Qigong workshops include one-time, seasonal and annual offerings. Many are appropriate for students new to qigong; others focus on deepening continuing students' forms and practices. All workshops taught by Martha Hurwitz unless otherwise noted. Some financial aid is available; contact the studio. Check Special Events for non-qiqong workshops and events.
You can pay for workshops by using PayPal, mailing a check or bringing a check or cash to the studio.
Learning Soaring Crane Qigong at Two Dog Yoga has been one of the most wonderful
experiences for me! It is a grounding and calming practice that is the perfect antidote to our busy fast-paced lives.
When I leave class I feel more balanced and patient. My family and career benefit from this
equilibrium. In a nutshell, it is soul food for me.
—Gina B.
mother and teacher
Lying Down Meditations: Perfecting the Qigong Nap
Sunday, February 28
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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've never learned qigong, those who intend to learn sometime, and those who've learned all or part of the Soaring Crane Qigong material.
$45 includes practice CD; preregistration requested; aid available
Spring Cleaning: A Level One Review Session
Saturday, April 3
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join qigong students for an afternoon of fluffing up your Lower Dantian and airing out your qi. Bring your questions about the Five Routines or your home practice; leave feeling refreshed and ready for the growth of spring. Appropriate for established Level One practitioners for form refinement as well as for dormant Level One practitioners needing to fertilize their form and resprout their practice. Prior training in Level One Soaring Crane, from Two Dog or elsewhere, a requirement.
$40; preregistration requested; aid available
Level One Soaring Crane Qigong: Weekend Workshop
Saturday, May 1, 1:00pm - 6:00pm NOTE: rescheduled from March 13 & 14
Sunday, May 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Soaring Crane Qigong is a movement-based meditation form, well-suited for those seeking prevention or recovery, from injury, illness, or the tolls of daily life. Partnered with the long-standing wisdom of Chinese Medicine, qigong restores physical, emotional and spiritual balance. The Level One material includes two short remedy routines and the Five Routines, a comprehensive movement-based meditation form. Focused mind-work is a requirement of the form. All abilities are welcome to this 12-hour workshop. See Qigong Class Descriptions for additional details.
$130; preregistration requested; aid available
Qi-Inspired Expression:
A qigong workshop in flow for self-reflection, artistic expression or creative endeavor
Fridays, May 21, May 28, June 4
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Qi is considered both the source of creativity within us and a tool for accessing that source. This workshop uses movements, meditations and other qigong forms to get qi flowing. Then participants allow that flow to influence creative or reflective endeavors of all kinds--journaling, sketching, painting, dancing, meditation, to name a few. Participants 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. Qigong experience welcome but not required.
$30 drop-in, $75 for 3-class series, preregistration requested, aid available
Register for the 3-class series:
Other Workshops
Remedy Routines: The short forms of Soaring Crane Qigong
Offered annually in Winter. In this six-week series, we focus on the eight Remedy Routines of Soaring Crane Qigong. Easy to learn and quick to practice, the Remedy Routines address a wide range of physical and emotional issues, such as high blood pressure, overthinking, headaches and anger. Use this series as an entree into Soaring Crane Qigong; follow it up with the Level One series to complete your Level One training. A good complement for those already practicing the Five Routines as well.
