Crane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice

Come celebrate the spring equinox and the return of our local sandhill cranes! Instructor Sandy Salvo will lead us in a beautiful Qigong Crane Form that cultivates a sense of lightness, freedom and longevity while enhancing our balance, inside and out.

Seasonal transitions are the perfect time to practice Qigong* and reset our equilibrium by releasing that which no longer serves us and making room for the new!

All ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook and come prepared to do a significant portion of the workshop outdoors, weather permitting.

*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

1:30 pm – Introductions and workshop overview
1:45 pm – Crane Walk Qigong practices outdoors (weather permitting) intertwined with a brief solo walk and journaling
3:10 pm – Indoor meditation, integration and closing

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.

Qigong Workshops at Holy Wisdom

Come to one or more upcoming Qigong offerings at Holy Wisdom Monastery, led by Sandy Salvo, and cultivate your life-force energy.

• Mindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice – Feb. 11, 1:30-3:30 pm
• Crane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice – Mar. 20, 1:30-3:30 pm
• Willow Wisdom: A Rooted and Flowing Qigong Practice – May 16, 3:00-5:00 pm

Cost

$35/person, all proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery

Register

Register by Tues., March 18, 2025 with the button below. This offering is limited to 25 people and registration will close when we reach the limit. The registration fee is non-refundable.