Fall is here, our days becoming shorter and we begin to spend more time in our homes. In general this means we will move less. Qi Gong exercises are gentle and can be done by anyone, anywhere at any time.

Moonlight Qi Gong enhances the quiet, gentle, peaceful yin side of our energy in the fall months, balancing the warm, active, bright sunlight yang energy. These six beautiful movement forms strengthen and align the body, focus the mind, thus reducing stress and tension while bringing body and mind together in the breath. All classes will be offered on Zoom and recording of the classes available to practice with - or if the timing of the class does not work for you.

 Avoid the temptation to sit more and instead focus on strengthening and aligning your body, bringing your mind to follow your breath, and reducing the stress and tension of returning workdays.

You don't need to exercise alone.  Enjoy the energy of others also committed to increasing their health, well-being, and peace of mind and body.  The energy (Qi) of the whole Universe awaits to support you.

We're ready to serve you: Register Here.

Your Health is in Your Hands!

Renewal is the hallmark of Spring.

Sunlight Qi Gong is a powerful, beautiful series of movements designed to increase the practitioner's connection to the vitality, warmth, joy, & heart energy of the sun. As spring wakens flowers and beckons us outdoors, Sunlight Qi Gong helps us access our vital "Qi" energy within ourselves and in nature, balancing the Yin of winter with the bright, active Yang energy of Spring. No experience needed. Join today - Your Health Is In Your Hands!

Register with the Takoma Park Recreation Department here.

Spring into action. You’ll be glad you did.

Energizing simple movements designated to improve health, mobility, flexibility, general happiness and peace of mind. You will develop a daily routine selecting from a variety of exercises that are easy to learn. You will find immediate benefits; invigorating energy systems, opening up joints and relaxing our bodies, minds and spirits. No experience needed to connect with our vital life energies.

Register here through the Takoma Park Recreation Department.

Remember Your Health Is In Your Hands!

This form of Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuosly practiced healing exercise systems in the world. Enjoy peaceful movements modeled on the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer & Tiger. Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting. You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. No experience necessary.

Register for this online class through the Takoma Park Recreation Department using this link -FIVE ANIMAL PLAY QI GONG.

Simple, gentle movements to improve health, mobility, flexibility and general happiness and peace of mind. We will share exercises from many different classes, culling the ones that we practice regularly in the morning and throughout the day. You will find benefits quickly as these Qi Gong exercises invigorate energy systems, open up joints and relax our bodies, minds and spirits. Open to all - no experience needed. Zoom in to cultivate your Qi - Your Health is in Your Hands.

Sign up through the Takoma Park Recreation Department here.

Drawing on the marvels of technology to bring our practice right to where you are in any given moment of life, you no longer have to be local or commute through traffic. Looking forward to practicing with you very soon.

Moonlight Qi Gong enhances the quiet, gentle, peaceful yin side of our energy in the winter months, balancing the warm, active , bright sunlight yang energy. These six beautiful movement forms strengthen and align the body, focus the mind, reducing stress and tension while bringing the body and mind together in the breath. No experience necessary. This class will be held virtually through the Takoma Park Recreation Department. Register here.

Sunlight Qi Gong is a powerful, beautiful series of movements designed to increase the practitioner's connection to the vitality, warmth, heart - energy and joy of the sun. As spring wakens flowers and beckons us outdoors, Sunlight Qi Gong helps us access our vital "Qi" energy within ourselves and in nature, balancing the Yin of winter with the bright, active Yang energy of Spring. Join today - Your Health Is In Your Hands!

No experience needed. This class will be sponsored by the Takoma Park Recreation Department and held virtually via zoom. If interested message us and we will provide you with the link or go to the Takoma Park Virtual Community Center.

Five Animal Play Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuously practiced healing exercise systems in the world. Created by “the Father of Chinese Medicine” - Hua Tuo (A.D. 110-207) these peaceful movements modeled on the movements of the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Tiger. Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting. You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. Renew yourself in the healing Qi field of this class. No experience necessary. Sign up through the City of Takoma Park Recreation Department here: More Five Animal Play Qi Gong

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Times are changing. Indoor classes cancelled. Assembling groups out of doors in parks have been curtailed. We have one option left - offer classes from our living room. You are invited to join us Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm.

We began this class in the spring and will resume Sept. 19 through the Fall 2020.

Feel free to donate what you wish via paypal or check. Practice from your own home with us and others. Invite your family and care for your health. Many of us have been hit hard financially by the Pandemic. This is not a barrier to learning and practicing with us. Offering your energy to the class and being kind to others is the greatest gift Our World has known.

Join us here.

When you can not make a class practice with our Qi Circles YouTube Videos.

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Five Animal Play Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuously practiced healing exercise systems in the world.  Created by “the Father of Chinese Medicine” - Hua Tuo (A.D. 110-207) these peaceful movements modeled on the movements of the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Tiger.  Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting.  You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. Renew yourself in the healing Qi field of this class. No experience necessary.

This class will be offered via Zoom and may be accessed here

FIVE ANIMAL PLAY

Simple, gentle movements to improve health, mobility, flexibility and general happiness and peace of mind. We will share exercises from many different classes, culling the ones that we practice regularly in the morning and throughout the day. You will find benefits quickly as these Qi Gong exercises invigorate energy systems, open up joints and relax our bodies, minds and spirits. Open to all - no experience needed. Zoom in to cultivate your Qi - Your Health is in Your Hands.

These classes are FREE during the COVID-19 pandemic! Classes will begin on time. Many thanks to Takoma Park for sponsoring this class. Information regarding joining is here:

Every Day Qi Gong

Registration for this and all classes with the Takoma Park has been postponed until further notice. Be gentle with your good selves and we are investigating ways to practice together online. More soon.

春天健康

Renewal is the hallmark of Spring.

Five Animal Play Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuously practiced healing exercise systems in the world.  Created by “the Father of Chinese Medicine” - Hua Tuo (A.D. 110-207) these peaceful movements modeled on the movements of the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Tiger.  Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting.  You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. Renew yourself in the healing Qi field of this class. No experience necessary.  Instructors: Patrick Smith and Joann Malone.

The class will meet in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center located on 7500 Maple Ave in Takoma Park, MD.  Class runs from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesdays from April 7th until May 26,2020.  The fee for this 8 week class is $105 for residents of Takoma Park and $115 for non-residents. You may sign up for this class at this link: Five Animal Play Qi Gong

Times are changing. Indoor classes cancelled. Assembling groups out of doors in parks have been curtailed. We have one option left - offer classes from our living room. You are invited to join us Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm.

TO CONNECT WITH THE CLASS PLEASE MESSAGE US USING THE FORM ON OUR HOME PAGE.

Feel free to donate what you wish via paypal or check. Practice from your own home with us and others. Invite your family and care for your health.

Our next class begins at the Takoma Park Community Center on January 7th.  With the busy stressful lives many of us lead today there is even more reason to cultivate our health. We are calling this class Every Day Qi Gong and it is culled from our studies over the past 20 years.  Qi means energy and Gong translates as work or cultivation.  The movements presented will be simple to learn yet extremely powerful in stimulating our energy systems. There is always something special about practicing in a group.  The collective energy supports and guides us deeper than we can go as individuals. 
The heath benefits of Qi Gong have been known in China for thousands of years.  Over the past 40 years,  Western science has been studying and documenting the beneficial aspects of these simple stimulative movements.  In July of 2015, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine  reviewed nine studies of Tai Chi (the most popular and well known form of Qi Gong in America) and found those that practice regularly “appear to have a protective effect against age-related cognitive decline.”  Coupled with the physical benefits of Qi Gong practice, we have access to a complete system for gently caring for our total body and mind.

Register with the Takoma Park Recreation Department at this link Every Day Qi Gong

Will I choose the path of well-being by giving myself the gift of Qi Gong? Make the time. You’re worth it!

Your Health and happiness  is in Your Hands

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Moonlight Qi Gong enhances the quiet, gentle, peaceful yin side of our energy in the winter months, balancing the warm, active, bright sunlight yang energy. These six beautiful movement forms strengthen and align the body, focus the mind, reducing stress and tension while bringing body and mind, together in the breath. No experience necessary. Instructors: Joann Malone & Patrick Smith.

Register here through the Takoma Park Recreation Department

Photo by Anne Elizabeth

Sunlight Qi Gong is a powerful, beautiful series of movements designed to increase the practitioner's connection to the vitality, warmth, heart - energy and joy of the sun. As spring wakens flowers and beckons us outdoors, Sunlight Qi Gong helps us access our vital "Qi" energy within ourselves and in nature, balancing the Yin of winter with the bright, active Yang energy of Spring. Join today - Your Health Is In Your Hands!

No experience needed. Classes will be held in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center. Register at this link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/takomaparkrecreation/Activity_Search/qi-gong-sunlight/6262

Is 2019 the year you will optimize your health?

Is 2019 the time to begin to neutralize on-the-job stress?

Are you ready to improve both your personal & professional life?

Minding Your Business is a renewable strategy for managing work related STRESS. Recently Stanford’s Jeffrey Pfeffer shared statistics illustrating how work adversely impacts our health. Workplace stress is now the 5th leading cause of death in America. Think about that for a moment. It’s terrifying - as we all have to work. Are we truly Dying for a Paycheck, as his compelling title suggests?

In Minding Your Business we will learn to manage the energy of our workday by employing the principles of Qi Gong - being grounded, balanced & flexible. By incorporating Mindful breaks known as “Take Fives,” participants will learn simple, gentle and effective Mindfulness and Qi Gong practices that can be used by anyone, anywhere at anytime.The practices learned in Minding Your Business require no special equipment nor dedicated spaces.

A wide range of practices will be offered to fit your needs. As you cultivate these “Take Fives,” the relaxation response will neutralize the stress response, maximizing your ability to perform your duties without sacrificing your health. Communication, adaptability & creativity will thrive at work and home. How can you not give yourself this gift of health for the New Year, the New You?

The six 75 minute sessions of Minding Your Business will begin January 8th at 7pm in the dance studio of the Takoma Park Community Center. The classes will be spread out over 10 weeks to allow for deep learning and experience. Nudges will be provided throughout the work week via texts and additional written material will be provided electronically. All that is required to begin cultivating a healthy response to workplace stress is an open mind and a willingness to experiment.

Sign up today and begin Living for Your Paycheck by Minding Your Business!

Fee is $85 Click here to Register

What are you waiting for - Your Health is in Your Hands!

Lang Ye Twelve Postures Qi Gong will release your spine, relieve your mind and restore your energy.  There are no wrong reasons to take this class and plenty of good one - enhanced flexibility, strength, balance  and alignment are a few.  The exercises of Twelve Postures Qi Gong can be practiced seated or standing and will off relief, joy and energy to your body, mind and spirit.  Revitalize now - sign up and begin your journey to better health. Classes will be held in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center

Remember:  Your Health is in Your Hands.

        Twelve Postures Qi Gong Class Link

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. DROP-INS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

A five-session introduction that will integrate Mindfulness practices & Qi Gong exercises into your work day. Learn to transform your on-the-job stress reactions with active attention and listening to cultivate a richer professional presence and communication style.  Develop your personal mindfulness strategy to cultivate positive responses and serenity to your ongoing professional pressures.  Nourish your energies with Qi Gong and mindfulness practices throughout your work day and extend their benefits throughout your life and the lives of those you serve.  Make better decisions.  Be a more effective leader.  Experience serenity now.  All that is required is an open mind and a willingness to experiment by integrating these mindfulness tools to truly energize our work.  The class will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm and run from May 2 through May 30, 2018 at the Takoma Park Community Center.  Register here!

Energizing simple movements designed to improve health, mobility, flexibility, general happiness and peace of mind. You will develop a daily routine selecting from a variety of exercises that are easy to learn. You will find immediate benefits; invigorating energy systems, opening up joints and relaxing our bodies, minds and spirits. No experience needed to connect with our vital life energies.  Class will be offered at the Takoma Park Community Center Dance Studio. Class begins Tuesday April 10 at 7pm and will complete on Tuesday May 29th.  Registration begins Thursday March 15, 2018.  Remember our last class filled up quickly so please do not delay.

Photo by Jack Davis

Waking Up Together

A Day of Mindfulness

We will gather on this day to celebrate our lives by awakening our bodies, hearts and minds in a gentle day of meditation. Deepening our practice together is very powerful.  Practices include guided meditations, walking meditation, Qi Gong, deep relaxation and mindful eating.  Let us pause from our busy lives to tend the garden of our hearts and nourish our bodies and minds as we mindfully release tensions, concerns and habits.  Please bring a vegetarian potluck offering for lunch, a water bottle and any special cushions you need.  Blueberry Gardens has no kitchen but has yoga mats, chairs, & blankets.  

Saturday, November 4, 2017
              9:30am - 3:00pm (registration 9:00am)
 BLUEBERRY GARDENS
            $45 individuals/ $75 couples     

   237 Ashton Rd, Ashton, MD20861 near Rt 108/New Hampshire Ave, only 9 miles north of 495.  http://www.blueberrygardens.org for directions and Patrick and Joann at dayof mindfulness@gmail.com for more information and registration.   We have been practicing various forms of meditation for over 25 years, are ordained members of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing and are certified Qi Gong teachers.

Waking Up Together is a Mindfulness based approach to relationships that deepens awareness of ourselves and our partner, fosters communication and awakens joyful energy. By utilizing mindfulness meditation practices and simple Qi Gong exercises, couples will learn ways to nourish the positive elements in themselves and one another.  We will offer exercises in listening and compassionate speech. The class will meet for four 90 minute sessions, every other week.  No experience necessary, just an open heart. Wear comfortable clothes, as there will be simple movements offered.

Our opportunity to deepen our connection, communication and caring will occur in the Azeala Room of the Takoma Park Community Center on Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm (10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29.)  Register here beginning August 15th.  Class size is limited.

Five Animal Play Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuously practiced healing exercise systems in the world.  Enjoy peaceful movements modeled on the movements of the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Tiger.  Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting.  You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. No experience necessary.  Instructors: Patrick Smith and Joann Malone.

The class will meet in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center located on 7500 Maple Ave in Takoma Park, MD.  Class runs from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesdays from October 10 until December 5, 2017 with no class on October 31 so students and families may enjoy Halloween.  The fee for this 8 week class is $95 for residents of Takoma Park and $105 for non-residents.  Register here beginning August 15th. Class size is limited.

Let your practice of Qi Gong move you onto new states of health, joy and freedom. 

Remember Your Health is in Your Hands.