Events




PRACTICE GROUP
PILLAGER LUTHERAN CHURCH BASEMENT

11:00 am - Every Wednesday

Beginning April 3rd, 2019 we will be meeting at Pillager First Lutheran Church at 11:00 am
(come early to chat)

Practice groups starts at 11:00 with a gentle warm-up & lesson for 15 minutes, gentle active exercises (seated or standing) for 25 minutes followed by 15 minutes of guided meditation (focused on healing), and the session ends at noon with 5 minutes of “harvesting the Qi.” Just curious? You are welcome to visit and watch.

When we practice as a group we are like a river flowing to the sea not just a droplet that can quickly evaporate.

FREE/NO COST  - Welcome everyone!



SMART START –  STRESS MANAGEMENT AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

Just need to reset? A jump start? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Fearful? Tired? Curious?Spend a few hours experiencing and exploring Qigong. Feel a difference!
Increase energy and relaxation with this very calming class. Rebuild your physical, mental, and emotional health with the ancient art of Qigong. With Qigong you can reduce stress, improve your immune function, strengthen bones and joints, regulate your metabolic system, improve balance, digestion, blood pressure and much, much more.During this 2 hour class you will learn:
  • Simple, gentle movements
  • Breathing techniques for Energy & Relaxation
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Massage points for reducing stress and supporting immunity
Open to all levels and recommended for beginners and those with physical challenges (especially those with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, MS, Hypertension, or Diabetes). Those taking my other class or past classes will enjoy this session!Come as you are. No special equipment or clothes required. This is a very gentle, low impact activity.
October 5 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Forestview Middle School in Baxter
Class # 6504FA
FMS Team Area 7C 1 session $35

Get SMART !! Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques

Increase energy and relaxation with this very calming class. Rebuild your physical, mental, and emotional health with the ancient art of Qigong. Qigong has been used for self-healing, rejuvenation and internal transformation for millennia and is slowly being recognized in the west for its beneficial properties. At a minimum you can reduce stress, improve your immune function, strengthen bones and joints, regulate your metabolic system, improve balance, digestion, blood pressure and much, much more with this practice.
With roots in Chinese medicine, Qigong is a practice of cultivating and balancing life energy through aligning breath, movement, and awareness.  Today, numerous studies in medical research worldwide have concluded that qigong practice plays a positive role in various categories of health benefits, and is being studied as a form of alternative medicine.
During this 4 week course you will learn:
  • Simple movements, breathing & mindfulness techniques
  • Fall prevention
  • How to integrate techniques into a sustainable practice
  • How to deal with our old pal Resistance
  • Emotional balancing techniques
  • A bit of history, terminology, & resources for continuing your practice
Open to all levels and recommended for beginners and those with physical challenges. Come as you are. No special equipment or clothes required. This is a very gentle, low impact activity.
Class # 6504FB
Forestview Middle School, Baxter, MN
FMS Team Area 7C 4 sessions $108
10/23-11/16 /M (*) 6-8pm
*Class meets Mondays 10/23, 11/6, 11/13 & Thursday, 11/16.

For More Information – contact Lynn 218-316-0586  www.jadesquirrelqi.com