Living a Qigong/Tai Chi Life

Living a Qigong/Tai Chi Life

  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 with Wild Horses

Movement with Wild Horses

Tuesday evening, June 18, from 6:30-7:30 pm Wild Heart Sanctuary in Park City   I am excited to welcomed back to lead a session in Qigong and Tai Chi. We will be outside for this event, slowing down and connecting with our bodies while the horses choose to...
10 Years of Chi Moments!

10 Years of Chi Moments!

  I thought it would be fun to share one insight from each year. I chose ones that stood out for me when I reread them. I invite you to read any and all that you feel called to do so. Please know, I am still writing because of you. My heart is full of gratitude...
Balancing the Divine Feminine

Balancing the Divine Feminine

The Strength in Softness Sunday, May 19 from 2-4pm   Join Autumn and me at her studio, Rabbit Hole Wellness, for this women-only event. We will learn to release the need to do everything and compete with everyone. How does that sound? We will engage in: Good...
The Inner Alchemy of Change

The Inner Alchemy of Change

Returning to the realm of our dreams… Saturday, May 4 from 4-7pm   Join my teacher, Master Sifu Gardner, and me on Saturday afternoon for an exploration of inner alchemy. A transcendental process we’ll engage in—through movement, breathing, centering, and...
Glorifying Busy Will Destroy Us

Glorifying Busy Will Destroy Us

We are in the mist of the 2023 holiday season, and my the question to you is “How are you doing?” Are you taking time for reflection, stillness, and conscious breaths? Or, are you allowing the busyness of the season to take control? Definition of control: to exercise...
Becoming a Lake with Pain

Becoming a Lake with Pain

Below is a Zen story, that I have been reading to qigong students, and I wanted to share it with you. It really resonates with me, and I hope it will with you too. At times, I taste the bitterness of pain, and other times, I can taste the freshness. I can expand my...
Reflecting My Magic… not fears

Reflecting My Magic… not fears

As we enter into this week of Thanksgiving, I am humbled by all those who have reached out to me, with their loving support of the decision I have made to leave the Wellness Center. I was a staff member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) for more than eight years....
Living a Life at 70%

Living a Life at 70%

In Tai Chi, one of the first transitional poses we learn is “bow” in a 70-30 stance. Meaning 70% of our weight is in the front foot, and 30% of our weight is in the back foot. Feeling into this stance takes practice, making sure our knee does not exceed the toe in the...
Creating a Joyful Summer

Creating a Joyful Summer

Does the title entice you, and bring out your curiosity? I hope so…thought I would share the elements of summer and how we can create joy in the season. FIRE ELEMENT On the 21st of June, we had the summer solstice here in the northern hemisphere. Creating the longest...