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Qigong

Qigong Foundations: Health, Energy, Resilience

with Ken Cohen

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

A Weekly Class
Tuesdays, October 12 – 26, 2021, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET

Why do more than 3 million Americans practice qigong, China’s ancient healing art? These gentle yet dynamic exercises are meditation in motion and connected to the Taoist quest for longevity, health and peace. Learn three core qigong wellness routines, for better posture, improved coordination, deeper breathing and connection to nature. Although practice oriented, there will also be time for discussion of how and why qigong works to restore energy balance.

Note: This course can be taken as a 3-part program, or individual sessions. No previous experience needed. Beginners and all levels are welcome.

Click HERE to read – Meet the Teacher: Ken Cohen.

Note: This program will be offered online. Sessions of all our online programs will be recorded and shared with registrants after each is completed for 90 days.

Class Schedule

COMBO PRICE FOR ALL THREE SESSIONS
Members $105/ Nonmembers $120
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WEEK 1:
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
Members $39/ Nonmembers $44
STAND LIKE A TREE, MOVE LIKE THE WIND

Learn the details of posture, movement and breathing upon which all qigong is based and how to change unhealthy habits to good ones. By practicing Standing Meditation (Zhan Zhuang), you learn proper alignment, how to take stress off the joints, and how to root into the ground like a tree. Then practice meditative walking for balance, grace, coordination and to find stillness within movement. What about the qi, the life energy? This is naturally gathered in the body’s energy reservoir, the dan tian, as you free the diaphragm and rediscover how to breathe as deeply and effortlessly as a child.
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WEEK 2:
Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
Members $39/ Nonmembers $44
THE FIVE ANIMAL FROLICS: CRANE, BEAR, MONKEY, DEER, TIGER

Enjoy five foundation movements based on the balance of the Crane, the rooted strength of the Bear, the suppleness of the Monkey, the vitality of the Deer and the power of the Tiger. By following ancient postural and movement guidelines, we awaken a primordial part of ourselves, sense the spirit of the animals within and learn how to connect to the healing power of nature. Created by the second century doctor of Chinese medicine, Hua Tuo, the Animal Frolics are among the oldest healing exercises in the world and the standard against which other qigong methods are measured.
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WEEK 3:
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
Members $39/ Nonmembers $44
QIGONG HEALING IMAGERY: NOURISHING BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

Qigong consists of two components, movement and meditation, yang and yin. In this class you will learn rare, seated meditation and visualization methods to absorb qi, healing energy, from the sun and moon, and Five Element Healing to recharge the liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys with the energies of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. We close with Ru Jing, “Entering Tranquility”: a deep state of mindfulness, stillness and peace.
REGISTER FOR WEEK 3 ONLY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS COURSE

Prerequisites: N/A
Supplies list for the class: N/A
Zoom Software Requirements: This is an online course that requires Zoom webinar software. Zoom is easy to use. Click HERE to make sure your computer is set-up correctly.