Tai Chi & Qigong

Qigong and Tai Chi are practices I use myself and also teach clients how these practices can help bring balance and alignment not only to their physical bodies, but also their mind, spirit, behaviors, and relationships.

What is Qigong?

"Qi" means energy, and "gong" means "to work with". Qigong is simply working with your body's own energy, and is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I think of it as a moving meditation. Anyone- regardless of ability, age, or beliefs - can practice the techniques of Qigong.

When your energy becomes blocked, you become physically or emotionally sick; when the energy blockages are removed, your body's energy flows with ease and you get better faster-it's that simple.

Qigong has been practiced for thousands of years. It has been traditionally very complex and surrounded in mystery. Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) is a revolutionary and modernized form of Qigong, developed by International Qigong Master Chunyi Lin, after decades of study with some of the most renowned Qigong masters in the world. This is one of the form of Qigong that I have been trained in.

Qigong is a practice of breathing, focusing your mind, doing very simple body movements, and meditating. It's all very simple, yet very powerful. Thousands of students have found the practice life-changing.

Current In-Person Class Schedule

At Bee Alive Yoga Studio

Mondays: Qigong at 9:30 am
Thursdays: Tai Chi Fundamentals at 4:30 pm

At LaVita Fitness Center

Mondays: Tai Chi Fundamentals at 8:00 am
Wednesdays: Qigong at 8:00 am
Fridays: Tai Chi Fundamentals at 8:00 am
Fridays: Qigong at 8:45 am

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m physically unable do the movements?

There are many people who don’t have the use of one or both of their arms or legs and they still have gotten great benefit from practicing SFQ. You can practice standing, sitting, or lying down. If you can’t move at all, you can still do the exercises and meditations in your mind. Again, the guiding principle of Qigong is that everything is energy. Your thoughts and mental images are a very powerful form of energy that can help remove energy blockages and create energy balance that, as Chinese medicine teaches, is necessary for optimum health and wellness.

Is there religion involved in SFQ?

Qigong has nothing to do with any religion. It is the study of energy flow in the body and also the study of the relationship between the body and nature. The more one practices Qigong, the more it quiets the mind, helps the energy flow unobstructed through the body, and consequently opens up the spirit or heart energy. When people in the West hear someone say "mind/body/spirit,” they mistakenly think the spirit aspect is tied to a spiritual or religious practice. A better translation is “mind/body/heart,” as everyone has an innate heart energy that is not the emotional heart of the human, but a heart energy that, when open, is capable of unconditional love and sees the goodness in all people. So if you have a religious belief, you have this heart energy, and if you don’t have a religious belief, you still have this heart energy. It is a goal of SFQ to help you open your heart energy so it is easier to practice love, kindness, and forgiveness. This helps develop and purify your overall energy, allowing you to heal much more quickly. You then walk in the world in a much more open-hearted way--a healing presence wherever you go.

By joining a Qigong practice group, you will experience a simple, effective system of movements and meditations that can be done anywhere, anytime, and by anyone. No equipment is needed and thousands of practitioners worldwide have reported incredible results in their physical and emotional well-being. All are welcome - no previous Qigong or meditation experience is necessary.

If you're new to Qigong, I encourage you to watch this video of Master Lin leading a group at a SFQ conference. It will give you an idea of just how simple and practice is, and that it truly is for anyone.

4 Day Qigong Fall Transition

If you missed the sign up for the live sessions, no worries! You can catch the replays until October 20th! There are four 30 minutes qigong videos where I lead you through this moving meditation focusing on the lungs and large intestines.

Fall is a time for letting go and releasing. You will learn about what element and organs are associated with this season. Qigong is a simple moving meditation. No experience necessary. All are welcome! Sign up here to get immediate access to the videos.