Willow Wisdom: A Rooted and Flowing Qigong Practice

Willow Wisdom Qigong* teaches us how to stay rooted and centered while navigating the challenges and chaos of life with flexibility and ease. This workshop will include a traditional Qigong movement practice along with time for a brief meditation and self-reflection.

Qigong recognizes our interconnectedness with all beings and draws wisdom from our natural surroundings, so please come prepared to do a significant portion of the workshop outdoors, weather permitting.

All ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook.

*Qigong (Chee-gong) is an ancient form of moving meditation that uses flowing movements, breath exercises, meditation and tapping to boost energy, relieve stress, and balance your emotions. As a holistic health or “whole being” practice, it addresses all of who you are: mind, body, and spirit. ‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy.

Schedule

3:00 pm – Introductions and workshop overview
3:15 pm – Willow Wisdom Qigong practices outdoors (weather permitting) intertwined with a brief forest bathing practice and journaling
4:40 pm – Indoor meditation, integration and closing
5:00 pm – Workshop ends
5:15 pm – Optional dinner with workshop facilitator

Instructor – Sandy Salvo

Sandy Salvo is a Qigong instructor, mindfulness meditation teacher, retreat planner and facilitation consultant. She has devoted her life to encouraging authentic connections and valuing relationships. Sandy teaches weekly Qigong classes both online and in-person and is currently focusing her energy on sharing Qigong and other mindfulness practices outdoors whenever possible. She is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and founder of Centered-Connections.com. Sandy has graciously offered to lead three Qigong workshops at Holy Wisdom Monastery, with all proceeds from the classes going to the monastery.

Cost

This is the 3rd Qigong experience led by Sandy Salvo at the monastery. To end the series we are offering an optional dinner after the class with Sandy.

$35/person, program only
$57/person, program and dinner
All proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery.

Register

Register by Wed., May 14, 2025, with the button below. The registration fee is non-refundable.