Qigong and the Heart
a Workshop to Celebrate this Fire Horse Summer
Summer is about living life to the fullest and it invites our heart’s awakening as Nature continues to blossom with life and growth.
Summer relates to the fire element. Fire represents the source of life force energy, the electricity in the heart, and the power of love. When the fire element is in balance, the heart feels strong, the mind calm, and sleep is sound.
What is your heart calling for?
In this 3rd of our Taoist seasonal workshops we will:
Awaken the wisdom of the heart using Qi Gong warm ups and flowing movements
Release sticky attachments to negative emotions that no longer serve
Learn to let our heart’s own “knowing” guide us
Cultivate loving kindness and compassion for ourselves and others
Have fun!
What to Expect:
Introduction to Taoist 5 Element philosophy, medicine, & Qigong with their rich storehouse of healing & longevity practices
Guided movement exercises including breath work, stretching, & flow sequences for health & vitality which relate specifically to the Summer season
Experience the circulation of Qi (life force energy) in your meridians and primary energy centers to ignite circulation, enhancing your ability to be present in the moment while connecting wholeheartedly to self and others
Practice of the Healing Sounds and Inner Smile meditation to help us let go of the past and cultivate loving kindness and compassion for ourselves and others
Qigong comes from ancient traditions bringing a relatable workout for modern times that is deeply relaxing while enjoyable to practice. It tonifies & strengthens the whole human system with a kind of down-to-earth practicality that is in full partnership balance with the heavens above.
Please bring:
A yoga mat to stand on (there are some here available for use)
A water bottle
Journaling material, if desired
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in
A not-too-full belly (same as in yoga)
Meet Dea
Deanna “Dea” is a native Montanan, who has returned from lands afar to find a deep sense of belonging in her own birth land. A retired hospice RN who worked for decades in community end of life care, she also earned her MAc in Classical Five Element Acupuncture in 2003. She has been a student of the internal arts & wisdom traditions since her teenage years growing up on the south side of Missoula.
She now teaches Holden style QiGong specializing in graceful aging, practices to both enhance & regain health, & prayer in motion. She welcomes people from all walks of life & in any health condition to her work. Through her platform Cause Wellbeing, she provides transformational health and wellbeing coaching crafting bespoke pathways that include 5 Element based QiGong healing.
Website http://causewellbeing.com
Registration for this event is $35
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to help ensure this event can move forward as planned.
Tickets are non-refundable. However you may graciously send someone else in your spot if something should come up.
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