Course Details
981: Qigong for Resilience & Vitality
July 8, 10, and 12
11:45 AM -
12:30 PM
Online
Qigong is a practice of lifeforce energy skills. Based on the same model as acupuncture, ie., traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong is a life-supporting approach from ancient China. It involves easy, playful movements, self-massage, sounds, and meditations that improve our overall mental and physical health. Qigong is appropriate and accessible for almost ANY body, that is, it’s powerful without being strenuous and can be adapted for almost anyone. Classes will focus on a Qigong practice that is grounding to the nervous system, increases vitality, and enhances physical and psychological resilience. Note: Before participating in any exercise program, participants should check with their doctors to ensure that there are no contraindications, special considerations, or limitations from a medical standpoint. This course meets from 11:45 AM-12:30 PM. This study group has a high class size capacity.
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: Online
Hours of Reading: No reading
Study Group Leader(s):
Robin CarnesRobin Carnes has practiced and taught qigong since 2007. Her teachers include Stephen Michael Pague, Yinong Chong, Shaun Cartwright, Annie Johnstone, Peggy Li, and Master Nianzu Li. She is currently studying with Marisa Cranfill. Dr. Richard Miller, developer of iRest™, has been a valued mentor of Robin's since 2005. Robin is well-recognized as a pioneer and innovator in the field of mind-body therapies for mental health, trauma, and related conditions. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Woman’s Day Magazine, Yoga Journal, Army Magazine, The Huffington Post, Defense.gov, and Yoga International. In 2013, The Smithsonian Institute recognized Robin for bringing evidence-based yoga and meditation to military communities. Since 2012, she has had a private yoga therapy practice, working mainly with civilians who suffer from trauma, anxiety, insomnia, depression and chronic pain, as well as continuing her work with veterans through the non-profit she co-founded in 2009, Warriors at Ease. Robin started her career as a management consultant and trainer. Her book, Sacred Circles: A Guide to Creating Your Own Women’s Spirituality Group was published by Harper San Francisco in 1998.