$25 per person via etransfer or cash upon arrival.

It’s the season of the Heart: of fire, of laughter, of joy that wants to move. But fire that isn’t tended can also flare too hot: racing thoughts, restless sleep, a heart that feels wide open and a little frayed at the edges.

This July, we gather to do exactly what the season calls for: a Qigong practice devoted to the heart, cultivating balance and calming the heart-fire so your joy has room to breathe.

This session is accessible, gentle, and adaptable, making it suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

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“The supernatural forces of summer create heat in the Heavens and fire on Earth; they create the heart and the pulse within the body; the ability to express laughter and the emotions of happiness and joy.”

~Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), the foundational text of Chinese medicine.

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Enjoy this 60-minute workshop, then stay for a walk or rest outdoors at the scenic Cochrane Ranchehouse.

Breathe, move, smile, align.

No experience necessary. Chairs are provided for anyone who prefers to sit. 🌸

In order to eliminate credit card fees and keep class prices reasonable, registration will be done through my contact form with the following payment:

🌿 $25 per person via etransfer in advance or cash upon arrival

What is Qigong?

The 4,000-year-old traditional practice of Qigong –Qi (vital energy) Gong (skill cultivated through steady practice) – gives you the tools you need to balance your inner and outer worlds. The smooth, beautiful combination of movement, meditation, breath and sometimes sound, is a powerful tool for you to reclaim or expand your health. It’s moving meditation that puts well-being back in your hands — a perfect way to set the tone for the year ahead.

Enjoy this in-person practice at the Cochrane Ranchehouse.

This July, we focus on the Heart.

In Chinese medicine, summer is the season of Fire and the Heart — governing joy, circulation, and the spark that keeps us fully alive. When the heart-fire runs too hot, it can show up as anxiety, restlessness, or a mind that won’t settle. This practice is designed to cool and calm that fire, so joy can flow without burning you out.

No experience is needed — just a willingness to move, breathe, and arrive.

This practice is suitable for most participants. If in doubt, please contact Stephanie.

🌸 We begin with a joint-opening series to promote circulation, lymphatic function and remove stagnant energy from the body.

🌸 Cupping and bouncing is intended to open the body’s energy channels, promote better circulation, break up dense tissue and increase oxygen and energy.

🌸 The core Qigong movement series connects body with breath, further promoting states of rest and digest, balance and overall health.

Qigong is used to improve balance, flexibility, strength, sleep, mood, circulation, stress-reduction and enhanced mental clarity. This is a light-hearted and enjoyable class. I look forward to playing Qigong with you!

It’s worth it just to come for the Qigonga line! (You’ll find out soon enough).

Can’t make the in-person class? Join me for women’s online programs.

For over 25 years, I’ve created classes, retreats, and community programs—outdoor yoga and fitness, women’s meditation circles, and Qigong workshops—supporting people to achieve wellness goals, nurture their health, and connect with community.

I began practicing Qigong over 15 years ago for my spine. When menopause arrived, along with an autoimmune diagnosis, I deepened my practice, discovering its profound value for sleep, pain management, vitality, nervous system regulation, and self-love.

I’ve studied with advanced teachers including Daisy Lee (Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong), Grandmaster Chunyi Lin, and Grandmaster Mantak Chia — and continue learning from these devoted guides.

Sharing practices that support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, help release grief, boost life-force energy, set boundaries, and cultivate joy—this is why I do this work.

Enjoy the practice of Showering Qi:

From the online course: Qigong for Menopause. Designed to calm rising energies (think: hot flashes, anxiety, monkey mind, blood pressure…) and shower off any excess energy from your day. Ready to feel restored? Press play and enjoy.

Join me this July in Cochrane — let’s cool the fire and open the heart, together.