What to Expect:
The workshop covers the Fundamentals of Qigong and includes a combination of theory and experiential lessons. All levels of experiene and ability are welcome; all the practices can be done both standing or seated. Participants will leave the experience with confidence in their ability to design and perform a personal moving meditation practice at home that heals.
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Syllabus for Sunday, April 14, 2024:
- 10:00 – 11:45: Learn the Four Fundemental Baskets of Qigong Theory and Practice
- 11:45 – 12:30: Break
- 12:30 – 2:00: Explore, Integrate, Practice, and Q & A.
Location:
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Includes:
- A 12 Page PDF Manual with detailed notes and illustrations of the lessons
- $12 Value Guest Pass to attend one of Cynd's weekly public Qigong classes
- Access to a previously recorded version of this workshop that was offered online.
- PDF of slides
Cost:
The suggested fee is $100 per person. Scholarships available for anyone who feels called to attend but needs financial support, contact me if this is the case. If you're feeling a clear YES! Confirm now by submitting your payment through PayPal or Venmo. Once registered I'll be in touch personally to confirm your registration and send you the 12 page PDF handout. CONTACT Cyndi for support.
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A safe, easy, fun, and effective approach to
cultivate, mobilize and strengthen
your well being on all levels!
Enjoy more energy, increased mental and sensory acuity,
and ease of movement!
Qi (energy) gong (work) emphasizes the importance of adding mind intent and breathing techniques to physical movements. Medical Qigong cultivates and circulates the internal ‘medicine’ within our bodies while helping to eliminate stagnant energies.
Practicing Qigong is known to:
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Invoke a state of sustainable calmness
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Build stamina and confidence
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Fortify focus and vitality
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Improve balance and coordination
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Help prevent injury and illness while accelerating recovery from injury and illness
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Improve cardiovascular, respiratory, cognitive, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions
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Qigong exercises direct intentional energy and blood circulation to internal organs and glands to energize the entire body, balance the energy level, and promote more effective functioning of the whole system in order to prevent disease.
What you’ll experience at the workshop:
- An introduction to medical qigong theory
- Qigong breathing techniques
- Calm, relaxing, flowing movements
- Self massage systems and applications
- Restorative, visualization techniques
- Interactive small and large group practice
- Laughter, levity and communal support
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Your Instructor
Cyndi Silva is a certified Medical Qigong practice leader, certified Tai Chi Easy practice leader, Yoga and Pilates instructor, Somatic Healing, Movement and Meditation Guide who has led mind body classes since the mid 90's. Her appreciation for practicing and sharing the healing benefits of ceremonial teas and movement as medicine is rooted in the intelligence of our body's innate healing capacity and it's deepest desire to commune with natures qi.
Through fluid movement sequences, Cyndi creates inspired and rejuvenating environments that invoke our intimate connection to nature and activates our body's healing potential to its' fullest expression. She is intuitively tuned to the rhythm and flow of natural cycles and generously shares knowledge on how to experience the healing qualities of nature's grace. Cyndi is a California Central Coast native and resident of Avila Beach.
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| Recommended Reading:
The Healer Within by Roger Jahnke
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