Wellness & Creative Classes

Cultivate Balance, Calm, and Vitality

Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle, low-impact practices rooted in ancient Chinese traditions that focus on harmonizing the mind, body, and breath. Whether you're looking to improve balance, reduce stress, or simply move more mindfully, these practices are accessible for all fitness levels and ages.

What Are Tai Chi and Qigong?

• Tai Chi (Taiji Quan) is a meditative martial art known for its slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. It’s often described as "meditation in motion" and is practiced in sequences or forms.

• Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a wellness practice that combines coordinated movement, breath work, and intention to promote the flow of Qi (life energy) through the body. Qigong is typically simpler and more repetitive, making it especially beginner-friendly.

Both are excellent for developing body awareness, improving posture, and encouraging inner stillness.

Education & Background

I have received specialized training in Tai Chi for Health and Qigong fundamentals, focusing on safe, therapeutic movement for a wide range of populations — including older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions. My teaching integrates principles from traditional Chinese movement theory with a modern, evidence-based approach.

Classes are taught with an emphasis on safety, accessibility, and mindfulness — whether you're new to these practices or have experience.

Benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong

✔️ Improved Balance & Coordination
✔️ Stress Reduction & Mental Clarity
✔️ Enhanced Joint Mobility & Flexibility
✔️ Better Posture & Breathing
✔️ Support for Chronic Conditions (e.g., arthritis, hypertension, fibromyalgia)
✔️ Increased Energy & Emotional Resilience

Many students find that these gentle practices not only enhance their physical health but also help them reconnect with a sense of calm and presence in daily life.

Where & When

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are currently offered at select facilities. Some classes may require membership or have age-specific guidelines (such as 55+). Please check the Tai Chi & Qigong Current Schedule for current locations, times, and access details. I am available for private, corporate and community classes.

 Ready to Begin?

No special equipment is needed — just comfortable clothing and an open mind. Whether you're here to de-stress, build strength gently, or explore mindful movement, Tai Chi and Qigong can meet you where you are.

Meditation is more than quiet stillness—it’s a practical, evidence-supported way to reduce stress, improve focus, and reconnect with yourself. These sessions blend breathwork, guided visualization, and gentle mindfulness to help you slow down and find calm in everyday life.

Classes are trauma-aware, beginner-friendly, and adaptable to any setting—whether you’re in a chair, on a mat, at home, or in the workplace.

What’s Offered:

• Breath awareness & body scanning
  
  

• Guided or silent meditation
  
  

• Sound healing or visualization
  
  

• Journaling or reflection
  
  

Benefits Include:

• Lower stress & anxiety
  
  

• Improved sleep & emotional regulation
  
  

• Greater focus, resilience & self-awareness
  
  

Private, group, retreat, and corporate wellness sessions available in person or online.

These classes blend evidence-based fitness programming with a whole-body approach that supports strength, balance, flexibility, and functional movement at every age and ability level.

Whether you’re returning to exercise, staying active as you age, or simply looking for a supportive way to move your body, these sessions are designed to be safe, adaptable, and empowering.

What’s Offered:

• Low-impact cardio, strength training & stretching
  
  

• Balance and coordination drills
  
  

• Functional movement for everyday tasks
  
  

• Gentle body tapping & breathwork to support energy flow
  
  

• Seated and standing options available
  
  

Classes follow proven formats like Enhance®Fitness and SilverSneakers®, enriched with additional elements from physical therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and somatic practices to support the body’s natural resilience.

Benefits Include:

• Improved mobility, posture & strength
  
  

• Increased confidence in movement
  
  

• Support for joint health & injury prevention
  
  

• Boosted energy & mood
  
  

Accessible, evidence-based, and infused with care—these classes help you move well and feel well.

Explore the world through a new lens. These workshops introduce the fundamentals of photography while encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and intentional seeing. Designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their visual storytelling, classes are offered for both digital cameras and smartphone users.

Whether you're capturing a quiet moment, a powerful portrait, or a city scene, the focus is on learning to look more closely, frame with purpose, and express what you see and feel.

What You’ll Learn:

• Camera basics: exposure, focus, lighting, and composition
  
  

• How to use DSLR, mirrorless, or phone cameras
  
  

• Visual storytelling & mindful photography techniques
  
  

• Practice assignments and supportive feedback
  
  

Classes are hands-on, welcoming, and grounded in real-world experience—no fancy gear required.

 Benefits Include:

• Boosts creative confidence
  
  

• Enhances focus & observation skills
  
  

• Encourages mindfulness and self-expression
  
  

• Builds technical understanding of how to capture strong images
  
  

Perfect for individuals, community groups, and creative programs.