QIGONG at Two Dog Yoga Studio

Soaring Crane Qigong

Qigong is a choreography of movement, mind-work and meditation. Intricately partnered with the long-standing wisdom of Chinese Medicine, qigong restores physical, emotional and spiritual balance.

Soaring Crane Qigong is a graceful and comprehensive form well-suited to those seeking prevention or recovery, from diseases, injuries or the tolls of daily life. Soaring Crane Qigong looks like tai-chi, feels like deep meditation and brings the benefits of acupuncture. One of the most popular qigong forms in China, Soaring Crane has a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest and a vibrant, active community in Seattle.

Focused mind-work is a requirement of Soaring Crane Qigong: other forms are better suited for those unable to sustain consistent mental focus, either because of medications or psychological circumstance. Similarly, Soaring Crane Qigong should not be practiced by pregnant women.

Qigong Offerings

Register using PayPal, or by sending a check to the studio, or by e-mailing Martha.

Level I Qigong
Soaring Crane Qigong Level One for beginners. All abilities welcome. Choose from weekly classes on weekdays or weeknights, or a 12-hour weekend workshop. The Level One material includes two short remedy routines and the Five Routines, a comprehensive movement-based meditation form.

$130; no drop-ins; pre-registration requested; aid available

Level I Qigong Practice Sessions
Refine form and review theory during a group practice. Each week, we practice a remedy routine and the Five Routines, as well as revisit aspects of the form needing review. For those who've taken Level One at Two Dog or elsewhere. Prior training in Level One Soaring Crane, from Two Dog or elsewhere, is a requirement.

$112 8-class punch card; $16 drop-in; entire series at $12/class

no pre-registration necessary

Tuesdays   12:00pm -     1:30pm	ongoing
Tuesdays    7:15pm -     8:45pm	Nov 10 to Dec 15 6-class series
Thursdays    2:00pm -    3:30pm	resumes mid-October

Lying Down Meditations: A Relaxation Qigong Mini-Workshop
Known as Qigong Nap and loved by all, these meditations are easy to fit into your day and easy to practice, especially for people with physical limitations or the need for healing. The forms are a powerful way to gather fresh qi into your body, clear your channels of blockages, and expel used, unneeded qi. This short workshop includes a full practice of both meditations--you'll leave feeling rested, cleansed and replenished. Appropriate for those who have never learned qigong or who have (or intend to) learned all or part of the Soaring Crane Qigong material.

$16 for workshop; preregistration requested

Tuesday, August 4   2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Promise of Prevention: A cancer in three stories

presentation written by Martha Hurwitz
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the 6th mammaversary of Martha's breast cancer diagnosis, Two Dog will host a screening of a presentation she wrote post-treatment and delivered a number of times around town. Packed with information about the environmental, physiological and emotional causes—and antidotes—of disease, Martha structured the presentation in a personal narrative, hoping her story of finding health would help others realize their own. The evening features the 2-hour screening of the presentation, addendums to the original material and a special focus on qigong as her personal route to healing. Information handouts, resource materials and lots of time for questions round out the evening. Proceeds support the Qigong Scholarship Fund at Two Dog.

$10 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds

Friday, October 9   6:00pm - 8:30pm

Qi-Inspired Expression: Finding your source
Qi is considered both the source of creativity within us and a tool for accessing that source. In this four-part workshop in flow, we'll use movements, meditations and other qigong forms to get our qi flowing. Then we'll allow that flow to influence creative or reflective endeavors of your choosing--journaling, sketching, painting, dancing, meditation, to name a few. Participants will learn ways to connect with their own inspirational source and methods of diminishing blockages of all kinds--the key to abundant qi flow. Appropriate for creative and reflective people of all pursuits, persuasions and abilities. Experience with either qi or creative pursuits welcome but not necessary.

$100 for 4-class series; $30 drop-in; preregistration requested

Fridays 6:30pm - 9:00pm   Oct 23   Oct 30   Nov 13   Nov 20

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Qigong Instructor

Martha Hurwitz initially tried Soaring Crane Qigong as an antidote to cancer treatment. Drawn to the form’s preventive promise, she was surprised by the calmness, insights and day-to-day health her practice delivered. Martha is a former rock climber, sometimes dancer and longtime writer with a background in education. She brings an understanding of movement and appreciation of learning styles to her teaching ofthe Soaring Crane form. Martha lives near Two Dog studio, with her husband and two young children. For more of Martha's story, read Meet the Instructors in the Sept 2008 Two Dog e-Newsletter. E-mail Martha.

Fees & Info

Level One Qigong Classes and Workshops: $130

• Make-ups must be arranged with the instructor and conducted in the same season in which the class is offered.
• Because of the sequential nature of the material, drop-ins or multiple absences are unworkable.

Level One Qigong Practice Sessions:

• Drop-in: $16
• Punch Card: see below
• Series Rate: spans 6-10 weeks, averages $12/class, to be paid upfront

Punch Cards:

• 8-class punch card: $112, valid 3 months
• Unlimited monthly punch card: $120

Scholarship

• Limited scholarship funds may be available; inquire with the instructor

Miscellaneous

• Comfort is the only clothing requirement
• Avoid wearing perfumes or strong scents
• Eat enough prior to class to not be distracted by hunger

Registration using PayPal on the website, by sending a check to the studio, or by e-mailing the instructor.

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