Qigong Classes

Qigong works with the body’s natural pathways of qi, or life force. Simple movements are combined with awareness practices to support the clearing of these channels, awakening the body’s natural circulations of blood, oxygen and qi. Healthy circulation leads to more of all the good things: robust organs, nervous system regulation, greater vitality and clarity.

This practice is a wonderful somatic accompaniment for those already working with me to open the voice. However, you do not need to be taking voice lessons to join this class. This practice stands on it’s own and is open to anyone looking to cultivate greater vibrational health through the body.

Tuesdays at 10 am

We meet weekly on zoom. Sign up to join the regular weekly practice group or drop in for a single class. Please be sure to sign up by 6pm the Monday before the class you wish to join.

My journey with qigong

I started practicing qigong in 2010 when I realized that my yoga studio was offering a class. The night before my first class, I was so excited I had trouble falling asleep. I knew very little about the practice at the time, yet some part of me must have sensed that stepping into that class would alter my life. Not because of any epiphany I had that day. But because that was the day I began to cultivate a regular practice that set the embodied foundation for many “aha” moments to come. Qigong became a very practical way for me to ground my nervous system, cultivate somatic awareness and learn to relate directly to the intelligence of my body. The practice is very effective in clearing heavy or stagnant energy and often gives rise to states of aliveness, insight, pure joy and connection to source.

I am teaching this class because I want to be practicing regularly with others. And because I’m excited to share these tools that have been so useful to me.

I have been very fortunate to study with teachers Chris Fernie at the Institute of Internal Transformation and Kristina Forester of Forester Somatics. The lineages of these qigong forms include the form Taijiwuxigong founded by Master Dr. Shen Hongxun and Hua Gong founded by Master Zhixing Wang. My approach to practice has also been influenced by experiences with The Hakomi Method and Authentic Movement.

Photos on this page by: Jason Rosewell & Darren Miller