Breath Of Qigong/Meditation in Motion

03/16/2026

Wow, this little girl has the moves!

03/15/2026

Come join us on Tuesday March 17th, uncork your stress and give yourself loving kindness at Columbia Ridge Winery
Enjoy an hour of Qigong-Meditation in Motion followed by a guided Tibetan sound bowl meditation.
Enjoy a glass of wine or beverage of your choice.
Qigong starts at 6:00pm.
Message me if you have any questions or go to www.breathofqigong.com to secure your spot. Space is limited!
✨️Cheers! ✨️

03/15/2026

Looking for less stress, more energy, and better balance?
Start your week with mindful movement that strengthens the body while calming the mind. My Monday classes focus on improving balance, building leg and core strength, supporting spinal health, and regulating the nervous system—all through gentle, flowing movement.

Monday Lineup:
✨ 9:30 AM – Qigong & Tai Chi Flow( with Joellene) | Méraki Collective- 1610 C St. #103 Vancouver, WA
✨ 11:00 AM – Chi-Lates (with Jo & Anna) |
Méraki Collective- 1610 C St. #103 Vancouver, WA
✨ 6:30 PM – Chi-Lates (with Jo & Anna) |
Yoga Ridge- 4403 S Settler Dr. #110 Ridgefield, WA

Come move, breathe, and reset for the week ahead.
Beginners always welcome.

03/13/2026

Beautiful space, beautiful classes!
More info on my offerings at www.breathofqigong.com

03/10/2026

Feeling stressed, stiff, or out of balance?
Come reset your body and mind with Qigong & Tai Chi Flow — Five Element based, gentle, flowing movement designed to reduce stress, improve balance, and boost your energy.
✨ Move your body
✨ Calm your nervous system
✨ Restore your vitality

Join me this week:
• Wednesday | 11:30–12:30 – Yoga Ridge (Ridgefield)
• Thursday | 5:30–6:30 – Méraki Collective (Downtown Vancouver)

Drop-ins welcome, or reserve your spot through my website where all classes and packages are listed.
👉www.breathofqigong.com
✨️Come move, breathe, and find your balance with me.
Also check out all the other classes and events available...

03/08/2026

Meet Joellene & Anna! We’re bringing a unique class to the community called ChiLates — a fusion of Qigong, Mat Pilates, and Tai Chi Flow.
This one-of-a-kind class blends East meets West mindful movement to help you:
• Strengthen your core and legs
• Calm your nervous system
• Improve balance and mobility
• Stretch, breathe, and reset
• Classes end with a guided Tibetan Sound bowl meditation
It’s gentle, strengthening, and beginner-friendly. MONDAYS:
11 AM – Meraki Collective (Downtown Vancouver)
6:30 PM – Yoga Ridge (Ridgefield)
Come move, breathe, and reset with us. We'd love to meet you!
FIND ALL CLASS DETAILS AT www.breathofqigong.com

03/04/2026

What is Tai Chi, really?
Many people think of Tai Chi only as a martial art, but its meaning is much deeper.
In Chinese philosophy, Tai Chi (Taiji) refers to the supreme balance, the living harmony between Yin and Yang, the two complementary forces that make up all life. It represents the dynamic equilibrium where opposites meet and support one another: soft and strong, still and moving, inhaling and exhaling.

Within the body, we can think of the Tai Chi axis as that place of centered balance, when our breath is steady, our mind is calm, and our body moves with ease. It’s the feeling of being grounded yet light, stable yet fluid.
Tai Chi Chuan, on the other hand, is the martial art form that expresses this philosophy through a series of flowing movements. Many of these movements grew out of Qigong practices designed to cultivate and circulate Qi (life force energy), improve health, and develop internal strength.
So when we practice Qigong or Tai Chi Flow, we’re not simply learning movements.
We are learning how to return to that Tai Chi state within ourselves.
the place where Yin and Yang come back into harmony,
where the body feels balanced, the breath is smooth,
and the mind becomes clear and present.
This is the heart of the practice.
✨ A gentle reminder that balance is not something we force…
it’s something we cultivate and return to.
Want to learn more?
👉For class info and to book a class go to www.breathofqigong.com

03/02/2026

Im off from teaching for the week, recharging my batteries and nurturing my Qi.
Today I took my dog on a beautiful hike along all the connecting trails above Abrams Park in Ridgefield. I tried to take a shortcut and ended up doing some serious hiking back up the dead end hill that I traveled down. Wow, intense...
Its been years since ive done hiking like this and im so thankful that my body allowed me to show up and conquer.
Healing is an endless journey but what a beautiful ride it is. ✨️🫶
Join Anna this evening for Chi·Lates at the Yoga Ridge, 6:30-7:30. She will guide you through a beautiful Chi·Lates practice focused on Core & Balance.

I'll catch you all next week when I return on Monday March 9th.
Spring renewal series...👉
New Qigong & Tai Chi Flow class Mondays at 9:30am at Méraki Collective

Chi-Lates on Mondays at 11:00am- 12:00pm at Méraki Collective

Chi·Lates on Monday evenings 6:30pm-7:30pm at The Yoga Ridge Studio

Qigong & Tai Chi Flow on Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm at The Yoga Ridge

Qigong & Tai Chi Flow on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm-6:30pm at Méraki Collective

See you next week Qi friends, have a beautiful week!
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03/02/2026

Energy & Core Strength-
Chi·Lates, where East meets West in mindful movement! A fusion of Qigong, Pilates, and Tai Chi Flow. Designed to calm the nervous system, strengthen the core, align the spine & the mind.
👉Mondays-AM
11:00am-12:00pm at Méraki Collective
1610 C St. #103 Vancouver, WA
👉Mondays-PM
6:30am-7:30pm at The Yoga Ridge Studio
4403 S Settler Dr. #110 Ridgefield, WA

Drop in welcome or go to www.breathofqigong.com for easy sign up.
Bring a mat if you have one and a water bottle.
If you don't have a mat, one will be provided for you.

Come see what all the buzz is about!

02/28/2026

✨ Ready to try something new that strengthens your body and calms your mind?
ChiLates is a one-of-a-kind fusion of Qigong, Pilates, and Tai Chi Flow designed to build core strength, improve balance, regulate the nervous system, and leave you feeling grounded and energized.
This Monday: March 2nd-
🌿 11:00 AM – Meraki Collective (Downtown Vancouver, C Street)
🌿 6:30 PM – Yoga Ridge (Ridgefield)
Come move, breathe, and reset.
🌙 Winter Pause Announcement
There will be no Qigong & Tai Chi Flow classes this coming week, March 2nd- March 8th as I take a short winter break to recenter and restore. This is part of honoring the season — slowing down, reflecting, and gathering energy for spring.
Qigong classes resume Monday, March 9th, and we’re expanding!
✨ NEW Monday Schedule at Meraki starting March 9th: • 9:30 AM – Qigong & Tai Chi Flow
• 11:00 AM – ChiLates
✨ Evenings & Midweek: • Monday 6:30 PM –March 9th- ChiLates at Yoga Ridge
• Wednesday 11:30 AM – Qigong & Tai Chi Flow at Yoga Ridge (March 11)
• Thursday 5:30 PM – March 12th- Qigong & Tai Chi Flow at Meraki
Qigong & Tai Chi Flow will return March 9th, refreshed and ready for a powerful spring season.
We can’t wait to move with you. 💛

02/26/2026

Check it out!!! ✨️March 7th, 10am-1:00pm
Im looking forward to this! Two of my students will be participating in the parade. One handing out red envelopes and one under the 150 foot dragon, how fun!
I see yummy food and delicious teas as well as bright colors and many smiles honoring and welcome the lunar new year!

Mark your calendars for our 10th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Celebration, organized by the Portland Chinatown Museum and co-presented with the Oregon Historical Society. Help us welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local lion dance teams and communit...

02/25/2026

Check it out!!! Come join us for your time to breathe, move, balance, and heal. ❤️