Tension and Relaxation

Tension and Relaxation

  “Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” ~Chinese Proverb   Does the word “should” bring tension to your body? I know it does mine, along with those thinking-thoughts. And, at times, I can go down a serious rabbit-hole. I...
Experiential Science

Experiential Science

  “Words don’t teach, experience does.” ~Abraham Hicks   I often refer to the quote above, when practicing Qigong/Tai Chi. To me, the experience of both modalities is what keeps me coming back to learn more. It’s been 25+ years, since I went to my first free...
Qigong Retreat for Women

Qigong Retreat for Women

Our 2nd Annual Qigong Retreat in Sundance, Utah Thursday late-afternoon through Sunday morning This year’s theme, Discovering The Wisdom Within We will reside in a beautiful log cabin on the stream in Sundance. We will enjoy Mother Nature, make connections...
Service Is Not Obligation

Service Is Not Obligation

  This written insight comes from a dear friend, Krissy Hodges, who gave me permission to share it with you. She is a heart-centered entrepreneur, supporting and empowering her clients to connect with the power of the Divine Feminine & Masculine within...
Qigong with Master Sifu Jerry Gardner

Qigong with Master Sifu Jerry Gardner

FRIDAY Qigong: The Empowerment of Self Returning to Your Childlike Nature Friday Night 6-9pm We begin this weekend event about experiencing how to be calm and clear, in our body and mind. With our current social media being flooded with spiritual aphorisms, and...
Qigong and Sounds of Joy

Qigong and Sounds of Joy

What would a summer evening feel like with Qigong + Sound Bath? Pure Joy!   Our spring collaboration was a huge success! So we are back together for an evening of Qigong movements with the magic of Sound inspired by Curtis Forbush (The Mystic Playground). Summer...
Laying Down a Foundation with Qigong

Laying Down a Foundation with Qigong

On February 24, Sifu Gardner taught another Master Qigong class in-person. Below are some of the insights we received. This is written with his words from the recording that night, and from my understanding. My personal notes are in (brackets).   He took us on a...
Winter Self-Care

Winter Self-Care

According to the Gregorian calendar we have officially entered into the year of 2023. I choose to celebrate the new year on the first new moon of the year [Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year], which happens later this month on January 22. If you feel like you are...
Metta Bhavana Prayer

Metta Bhavana Prayer

As we wrap up the year of 2022, I invite you to say this prayer when you awake and before you go to sleep. You can also repeat it at any point during the day when you are feeling less-than, maybe for someone you know who is having a hard time (physically, financially,...
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....