We invite you to explore the profound practice of Qigong. In this foundational series, we will  uncover the basic premises in Taoist philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and the felt  sense of energy or Qi in the body. We will present beginning exercises from three Qigong  traditions. The series will unfold with discussions, gentle energy/body movements, breathing and  meditation practices. We encourage you to engage in a written witness of your experience as  your journey unfolds.  

This is a beginning series open to anyone! 

Weekly Tuesday’s 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT  

We will be offering hybrid sessions Zoom and In-Person at the Sound View Center located at 432 Third  Street in Langley.  

If you plan to attend the in-person offerings we are asking for you to be fully vaccinated and wear a mask  per the Washington State Health Mandates. We will gather in the Cascade room. This is a large room  which will accommodate social distancing and we will leave the doors/windows open for increased  ventilation as weather permits. Currently, we require masking as well as social distancing in all indoor  spaces. This may change based upon changing State mandates as well as honoring Sound View current  (and potentially changing) policies. 

We will limit the in-person sessions to 8 participants on a first come first serve basis. Please also be  kind as we test this new way of being. There will likely be “hiccups” along the way as we learn to adjust.  

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and wash your hands as we often touch our faces. Bring  the following optional items to each session: yoga mat, a tennis, dryer ball or other foot massage  implement, journal/paper and writing implement, water and comfortable upright chair(in person  chairs will be provided). 

This offering is made through Growing Cedars Qigong minimum donation $20 per session or  $60 for four sessions. No one turned away for lack of funds. To register and for more  information please contact Akbar at: saddiq@whidbey.com

“….It is inspiring to know that healing and empowerment in the ancient traditions that honor  Qi (Chi) are rooted in nature and the cycles of the seasons; the rising and setting of the sun,  moon and stars; and fire and water in their multiple manifestations. Qi infuses all of life— humans, plants and the transformation of the caterpillar into the butterfly.”  ~ Roger Jahnke, O.M.D.—The Healing Promise of Qi~