*Please Note: This event takes place on the 2nd floor of Five Point, accessible by stairs only.

8 WEEK SERIES with Venus Sabay Tuesdays from 6:30PM-8PM. $190

The dates for this series are:

9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15,10/22, 10/29, 11/5. 11/12

What is Qi Gong?

Qi Gong is an energizing yet calming practice that allows you to feel grounded and in tune to your body. Its slow gentle movements and coordinated breath to allow you cultivate your Qi, or life force energy. The exercises are simple, repetitive, and build your energetic currency. You learn how to defend yourself against illness and emotional stress, and break the patterns that contribute to your stress. Just one class will leave you feeling centered, calm, and self aware. 

Fall Beginner Series

Fall signifies a time of harvest, as we gather and reap the benefits of what we have planted since spring.  It is about letting go and receiving, as we say goodbye to summer and prepare for a reflective time to come.  When lung qi is healthy nasal passages are open, sense of smell is acute, and voice is strong.  When weakened, there is nasal congestion, excessive mucus, impaired sense of smell, and weak voice.  In this series we will strengthen and cleanse the lungs, creating an improved protective qi mechanism.

All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Qi Gong can be done seated or standing, and modifications will be offered. 

Role of the lungs:

The lungs control breathing as they supply oxygenated blood to the organs of the body, and eliminate waste from the cells through expiration. As qi is extracted from the air, the skin becomes moisturized, supple and elastic.  Body hair and skin are governed by the lungs, and create an internal protective boundary from the external environment and its pathogens. This boundary is also called wei qi, it flows just under the skin and is part of our immune defense.

The lungs open into the nose and throat, are related to the emotion sadness or grief, the metal element, and houses the corporeal soul (primal urges or animal instinct).

Tips for healthy lungs:

• Do Qigong! Learn how to fully circulate your qi and bring awareness through breath.

• Reorganize and clean out the closet.  Get rid of things that you no longer need, and make room for the new.

• Wear a scarf around the neck to ward off the cold.

• As the weather cools, start eating cooked foods that are easier to digest to help nourish the body and immune system (ie. soups, stews)

Testimonials:

Practicing Qi Gong with Venus Sabay has been a revolutionary experience. While doing extensive work, I have been able to recognize, feel, and discover much more about my energy. I have been able to prepare myself spiritually and to heal stagnant energy. . . . [O]verall, practicing Qi Gong has helped to improve my health, prevent chronic pain, and alleviate stress and intense emotions.- Rebecca V.

My experience with your . . . classes has been powerful and meditative as well as a complement to the yoga I practice; The subtlety of Qi Gong generates a calm and shift in my energy which I consistently experience after each class. I also really appreciate your teaching style and serene presence which make a considerable difference. Lastly, I feel very connected to the guided meditations you end your classes with, pretty powerful. - Darcy L.