Qigong Class Schedule: July 6 - 12, 2026
Hi Friends,
That’s our fellow Qi-ster Meredith, taking her Qigong on the road by doing “Picking Cherries” in an actual Oregon cherry tree! I hope the rest of you had a nice weekend, too, despite the heat.
As temperatures climbed, I enjoyed sharing with you some peaceful, soothing Qigong exercises to play with when it’s too hot to do more than go with the flow. As Jim B said after class: “I’m finally starting to get it. Sure, the “Silk Reeling” and other movements are great for our joints and our muscles, but really, it’s all about relaxing!” Exactly! Remember, the only thing you can do “wrong” in Qigong is to not relax. That’s a lifetime practice, challenging for many of us. It never gets old, however; it continues to reveal often surprising insights and opportunities to evolve.
Speaking of relaxing, please be sure to look at the schedule for the rest of July, below, and note both the special events--a few of them outdoors, weather permitting-- as well as cancellations when I am away. I especially urge you to treat yourself to “Acupressure for Stress Relief” at Innisfree Gardens next Saturday, July 11th. The energy is very special there. Apparently, the baby eagles at the far end of the lake are fledging!
I’m happy to know that some of you will be joining me at Kripalu at the end of the month. Talk about chilling out: my co-teachers and I have three and a half calm, relaxing, and refreshing days planned for you. We’ll be sharing techniques for getting the most energy from your time in nature by applying Qigong techniques. It’s always a wonderful, healing retreat from the quotidian worries and cares of life…and the food is amazing!
Stay cool and keep the good energy flowing, everyone!
Workshops, special events, and class cancellations in July
Our usual Zoom Qigong classes will be cancelled July 7th and 9th, as I’ll be away.
July 10th Hotchkiss Library, Sharon CT. I’ll teach an “Intro to Qigong and Acupressure” class as part of the “Lunch and Learn” program at Hotchkiss Library, Sharon CT. 1-2 PM. Contact the library for more info: (860) 364 5041. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside, in the shade.
Acupressure for More Energy and Less Stress, Innisfree Gardens. July 11, 10:30-12. Join me under the big, shady trees! We’ll do a Qigong warm-up to get things flowing, and then I’ll teach some of the most effective acupressure points for relaxing, healing, and refreshing your energy. Click Here
July 17th Acupressure Workshop at Millbrook Library: 10-11:30. Free, as are all classes and workshops sponsored by the library. Be sure to register at Millbrooklibrary.org.
Harvesting the Energy of Trees with Qigong, at Kripalu. July 26-29. I encourage you to join me and my wonderful colleagues John and Mary Platt at this relaxing, rejuvenating, and friendly retreat where we work directly with the healing essence and aromas of the various trees on the beautiful Kripalu campus. It’s a true step away from stress and into arms of nature! Harvesting the Energy of Trees with Qigong | Kripalu
July 31, Online-In person Qigong, 10-11 am. Please register at Millbrooklibrary.org for this free, beginner friendly class.