A Sage’s Journey into Qigong and the Tao Te Ching

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th; April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

11:00am-12:30pm ET | 10:00am-11:30am CT

9:00am-10:30am MT | 8:00am-9:30am PT

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Did you know that the Tao Te Ching is the second most widely read book in the world after the Bible? Perhaps this is because it offers such powerful insights into the art of living in just 81 short verses. Through simple metaphors and reflections on nature it offers fundamental lessons on how to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.

This six-part series blends a complete Qigong practice of movement, breathing and meditation exercises with the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Both Qigong and the Tao Te Ching emphasize balance. The Tao Te Ching was written to bring order and balance to the world, while Qigong is a practice to achieve a balance of the body, mind, and spirit.

The first 15 minutes of each class will feature a group discussion of various passages from the Tao Te Ching as an inspiration for the 60-minute Qigong practice that follows. We will finish with personal reflections on the experience of integrating Qigong with the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching.

This Qigong practice is appropriate for all levels and may be done either standing or seated. The recording will be available for one month after each session.

Facilitator

Brenda Lyons MA, CSL, has extensive training and experience in the healing arts, including Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, and mindfulness. She is a certified Qigong instructor, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist.

Brenda was introduced to Tai Chi and Qigong when she moved to Taiwan 35 years ago. Since then, she has studied with Qigong masters in Malaysia, the USA, London, and, most recently, in Mainland China. She holds Qigong certifications from Lee Holden, Yoqi Qigong, and Dr. Roger Jahne’s Tai Chi Easy program. Brenda has also done extensive research in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Tao Te Ching and how they inform a Qigong practice.

Brenda has offered Qigong classes to the expatriate community in Shanghai, China, and has taught at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in New York, as well as in Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Venezuela. She presently teaches Tai Chi Easy and Qigong online in Panama and does Qigong training for yoga teachers and yoga therapists.

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