Heart-Mind Awakenings

04/29/2022

Tomorrow, April 30, is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. It is an annual event held to promote these two related disciplines. In keeping with this spirit of the day, I will be opening up my Saturday morning virtual Qigong class to anyone who would like to join us and experience this wonderful practice. There is no cost and the class begins at 10:30AM (EST) and will run until 11:45. You can join by clicking on the following Zoom linked : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87600893335?pwd=SnhNRXlkYkJ0WFpmS29hMzRvcmNKdz09
If you are asked for a meeting ID and/or passcode, they are as follows:
Meeting ID: 876 0089 3335
Passcode: 426628

Qigong is a gentle form of moving meditation, with roots going back over 3000 years. It integrates posture, breathing techniques, slow graceful movements, and mindful meditation. Its many benefits include relaxation and stress reduction, mental clarity, and improved health and wellness.

04/06/2022

This Sunday, April 10, I will be doing a free workshop on the Fundamentals of Qigong. The workshop will be at the Center for Health and Healing in their new studio located at 245 Atlantic City Blvd. in Beachwood, NJ. The session will run from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM.

Qigong is a gentle form of moving meditation. It is often referred to as Chinese Yoga, and its roots go back over 3000 years. Qigong integrates posture, breathing techniques, slow graceful movements, and mindful meditation. It has many benefits include relaxation and stress reduction, mental clarity, and improved health and wellness. In theory, Qigong works with qi (pronounced “chi”), the universal life force, which is similar to “prana” in Yoga, and the “ki” in Reiki. Qi is all around us – it’s in the air we breathe and the food we eat. We are constantly moving through a vast ocean of qi; we are in it, and it is in us. Through the practice of Qigong, we learn to activate qi throughout us and around us, which in turn, activates the body’s natural healing response. Qigong is said to be the mother of Tai Chi, and is an integral branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The transition into Spring has set subtle energy changes in motion, and Qigong is a wonderful way to align our own energies with the world around us.

04/06/2022

This Sunday, April 10, I will be offering a free workshop on the Fundamentals of Qigong at the Center for Health and Healing, of Light & Gratitude at their new studio located at245 Atlantic City Blvd, in Beachwood, NJ. It will begin at 4:00 PM and run until 5:30 PM.

Qigong is a gentle form of moving meditation, that integrates posture, breathing, slow graceful movements, and mindful meditation. Its many benefits include relaxation stress reduction, mental clarity, and improved health and wellness. Qigong works with qi (pronounced “chi”), the universal life force. Through the practice of Qigong, we learn to the body’s natural healing response.

With the arrival of Spring, subtle energy changes are happening in the earth and all around us. Qigong is a wonderful way to align our own energy with these seasonal changes of new beginnings.

08/03/2021

Here is a great short video from my teacher Francesco Garripoli on Heart Resonance. It’s a preview of a new online class he’s offering for those who would like to take a deeper dive.

In a world that has seemingly gone mad with all the divisiveness we've been seeing in the past years, Francesco's Qigong exercise and reminders to stay Heart...

05/24/2021

The Shift Network is presenting a free, five-day 2021 Qigong Global Summit beginning today, 5/24, and running through Friday, 5/28. This will feature some of the leading figures of the Qigong world, including Daisy Lee, Robert Peng, Dr. Roger Jahnke, Violet Li, Master Mantak Chia, and Lee Holden, just to name a few. This is an awesome opportunity to connect with and learn from so many Qigong masters. Here is the registration link:

https://itbllinks.theshiftnetwork.com/u/click?_t=42b2d7fac42f485584f23f1c0bd3c45f&_m=05442200bc8542539cc607ea7912dcfe&_e=A463FYIQhdfD0c7ajAluC5HTDK9KL8xQ7-m93aR-nm0rLiMRM-57-fE8c_nsOSdjyrg3vH8t34Y3h24R1s2xKbOR9m4Cei-BBs08nLMAg3uiGza0ocHgmVV8edatnU6gfjLCjTnm4riFbI2u_Mugy170qxe2v0cO8J36rhglLz5fDkzBMi6T6riK29P1TDchAw7s9_NOc7nomSdALfWu03v8MPPpg321Do74gDXBZtA00JGmveMPrIIhvfqmKfxXvRrZWHpl6bWIC7cL1rf2r7ZHbpBHiTDInLLPVqRymwCPaykl6olx6VwyE_32y3Pxgz3IsY7UkY9erWOxkhvHJnLcVamBejlkMTlEl7sG5rttZk5yjesCzTViO7n9Y_bOmKEL0HqG1Tj0Z6kLFb8rY_QCYi6CfE_y-Piv9bhaBR96SZTWfdx4bq9YCsjz5mdBqsx5bYgedGPoBAhNGpW3FzbBDNCP4w69SFVyqJsVeaEgaZ48jOYiobkuhUklYBvwJNgUT7Ii6PWA2PHnUierlA%3D%3D

05/24/2021

Here are some links to several youtube videos on Qigong that I would like to share. This one first one is where I first discovered Master Robert Peng. Robert is a beautiful human being and a wonderful instructor. Here talks about his experiences and demonstrates many of his core movements.

https://youtu.be/tmM62yUr-5Y

05/24/2021

This youtube video is from the Perth Taichi Academy on the Shibashi form, which is central to all of my classes. There are many variations to the Shibashi form, and this is a wonderfully clear instructional piece that will take you through the 18 movements.

05/11/2021

The Twin Rivers of the Great Unwinding: Qigong and Meditation

The next installment of Qi Talks, hosted by Vicki Dello Joio, is this Thursday, May 13, from 8:30-9:30 PM (EST). Join us for a qi-filled hour of information, discussion, and Q&A with Teja Bell, another leader from the world of the Energetic Arts. It's FREE and open to anyone and everyone interested in learning more about Qigong and the Energetic Arts.

Qigong and Meditation form the foundation of genuine transformation and are an excellent basis for evolutionary potential in our human culture…

To register go to:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscuiorjwiH9A6wDrRDBgYE4TcNj69iU1T

01/15/2020

Just a reminder - tonight (Wed.) I’ll be teaching an introductory Qigong class at the Center for Health and Healing on 111 Water Street in Toms River, NJ (across from the Post Office). Class starts at 6:45 PM and runs until 7:45 PM. $15 cash/$16 credit for drop-ins; 10 class card is $125 (use it for qigong,or yoga too!). Hope to see you there!

12/22/2019

QIGONG FOR THE NEW YEAR

I’m very happy to announce that I will be teaching two Qigong series at the Center for Health and Healing on 111 Water Street in Toms River, NJ (across from the Post Office). The first will be on Wednesday nights, starting 1/1, from 6:45-7:45, and the second will be Saturday afternoons, starting 1/4, from 1:00-2:00. Cost for classes is as follows:
Drop in: $15 cash , $16 credit
10 class card $125
20 class card $225
The Center is offering a great holiday sale through 12/24 featuring $25 of the 10 and 20 class cards (which can be used for qigong or yoga classes).

I will still be offering Saturday Qigong classes at Hanu yoga in Barnegat for those living in the Southern part of the county. Choose one of these two great venues to discover the healing power of this ancient Chinese practice.

10/17/2019

This Sunday, 10/20, I will be offering a Qigong workshops at the Center of Light & Gratitude at the New Egypt Flea Market. It will begin at 12:30 PM and run until 3:30 PM.

Qigong is a gentle form of moving meditation, that integrates posture, breathing, slow graceful movements, and mindful meditation. Its many benefits include relaxation stress reduction, mental clarity, and improved health and wellness. Qigong works with qi (pronounced “chi”), the universal life force. Through the practice of Qigong, we learn to the body’s natural healing response.

The cost of the class is $45. Space is limited, so e-mail heart.mind@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. The New Egypt Flea Market is located on 933 Monmouth Rd. (Rt. 537). The Center of Light and Gratitude is Bldg. #9 in the last row.

10/12/2019

Starting the October/November series of introductory Qigong classes tomorrow (Saturday)at Hanu Yoga from 10:30 until 11:45. Qigong integrates posture, breathing techniques, slow graceful movements, and mindful meditation. It has many benefits include relaxation and stress reduction, mental clarity, and overall improved health and wellness.

Hanu Yoga is located in the heart of Barnegat, just off Rt. 9 on East Bay Avenue. $15 @ the door or use a Hanu card. Call or text (732) 552-6178