{"product_id":"qigong-immersion-a-three-class-series","title":"Qigong Immersion: A Three-Class Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree-Class Series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday June 16, 2026: 6:30pm to 7:30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday June 23, 2026: 6:30pm to 7:30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday June 30, 2026: 6:30pm to 7:30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQigong (pronounced \u003cspan\u003eCHEE-gung\u003c\/span\u003e) is an ancient Chinese health system that, when practiced regularly, can result in numerous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits, including regulation of blood pressure and lipids, strengthened immunity, mental calmness and clarity, increased vitality, and a deeper sense of connection to nature, oneself, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this three-part program, you will learn about and experience three important components of effective Qigong practice: movement, breath, and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will discover how to work with these three components to maintain balance and harmony of mind, body and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the focused topic, every class will include a grounding meditation and introduce a few Qigong movements that you can learn and do at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletion of the series will set you on a course to make Qigong a regular part of your health maintenance routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1: Movement. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series begins by discussing the energy fields and channels (a.k.a., meridians) of the body and how Qigong movements, or postures, connect our bodies to the energies of Earth and Heaven, activate our own inner energy, and direct our attention to influence the Qi field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 2: Breath. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, we’ll focus on the importance of regulating our breath to signal the body to relax. We’ll experience a few different breathing exercises. Discover which ones may be most useful to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 3: Intention. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human mind is a powerful tool. It is said, “Where the mind goes, the qi flows.” Where and how we set our intention for practice is critical to the effectiveness of Qigong. We’ll use guided meditations and visualizations to experience how focusing our attention on our own healing can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet aside your concerns about whether you’ll be able to do the exercises! Qigong movements in this course are slow, gentle, and accessible to everyone, regardless of the level of physical ability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is open to those age 18+. Beginners welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletion of a release and intake form is required. To benefit from the progressive nature of this course, it is expected and encouraged that participants will attend all three classes.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCeleste Montgomery, Certified Qigong Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeleste is a certified instructor of Wuji Hundun Qigong, Organ Cleansing (Zang Fu Gong) Qigong, and Supreme Science Qigong, and is a Level Two Reiki practitioner. She has personally studied with Senior Qigong Teacher Francesco Garripoli, Master Mingtong Gu, and Ed Howard. She continuously seeks to deepen her own personal practice and introduce the benefits of Qigong to others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Qigong in 2017, Celeste began practicing daily and experienced immediate and long-term benefits, including release and clearing of stress, joint pain, depression, and emotional trauma, and the establishment of calmness, improved clarity of mind, and a greater sensitivity to energy. These experiences motivate her to share this deeply profound practice with others through teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the limited seating and small group dynamic of this workshop, we will not be offering refunds or accommodations for missed attendance. You are welcome to give your ticket to a friend or family member and we will verify the purchaser’s name at check in. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of five participants is required for this workshop to take place. If the minimum is not met, the session may be canceled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Ages 18+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Koselig Nook","offers":[{"title":"Workshop","offer_id":49502143447279,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6106\/2383\/files\/Celeste2024_JBannan_0262flipped.jpg?v=1775840772","url":"https:\/\/www.koselig-nook.com\/products\/qigong-immersion-a-three-class-series","provider":"Koselig Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}