by Kristina | Jun 4, 2013 | Bend, Oregon Qigong, Qigong, Qigong in Bend, Qigong in Bend Oregon
Everyone says you should meditate, stretch your body, breathe easily, feel centered and peaceful inside, but where do you start? Perhaps your back hurts, or your neck feels stiff and shoulders painful after a long work day. I suggest you try Qigong...
by Kristina | May 4, 2013 | Art classes in Bend Oregon, Art in Bend Oregon, Blog, Creativity and Healing in Bend Oregon, Oregon Qigong, Qigong in Bend
This warm day I’m treasuring quiet – occasional bird song through an open window, my studio fountain evoking a small mountain spring, now and then a breeze stirring a wind chime, that’s all. I’ve lived enough years in cities to appreciate the rarity...
by Kristina | Apr 8, 2013 | Art classes in Bend Oregon, Creativity and Healing in Bend Oregon, Oregon Qigong, Qigong in Bend
Ancient truths become new again, pleasure is good medicine. Beauty helps us heal, qigong meditation lowers stress, singing and dancing with others reduces anxiety and depression, good olive oil is beneficial in our diets…just a few theories scientists have...
by Kristina | Mar 1, 2013 | Art classes in Bend Oregon, Art in Bend Oregon, Creativity and Healing in Bend Oregon, Qigong in Bend
These late winter days, turning to the quiet inside, you may come face-to-face with unexpected sadness, sadness for present pain, past loss, betrayal, disappointment, and most of all, lost dreams. Sadness is an honorable emotion, worth exploring on its own, but I...
by Kristina | Feb 5, 2013 | Bend, Oregon Qigong, Qigong, Qigong in Bend, Uncategorized
Our Essence Qigong Saturday in January was a great success, combining intensive training with fun and relaxation. Some student comments: “I love this practice.” “Thanks for offering this beautiful practice! Your teaching style is wonderful.”...