Did your mother always tell you to sit up straight? Do you sit all day in front of a computer?

Understand why posture is important and how it affects our daily living. In this workshop, we will begin with a self-assessment of your posture and focus on certain exercises to improve posture from your head to your toes. This session will be interactive and involve movement so please wear comfortable clothing. Read more about posture here.

WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 2-3pm

LOCATION:
Kent Library large meeting room
212 2nd Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
directions

COST: FREE

Come join me as we celebrate WORLD TAICHI DAY with others in the community and around the world! All are welcome, regardless of age or ability!

Here is the program schedule for Saturday, 4/28/18:

7:30-8:30am      Taichi class at the Federal Way Community Center ($2 drop-in fee) directions

10-11:30am       FREE Taichi/Qigong class at Seattle Chinese Garden hosted by Seattle Wushu Center. Click here for more information and directions.

1:30-5pm           FREE private taichi lessons (RSVP required). Light refreshments will be served.

5:30-8pm           Community potluck dinner and celebration

If you’re interested in private lessons or the potluck, please RSVP via my contact form for more details.

I look forward to celebrating World Taichi Day with you!

Mark your calendars for these fun, fabulous workshops in April!

If you missed my previous qigong workshop, not to worry. I will again be leading a Qigong workshop at the Federal Way Library. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an “energy exercise” that connects the mind and body to promote healing. Learn to use your breath in a simple practice to help circulate your body’s energy and connect with others. You will leave this workshop feeling energized, relaxed, and ready for the year to come! Join me even if you’ve come before! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

QIGONG
Monday, April 2, 2018 from 7:00-8:00pm

Federal Way Library meeting room
34200 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003
directions
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April is a wonderful month for spring cleaning! Learn how to declutter, simplify, and prioritize your life to allow more room for growth, joy, and happiness! In this “Spring Clean” workshop, you will discover what things are bogging you down, learn how to align your priorities to what’s important to you, and create action steps to spring clean your life!

SPRING CLEAN
Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10am-noon

Marlene’s Market & Deli — Federal Way
2565 S Gateway Center Plaza
Federal Way, WA 98003
directions
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Join me for a two-part workshop on the Power of Posture! In Part 1, we will go over the evolution and importance of posture as well as posture awareness. You will learn to do a mindful assessment of your posture to understand what it may be telling you. We will also notice and discuss how different postures make us feel. Part 2 will begin with a self-assessment of your posture and focus on certain exercises to improve posture from your head to your toes. Both sessions will be interactive and involve movement so please wear comfortable clothing. Read more about posture here.

POWER OF POSTURE
Monday, April 16, 2018 from 6:30-7:30pm   Part I
Monday, April 23, 2018 from 6:30-7:30pm   Part 2

Des Moines Library meeting room
21620 11th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
directions

I will again be giving this popular “Intro to Taichi” workshop!

Taichi is an ancient Chinese martial art that exercises the mind and body through slow movements. Practicing taichi regularly can improve balance and coordination, increase energy and stamina, reduce stress, and calm the mind. Come learn about the fundamental taichi principles and basic taichi movements. Even if you’ve participated before, you’re welcome to come again to practice, review, and learn new movements. This FREE workshop will involve active participation so please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

WHEN: Monday, March 5, 2018 from 7-8:30pm

LOCATION:
Federal Way Library meeting room
34200 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003
directions

Mark your calendars for these upcoming workshops in January!

I will again be offering my annual “Get Back On Track For The New Year” workshop. Learn to set realistic resolutions, establish intentions, and create an outline of your goals for the year. During this workshop, I will help you prioritize and break down your goal into attainable steps so you stay on track all year and beyond! Even if you came last year, you’re welcome to come revisit your goals and make new ones.

I will be presenting this workshop at two locations this year:

Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 2:00-4:00pm
Kent Library large meeting room
212 2nd Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
directions

Monday, January 22, 2018 from 6:30-8:30pm
Federal Way Library meeting room
34200 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003
directions

I will also be leading a Qigong workshop at the Kent Library. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an “energy exercise” that connects the mind and body to promote healing. Learn to use your breath in a simple practice to help circulate your body’s energy and connect with others. You will leave this workshop feeling energized, relaxed, and ready for the year to come! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 2:00-3:00pm
Kent Library large meeting room
212 2nd Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
directions

I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!