Peaceable Dragon

Qigong for Stress Reduction

Pauline Reid — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:00:48 +0000

Stress may be inevitable, but you can manage the impact that it takes on your mind, body, and spirit. Join Pauline Reid and Sharon Crowell to learn a variety of Qigong movements that will help keep you balanced and vibrant, regardless of the challenges that you are facing. Explore Qigong movements from a number of different sources, along with meditations to strengthen you internally and externally. You will leave this workshop with a toolbox of resources to help you thrive in these stressful times. To register contact Sharon at 703-623-8340.

QiGong- Spring Workshop

Dawn Weisbord — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:49:02 +0000

Qigong is an ancient healing art that combines mindfulness, movement, deep breathing and meditation. The practice of Qigong cultivates a natural flow of Qi, creating healing, well-being, and transformation. The practices are designed to reduce stress, improve physical health, balance the emotions, and open the heart. We will learn and practice Organ Cleanse QiGong that resonates with nature and the spring season. We will practice The Five Colored-Light Gong and qi ‘self-massage’.

Medical Qigong Treatment Sessions

Sharon Crowell — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:28 +0000

Medical Qigong combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with those of qi cultivation. The Medical Qigong Practitoner uses his or her ability to work with qi to support the mind, body, and spirit of the client. As with most TCM practices, the ultimate goal of this type of therapy is to help restore balance. In a Medical Qigong treatment, this is done by the practitioner energizing, relaxing, and regulating the flow of the patient’s qi through acupuncture points, meridians, and the organs and tissues of the body. One client described his sessions as “acupuncture without the needles,” while another commented that it is “like a gentle, internal massage.”

Sessions are 45-50 minutes in length and take place with the fully clothed client lying on a treatment table. The practitoner’s hands may be placed lightly on the surface of the client’s body or suspended slightly above it. Although each session and experience is unique, clients commonly report sensations of warmth, gentle tingling, internal spaciousness, and a profound sense of relaxation as the treatment cleanses, renews, and balances the qi of the body, mind, and spirit. As with any healing modality, the client has the choice of providing feedback and actively interacting during the session, or may chose instead to simply relax. After the treatment, the practitioner will often offer the client a “prescription Qigong exercise,” an easy Qigong movement to practice at home to encourage further health and maintain the beneficial effects of the Medical Qigong treatment.

Like acupuncture, Medical Qigong treatment and prescription Medical Qigong exercises are appropriate and effective ways to help address physical illness and emotional distress. In China, Medical Qigong is used alongside of advanced, western-oriented medical techniques for the treatment of cancer with profound results. It is a highly effective way to strengthen the immune system, re-charge or re-energize after a period of prolonged stress, and help maintain a sense of harmony with life.

Treatment frequency is based upon the client’s personal goals for health and the diagnostic information gathered by the practitioner during the first session.

Private Lessons – Classes – Office Retreats – Workshops

Pauline Reid — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:11 +0000

Pauline is currently offering private lessons, small group classes in homes, workshops, staff retreat sessions, and mentoring other qigong instructors.

Private classes have the advantage of individualized instruction, flexible scheduling, and learning at your own pace.
Small group classes form when family and friends decide to enjoy good company and learn qigong together. These classes offer a lot of fun and support as you learn and share qi with friends.
Start office retreats with simple qigong movements to ‘warm-up’ and focus your staff for the day’s events. At the end of the retreat a qigong session helps to center and re-energize your staff, and leave them smiling as they walk out the door. In both scenarios, simple qigong movements will be taught to aid in relaxation, centering, focus and wellness.
Pauline is also available to teach workshops.

If you are interested in any of these options, or would like to set up classes at your facility, please contact Pauline at 703-401-3059.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

Paul Rischard — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:49:33 +0000

Peaceable Dragon and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens invite you to watch demonstrations of various forms of internal arts including Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Qigong (Chi Kung). Following the demonstrations, you may participate in mini-classes taught by some of the area’s leading instructors from a variety of schools and disciplines. Also, visit our “Healing Garden” and explore Chinese Medicine, Massage, Reiki and other types of wellness therapy. come and join the fun!

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is being celebrated in over 60 nations and is recognized by the United Nations World Health Organization.

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Sword form demonstration

Brian Wallich — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:00:34 +0000

Following a demonstration of the 42-move International Tai Chi Sword Form, you will have the opportunity to experience a taste of the form yourself in a mini-class taught by instructor Brian Wallich.

World Tai Chi and QiGong Day

Dawn Weisbord — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:57:08 +0000

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day a Success

Paul Rischard — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:48:46 +0000

Events in Vienna, Virginia and Wynnewood, Pennsylvania on Saturday the 28th of April were lots of fun! Demonstrations, classes and community were celebrated in gratitude for the Internal Arts.

Tai Chi 2 – Burke Fairfax Springfield VA Area

Kris Brinker — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:35:39 +0000

Taiji (Tai Chi) 2 – Yang Style – Ch’eng Man Ching Variation
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Prerequisite: Section One and Two
De-stress, wind down, relax, become more flexible and increase your strength and balance! Explore the health benefits and relaxation offered by the ancient art of Tai Chi!

Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of the form. A tool for improving physical and mental health, taijiquan is also a martial art, with each movement having applications.

Please REGISTER FOR CLASSES in advance (required).

Please bring your payment to the first class. Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my Entire Class List for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes as well as Reiki, offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Manassas VA, Gainesville VA, Bristow VA, and Springfield VA!

Tai Chi 1 – Burke Fairfax Springfield VA Area

Kris Brinker — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:31:29 +0000

Taiji (Tai Chi) 1 – Yang Style – Ch’eng Man Ching Variation
Join my Mail List to stay informed of upcoming classes and events!
Visit my Blog for posts and class resources!

De-stress, wind down, relax, become more flexible and increase your strength and balance! Explore the health benefits and relaxation offered by the ancient art of Tai Chi!

Please REGISTER FOR CLASSES in advance (required).

Please bring your payment to the first class. Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my Entire Class List for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes as well as Reiki, offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Manassas VA, Gainesville VA, Bristow VA, and Springfield VA!