embodied calm through qi gong
Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice that originated in ancient China. It is renown for its ability to simultaneously energize the body while calming the nervous system. The practice is done standing in an easy posture, with slowly flowing movements practiced for several minutes before changing to another movement. You may also practice sitting in a chair if standing is not available for you or you need a rest.
Colleen practices and teaches Qi Gong from a place of deep mindfulness and self acceptance. She find this to be a loving practice that helps shift the body, mind, and emotions to a more peaceful, calm, relaxed state. She is part of a worldwide network of Holden Qi Gong teachers and invests heavily in both her own practice and continuing education. Attending her class, you get grounded experience and effective practice.
This 4 week class series happens Thursday afternoons from 4:30-5:30pm on October 30; and November 6, 13, and 20. To ensure that all students have enough space to practice, class is limited to 12 participants.
We will allow drop-ins on a week by week basis. If you wish to drop in, please reach out via our contact form at least 24 hours before class so we can give you the door code. Put “Drop in for Embodied Calm” in the subject line.
Colleen Osborne
Colleen is a coach and Qi Gong instructor whose goal is to support you in uncovering your deepest longings and innate wisdom about how to achieve what’s most important to you. Colleen has been teaching Qi Gong since 2021, after using it to help her recover from Covid early in the pandemic. Not only did she re-connect with a practice that had been meaningful to her for many years, she experienced a depth of connection to herself and others in a life changing way.
She is the owner of Catalyst, a healing arts practice that promotes personal growth with somatic life coaching and the traditional Chinese movement systems Qi Gong and Tao Yin. She has worked with people across the globe to support them in moving toward more authentic, joyful lives.
You can learn more about Colleen and her work at her website, https://www.catalystcolleen.com/
We commit to transmit this ancient practice in a way that honors its roots while also honoring your body. Our standard is safe and intelligent practice. Though you may sometimes feel awkward doing a new thing or uncomfortable where you need to develop strength, you should never feel pain in your practice. It is our job to fit the practice to your body and any limitations that it has. Our classes are careful, effective, and personalized to your needs.