“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” ~Kahlil Gibran With so much happening outside of us, I find my breath to be my anchor. It brings me back home — to my center, to presence, to what is real. Because ultimately,...
Practicing Where You Are AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 Monday Evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm Vitalize Studio Join us for a month of open Tai Chi practice to refine, refresh, and reconnect with your form before the fall series begins. These relaxed, drop-in sessions are...
Friday Evening, August 22, 2025 7-9:00 pm at Vitalize Studio EASING INTO EARTH SEASON Join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and restoration as we honor the season of Earth—late summer. Through grounding meditation and gentle seasonal Qigong...
One question that keeps unfolding for me lately is: What is the difference between intelligence and true wisdom? I came across this in Francis Pring-Mill’s book, In Harmony with the Tao. He writes, “The first applies to how well you know others, and the second to how...
Welcome to 2025, which in numerology is the number 9. 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9 The energy of the number 9 represents completion—coming full circle—not finality. This year may be a sign that a phase of your life is coming to a close, making space for new beginnings. I have...
Is there a difference in the energetics: in thinking or saying out loud, “I want,” as compared to “I choose?” I believe there is; let’s begin by simply comparing the definitions: WANT • to have a strong feeling to have (something); wish (to possess or do something);...
A Six-Week Path to Grace, Goodwill and Honesty Saturday, November 16, from 2-4:30pm My dear friend, Lucy Dillon, and I invite you to join us for an afternoon of exploring how to move through the next 6-weeks with grace, goodwill and honesty. ✨ What does...
Our third annual Qigong retreat for women took place over the weekend. This year, “Exploring Spaciousness” was our topic. We spoke about boundaries in one of our sacred circles. We discussed their appearance as children and their current significance to us. In...
As we prepare for the Present Moment Awareness Weekend with my Sifu on August 23 & 24. I thought I would share some thoughts and conversations we have had about this upcoming playful weekend. First of all, qigong is more than movements in space. Qigong is...
Movement ~ Transformation ~ Change August 23 & 24, 2024 with Master Sifu Jerry Gardner, Professor Emeritus and Sifu Toni We are looking for 15 like-minded individuals who are ready to explore one’s inner ability to create. You have the ability to...
