Saturday, April 11th , 10 am - 1 pm (optional bring your own picnic 1-2 pm)

Maximum participants: 12

Location: Welcome to the Historic Haw River Sanctuary, a 30-acre hilltop farm where history and nature meet. Surrounded by magnolias and century-old pecan and walnut trees, the land opens into wildflower meadows, a spring-fed pond, and pastures with grazing horses. Here along the Haw River, you’ll find a welcoming space to gather, learn, and be inspired—a place where the beauty of nature and light filled architecture invite you to step back in time, relax and reconnect. 

Join Rachel in this 3-hour experience as we embrace the new growth of Spring. In this season, we have the opportunity to expand our vision, open ourselves to possibilities and abundance, blend strength and flexibility into resilience, and balance our nervous systems.
This workshop will include learning about the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine through the lens of Qi Gong, Five Element Qi Gong practice, a deeper dive into the Wood Element associated with Spring, and a Wood Element Qi Gong practice. Depending on weather, we may spend time both inside and outside.

Optional picnic 1-2 pm. Bring your own favorite picnic foods and drinks to enjoy the expansive indoor or outdoor spaces after the workshop.

Your Instructor

• Rachel is a Holden QiGong Certified Teacher with a background in Physical Therapy
  for Inpatient Rehabilitation. Through Qi Gong, Rachel is committed to helping you
  awaken your body’s energy and find balance.
• Rachel teaches in-person and Zoom group and individual classes. She invites you to
  join exactly as you are, in inclusive community.
  • Email: [email protected]

Information:

o Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and settle into the space.
o The Qi Gong practices for this class will primarily be taught in standing positions, but students are always welcome to sit if needed. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow full mobility and would be suitable for indoor or outdoor spaces based on weather. You may choose to be barefoot, or wear shoes or grip socks for practice based on your own preference.
o Please bring water/tea/drink and snacks as needed, optional lunch for picnic after the workshop. Ideally, it is recommended to wait an hour or more after eating to practice Qi Gong.
o Optional: bring paper and pen for notes/journaling
o Bathrooms are available along with folding chairs and yoga mats for sitting options. You may choose to bring your own yoga mat and/or sitting pillow.
o Practices will incorporate a variety of movements and postures including deep breathing, warm up and stretching exercises, and relaxing, flowing movements. Qi Gong is like a moving meditation that mirrors nature. Through release of stagnancy and tension as well as cultivation and circulation of energy, Qi Gong practice can bring vitality to the body, balance to the emotions, and calmness to the mind.
o Qi Gong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that decreases stress and increases energy, supporting physical and emotional balance. “Qi” refers to animating life force energy that exists within us and all around us. “Gong” means work or skill.
o No experience required, but you may want to try a regular weekly class at the Muse Gallery to get familiar with the practice and teaching style. Participants are encouraged to tune into their own body and adjust movements and positions to be comfortable.

This workshop is limited to 12 students. Cancellations by My Muses Card Shop will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 1 weeks or more before the event may receive a full refund. Cancellations made up to 3 days before the event can receive a 50% refund. No refund or exchanges for cancellations less than 3 days before the day of the class. By registering you agree to the above terms and conditions.