Peaceable Dragon

In March 2002, Pamela took her first qigong workshop, in Annapolis, Maryland. At the time, she had a vague idea of what qigong was, and she had no idea how to pronounce it correctly. The workshop was led by Master Li Junfeng, the founder of Sheng Zhen qigong. At the end of that weekend, Pamela says, the main thing she remembers is thinking, “Having a practice like this is a nice way to live.”

Pamela began studying with Master Li as often as she could. She took a couple of weekend workshops each year, and she began taking yearly 10-day teacher training workshops with him in 2003. She’s also studied Sheng Zhen qigong forms for the liver, kidney and heart during three separate 5-day workshops in Santa Fe.

In Baltimore, where she lives, Pamela has been organizing Master Li’s weekend qigong workshops since 2006.

Along the way, she has taken qigong and t’ai chi from other wonderful and talented masters, but Sheng Zhen is the system that has her heart.

Pamela began teaching Sheng Zhen qigong classes in 2004. She teaches primarily in Baltimore and has one weekly class in Annapolis. She’s always interested in expanding her teaching practice.

Pamela is also a freelance health writer. Her focus is on health writing and medical marketing.

• Day(s): Thursdays
• Date(s): ongoing
• Time(s): 8:30 - 9:30 am
• Number of Classes:ongoing
• Location: Level Fitness, 77th Street and MacArthus Blvd.
• Class Code: n/a
• Fees: Non-members pay $20 per class or purchase a 6/12 package. Call 301.229.0080
• Description: A friendly muti-level class followed by an informal discussion group until 10am.

• Day(s): Monday
• Date(s): ongoing
• Time(s): 7:45 - 8:45 pm
• Number of Classes: ongoing
• Location: Level Fitness, 77th St. and MacArthur Blvd. in Cabin John, MD
• Class Code: n/a
• Fees:  $20 per class or purchase a 6/12 package - call 301.229.0080
• Description: A peaceful time to stretch the body and create a sens of ease and well-being before bedtime.  Taught with a gentle pace, you will explore heart-opening postures, inversions and candle-light restoratives with an optional 15 minutes of meditation.

• Day(s): Wednesdays
• Date(s): from September 15 to December 8 - No class on 11/24
• Time(s): 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Number of Classes:
• Location: N.VA Mediation Service, 4041 University Dr. Suite 101, Fairfax, VA 22030
• Class Code: XXXX
• Fees:$10 per class
• Description: Yoga for Wholeness is a gentle practice designed for everyone.  The meaning of yoga is union, and the Hatha yoga practiced in this class helps integrate the mind, body and spirit.  Everyone is encouraged to listen to their body and have fun.  This class includes some qigong, and focuses on developing flexibility and strength in a peaceful environment.  All are welcome.  Please call Julia at 571-212-8528 for more information

• Day(s): Saturday
• Time(s): 10:30-11:45
• Number of Classes: 9
• Location: Pine Crest Local Park Building, Silver Spring
• Class Code:  243023
• Fees: $72.00
• Description: XXXX

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Days: Saturdays

Dates: ongoing

Time: 3:00 to 4:30

Location: St. Luke’s

Registration: contact Judy at judyelv@gmail.com

Description: This fairly vigorous Hatha Yoga class combines flowing movement with careful alignment and attention to detail. There is a strong focus on moving with the breath and tuning into the energy of the practice. For more information contact Judy at judyelv@gmail.com.