Qigong (pronounced chee gong, chee gung, or chee kung) is an ancient Chinese practice that blends mindful movement, breath, meditation, and sound to calm the mind, support the nervous system, and cultivate inner balance and harmony. Central to QiGong is Qi, the body’s vital life force. Through gentle movements, we cultivate, circulate, and harmonize Qi, supporting physical vitality, emotional balance, and a sense of ease throughout the body.

This 5-week series focuses on the energy of spring and the Wood element—associated with growth, renewal, and forward movement. Aligning with this seasonal energy invites greater harmony within the body and with the rhythms of nature. We’ll explore grounding, fluid flow, and resilient strength through movements that awaken the tendons, ligaments, and side body, supporting energetic balance and nervous system regulation. In QiGong, the liver is linked to the smooth flow of energy throughout the body and is closely connected to the tendons and connective tissues, so supporting this system can help release tension, improve flexibility, and restore a sense of ease and balance.

Classes are accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners alike, moving at a steady, unhurried pace with grounding and flowing sequences. Over five weeks, you’ll build familiarity, deepen awareness of your body’s energy, and reconnect with a steady sense of vitality, calm, and balance.

Held on Monday evenings, this series is a restorative way to resource yourself for the week ahead. Register for the series or join as a drop-in.

Your guide: Jennifer Lucero-Earle is a trauma-informed Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator (RSMT/E) who has been teaching embodied movement for over 20 years. Her lineage of QiGong teachers and mentors includes Dr. Robert Woodbine, Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, Lee Holden, Daisy Lee, Marisa Cranfill, and Mimi Kuo-Deemer.

What to wear / bring: Comfortable clothing for easy movement. Barefoot is encouraged, or lightweight, flexible, flat-soled shoes that can be worn indoors (no street shoes).