Qi Gong: An Autumn practice ~ 6 Week Live Online Class Series with Kirsten

Autumn is a time of transition, transformation, and balance. In the ancient tradition of 5 Elements Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, finding harmony within ourselves, with our own life force energy, and with the natural cycle of the seasons is a main foundation of this moving meditation.
​Qi Gong can be translated as Qi, vital energy, and Gong, skill cultivated through steady practice. It has roots in traditional Chinese Medicine, philosophy, and martial arts. Through coordinated body movements, breathing, and mediations related to nature and our own biology, Qi Gong has been known to improve all layers of health and wellbeing. In this 6 week course we will learn fundamental movements, breathing techniques, and short flow mediations that will introduce the practice, science, and philosophy of Qi Gong practice specifically for the season of Autumn. Classes will include appropriate Qi Gong flow movement series for balancing states of energy, regulating body organs according to universal elements, and short educational discussions about philosophy and origin of practices for the season. The season of Autumn practice will focus on the element of metal, the health and balance of our lungs and large intestines, channeling the power of our animal frolics from the tiger, moving our practice towards the West, and discovering our Yin and Yang energies both externally and internally. The approach of this class focuses on traditional Chinese Medicine practices and philosophies that come from ancient eastern philosophies and scientific discoveries based on the Holden and Ta Mo lineages. Kirsten will give opportunities for 5 Elements learning, integration of practices, inquiry, and exploration of personal practice. Classes will include methodical Qi Gong warm ups to awaken body sensations, movement flow series, guided mindfulness, and breath work along with meditative practices and short informational discussions. All Levels Welcome!

What are the benefits of Qi Gong?

• increase muscular stability
• boosts immune system
• improves flexibility and range of motion
• reduces symptoms of depression
• relieves stress
• lessens chronic fatigue
• improves physical balance
• assists in emotional regulation
• enhances focus and memory
• increases quality of life and life expectancy

This class is for you, if...

• ​you are curious about learning a new practice
  
• you want to improve your immune system response
  
• you feel like improving your physical, emotional, spiritual balance might be helpful
  
• you are ready to learn about the 5 Elements connection
  
• you want to find your rhythm with nature and the seasons
  
• you want to be more present during your day
  
• you have moderate to high blood pressure
  
• you are ready for an energy boost
  
• you suffer from chronic fatigue, high anxiety, or symptoms of depression
  
• you are ready to do something besides yoga
  
• quality of life and longevity interest you​

About Kirsten

MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT, RCYT, Mind/Body Practitioner
SEP Student Cohort, IAYT Candidate, Qi-Gong Certificate Student, R-DMT Candidate, PhD Student Psychology/Somatic Therapy, Meridian University
Kirsten is the Founder and Executive Director of Legacy Motion, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation committed to sustaining the ongoing preservation and documentation of endangered ancient dance forms, as well as promoting resiliency, empowerment, trauma resolution, psychosocial coexistence, community and peace building through restorative, movement based practices. Through interrelated projects Legacy Motion dedicates itself to evaluating, creating and implementing high quality sustainable programs based on experience and collaborations in the field. 

Her professional dance career spans over 10 years during which she performed with such companies as The San Francisco Ballet, David Dorfman and Heidelberg Ballet.  She has held positions at The Library of Congress, Dance Heritage Coalition, and various adjunct professorships at American University Cairo, University of Oregon, University of Hawaii and many more.  

After much physical trauma sustained in a car accident, she has found sanctuary in her yoga practice and teaching.  She is a certified Hot Yoga and 200YTT yoga instructor with thousands of hours teaching moving bodies.  Kirsten’s training comes from a broad background including Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Nidra, Alexander Technique, LabanNotation, Dance Therapy, TCTSY, and Mind/Body Therapy. 

She is also the Founder of Healing Motion, a place where you can discover your innate wisdom, restore your embodied strength, and transcend to holistic wellbeing through private sessions, community events, and free offerings.

www.legacymotion.org / www.healing-motion.org

Dates & prices

Starts October 12
Tuesdays from 10am - 11am PDT, 1pm - 2pm EST, 6pm -7pm London
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2021
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Included in this course:

• 1h live online class per week, PLUS recordings, so you can also do them either again or on replay, with life long access
• Ancient Qi Gong Practices
• Moving Meditative Flow Series
• Breathing exercises
• Space for integration of the mind/body/spirit connection
• Invitational Language
• Learning discussion and visual aids
• Guided mindfulness
• Access to the Healing Motion Community and special discounts on other online community classes and private sessions with Kirsten.
• Automatic enrollment in Healing Motion’s
• Free Online Community
• Yoga Offerings with lifelong access to the recordings past and present
• Personal support by email throughout the course
• Additional resources, videos, articles, and practices you can explore on your own for strength building, flexibility, breath regulation and mindful awareness.

 
PLUS:
Practices for self-exploration, self-restoration, and discovering your currently present wholeness.
 
Investment:
*Early Bird Special until October 1 - $40 for all 6 weeks. After October 1 - $60 for all 6 weeks.

Sign up via Kirsten's website here!