Coming Up on Saturday, October 10! Teacher Jory Barnes is coming back to Denver for another workshop. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring an open mind, journal and pen, water bottle, and whatever nourishment you need. We will break for lunch midday. 
Qi gong with dr. nat
Are you called to the Dao? Curious what that is?
Interested to learn in-person Qi Gong? (Pronouced chee, also spelled chi)
Do you want to feel better in your body, mind, or spirit?
This class will be a space to learn. Going over theory, technique, and practices of Qi Gong.
Through very simple movements and principles, you can easily apply them in your daily life, alleviating mundane pain, stiffness, and stagnancy—whether acute or chronic. Learning fundamentals in eastern medical philosophy, you will attune your awareness to be able to transform qi and allow more flow, along your Dao (path).
It is said that you (human qi) are what is between heaven qi and earth qi. When heavenly qi descends and earthly qi rises to meet you, it is essential for us to transform what is presented in order to live in harmony with the elements in time. Disharmonies—of mind, body, and spirit—will fall away as you become one with all that surrounds you, and clarity in consciousness will be accessed through internal processing.
Qi (vital energy) Gong (work or gather) translates to either mobilize the energy inside and outside your body. It is also a cultivation practice of the three dan tians, correlating with the three treasures. It is said that when these are cultivated through life, we access longevity and health. Cultivation of qi can alleviate many complaints of modern-day rhythms, as we are ‘doing’ so much, so often. We must fill the well, otherwise you will continue to feel wrung out and empty, resulting in decline of health.
People ask me: ‘Is it meditation?’
It can be. It is first—connection; connecting to your life force/qi—this can be done by touch, visualization, breathing, and/or simple movements that you will learn ‘how’.
‘Is it seated or standing?’
It can be either or lying down. Depending on the practice and for what you need. Many modifications or alterations can be had.
‘Is it a workout?’
It can be. If you are mobilizing your qi, you can sweat, but they are generally very gentle movements and not intended to be activating your muscles in an aerobic way. Connecting to qi tributaries are more to do with the fascia of your tissues. Allowing the qi in the channels and networks to flow through relaxation and openness.
Is this Tai Qi? -What is the difference?
Qi Gong and Tai Qi/Chi are different. There are 4 forms of Tai Qi, traditional martial movement series. Qi Gong are the cultivation practices so that one has the qi to be able to do these forms. You must gather, cultivate and connect in order to do the sequences or other martial methods. Ex: breaking a board from 2 inches away— this is someone’s qi, not muscular force through the transit of energy through the body’s electircal conductive currents… (not our aim here, but who knows what one will end up doing ;).
Dr. Nat will guide on movements or cues of breath or visuals so that your awareness attunes to the macro and microcosms of energy. Intended as synergizing tools for you to find balance in your day-to-day world.
Safe and beneficial for pregnant and breastfeeding, pre- and post-op, and all ages and ailments. NOT with febrile disease—please stay home if feverish or coughing or navigating acute illness, food-borne or otherwise, etc. Request for respect in the space if you bring kids, they are welcome—use your discernment, it is kid dependent. Curious, good listening, proactive participants are always welcome!
Hope to see you:
Tuesday morning at 10am, drop-ins only, no sign-ups
855 Inca St suite A, Denver CO 80204
Pay what you can, suggested $10-20 (cash/Venmo/check)
I will post on Instagram if ever there is a cancellation: @pointofbalanceacu
In wellness,
Dr. Natalie
Who is Dr. Nat? A devotee of flow arts, a 10-year practitioner, with a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Doctorate of Acupuncture in Oriental Medicine specializing in Classical Chinese Medicine. With an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, she is fascinated with bridging science and spirit and witnessing how this shows up in living beings. As faculty at her alumni, Colorado Chinese Medicine University, Natalie has a passion for sharing knowledge in a digestible and simple way so we can apply these long-standing practices of wellness for everyday use.