Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Green Lake Park
Step into your Joy and Vitality! This class is a unique practice combining the fundamental and powerful practices of Qigong 气功 with barefooting, staff dancing and stretching, stone-toning and tree weaving.
Trees, rivers, mountains, wildlife, and Nature are naturally Exuberant. Their strength is interwoven with all life and grounded in our Earth's massive Qi. And Qi - our vital energy - is in some languages also translated as JOY!
Remember, recover, and restore your natural strength and vitality - come train and be prepared to laugh and smile!
Join us for an invigorating and profound practice with the Big Trees at Green Lake!
When: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Note: Our next series ends May 31, 2017.
Where: Green Lake Park (by the Bathhouse Theater on the NW side of the lake)
Tuition: $10/class
Trees, rivers, mountains, wildlife, and Nature are naturally Exuberant. Their strength is interwoven with all life and grounded in our Earth's massive Qi. And Qi - our vital energy - is in some languages also translated as JOY!
Remember, recover, and restore your natural strength and vitality - come train and be prepared to laugh and smile!
Join us for an invigorating and profound practice with the Big Trees at Green Lake!
When: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Note: Our next series ends May 31, 2017.
Where: Green Lake Park (by the Bathhouse Theater on the NW side of the lake)
Tuition: $10/class
Please RSVP with Karen beforehand (206-713-5147 or by email; no one turned away for lack of funds)
If you have kids and would like to bring them, contact me beforehand.)
Here's some additional resources to view and listen to:
- My radio interview on Dr. Pat's Show on Qigong &Exuberance. It's the first 14 minutes of the show.
- A youtube video of this Qigong with Trees - Earthgym weekly class.
- A youtube video of our 2nd Earthgym Citywide Play Date.
- Here are links to 3 articles of a 4 part series on Mick Dodge and our Earthgym clan. I'm in article 3. :)
- Feb 2015 - Reno Tahoe Tonight, by Oliver X, "Lessons of Mick Dodge - Part 1". See page 26.
- March 2015 - "Lessons of Mick Dodge - Part 2". See page 62.
- April 2015 - "Lessons of Mick Dodge - Part 3". See page 52.
- A Dancing in our Earthgym video - shows the inherent strength, exuberance and joy in our natural run and also demos qigong and Earthgym training. DANCING IN THE EARTH GYM from Mick Dodge on Vimeo.
Much of this practice is inspired by my wilderness and movement training with Mick, also known as the Barefoot Sensei. You can view a youtube clip of some sample movements from this practice. Here’s another link to a training I did with him in Tahoe.Among many things, this class will help you:
Here’s an article on Earthgym (formerly called Walking Mountain). Enjoy!
Earthgym on the Eastside!
When:
If you have a group of 4 or more students who would like a series of Earthgym classes on the Eastside, contact me! :) We can arrange a class at a local park. I've done several at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park and Tolt MacDonald Park.
I'm also available for private sessions.
Here's a description of some of the things do :)
Our Earth is naturally healthy. From Her, everything grows! Let's grow our own strength, aliveness, creativity and vitality from getting outside! This class is a fun blend of qigong and Earthgym training! Qigong (pronounced Chee-gong) is a Chinese form of breath meditation and movement. It's where Chinese Medicine,
TaiChi and other martial arts come from, and its origin is Nature. Earthgym uses natural tools from our Earth -- staffs, stones, ropes in trees, sacks and even hammers -- to stretch our bones, tone and tune our muscles, and weave and unwind our tissues. You will learn simple techniques, tools and methods to touch into the infinite internal and external discoveries, power and regained health and joy we gain when outside in Nature! Our mantra is "Follow your feet and the Earth will teach"!
ZY Qigong Level 1 - 中原气功
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Fall 2017 classes:
Sept 20 - Oct 28, 2017.
Beginners and returning students are welcome!! :)
Classes are held at Green Lake Community Center
7201 North Greenlake Dr., Seattle, WA
To register, call the community center at 206-684-0780, or online at Seattle Parks and Recreation registration.
ZY Qigong: a Simple Life Science Cultivating Joy & Vitality! :-)
- Step outside and play;
- Access your natural body wisdom;
- Restore your strength and vitality; and
- Establish your healthy connection with the Earth.
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| Hammer Dance at Earthgym workshop at Dance Camp NW!! |
Earthgym on the Eastside!
When:
If you have a group of 4 or more students who would like a series of Earthgym classes on the Eastside, contact me! :) We can arrange a class at a local park. I've done several at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park and Tolt MacDonald Park.
I'm also available for private sessions.
Here's a description of some of the things do :)
Our Earth is naturally healthy. From Her, everything grows! Let's grow our own strength, aliveness, creativity and vitality from getting outside! This class is a fun blend of qigong and Earthgym training! Qigong (pronounced Chee-gong) is a Chinese form of breath meditation and movement. It's where Chinese Medicine,
ZY Qigong Level 1 - 中原气功
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Fall 2017 classes:
Sept 20 - Oct 28, 2017.
Beginners and returning students are welcome!! :)
Classes are held at Green Lake Community Center
7201 North Greenlake Dr., Seattle, WA
To register, call the community center at 206-684-0780, or online at Seattle Parks and Recreation registration.
ZY Qigong: a Simple Life Science Cultivating Joy & Vitality! :-)
ZY Qigong is one of the world's most ancient and complete healing and self-development systems, a practice combining movement, breath, and the meditative mind to store and focus energy for personal transformation and healing. Distinguished both by its simplicity, and by its mature lineage, this practice draws on the accumulated energy and consciousness of generations of masters, with Grandmaster Mingtang Xu being the current lineage holder.
During this ZY Qigong practices, you will learn to: activate your energy center and system; absorb, generate, and move energy; increase your energy level and vitality, reach a deep relaxed state, balance and improve your immune and digestive systems, and feel more present in your daily life. And…have fun!!
ZY Qigong Level 2 - 中原气功
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. at Green Lake Community Center
7201 North Greenlake Dr., Seattle, WA
8-week series, Spring 2017, April 12 - May 31, 2017
To register, call the community center at 206-684-0780, or online at Seattle Parks and Recreation registration.
ZY Qigong Level 2 works with our Middle Dan Tian, developing Heart wisdom and inner knowing and confidence. We also build our Central Channel, learn 4 types of Body Breathing and gain the tools of two beautiful exercises, Reaching Between Heaven and Earth and Embracing the Yin Yang Ball.
7201 North Greenlake Dr., Seattle, WA
8-week series, Spring 2017, April 12 - May 31, 2017
To register, call the community center at 206-684-0780, or online at Seattle Parks and Recreation registration.
ZY Qigong Level 2 works with our Middle Dan Tian, developing Heart wisdom and inner knowing and confidence. We also build our Central Channel, learn 4 types of Body Breathing and gain the tools of two beautiful exercises, Reaching Between Heaven and Earth and Embracing the Yin Yang Ball.
A Gift of Qi with Glee! :)
Free Qigong Video ~ Try it at home
This is a short, refreshing less than 10 min video qigong practice you can do anywhere (and we can practice together! :-D)! It offers 2 very simple and powerful practices for cleansing and balancing your energy/qi, and opening your channels. It is an energetic "reset" for your body/spirit/being AND it's Fun too! Fun and enjoyment are key to any practice. :) YAY! This was filmed outside and I encourage you to practice outside if you can, or you can enjoy the nature beauty in the video :)
A whole video series, the Joy of Qigong, is available for purchase. See below.
Free Qigong Video :): https://goo.gl/photos/nb8f
(See, even the pic here let's you know this is a "fun" practice! :-D!)
Joy of Qigong Video Series!
I'm excited to offer a series of 9 foundational Qigong video lessons entitled, The Joy of Qigong! These videos, shot in various beautiful locations, feature a wonderful set of easy-to-integrate Qigong lessons. Here are some details:
- Each qigong video offers a ~10 minute lesson.
- Together the video series provides you with a complete set of exercises called The Eight Brocades, or in Chinese, Ba Duan Jin 八段錦. It also provides a qigong warm up, two other powerful Qi gathering exercises, and two compilation videos to practice along with after going through all the lessons.
- I chose to highlight the Eight Brocades practice as it is a set I love and have been practicing for over 9 years. It is very accessible and people immediately feel its positive effects. It is cleansing and nourishing to all the organ systems, tissues, tendons, qi and blood, and will likely leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! :)
- If you or someone you know is interested in this set of Qigong videos, please email me, and/or send a payment of $81 to my PayPal account (using my email address karen.dancingqi@gmail.com). I will then forward you the links to all the videos. You can then access them any time, and I just ask that you keep these links private. Note: the videos are available for at a special rate of $55 until Jan 6, 2017! :-)
As I've shared in many of my blogs over the years, Qigong offers tools that have and continue to increase, strengthen and maintain my health and vitality AND is the foundation of my wellbeing and Joy. It is truly a "Joy Cultivation" practice, a powerful method of self cultivation and of learning from and giving back to one of our greatest teachers, Mother Earth.
In these precarious, critical times of both darkness and great awakenings, I continually ask how I can best be of service. One of the ways is to share. And that is why I am sharing tools that uplift, nourish and guide me and that also benefit all Life.
These are just a couple thumbnail shots of 2 of the videos to give you a glimpse that they are fun and joyful :-)...along with lots of good info and instruction :-)
Our Dancing Village~ Family Dance Jam
We're dancing on the 2nd Saturday mornings from 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. at the Northgate Community Center. Our Dancing Village is joining forces in JOY with Jon and Grace's Free Form Dance Dance (F2D2)...so I guess you could say we're F3D3 on Family Dance and Free Form Dance Dance days! :-D
When: 2nd Saturdays, from 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Where: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA
Cost: $10 with kids 12 and under FREE! :)
Info: see freeformdancedance.com
When: 2nd Saturdays, from 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Where: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA
Cost: $10 with kids 12 and under FREE! :)
Info: see freeformdancedance.com
See a front page news article on our family dancers! Dance is changing our world!
What: This is a Family Dance JAM for kids of all ages – families, kids, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, sisters, brothers, friends – all people who love to play and dance and who desire to support and co-create healthy and happy families in our community! Whether you have kids or not, come dance!
We start with a fun warm-up and circle and then provide a space for freestyle dancing, hula hooping and ecstatic free-form movement along to kid-friendly adult music from around the world. We’ll end with a time of community sharing.
Created by the vision of having our Village to raise our healthy families, we start by coming together to dance, play and be our own Dancing Village. All are welcome. Come dance and play!
Qi Dancing with Women!
Next Seattle area dance is TBA!
Wahoo! This is an ecstatically fun women's only DANCE! Come dance with your girlfriends, meet new friends, free your mind, and let your spirit soar and your body EXPRESS!
Come join your Sisters! Move and be Moved and have a most Fabulous evening.
Cost: $10 – goes to support Women of Wisdom Foundation.
Qi Dancing ½ - Day Workshops
This is a highly experiential, fun class. Grounded in the ancient wisdom and practice of Qigong, you will gain the tools and experience in cultivating, strengthening and expressing your Qi - your Vital Life Energy - through an integration of traditional qigong practices and dance. Format includes foundational qigong exercises – combining breath, movement and meditation - with a variety of music/dance vibrations. Exercises include traditional and experimental qigong/movement.
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This is a highly experiential, fun class. Grounded in the ancient wisdom and practice of Qigong, you will gain the tools and experience in cultivating, strengthening and expressing your Qi - your Vital Life Energy - through an integration of traditional qigong practices and dance. Format includes foundational qigong exercises – combining breath, movement and meditation - with a variety of music/dance vibrations. Exercises include traditional and experimental qigong/movement.
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