M.S.L.S.
Glossary of Hatha Yoga Postures
The Good Life: Virtues and Character
The Yoga Sutra by Patanjali: Index to the English Language Translations
Ten Perfections (Paramitas, Virtues)
Goddess, Shakti, Divine Feminine
Tara: Star Goddess, Savioress, Tantric Buddhist Goddess
My Practices and Qualifications
Daoism, NeoPaganism, Druidry, European Paganism
The Notebooks of the Librarian of Gushen Grove
Nutrition, Eating, Diet, Taste
One Old Taoist Druid's Final Journey
Qigong, Chi Kung, Chinese Yoga, Dao Yin, Yansheng Gong
Ripening Peaches: Daoist Studies and Practices
Subject Index to Taijiquan, Qigong, and Yoga
Swinging Hands Exercises (Bai Bi Yun Dong)
Tai Chi, T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Taijiquan)
Valley Spirit Center, Red Bluff, California
Valley Spirit Yoga and Qigong Index
Vinyasa (Flow, Dynamic Stretching) Yoga
Yoga Class Schedule, Red Bluff, CA - Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo
Seniors, Over 55: Yoga for Seniors, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga
Seniors, Over 55: Strength Training for Seniors, Weightlifting
General Well Being and Fitness
Hatha Yoga Study Lists By Michael P. Garofalo, M.S. Valley Spirit Yoga, Red Bluff, California, � 2012-2013
MPG Yoga Study Lists Series
1. Ethics: Yamas and Niyamas, English and Sanskrit (1 page, PDF)
2. Ethics: The Ten Paramitas of Buddhism
4. Hatha Yoga Postures List, English and Sanskrit, Indexed by Textbooks (22+ pages, PDF)
5. Hatha Yoga Postures Study List A (2 pages, PDF)
6. Hatha Yoga Postures Study List B (1 page, PDF)
7. Hips and Legs - Anatomy Study List (2 pages, PDF)
8. Back and Neck - Anatomy Study List (2 pages, PDF)
9. Standing Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 8 (5 pages, PDF)
10. Back Bending Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 9 (3 pages, PDF)
11. Restorative Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 10 (2 pages, PDF)
12. Sitting Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 11 (2 pages, PDF)
13. Kneeling Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 12 (4 pages, PDF)
14. Supine Hatha Yoga Postures Study List 13 (4 pages, PDF)
15. The Yoga Sutra by Patanjali: Index to the English Language Translations
Publishing progress will be erratic and sporadic as my time permits.
Specific documents will be updated and improved on an irregular basis.
The yoga asanas, breathing, practices and theories of B.K.S. Iyengar will be emphasized.
Check back for additions on a regular basis by bookmarking:http://www.egreenway.com/yoga/index.htm#MPG
Send your comments or suggestions to Mike Garofalo.
California Public Records
Find Public Records Quickly and Easily
Cloud Hands Blog by Mike Garofalo
Yoga Class Schedule, Red Bluff, CA - Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo
Chi Kung, Chinese Yoga, Qigong, Dao Yin, Yansheng Gong
Valley Spirit Yoga Yoga Practice, Education, and Research
� 2003-2015, Green Way Research, Red Bluff, California Michael P. Garofalo, All Rights Reserved
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This webpage was last updated on August 15, 2015.
