Qi Gong

About the Class

Qi Gong, often referred to as the art of effortless power, is an accessible practice designed to cultivate our inherent self-healing power and address common modern ailments. In this introductory class, Ellen will explain the fundamentals of qigong and demonstrate how gentle stretching, energy-activating exercises, and breath-synchronized movements can lead to a profound awakening of the body and mind. Practiced for thousands of years, qigong can help alleviate stress, pain, fatigue, depression, and insomnia. Discover how to transform stress into vitality—no special clothing or equipment is needed, just your presence!  In this class, you will: - Elevate your body, mind, and spirit. - Reduce stress and anxiety by transforming negative energy into positive energy. - Strengthen your immune system and enhance your overall well-being. - Cultivate resilience to navigate life confidently and authentically.  Join us in this moving meditation to boost your internal energy while nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. Let’s dance! About Ellen:   Ellen began practicing yoga 40 years ago under the guidance of Bikram Choudhury. She received her 200 hour Yoga Alliance teaching certification in 2008 from Empowered Yoga/ Verge Yoga and began teaching hot yoga at Empowered Yoga in Delaware. A meditation practice naturally evolved and she was subsequently certified to teach Mindfulness-Based Meditation by David Nichtern and Cyndi Lee after completing OM Yoga’s first Meditation Teacher-Training program in 2011.  Ellen’s practice and study led her onto the Buddhist path and she is immeasurably grateful to her teachers. She has practiced and studied under Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche; Scott McBride; and has also received teachings from the Dalai Lama, Pema Chodron, Venerable Kenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche, Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. As a young adult she explored and was magnetically drawn to Taoism and its forms and has now come full circle as a student of Qi Gong Master Lee Holden. Ellen has begun to teach Qi Gong under his guidance as of 2024.  Ellen loves the natural world, hiking in the woods and swimming in the ocean, being with family and friends, and being alone. She loves music and silence. This is a donation based class. Suggested Donation is $12