Group Classes
You can learn to move like water.
Fluid is a vital component of our bodies and our movement. The viscous element of tissue is what allows the layers to smoothly glide against each other. Good hydration of the muscles and connective tissue reduces pain and inflammation and restores lost mobility, creating an experience of freedom and ease.
What We Offer
QiGong
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Qigong moves like water: slow, steady, persistent and powerful. Qi travels with fluid. Through gentle, rhythmic movement practices, it restores vital circulation at progressively deeper layers of the body.
We can think of qi as the creative vitality that results from harnessing the tension of opposites. Considered an “internal martial art,” qigong uses external movement to generate changes inside our system, resulting in greater life potential.
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Tuesdays | 7:30-8:15 am
This 45-minute class includes a brief warm-up, short forms particular to each season, and standing postures designed to generate qi.
The purpose of this class is creating structure to enhance potency.
Fridays | 7:30-8:45 am
In this 75-minute class we’ll begin with a full warm-up set, then spend our time learning and refining a rotating annual series of foundational forms.
Here we provide an opportunity to encounter the intelligence of specific ancient movement patterns.
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February-March
Protect the Liver (Tuesdays)
Foundations Series (Fridays)
April-May
Support the Heart
Five Animal Dances
June-July
Support the Stomach
Eight Brocades
August-September
Kunlun 11
Six Healing Sounds
October-November
Strong Low Back & Healthy Kidneys
Flowing Waters for Healthy Joints
December-January
Winter is by nature undefined.
Fluid Alignment
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Fluid alignment is about recovering natural posture. When our bones are able to float in hydrated tissue, they naturally occupy their right place. When our muscles evenly contract and relax, we have ease of motion. No more hunched shoulders, chronic tightness, or hip pain.
Increased physical alignment also reduces stress on the nervous system. Our bodies start getting the message they are safe because all the parts are in the right place.
Yes, it takes some work, but that's what we're here to do together:
align the joints and skeletal structure, beginning with the core
soften, hydrate, and strengthen muscle tissue
become familiar with the way our bodies are designed to move
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Mondays | 10:00-10:50 am
Fridays | 2:00-2:50 pm
Both weekly classes will include working with structure and fluidity at multiple layers of the body. You’ll learn a variety of practices, many that can also be done at home.
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Constructive Rest Position (CRP)
a simple yet profound practice that aligns the core, restores fluid flow, transforms stress, and helps us access biological potential
Balls, Rollers, Floor and Walls
multiple props and positions can help us when it comes to tissue hydration and skeletal alignment; we have many options available and will teach you how to effectively use them all
Dynamic Self-Stretching
dynamic stretching adds range of motion, muscle engagement, and resistance to stretching; this unique combination rebalances muscle tension and increases flexibility and strength