QiYoga combines the practices of Qigong with Yin Yoga, creating a unique and replenishing wholistic experience for the body, mind, and spirit. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a moving meditative experience rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The gentle, slow movements, coupled with long, deep breathing, dissolve blockages and tonify energy in the energetic rivers throughout our bodies.

 

When our energy moves smoothly and freely, our Beings can return to homeostasis, wellness, and a sense of renewal on all levels.

 

Following the Qigong portion of the class, we will lean into the internal surrendering of Yin Yoga, to welcome stillness in longer held poses. Here, we nurture our connective tissue, joints, ligaments, and what is held within the deeper layers of the self. We conclude with a nourishing guided relaxation and long savasana, to allow a deeper surrendering.

 

QiYoga for Autumn and the Metal Element explores the frequencies of letting go, courage, and protection against externalities (pathogens, other’s energies, etc.) The season invites us to be with our own abilities to release grief, lift depressive tendencies and shift low mood through movement or asanas, linked with breath. The practice supports a strengthening of immunity, encourages our ability to flow with change and to alchemize the difficulties of life into valuable gems. We strengthen and focus on the lungs and large intestines in this practice, as they energetically support these concepts.

 

Beginners and participants of all ages are welcome. Modifications and supportive bolsters may be offered for greater comfort.

 

Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and dress comfortably.

 

Conscious movements and regulating pauses await you!

Kellye Abernathy: An E-RYT (500 hours yoga teacher), Kellye teaches yoga, meditation and mindfulness within the trauma-survivor community, hoping to inspire healing through body and breath awareness, creativity, consistency, and compassion.

 

Elizabeth Beaudry is a Reiki Teacher, Galactic healer, certified Qigong instructor and intuitive (as we all are.) She believes that ultimately the spiritual path is about deeper levels of embodiment, of our spiritual selves into Earthly life. Her classes and private sessions reflect this mindset, offering channeled guidance on energetic practices and individualized tools for contentedness and life improvement.

 

Both Kellye and Elizabeth are passionate about the healing arts and internal, meditative practices.