Opening Doors Episode 1: QiGong with William Kaplanidis
In this inaugural episode, Ross practices Qigong for the first time with William J. Kaplanidis, licensed acupuncturist and creator of the Acudragon® Wellness System.
“Somehow this was only my first time practicing Qigong and I’ve already begun incorporating it into my morning routine. William Kaplanidis’s story is such powerful validation that I went in with a hopeful rather than cautious or sometimes even circumspect attitude I may bring to other modalities. Having transitioned my yoga practice in recent years to more breathwork than movement, I really appreciate the breathing + movement flow of Qigong. I’ve also had a lot of injuries that my session with William hit on. At the end, I felt relaxed, soft and very light. I would not recommend the combo of moves we did for the middle of the day as you wouldn’t want to jump right into work. You’re too blissed out. But William said there are many other combos that are more energizing and would be appropriate for other circumstances.” – Ross Guttler
Special Guest:
William J. Kaplanidis
William J. Kaplanidis, LAc, MS, MA, a licensed acupuncturist with 35 years’ experience in several healing and martial arts, developed the Acudragon® Wellness System to rapidly and safely assist people on their path to healing and transformation. He has helped thousands through his individual treatment sessions in his private practice in NYC and his many classes.
Ross Guttler is Chief Executive Officer of The Open Center. Throughout his time with The Open Center, Guttler has led the evolution of a four decade-old New York City institution into a global changemaker with an engaged audience from more than 180 countries. After a career in wellness real estate, exploring how the built environment makes us healthier, happier, kinder and more creative, Ross found his calling at The Open Center, where wisdom traditions and spiritual practices, balanced with modern-day medical and behavioral science, art and sound, are used to help us live more harmoniously with ourselves, each other and the earth. 