Stillness Training – Finley Center

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Saturday 2/21

10 - 12

In our busy world full of distraction, it’s hard to allow ourselves to be still. In this class we will learn the Chinese practice of I-Ch’uan or “Mind Boxing.” The static standing postures involve your whole being and facilitate the natural integration and balance of body, mind, and spirit. Relax your logical mind and rekindle your spirit through simply being.

Insight Qigong – Finley Center

Senior Class #3

Wednesdays 3/4 - 4/29

6 - 7 pm

Learn the “why” along with the “how” of the Insight Qigong set.

This set purges, tonifies, and regulates all the major systems of the body and improves balance and physical stamina. It can be done sitting or standing.

Emphasis will be put on learning the three main principles of qigong: posture, coordinated breath and focused intention.

We will also practice short meditations and use various qigong warm ups. All levels are welcome.

Moving Words – I’Ching Series – St. Helena

The Gifts of Good Fortune Front

Thursdays, 3/5 - 3/26

10am - 12pm

Cultivate your creative side with mindful movement, meditation and writing.

Three coins, 64 hexagrams, over a thousand years of divination. Using a more modern, but traditionally accurate version of the I’Ching, we will learn how to find answers and inspiration for creative manifestation.

There will be time to share with each other what we’ve created, supporting us as we build trust in our creative abilities.

No experience necessary.

Golden Ball Qigong – St. Helena

Golden Ball Illustration

Saturday, March 21st

9am -12pm

Come enjoy Golden Ball Qigong practice in a lovely outdoor setting. (Weather permitting)

This Chinese health practice is truly a moving meditation that incorporates all eight actions of energy movement within the body; ascending & descending, expanding & contracting, moving in & moving out, gathering & dispersing.

You will learn and practice the principles of Qigong and how to incorporate them into the Golden Ball routine. You will have a greater understanding of what the “qi” (chee) in Qigong is and be empowered to use that qi to find balance in your life.

No experience is necessary. This routine can be done sitting or standing.

Morning Qigong – Finley Center

Silouette

Tuesdays 4/14 - 5/26

8:30 - 9:30 am

Start your day with intentional energy cultivation.

Practice the Insight Qigong set and other curated qigong movements, various warm-ups and short meditations, that will set the tone for a centered and productive day. All levels are welcome.

Qigong – Next Level – Finley Center

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Wednesdays 5/13 - 6/24

6 - 7 pm

This class is for intermediate/advanced qigong students that have a good understanding of the qigong basics and want to add more advanced elements to the energetic cultivation practice.

Morning Qigong – Online

Arms raised pose

Tuesdays, 4/14 - 5/26

9:30 -10:30am

It doesn’t take long to feel the difference between a day started with intention and one where you rush into activity.

Using the three main principles of qigong, correct posture, coordinated breath and intentional movement, we set ourselves up to bring about positive change in our lives.

No experience necessary! Qigong can be done sitting or standing and adjusted for those with injuries.

To register simply email me at: [email protected]. I’ll follow up with details

Fee: $15/class

Venmo (Sara-Valerio-2), Paypal

Moving Words – 5 Element Series – St. Helena

5 elements

Thursdays, 4/16 - 5/14

10am - 12pm

Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire, these are the five elements of Chinese medicine and tradition.

Cultivate your creative side with mindful movement, meditation and writing using these elemental associations; we will discover their significance within our creative process. Peel away layers to reveal a deeper understanding of your intuitive abilities, or just come to create!

There will be time to share with each other what we have created, in a supportive way, as we build trust in our creative abilities.

No experience necessary!

Stillness Training – St. Helena

Meditation

Saturday, May 2nd

9am - 12pm

In our busy world full of distraction, it is hard to allow ourselves to be still.

In this class we will learn the Chinese practice of I-Chuan or “Mind Boxing”. Static standing postures involve your whole being and facilitate the natural integration and balance of body, mind and spirit.

Relax your logical mind and rekindle your spirit through simply being.

This class is recommended for those without shoulder or back injuries.

Please contact me if you have questions: [email protected] or 707-582-1031