Within the Five Elements theory of Chinese Medicine and Qigong, Summer is the time of year in which the Fire element is most available — and with it, access to the blossoming, flowering and maturing — of the many seeds sown in Spring.
In June, we move into the first whispers of Summer, which holds the power of blossoming, maturation and the full expression of warmth, laughter and love. We often refer to and sense feelings as being "heartfelt," or participate in a "heart-to-heart" talk, or display a "heart of gold." Many have also known "heart brake", feeling "heartless," or the act of "wearing our heart on our sleeve." Each of these colloquialisms refer to the spiritual aspect of the Fire Element — specifically, the Heart Official. And while working with the Heart Official is a powerful practice on its own, on Friday, we will be activating and elevating heart energy in an even more powerful way by working with the:
Small Intestine (discernment),
High Heart (Chakra 4.5 — merged heart + throat chakra energies),
Back of the Heart (receiving love and loving support)
Assemblage Point (embodied inspiration, allowing dreams to become reality).
Qi Gong is the practice of moving life force energy (qi) via cultivated physical movement (gong). it is considered the ancient root (before recorded history) of all TCM practices and many branches of Qi Gong have developed over 5000 years.
Sound meditation is an immersive listening experience using intention and sound to clear dissonance and invite in a more peaceful, resonant state of being. For centuries, sound has been utilized by cultures around the world to bring balance and healing to the body, mind and spirit. Sound meditation utilizes specific instruments, music, tones, and other sonic vibrations. Although there is limited clinical research, recent studies have demonstrated statistically significant outcomes of stress reduction, elevated mood, decreased tension and improved spiritual wellbeing.
The class begins with a 20-minute Qi practice. Participants then settle into a lying position for a brief guided visualization. The remainder of class is filled with meditative sound from crystal singing bowls, gong, drums, chimes and/or voice.
Actual Cost of Class: $30
