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.
Qi-Inspired Writing: A Qigong Workshop in Creative Flow
Fridays 6:30 - 9:00pm
October 15, 22 & 29
Qi is considered both the source of creativity within us and a tool for accessing that source. In this three-part workshop, we'll use movements, meditations and other qigong forms to get our qi flowing. Then we'll allow that flow to influence our writing: in personal projects, free writing exercises, wordless journaling and other ways of playing with words. Participants will learn ways to connect with their own inspirational source and methods for diminishing blockages of all kinds--the key to abundant qi flow. Appropriate for everyone: nonwriters to published authors, qi-neophytes to qigong practitioners.
$75 for 3-class series; $30 drop-in; preregistration requested
Level One: Soaring Crane Qigong Weekend Workshop
Sat. Nov. 13, 1:00pm - 6:00pm & Sun. Nov. 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Soaring Crane Qigong is an artful way of fortifying the body’s innate ability to heal. A graceful, slow-moving form, Soaring Crane looks like tai-chi, feels like meditation and delivers the benefits of acupuncture in a personal practice. A form of self-care appropriate for adults of all ages and levels of physical ability, regular practice of Soaring Crane Qigong:
- develops evenness of mood and energy
- reduces physical symptoms of stress
- replenishes inner resources of calmness, resiliency and compassion
- maintains and restores health
- deepens the ability to listen, be present and hold a quiet mind
- accesses a strong sense of self
$130 preregistration requested; contact Martha for additional info.
Calm for the Holidays: A Qigong Meditation Workshop
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
Friday, November 19
6:30 - 9:00pm
Settle scattered thoughts into a calm holding-place deep in your body. Release anticipation and anxieties into mists carried away by a morning river. Heavy workloads, parental demands, sudden or protracted illnesses and recoveries: like holidays, these are times ripe for the use of calming, centering and grounding practices. All are welcome to this evening of simple, easy to take home with you meditations. Experience with qigong or meditation welcome but not required.
$35 | aid available | preregistration requested
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.
