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Training Policies

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Overview: Dynamic Course Structure

Whether in live courses or personal training sessions, Paul adapts his teachings to the students in attendance. He does not have a rigid format or checklist for each course. Instead, he creates a general outline and includes a listing of potential topics to be covered. Your presence intrinsically contributes to manifesting the development of the course, so learning is always highly tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Everyone is welcome at every course Paul teaches—regardless of previous experience (or lack thereof). Learning therapeutic exercises is a circular process (rather than a linear, sequential one). As a circle neither has a beginning nor an end, you can begin training whenever the time is right for you.

That said some courses are by subject naturally more advanced than others. In these cases, the teaching will be more in-depth and focused on internal content, such as the subtle techniques to directly affect core energy, the cardiovascular system or the internal organs. Even still, Paul will always make some time to review choreography with you (or have an advanced instructor in the subject help you) get on the road.

Likewise, Paul will always include specific material for experienced practitioners and will take them as far as they are willing/able to go into in-depth internal techniques practised to bring incredible physical, energetic, emotional and mental balance and performance. He typically devotes a portion of his time to upgrading the practices of Energy Arts Instructors. As any advanced practitioner knows, just a few little tweaks and tricks in the space of 10 minutes can transform your entire practice.

For more about training with Paul, read his article, "What Beginners Learn at Live Courses."

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates are available at every course Paul teaches on request. We are happy to support your ongoing training by taking extra steps for you, so please let us know how we can help.

 

Course Scheduling

One-day courses are between 5-6 hours, unless otherwise noted on the schedule, with a one- to two-hour lunch break.

Seminars range from 9 hours to 16 hours. Fees and hours are relevant to the location and subject being taught, so please check individual course descriptions for specifics.

Retreats include a minimum of five days and 20 hours of instruction. If there are 30 or more people on retreat, a Certified Energy Arts Instructor will assist Paul to ensure that everyone receives personal attention. Please check individual course descriptions for more details.

See the 2012 Course Programme by clicking here.

 

Registration, Payment & Policies

Courses in England and Greece

Courses taking place in England must be paid in pounds sterling. We accept all payment forms in pounds:

  • Cheques (must be drawn on a UK bank in pounds sterling), returning students only. No cheques in euros will be accepted. First-time students must pay by Paypal (using a bank/credit card or Paypal account although no Paypal account is required), bank transfer or cash. Make cheques payable to "Internal Energy Arts" (NOT Paul Cavel).
  • Bank Transfers—download bank wire instructions by clicking here.
  • Credit cards via Paypal—you don’t need a Paypal account, just a credit card.
  • Cash—if there is an early registration course fee, you must pay a deposit by the specified deadline. You can pay the balance in cash at the door.

See individual course descriptions for more details.

Courses in Germany and France

Courses taking place in Germany or France may be paid in pounds or euros. Fees will be posted in euros, but can be converted to pounds (based on the exchange rate on the date paid). We accept payment in euros as:

  • Cash—email the local host (see individual course webpages for host details) to confirm your place, pay cash on arrival.
  • Bank transfers—download bank wire instructions by clicking here.
  • Credit/Bank cards via Paypal—you don’t need a Paypal account, just a credit/bank card although you may also use your Paypal account if you have one.

Cheques must be drawn on a UK bank in pounds sterling and will only be accepted from returning students. No cheques in euros will be accepted.

See individual course descriptions for more details.

 

Deposits, Cancellations + Refunds

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Seminars

There is no additional cancellation charge (except the non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) for seminars if you notify us at least one week (7 days) prior to the course and apply remaining funds to a future course.

Within one week (7 days) of the course, the entire balance is non-refundable/non-transferable—whether or not you choose to attend.

Retreats

There is no additional cancellation charge for retreats (except the non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) if you notify us at least 30 days prior to the course and apply remaining funds to future courses. Retreat fees are non-refundable and non-transferable after the specified payment deadline, which is usually ~30 days in advance of the course (see course description for exact date).

Please understand that Internal Energy Arts Limited/Paul Cavel must pay venues and assistants in advance of course dates based on attendance. Accordingly, if you must cancel or are considering canceling, it is important that you notify us as soon as possible.

 

Personal Training

Paul accepts cash, cheque (payable to “Internal Energy Arts”) or bank transfers (download details here) for private training.

By confirming your appointment, you agree to pay 50% of the expected balance due in the event of cancellation on your part (for any reason) with at least 24  hours advance notice. For 24 hours notice or less, we ask that you pay 100% of the expected fee.

Please understand that Paul dislikes charging clients without offering the lesson. However, we must enforce this policy or some people hold dates, don’t show and keep those who really need help from receiving it!


Energy Arts Instructor Recertification
Tai Chi, Qigong, Bagua + Longevity Breathing Instructors

Paul Cavel is an Energy Arts Senior Instructor and Re-certifier, and regularly assists his teacher Bruce with worldwide instructor trainings. Prior training in Energy Arts programmes is a requirement for instructor certification.

If you would like to recertify with Paul Cavel as an Energy Arts instructor, please offer your desired date and time and we’ll get back to you promptly. Paul charges his standard hourly rate for re-certifications (one-hour minimum), and will provide feedback and corrections to help you advance your practice.

Whenever possible, during scheduled live courses, Paul offers recertification testing for £20/20€ as long as you notify him at least two weeks in advance of the course. Please note that there may not be sufficient time for personal corrections to help advance your practice while Paul is teaching a live course. If you are looking for in-depth feedback and personal corrections, please schedule a lesson.

Paul can recertify you in the following subjects:

  • Bagua Zhang: Level 1
  • Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form: Level 1
  • Gods Qigong: Movements Only + Level 1
  • Dragon + Tiger Medical Qigong: Level 1 + Level 2
  • Energy Gates Qigong: Level 1
  • Heaven + Earth Qigong: Level 1
  • Longevity Breathing: Level 1

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Course Rules

Paul prefers to keep his courses informal. However, there are a few rules to which we ask all students to adere to maintain a positive and respectful learning environment.

By attending a course with Paul you agree to the following:

  • There is no recording of any kind permitted during class, whether audio, video, photographic or a combination of any of these. Paul does NOT give permission to record him in any format for any purposes--even personal use--without his expressed written consent. We will exercise our full rights and take immediate action in the event of copyright infringement.
  • Children and minors under the age of 18 are not permitted in the training area at any time.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the training area at any time.
  • As some people suffer from allergies, we ask that students do not use perfume, cologne or scented products before attending class. These products also dull the senses and can interfere with the process of opening up your senses, especially to subtle changes.
  • When the class finishes, as published in the course schedule, Paul is no longer available for questions. He will make every effort to answer questions that relate to the course subject during class and may or may not be willing/able to answer personal questions unrelated to the course subject. Regardless, we would grealty appreciate it if you would ask questions during the course or reserve them until the next course rather than at the end of class when it's time to pack up and vacate the premisis.
  • None of the exercises presented in class, including partner exercises, are compulsory. Students are encouraged to exercise their right to sit out of any portion of the course or decline working with any other student or assistant if doing so would cause unnecessary discomfort. Further, when working with partners, students are encouraged to give feedback, whether negative or positive, especially if safety or undue discomfort is in question. Any student who does not comply with cautioning feedback related to the safety or welfare of others will be asked to leave the course.
  • Any student who defaces or damages property, whether intentional or unintentional, will be responsible for repair and NOT Paul Cavel/Internal Energy Arts.

Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to training with you!